Online Discovery - Internet Marketing Training Melbourne

~ Internet Tools for starting a business ~

So you want to start a business. That's great !.

There are plenty of free business plan templates, small business advise websites and resources to get you started but what missing is a comprehensive list of are all free internet tools and application.

Small business set-up costs can be significant and ad up. I've come across many tools over a number of years and I'd like to share them with you so that you can spend your time working on growing your business rather than on setting up the back end.

Who the course is for:

This course is suitable for anyone that is just starting up a small business or has a small business but wants to learn how to work smarter. The aim of this course is to show you a whole suite of internet application, tools and tips that will save you time and money and get you started quickly and easily.

Course Outline:

In this course you will learn how to work from anywhere at any time, not only saving you money but giving you greater flexibility.

Low cost telephone system

- Using telephone cards for interstate and international calls
- Free internet phone
- Free SMS
- Using voice to create text and sms

Setting up your office on a shoe string

- Office basics - word, excel, powerpoint
- File conversions options
- Choosing an internet browser
- Anti virus protection
- Backing up your files, sharing your files and working in multiple locations
- Tips and tools on keeping you computer running smoothly

Getting the most out of your e-mail system

- E-Mail
- Synchronising your e-mail accounts
- Working off line
- Autoresponders
- Scheduling e-mail
- Subscriptions to newsletters
- E-mail filters

Virtual Communication / Meetings - remote collaboration

- Google calendar sharing
- Virtual Meetings
- Virtual brain storming
- Sharing documents virtually
- Virtual groups
- Virtual intranet

Making the most of Google’s free applications & tools

- Google Calendar – sync with outlook
- Managing newsletter subscriptions
- Keeping updated on competitors and what people are saying about you
- Google bloglines
- Maximising google maps
- igoogle
- Google search tips