SharePoint is a database to Web application that stores information and presents it to the viewer via a friendly, easy to navigate, searchable web site.

Share Point sites can be used internally or externally and can be open to everybody or secured by user name and password.

SharePoint is a great collaboration tool. A shared document library allows users to store and collaborate on documents such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher.

As an Intranet tool, SharePoint is a great way to collaborate. A shared calendar allows office personnel to set appointments and schedule meetings. A document library lets you save and collaborate on documents such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project and more. User have access to their share files via Internet Explorer from wherever they are. User access their Information securely using a user name and a password that grants them privileges to view, edit or manage documents and lists.

SharePoint can also be a great Web authoring tools. Most Web sites are static. They are set up by a designer and they seldom change. Others change constantly. Changing sites are called Dynamic Web  sites. News sites, blogs and social networking sites are examples of dynamic web sites.

Having dynamic content on your web site has many benefits: Your site gets repeat visitors because the information on it changes. You can also use it to promote new products, relay information and schedule events. By setting access permissions to allow guest viewing, you can create a content rich Web site using SharePoint.