An up-to-date computer with adequate free space and all the necessary applications is vital for operating a KID-FIT business. If you have your own business computer setup make sure you have enough room for running programs, dowloading large files and storing business materials. In addition, you'll need to have a good working knowledge of computers or have close contact with someone near you who does.

Look at the items below to make sure you are comfortable creating your own business office. You should have:

A working knowledge of:

• How to download large files from the internet
• Unzipping, saving and storing files on your computer
• Running the applications listed below
  

The following software and applications installed and working:

• MS Office Professional 2010 (Mac users need iWork)
• Headset with mic and web cam installed for video conferencing
• Roxio Music Lab 10 (not needed for Mac users)
• Latest version of Quicktime
• Most recent Adobe Reader
• Adobe Flash Player
• Firefox Browser
• Anti-virus protection

Additional items set up and working:

• External DVD burner, for mass disc duplication
• All-in-one small business printer, with CD tray
• Backup drive and knowledge of how to backup computer files
• High speed internet (cable or dsl)

Technical assistance for any of the above is extremely limited unless you are purchasing the Premium or Ultimate Business package. If you are hesitant at all about your computer skills, please choose one of these business packages. Both Premium and Ultimate packages come with complete office set up and all the help you need to run the program.