Face to face, practical, hands on training
Big Announcement! Training is my passion and I hate leaving it with a notebook full of writing with no action taken - that's why I have launched Practical Business Training - for those that prefer [...]
Appraising your Technology Resources
When was the last time you reviewed the business technology resources that you currently use within your business? Perhaps when you started your entrepreneurial journey, you had that all too common feeling of overwhelm? Did your questions [...]
Invoice systems for Trainers and Coaches
My 30 Day Blogging Challenge continues. The tag [TIME SAVED] shows you where a Virtual Assistant (such as Virtual Hand) can save you time by doing these elements. This allows you to do what you [...]
Time Management: Electronic Files
Do you know your way around your filing system with your eyes closed? Can you retrieve that urgent file within a matter of seconds or does it take you ten minutes to locate? Now that [...]
Shortcuts in Microsoft 2010
Do you use Shortcuts to use your software more effectively – working faster? The beauty of Microsoft packages is that when you have learnt a shortcut you can then use it on another package. [...]
Lots of uses of Microsoft Word
There are many features within Word but has it been replaced by email marketing packages such as Mailchimp, publishing software such as Publisher or the many packages being used on a Mac (unfortunately can't name any as I am a Microsoft gal through and through!)?
Simple Invoicing/Accounting for your Business
Invoicing in the cloud for ease of access. Xero: This is my choice for invoicing. It is internet based so accessible from all devices - you can even send an invoice when you leave a client having completed some work - how efficient is that?
Notes Everywhere
Do you make notes on things you have heard, recommended to do or read, or even your everyday “To Do List”?
Can you do a 10 min presentation?
I saw a presentation last week that actually made me cringe. I love to sit and hear about other people and their business or just an “interesting area of their work” but when they have gone to the trouble of preparing a presentation – and it is just terrible – my heart goes out to them.