I have started using and sharing my documents via Google Docs. One client asked “Can you email me the Spreadsheet?” My response to him was that I would put it on Google docs and I would share it with him. He was unaware of Google Docs. Many people are unaware of the benefits or even the existence of Google Docs, a free suite of products that can do everything that Microsoft Office (up to Office 2007) does. Google Docs has features for word processing, spreadsheet creation, and even a program that can create slide show presentations.
The best part about Google Docs is that the documents are stored online, and not on a computer’s hard drive, which means that the documents can be accessed anywhere there is an Internet connection. The online storage capabilities of Google docs also cuts down on paper usage, which can make an office more efficient. In addition, Google Docs also allows for ease of document collaboration with groups of people online.
