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Topic: Small Business Computing

The challenges that small businesses face daily can be overcome to a great extent through the effective use of technology. Small business technology decisions include choosing the appropriate equipment, utilizing online services, the effective use of search engines, and individual computer skills training. Toolie can show your audience how to take advantage of these ideas in her workshops outlined below.

Better Skills for Better Business - Workshop
Invest in Your Employees for Greater Profits

There is a sometimes hidden but always insideous cost associated with hiring employees whose computer skills aren't up to the task. Toolie helps you identify the skills your staff needs and teaches you how to detect when your employees are struggling. In this workshop participants devise a plan for updating their company job descriptions and learn where they can get help and training through online sources.
   90 Minutes

Online Services That Can Save You Money
Using the Internet to Improve Business Operations

With broadband access becoming more and more prevalent it's easier now than ever to collaborate with others over the Internet. This fast-paced workshop shows you numerous ways you can manage projects meet online track business contacts store information and other important business functions with these free or low-cost services.
    90 Minutes

5 Computer Skills Questions to Ask a Prospective Employee

These 5 simple questions can reveal the depth of knowledge your prospective employee has of the Windows-based computer you're expecting them to use.

  1. Why would you use styles in Microsoft Word to format your documents?
  2. Please explain the difference between Windows Explorer and Internet Explorer.
  3. Name 4 global keyboard shortcuts that you can use to save time (Hint: Ctrl+S is one of several!)
  4. What strategy do you use to organize your email before you read it each day?
  5. What was the last search engine you used, and what were you looking for?
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