Work smarter, not harder! Most of us use 10% or less of a program. We lose productivity by not knowing the features that are available to make our job easier. Your Computer Lady is offering classes on the most important software you use. Join us to learn how to be more productive. Classes(Click class name to move down the page to details.) Outlook Excel PowerPoint Google Apps Overview Social Media Overview Salesforce Hamster Revolution Click on upcoming classes to view and register for these online classes. Remember to check back often to see what new classes have been added to our calendar. FULL CLASS DESCRIPTIONS BELOW. Online Classes are GREAT!
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Changing Your Outlook on Your DayOffered for versions 2003 and 2007 Three 1.5 hour Classes
Class 1 – Email Mastery Controlling email - You can actually EMPTY your inbox!!
Topics include: · Use folders · Rules · Option settings
Class 2 - Task List Using the Task List - Move beyond just a "To Do" list.
Topics include: · Using categories for management · Tracking your progress · Prioritizing
Class 3 - Calendar Use the Calendar to make sure the IMPORTANT things get done, not the loudest whine. Move forward daily to meet your goals.
Topics include: · Using categories tor time management · Scheduling a meeting with other Outlook users · Annual events
Online classes offer short, focused learning sessions with no travel time or set up. Each class will be 1.5 hours long. Classes are not dependent on each other. Microsoft Office 2007 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies is a great reference book every office should have. (ISBN 0-471-78279-3) It will be used as the textbook for the classes. Purchase before class is recommended. Email Marketing OverviewOne 1.5 hour Class
If you aren’t doing email marketing now, we’ll discuss why you should be and how to get started. If you are emailing now, learn how to do it better.
· How to build your email lists · How to increase Open rates · Where to get content · In-house vs. using an Email Service Provider
The Direct Mail Marketing Association says the average ROI for every dollar spent on email marketing is $45.65 in 2008. That's more than double any other direct marketing channel. You should be using this tool!
Google AppsOne 1.5 Hour Class
Recent expansions in Google Apps have made this a very viable online option for small businesses and startups. A small company can now have IT service that previously would have required a large investment in hardware and special software as well as an IT department to manage everything. Now for only $50 per user per year, a small business can have the big advantages.
Google Apps offers: · Superior email service and email storage using your own domain name · Shared calendars between staff and even the public if needed · Software for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations and even the creation of PDF files · Document storage for sharing documents as well as protecting important documents · Instant messaging · Web sites with content management software that allows you to create, update and manage your own web site with no HTML programming · Online stores · Video uploads How to Avoid PowerPoint Poisoning!Offered for versions 2003 and 2007 Two 1.5 hour Classes
Don’t bore your audience with the same old PowerPoint show! Use this great tool to make yourself a better speaker and to help your audience listen and remember what you say.
· Keys to Building a Strong Presentation · Creating Multi-media Presentations · The Right Tools · Presentation Tips and Tricks
Each class will be 1.5 hours long. Classes are dependent on each other. Microsoft Office 2003 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies (ISBN 0-7645-3883-7) or Microsoft Office 2007 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies (ISBN 0-471-78279-3) are great reference books every office should have. It will be used as the textbook for the classes. Purchase either 2003 or 2007 book before class is recommended. LinkedIn for BusinessOne 1.5 Hour Class
For professionals of all types, LinkedIn is the best networking site to start the creation of your social media presence. As a business only site, LinkedIn eliminates a lot of the noise that plagues other social media and allows you to concentrate on building your business. This overview will show you the tools available and help you set a plan of action to use LinkedIn to build your business.
· Put your best foot forward with your Profile · Search for prospects · Get introductions to decision makers · Gain a reputation as an expert · Build your corporate brand
Mastering ExcelOffered for versions 2003 and 2007 Three 1.5 hour Classes
Work smarter, not harder! Most of us use 10% or less of a program. We lose productivity by not knowing the features that are available to make our job easier. Learn practical applications in Excel that you can use the same day in your work.
Your Computer Lady will be offering a 3-part series on Excel 2003 and Excel 2007 on the following subjects. You can attend just one class or all three. It's your choice.
Class 1 - Data Entry & Formatting Enter data quickly and accurately. And make it look good!
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Class 2 - Data Cleanup & Exporting Import data from other sources. Clean it up! Export it for other uses.
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Class 3 - Basic Formulas & Charts: Formulas, Charts and Functions
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Online classes offer short, focused learning sessions with no travel time or set up. Each class will be 1.5 hours long. Classes are not dependent on each other. Microsoft Office 2003 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies (ISBN 0-7645-3883-7) or Microsoft Office 2007 All-In-One Desk Reference for Dummies (ISBN 0-471-78279-3) are great reference books every office should have. It will be used as the textbook for the classes. Purchase either 2003 or 2007 book before class is recommended.
SalesforceOne 1.5 Hour Class
Online Customer Relations Management Software Salesforce is online CRM software that your entire team can use for marketing and customer service. While this overview will look specifically at Salesforce, we will also discuss general guidelines of choosing a CRM for your firm. CRM allows you to measure where your sales staff is successful and how they created that success. CRM guides you on product choices and marketing campaigns. CRM lets you manage customer service better to increase customer retention.
· How to choose a CRM software · Online software vs. desktop · Features available in Salesforce and other CRM software
Social Media OverviewOne 1.5 hour Class
Not sure what all the talk is about? Not even sure you want to know? This overview class will give you an explanation of the phenomena then discuss the different aspects available to you as a business person. Learn how to develop a social media campaign and measure your return-on-investment.
· Blogs or micro-blogs? · Which social networking site? · Include multi-media sites? · Can you ignore social media?
The Hamster RevolutionOne 1.5 Hour Class
Using Mike Song's best selling book, "The Hamster Revolution: (ISBN 978-1-57675-437-5) as our textbook, we will learn the email efficiency techniques and etiquette that helped Capital One cut their email time by 23% while improving overall email efficiency by 52%.
· Reduce email volume · Improve email quality · File and Find everything with COTA
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