bCentral unveils scheduling feature

Microsoft added a new service to its bCentral Web site Wednesday that provides a customizable scheduling service for small businesses. The service, called Appointment Manager, enables businesses to share schedules via the Web and enables its customers to make appointments and reservations over the Web. The service targets small businesses such as hair salons, doctor's offices, and lawyers and accountants. is a Web site aimed at providing small businesses with software and services.