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Posted by sscanlan on 05/17/12
Professional presentations can be so much more than bullet points and statistics. There are a variety of tools and software to create professional presentations for your business that include animation, video, audio and graphics. To learn about content ideas, adding transitions and animation and tips on using PowerPoint, Prezi, Slideshare, and more watch the slideshow below or schedule an appointment with Shannon, the Business Services Librarian.
Professional Presentations for Business
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Posted by sscanlan on 05/02/12
Technology has made the ability to work from almost anywhere easier than ever. The April session of Business Bytes focused on tools for maintaining a mobile business including apps for mobile payments, cloud computing, tablets and more. For more information view the presentation below or schedule an appointment with Shannon, the Business Services Librarian.
Mobile Tools for Your Business
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Posted by sscanlan on 04/26/12
Blogging for business is a great way to increase your visibility on the Internet, reach your customers and communicate about your products and services. To learn more about blogging watch this free 1 hour webinar, Blogging 101 for Business for great tips and tools to get started.
Posted by sscanlan on 04/03/12
Are you a small business owner who does their own bookkeeping? The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers offers some free services for the small business owner on their website including bookkeeping tips, job searching websites for bookkeepers and accounting and tax links.
The Library's Business Center has QuickBooks installed on 3 of the computers, for information on using QuickBooks software and other books on bookkeeping and accounting, check out these titles:
Posted by sscanlan on 03/13/12
Google offers a variety of tools to make organizing, communicating and managing your business easier than ever. Collaboration, document sharing, scheduling and training can be more efficient and accessible when using Google tools. To learn about Google gmail, docs, alerts, offers, calendar, voice, translate and more view the presentation below.
For further information request an appointment with Shannon Scanlan the Business Services Librarian.
Google Tools for Business
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Posted by sscanlan on 03/02/12
The Library will host two upcoming SCORE (Service Corps for Retired Executives) programs for business owners and those interested in starting their own business.
Wednesday, March 7 at 7:00 pm- Going into Business: Evaluate Yourself and Take the First Steps.
A representative from SCORE will present on how to assess your prospects, give you the initial direction needed and inspire you to move forward to realize your dream.
Register here.
Wednesday, May 9 at 7:00 pm-Business Plans
A representative from SCORE will present on how good planning increases the odds of success. This workshop covers the essential elements of business plan development including setting goals and objectives, preparing marketing and financial plans and defining action steps to attain your goals.
Registration will be open closer to the program date.
Posted by sscanlan on 02/14/12
Creating professional and creative videos for your business does not have to involve large budgets or high-tech tools. There are a variety of innovative and affordable tools to help create videos you can share online and through social media. The Library's Digital Media Lab is an excellent resource for the business owner who is looking to create audio and visual projects to spotlight their business.
To learn tips and tools to create videos for your business, view the PowerPoint below or schedule an appointment with Shannon Scanlan the Business Services Librarian.
Creating Videos for Your Business
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Posted by bpardue on 02/07/12
Looking to increase your tech skills for work or to impress your friends? Several "Basic Computer Skills" tutorials that cover Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 suite (Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint) are now included in Testing and Education Resource Center.
There is a mix of text and video that can help get you started with these essential productivity tools.
Find the Resource Center via our main "Databases" page or our "Education" listings. If you're working from home, you'll need to log in using your library card for access. Then, once you're in, you'll create a personal profile, so you can keep track of your progress. From there, go to "Career Tools" and "Basic Computer Skills."
Posted by sscanlan on 02/01/12
A recent article on the Wasp Barcode Technologies Buzz Small Business Blog highlighted 6 creative uses of QR codes by businesses.
Highlights include H.J. Heinz Company's Our Turn to Serve promotion where users could scan the QR code on ketchup bottles to share personal messages with American troops. The company also donated 57 cents to the Wounded Warrior Project for each message created using the QR codes.
For more great uses of QR codes read the article here. For information on creating QR codes for your business check out the Business Bytes program presentation on the Business Center Blog.
Posted by sscanlan on 01/10/12
The iPad is a popular and useful tool for business that will change the way you work. With a variety of financial, productivity and business apps available the options for increasing the functionality of your business are endless.
To learn more about apps for your business, view the slideshow or schedule an appointment with Shannon Scanlan, the Business Services Librarian.
iPad Apps for Business
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