Baby Boomers and Seniors Computer Training

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOPS

If you want to understand what is happening on the Internet or get the most out of your existing website sign up for one of the Paperwork Genie workshops now!

Understanding SOCIAL MEDIA and Web 2.0 technologies

Learn about the collaborative social communication tools that are part of the Internet today.

Blogging with WordPress
Social bookmarking with Del.icio.us
Micro-blogging with Twitter &
Social networking with Facebook

EBAY Basics - Online Auctions - Learn to buy & sell securely!

Set up an account, learn to search effectively, set up a PayPal account for secure trading, and learn to make a listing to sell on EBay.

SKYPE made easy - Cut your phone bill

Do you understand the term VOIP? Able to make national and international phone calls on your computer? Can you find and download the Skype software? Download your free software now Skype for Windows

Website Planning

There are many pitfalls that can cost you a great deal of money when getting a website! Would you know what website planning steps to take if you wanted a website for your business? Do you know how to register a domain name? Do you know how to choose a web designer? Can you define your thoughts, vision and content into an organised document? Do you have a website that is not giving results?

Three easy steps to get started now:

Contact the Paperwork Genie to book into a workshop
Sign up for a Google Account for great webmaster information
Download the Google Toolbar for great tools

Create a Google Account now

Download Google Toolbar Now

Understanding Search Engine Optimisation - SEO

Whether you already have a website or just planning to get one, you need to understand SEO so that you get a good return on your online investment. The Paperwork Genie workshop on understanding SEO provides a ten step plan to get the most out of your website planning so that your website will rank well in the search engine results (SERPS).

TEACH A CHILD TO READ

This workshop will provide an understanding of the stages of reading and the importance of successful interaction with the new reader. Examples of the best type of reading materials for beginners will be discussed along with things you can make at home to enhance your child's reading ability.

RECORD KEEPING WORKSHOPS

The Paperwork Genie can work magic with your personal records. In an informative and helpful way, our workshops teach people to become more organised with paperwork and computer files. We provide practical and useful information that is easy to understand and implement. Examine the topics below that interest you, to see if you can answer the posed questions! Need help? The Paperwork Genie will give you the assistance you require.

Home Office Paperwork - Household Accounts

Do you need a paperwork organiser? Are you being charged unnecessary fees because you are not organised, or on time with your payments? Do you scrutinise your credit card statements for accuracy? Do you keep & check all your receipts? Do you know the yearly health bill for your family? Do you keep your Medicare reimbursement receipts so you can claim at tax time? Could you find the household records for one year to write a budget for the next year?

Superannuation Records

Could you find your Superannuation paperwork right now? If you can locate it, is everything in date order? Can you tell me how well your Super Fund performed last year? What has been the percentage growth rate over the last three years? If you have more than one fund - why is this so? Do you understand the yearly mail-out from your fund?

Official Records

Is your official paperwork organised? Where are the birth certificates and vaccination records for family members? Can you locate your passport right now? Do you know when your passport expires? Can you find the phone number to report your stolen or lost credit card? Do you know where your mobile phone contract is? If an electrical appliance required service, could you find the original receipt & warranty paperwork?

Character and Work Related Paperwork

If you wanted to write a resume could you locate all your work related paperwork? Where is that great reference or testimonial from Jane Doe? Can you find your official certificates from TAFE or University? Where is the copy of the resume you wrote last year? Where are your Professional Development Certificates?

Home-Business Paperwork

Are you claiming a tax deduction for your home office and if so do you keep the necessary files for these deductions? Are you keeping a record of vehicle expenses? Are you keeping related information associated with outgoing invoices?

Tax Records

Are you unable to find proof of tax deductions at tax time because you did not keep the necessary paperwork? Can you locate investment paperwork easily? Are your bank statements organised in date order for ready reference? Are you stressed at tax time trying to assemble your records to present to your accountant?