About Us
More than 30 years of experience training adults in the use of various software applications, including: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, WordPerfect and miscellaneous utilities.
I have had considerable public speaking experience including seminars in 44 states, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand; as a disc jockey at the University of Michigan; various "MC" engagements; PowerPoint (and other) presentations; and as a "Distinguished ToastMaster" with ToastMasters, International
Specialties: I am a results-oriented leader, consultant and trainer possessing exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated ability to deliver complex solutions. Automating processes to streamline operations to work more efficiently.
I enjoy making the learning experience fun!
The products and services we offer
Products & Services
Create powerful PowerPoint presentations to promote your business, sales training, business meetings, etc. This may include presentation skills tra...
Learn shortcuts and easier ways of utilizing the full potential of these popular office productivity software applications. Work smarter and not ha...
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"Elissa is very talented and innovative. She takes good care of her customers and is easy to work..."
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"Elissa is very talented and innovative. She takes good care of her customers and is easy to work with."
"Jean has integrity and character. She has a passion for what she does and it helps people to feel..."
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"Jean has integrity and character. She has a passion for what she does and it helps people to feel good and have inner happiness and warmth."
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My consulting and training services have never benefited from holiday promotions.
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My consulting and training services have never benefited from holiday promotions.
Honesty, integrity, customer service, provide value for the fee charged, keep promises and if there are problems, fix them.
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Honesty, integrity, customer service, provide value for the fee charged, keep promises and if there are problems, fix them.
I use two external hard drives for continuous backup as well as Carbonite on the cloud and an ACRONIS system image backup. There have been two instances when I have had to use Carbonite once and my external hard drive once.
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I use two external hard drives for continuous backup as well as Carbonite on the cloud and an ACRONIS system image backup. There have been two instances when I have had to use Carbonite once and my external hard drive once.
I let them know that I appreciate their inquiry and let them know that I am available to provide them with - whatever it is that your business does. That is a gentle reminder of who you or your business is. I might follow up in a month. After that, only as a broadcast with any specials or...
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I let them know that I appreciate their inquiry and let them know that I am available to provide them with - whatever it is that your business does. That is a gentle reminder of who you or your business is. I might follow up in a month. After that, only as a broadcast with any specials or promotions my business is offering. Other than that, I do not pester because I don't like it. If they don't respond, they really weren't interested in your business regardless of what they say, or perhaps they found a better price, selection, services, etc.
So far the best has been networking as far as "bang for the buck" goes. Some advertising can be very expensive and you have to have a minimum amount of revenue to justify spending to grow your business even more.
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So far the best has been networking as far as "bang for the buck" goes. Some advertising can be very expensive and you have to have a minimum amount of revenue to justify spending to grow your business even more.
Whenever and wherever convenient. The time of day should not matter. I go to all 3 and have not noticed any difference depending on the time of day.
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Whenever and wherever convenient. The time of day should not matter. I go to all 3 and have not noticed any difference depending on the time of day.
Business cards with almost everyone that I met; multiple networking meetings; asking for referals from anyone that I helped.
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Business cards with almost everyone that I met; multiple networking meetings; asking for referals from anyone that I helped.
I attended, and still do, a variety of networking meetings. I also ask people for whom Ii consulted to refer me to their friends, business associates, etc.
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I attended, and still do, a variety of networking meetings. I also ask people for whom Ii consulted to refer me to their friends, business associates, etc.
PRO: inexpensive; reaches extremely large audiences and potential clients; can be update regularly; can be targeted; etc., etc.
CONS: be careful about the content as it can back and bite you in...; if you make a mistake, you may have difficulty overcoming the problem; if you don't thoroughly...
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PRO: inexpensive; reaches extremely large audiences and potential clients; can be update regularly; can be targeted; etc., etc.
CONS: be careful about the content as it can back and bite you in...; if you make a mistake, you may have difficulty overcoming the problem; if you don't thoroughly check your "spelllinng," your consequences can be negative and adversely affect your business; you are putting yourself and/or your your business out there for the world to see and others may use your information to put a negative spin on your or your business.
You have to decide for you and your business how, where and when to use it.
attending networking meetings is a good way to meet people let them know what you can do for them how you can help them and they can help you Chambers of Commerce and other business networking groups
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attending networking meetings is a good way to meet people let them know what you can do for them how you can help them and they can help you Chambers of Commerce and other business networking groups