Web collaboration for small business

WebEx Communications, which got the highest editors' rating in our roundup of Web conferencing software, this week announced the launch of WebOffice "to deliver collaboration solutions for individuals, small businesses, and enterprises."

WebOffice Personal requires a monthly subscription of $49.95, for which an individual gets basic office applications, such as a Web calendar and document storage, plus an unlimited number of meetings of up to 5 people. WebOffice Workgroup for $59.95 allows shared database applications, discussion boards, and shared calendars. For meetings, you have to pay another $49 for up to 5 people, or $59 up for to 10. You can also get meetings without a subscription, billed per minute, at WebEx.com.