Let us face the reality that we are creatures of habit.

Where our preferences and the way in which

we do things helps us to develop our brand and our professionalism, it is not appropriate for
software usage and for specific programing.

Software is continuously evolving and it is therefore imperative that online computer skills be
honed in order to meet the market.

Microsoft is leading in online technology for office use, specifically in Word, Excel, Outlook,
and PowerPoint. It is not that these programs are new to the market. Rather, the market has
expanded to embrace the Windows 10 platform (and to a degree the Windows 8.1) which relies
heavily on the Microsoft Office Suite. Adding to the supply and demand factor is the fact that the
upgrade to Windows 10 (which primarily uses Microsoft Software) is free.

Entrepreneurs that are using Corel or choosing to opt for a “similar” free version of word may be
losing clients. Clients expect to have their documents and presentation given to them in a
universally sound format. Corel and the free programs that are available are not to this standard
and may stifle a client from committing to a long term relationship. Furthermore, by not having
online computer skills such as word and one drive, the entrepreneur may be seen as being
outdated or a non-authority provider, regardless of whether or not that is a true assessment.

TIME ALLOCATION IS OPTIMIZED WHEN YOU USE

MICROSOFT SOFTWARE
Time management is a problem in any business. If you are an entrepreneur, then you know the
importance of optimizing your time. With other software programs you have to worry about
jumping between multiple software platforms to get the final output that is needed. This adds
quickly to the time that the business spends in contacting clients, creating documents, and giving
presentations/pitches to potential new clientele.

Because Microsoft is a cross software suite, the time and the information can be transferred
easily from one program to another. For example, the information for an email in Outlook can be
saved into a Word document format and then opened in that program. If you have a website for
your client you can easily open the HTML in word and do manipulations to the code and then
post the content without the need for Dreamweaver or another web specific program. By cutting
down the time that you spend jumping in-between programs, you will save time and thereby save
money for your business.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE SOFTWARE

OR THE SKILL SET
With the number of eLearning opportunities on the internet, anyone can learn how to use the
Microsoft Office Suite. Microsoft does offer a free trial on a good bit of their software and so
entrepreneurs can test out the software prior to committing to a specific program (such as
personal, business, or premium). For those that do not understand how to use the software or if
you need to advance your skills in a particular program, you can find an online learning
course and work at your own pace. There is really no excuse as to why you should not
incorporate Microsoft Office into your skillset, especially if you are working in a market that
requires continuous document and client updating.

Cudoo is an online learning website that offers an array of classes for both the beginner and
those which have experience within Microsoft. It is free to create an account and the classes are
offered24/7. The great thing about having online access to computer skills courses is that you do
not have to shift your already busy schedule to meet a “traditional” classroom. You can work at
your own pace and in your own time.

Do you have questions? No problem. We are more than happy to address any questions that you
may have about our online learning classes, professional development classes, and language
classes (which include English courses). ELearning, especially in the realm of Computer Skills
ensures that as an entrepreneur you have the