In an informative and helpful way, our workshops teach people to become more computer literate and 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.


Record keeping serves a variety of functions.  Storage time and preservation styles also vary.                 
The Paperwork Genie will work magic with your records.

Superannuation Records
Could you find your Superannuation records right now? If you can locate them, are they in date order? Can you tell me how 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
Can you locate your passport right now? Do you know when your passport expires? Where are the birth certificates and vaccination records for family members? 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?

Character and Work Related Records
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?

Household Accounts
Could you find the household records for one year to write a budget for the next year? Do you keep and check all sales receipts? Do you know the yearly health bill for your family? Do you keep your Medicare reimbursement receipts? Do you scrutinise your credit card statements for accuracy? Are you being charged unnecessary fees because you are not organised, or on time with your payments?

 

Home-Business Records
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? Can you locate interest payment information 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?

If you can

  • locate everything you need, when you need it and
  • get everything done by the due date
                ……. Then you are organised!!!!
 
 



 
Record keeping serves a variety of functions.  Storage time and preservation styles also vary.                 
The Paperwork Genie will work magic with your records.

 

Introduction to the Internet
Do you understand the following terms- World Wide Web, Browser, Search Engine, Home Page or ISP? Do you know how to search for information or a web page in particular? Can you save your favourite pages for future use?

Introduction to Email
Can you send and receive emails? Do you understand how the Reply or Forward function works? Can you locate a file and attach it to your message? Do you understand that file size matters, when sending photos?

Creating Documents in Microsoft Word
Can you write a piece of text, save it and find it again later? Can you make the text look the way you want? Can you edit and print your text?

Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet
Do you understand what a spreadsheet is? Can you set up a simple formula? Can you create a range of dates or numbers easily?

Microsoft Publisher Desktop Publishing
Can you create text boxes and picture boxes? Can you set up a simple flyer? Can you edit the ready-made publications offered in the program?

PowerPoint Publications
Can you organise slides in a presentation? Can you add other objects to your presentation, such as sounds and movies? Can you set the timing of your slide show?

 

Access Database
Do you understand the term relational database? Can you import and export data? Can you build forms or construct reports?

Understanding and organising electronic files and folders
Can you locate files easily in Documents? Are your files spread all over your desktop? Can you move a file from its present location to another? Are you able to make new folders inside current folders?

Cut your phone bill with SKYPE
Do you understand VOIP? Able to make national and international phone calls on your computer? Can you find and download the necessary software?

Website Storyboarding
Would you know where to commence when creating a website? Can you define your thoughts, vision and content into an organised document? Do you know how to register a domain name?

 
 



If you think you would profit from using our services, please go to the “Contact Us” page. Fill in the form and press the Submit button.

Occasionally we will be conducting FREE WORKSHOPS which are designed as an introduction to our service.  Please check availability by going to the “Contact Us” page and filling in the form with your query. We will promptly email our upcoming workshop dates.


 
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