This document discusses Livebase, a database platform for small and large businesses. It notes that while large companies can benefit from web 2.0 technologies internally, small businesses may find them more useful for customer-facing activities. The document then highlights issues with small businesses using spreadsheets as databases and introduces Livebase as an alternative. Livebase allows users to visually design databases, instantly generate online applications, and has tools for administration, security, and deployment flexibility.