No matter what kind of company you're running, there's sure to be a piece of software that can help you do a better job of it. Whether it's tracking your orders, marketing, managing customer accounts or stock-taking there are lots of freeware and shareware programs that are tailor-made for specific types of business. Here is our pick of some of the more interesting ones:

• HotelASP - Run your hotel more effectively
• Bogart - Complete point-of-sale system for video stores
• Beauty Salon Software - Manage your appointments and paperwork
• Landlord Report - Organise the rental of multiple properties
• Lot Wizard - Ensure your car lot business runs smoothly
• True Vantage - Manage your plumbing, heating or electrical company
• Med-Center-Office - Take care of your medical centre
• Internet Caffe - Easy and powerful cybercafe software
• Chruch Basics Membership - Improve the running of your church