The days of manual calculations and stacks of files are gone.   Most businesses today make use of computer technology to perform these functions.  There are many software packages in the market today that will enhance and simplify the work of almost every employee in the business, from the receptionist sending and internal message to the secretary of the MD, to the MD using a database program to plan for the future of his company.  The Global Village is also starting to become a reality with E-mail and Internet making it possible to contact people across the globe.