Every office software suite is different, so don’t assume every suite will feature all programs you may have had in a previous suite. That said, most often, the following programs are included in a given software suite. In other cases, they must be purchased or downloaded separately. This quick list will give you an understanding of what to look for, as well as tips or tricks for getting more out of each program. Each software company packages its office productivity suites to contain different programs. Microsoft Office is, of course, the industry leader for productivity suites, but please check out this complete index of productivity suites for alternatives that might be suited for your tasks. For entrepreneurs, we suggest looking to your business plan as a way to assess what kinds of programs you will want to have on board. Likewise, please investigate how office suite add-ons, non-suite application software, and enterprise software augment your chosen productivity software.