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Hi everyone, Welcome to Productivity Plus, your weekly newsletter on how to get more done in less time. From Valerie and Paul  How to keep prying eyes away from your screenYou’re working on a document that contains sensitive information. But nature calls and you need to go to the loo. Or you desperately need a caffeine hit. To lock your PC to prevent prying eyes from reading your screen, all you have to do is press: [Windows key] + L The [Windows key] is located between the CTRL key and the ALT Key at the bottom left of your keyboard.Then to unlock, just type in your Windows logon password. This is safe, secure and simple. One-day workshop: Word Basic to Intermediate Friday 12 December 2008  If you want the skills you need to create professional looking documents quickly and easily, this one-day workshop will give you the skills to become an intermediate user.You’ll learn tools that will help you get more done, avoid repetitive tasks and create attractive documents. You'll learn how to create and apply styles, create templates and discover simple ways to mail merge. These are all skills that will make your job easier. You’ll also learn how to use pictures and shapes in your documents, as well as applying consistent styles to headings, paragraphs or lists throughout your entire document quickly and without repetition.
This one-day course is on Friday 12 December 2008 What: Word 2007 Basic to Intermediate Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Course fee: $325 (includes GST) You will receive a comprehensive take-home manual which is a handy reference for the future. If you’d like a more comprehensive course outline, click here. Or you can enrol online here. PAUL'S TIP: How to create a paperless office - your first step  The paperless office has been fantasised about for decades. The problem is that human beings are very tactile creatures so we prefer to physically hold the sheet of paper that relates to our application for holidays - and that seems to make it more "real", tangible and obtainable.However, there is a more environmentally friendly way to deal with leave forms and other similar documents you need your staff to fill out. Provide a secure, interactive form on your website or intranet with the option to print a blank copy, if preferred (for those who really still want the piece of paper). I know, you'll only do this if it's EASY to: 1. Create the form 2. Publish the form 3. Receive the data The latest edition of Microsoft Office 2007 includes all the tools necessary to achieve this - and yes it is easy. Goofy gadget: Electronic bubble wrap keyringIn our office, Tracy has been driving us nuts with her new electronic bubble wrap keyring. As if normal bubble wrap isn’t annoying enough when someone decides to start popping! The opposite to a productivity tool - it’s a procrastinating tool. We’ve been so annoyed by it this week, we just had to share the pain with you. Here's a quick video demonstration: Forget time management courses - all you need is in Outlook  Outlook has come a very long way in the past few years. However, most people just use it for emails. But it’s now a powerful tool that can help you schedule tasks, keep track of multiple diaries, file your emails, coordinate meetings with colleagues, manage your contact information, and create task requests for others to perform.This one-day workshop is a MUST for executive assistants, virtual assistants, administration officers, secretaries, receptionists and support staff. It is also ideal if you want to use Outlook as a time management tool and as a record of all your activities, emails and tasks.
This one-day course is on Thursday 11 December 2008 What: Outlook 2007 - Your productivity, communication and time management solution Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Course fee: $325 (includes GST) You will receive a comprehensive take-home manual which is a handy reference for the future. To receive a comprehensive course outline, click here. Or you can enrol online here. Upcoming courses: To find out more or to receive a comprehensive course outline, just click on the course you're interested in. Course: Outlook 2007 Date: Thursday 11 December 2008 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $325 Course: Word 2007 Intermediate Date: Friday 12 December 2008 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $325 Course: Office 2007 Essentials Date: Wednesday 17 December 2008 - BOOKED OUT Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $325 Course: Writing for the web Date: Thursday 5 February 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.00pm Fee: $325 Course: Microsoft Excel 2007 - Advanced Date: Thursday 12 February 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $325 Course: Microsoft Word 2007 - Advanced Date: Wednesday 18 February 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.00am - 5.00pm Fee: $325 Course: Excel - Basic to Intermediate Date: Thursday 19 February 2009 - ENROL NOW Time: 9.30am - 4.30pm Fee: $325 Thanks for signing up to this newsletter. Remember, if you'd like to leave this list at any time just reply to this email letting us know. Wishing you much success, Valerie Khoo and Paul Neale Directors Business and Careers Institute Suite 3, 55 Lavender Street Milsons Point NSW 2061 (02) 8006 2112 courses@bcinstitute.com.au www.bcinstitute.com.au The Business and Careers Institute is for people who use Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and other Microsoft software. In this newsletter, you'll learn insider tips, shortcuts and resources on how to get more done in less time. At our one-day courses, we'll reveal how you can use technology to set yourself free. |
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• How to keep prying eyes away from your screen