Text Box: Microsoft Office Tip Change the font color of your e-mail replies!! Differentiate between text in an e-mail message you receive and the text in your reply by changing the font color. Go to Tools > Options > Mail Format Under Stationary and Fonts, select Fonts Under Message fonts, you can assign a different font and color Don’t for get to hit Apply to save your changes Text Box: Computer Classes QuickBooks 2007 - May 4th, 11th, & 18th Microsoft Word & Excel 2003 classes also available  Schedule subject to change Call us at 257-5050 or e-mail us for more information

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Text Box: Computer Quotes Hardware: “the parts of a computer that can be kicked.” Jeff Pesis “Experts agree that the best type of computer for your individual needs is one that comes on the market about two days after you actually purchase some other computer.”   Dave Barry The computer only crashes when printing a document you haven't saved. It's a mistake to allow any mechanical object to know you're in a hurry. There is unexpected beauty hidden everywhere in this world — one just has to be open to seeing it. Remember that the next time you sneeze on your monitor."    — Nathan Walton. Computer Facts The "save" icon on Microsoft Word shows a floppy disk, with the shutter on backwards. Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox, Unix is a registered trademark of AT&T. Back in the mid to late 80's, an IBM compatible computer wasn't considered a hundred percent compatible unless it could run Microsoft's Flight Simulator. Computer Trivia Before he was Denny Crane, William Shatner appeared in TV commercials for what computer company? Answer Apple Atari Commodore Texas Instruments 2. Which was not truly a contender for the name of the program that would ultimately be called Microsoft Excel? Answer Number Buddy The Count Mr. Spreadsheet Sigma 3. Quick! How long is a jiffy? Answer 1/150th of a second 1/60th of a second 1/15th of a second 6 seconds What kind of computer is Deep Blue, the machine that beat chess champion Gary Kasparov at his own game? Answer 5. What was the very first personal computer? TRS-80 Commodore PET Kenbak-1 Apple I 6. What computer device did Douglas Engelbart invent in 1963? Modem Mouse Floppy disk Microchip Text Box: TOP 3 MUST-HAVE MARKETING PIECES Business Card Making a great first impression often starts with your business card. Important elements to include when designing your business card: Your Contact Information - Including a mailing address greatly increases your credibility and makes you look more established. Your Logo - Check out the elf design library. Strong Secondary Graphics and Design Elements - Often referred to as your visual library. A List of Your Services - Especially important if you offer multiple services or your business name doesn’t make specifically clear what you do. The best practices for using your business card: Carry Your Cards With You At All Times Keep a stack in your desk, your car, your wallet/purse, your briefcase Don’t Pass Out Your Cards At Random Wait until you’ve made a connection with someone. This will lead to a sale far more often than just “passing out” cards to everyone you meet. Include A Copy Of Your Card With All Correspondence This not only puts on a “business spin” , it also provides a backup return address in case the envelope is damaged or gets thrown away. Give A Stack Of Your Cards To Potential Referral Sources When they are speaking to people about your services, it is more likely to produce results if they have your card handy. BUSINESS WEB SITE An online presents is a “must” in today’s business world. Important characteristics to consider when designing your web site: Design Elements That Are Related To Your Logo Referred to as your visual vocabulary. Easy-To-Use Navigation System Customers need to find what they are looking for quickly. Make The Site and Navigation Expandable The site needs to be able to grow with the business. Images To Be Clear and Quick Loading Prepare images properly for the Web. Easy To Understand Text Content Pretend you are writing on a 10-yr-old level to benefit rushed clients. A Web Site Promotion Plan It is important to market the web site so the optimal number of people know it’s available. FOLLOW UP PIECE It is said that a prospect needs to hear from you seven times before they use your services. A follow up tool such as a postcard, flyer, newsletter, or note card is essential to make sure that your services stay “top-of-mind” with the people that you meet. Make sure that your follow up tool : Looks Professional Contains Content both Valuable and Understandable to your Audience Includes a Call-to-Action - Give them a reason to get in touch with you Has Some Personal Information - Make the recipient feel they know you or could know you. Has An Easy Way to Get On or Off Your Mailing List Is Sent Out Regularly - Shows the recipient you are consistent as well as professional. Click here to read the entire article.

Excerpted from Microsoft.com article, “Top 3 Must-Have Marketing Pieces” ”

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