July 2008
Advanced MS Word® Workbook Now Available
If you write whitepapers or technical documents, save yourself hours of
time and bottles of headache pills by taking our Advanced MS
Word®
course. In just 3-4 hours, you can learn how to
make Word® do the work for you with automatic tables
of
contents and figures, footnotes, indices, captions, cross-references,
and more. And better still, when you reorganize your
document,
all your references will automatically update along with it!
Learn more about the MS Word®
courses
Remember - we come to you. Call us at (403) 269-2347 to book
your one-on-one or group
session - whenever you choose!
June 2008
Microsoft
Outlook® Training Now Available
We're now offering Microsoft Outlook® training in our popular
"certificate course" format. It only takes 3-4 hours to learn
a
level, and the course includes our handy workbook for you to keep for
reference. Learn more about the MS Outlook®
courses
Call us at (403) 269-2347 to book your one-on-one or group
session - whenever you choose!
May 2008
Computer
Training For Seniors -
Interview with Diane Henders
More and more seniors are buying their first computer, for reasons that
range from convenience to personal connection. Read the ElderWise interview with Diane
Microsoft
Project® Training Now Available
We're now offering Microsoft Project® training in our popular
"certificate course" format. It only takes 3-4 hours to learn
a
level, and the course includes our handy workbook for you to keep for
reference. Learn more about the MS Project®
courses
Call us at (403) 269-2347 to book your one-on-one or group
session - whenever you choose!
April 2008
Bright Ideas Certified by Human
Resources
Canada
The
Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Canada
has approved our certification as a qualified educational institution!
What that really means is that you can now claim our courses
and materials as tuition, education and textbook tax credits
on your personal
income tax. This is in effect retroactively to January 1,
2008.
If you need an official receipt for a course you took
from us this year, please contact
us.
Congratulations, Draw Winners!
Thank you to everyone who contributed tech questions and
restaurant recommendations in the past 6 months! The winner
for tech questions is Karen
Rodrigue of Timeframes
Custom Picture Framing, and for restaurant recommendations, Catherine Saykaly-Stevens
from WSI
Internet Consulting. Each winner receives a 1 GB
USB flash drive. We appreciate your emails - keep 'em coming!
March 2008
Welcome, David MacKinnon!
This month, Bright Ideas welcomes
David MacKinnon, our latest friendly
and talented instructor. David is an Excel and Access guru,
and will also be taking over most of the Microsoft Office and Microsoft
Project training. We're delighted to have his expertise!
Last
Chance for the March 31/08 Draws
At the end of March, we'll be drawing
again for two 1-GB USB sticks. You can enter to
win by sending in your tech question or restaurant
recommendation -
just use the links below the Tech Tips and Lunch Bag sections.
Hurry, March is going fast!
February 2008
Human Resources Development Canada
Certification
We're working hard to get our Human Resources Development Canada
Certification. What that means is that, once we obtain it, you may be
able to claim Bright Ideas courses as an education tax credit on your
income tax.
We're in the final stages of the process, so stay tuned!
January 2008
Office 2007 Training Now Available
Frustrated by your transition to Office 2007? We have workbooks and
training courses available for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007, and
Outlook is coming soon!
If you'd like to have a workbook filled with
step-by-step
instructions, plain-English explanations, hints, shortcuts, and
exercises, please email us to order your copy - only $17.95 each plus
GST. (Special advance notice for newsletter subscribers - these aren't
even available in our online store yet!)
If you learn better by being shown, please give us a
call at
(403) 692-2255, and we'll set up a training session for you and/or your
group.
December 2007
Change is coming...
Our new logo is almost ready, and we're just deciding on colours. Click
here to see the new logo, and vote for your choice for our new colour
scheme.
Watch for our updated look in the January newsletter!
Voting results from November's newsletter
Thank you to all who voted! Here are the results:
Tech Tips: Usually read it: 100%
Tech Tips contests: Keep them: 94% ----- Get rid of them: 6%
News: Usually read it: 100%
Article: Usually read it: 86% ---- Don't usually read it: 14%
Lunch Bag: Usually read it: 84% ---- Don't usually read it: 16%
Lunch Bag contests: Keep them: 86% ---- Get rid of them: 14%
Events: Keep them in the newsletter: 44% ---- Send out a separate
events email: 56%
Event Reminders: Send a separate reminder for each event: 85% ----
Don't send reminders: 15%
Photo of the Month: Keep it: 80% ---- Get rid of it: 20%
November 2007
Change is coming...
We're improving our website, and part of the process is a whole new
look for Bright Ideas! Watch for the unveiling of our new corporate
logo and colours in the December newsletter, and ongoing changes to our
website.
We're looking forward to making changes that will help
you
find information more easily on our website, so if you've got comments,
please drop us a line!
New Events Section in Newsletter
All our events and workshops for the month are now listed in each
newsletter - please check out the latest events in the November
newsletter.
October 2007
Congratulations, Draw Winners!
Congratulations to Sue Impey of By Design Desktop Publishing for her
restaurant recommendation (in the Lunch Bag below), and to Catherine
Tudhope of Auricle Communications Solutions at (403) 276-5080 for her
tech tip contributions. They each win a 1 GB USB pen drive.
Liquid Lunch at ThatRadio.com
Diane Henders was interviewed for the Liquid Lunch by Hugh Reilly of
ThatRadio.com, talking about Windows Vista, why doing your backups is
like going to the doctor, and the philosophy of Bright Ideas.
October Events Schedule is Posted
Please click here to see our October events roster. Hope to see you
soon!
September 2007
Is that your FINAL answer?
When you're stumped on a document or project, have you ever wished you
could just give someone a call to get the quick answer that will get
you going again? Now you can - with our new Answer Cards. More
Information...
Go ahead - call a friend before you give your "final
answer"!
Enter the Bright Ideas Zone
Be ready to laugh, play, meet new people, promote your business, find
your creative side, and brainstorm innovative solutions to your
challenges! When you enter the Bright Ideas Zone, anything can happen!
More information...
Regular price is $35, but Clients and Newsletter
Subscribers get discounts!
Clients, please register using the link in your "Red
Carpet"
email. Newsletter Subscribers: Use the link in your August or September
newsletter to register for only $15.
Last chance to WIN!
In October 2007, this newsletter will be 1 year old, and we want to
give someone a gift! If you've contributed a tech question or a
restaurant recommendation since November 2006, you'll automatically be
entered to win.
If you haven't contributed yet, there's still time. The
last
quarterly book prize will be awarded September 30, 2007, and in October
2007, all this year's contributors will be entered in a draw for either
a 1 GB USB pen drive, or a multimedia headset with microphone - your
choice.
August 2007
Enter the Bright Ideas Zone
Be ready to laugh, play, meet new people, promote your business, find
your creative side, and brainstorm innovative solutions to your
challenges! When you enter the Bright Ideas Zone, anything can happen!
More information...
If you're a Bright Ideas Client, you're invited to
attend the
September 20 Bright Ideas Zone at no charge! (But please pre-register
so we can bring enough toys for everybody!) Clients: Register Now.
Newsletter Subscribers, we appreciate you, too! You're
invited
to attend the September 20 Bright Ideas Zone for only $15 - a 60%
savings offered to subscribers only. The registration link is available
from your email newsletter, or else contact us to have the link mailed
to you.
General public registration is $35. If you're not
currently a
subscriber, subscribe now to save 60% on admission. If you prefer not
to subscribe to the newsletter, please register online at the general
public price.
Fall Workshop and Seminar Schedule is
Available
If you like advance notice about workshops and seminars, please visit
our Events page - the fall lineup is all there for September, October,
and November.
Keep checking back - we're adding new events all the
time!
Win a 1 GB USB pen drive, or a multimedia
headset
In October 2007, this newsletter will be 1 year old, and we want to
give someone a gift! If you've contributed a tech question or a
restaurant recommendation since November 2006, you'll automatically be
entered to win.
If you haven't contributed yet, there's still time.
Every tech
question or restaurant recommendation will still be entered to win the
quarterly book prize, and in October 2007, all contributors will be
entered in a draw for either a 1 GB USB pen drive, or a multimedia
headset with microphone - your choice.
July 2007
July 24 - Hands-On Website Workshop for
Non-Techies
The next hands-on Website Workshop is coming up on July
24, so register early. With only 6 seats available, these sell out fast!
Congratulations, Draw Winners!
Erin Russell of Calgary Women's Show is the winner of
the draw
for restaurant recommendations, and Catherine Tudhope of Auricle
Communications Solutions (403) 276-5080 won the draw for tech tip
questions. They each receive a copy of Tech Tips for Non-Techies 2,
and, of course, a chance to win the October draw for a USB pen drive or
multimedia headset.
Win a 1 GB USB pen drive, or a multimedia
headset
In October 2007, this newsletter will be 1 year old, and
we
want to give someone a gift! If you've contributed a tech question or a
restaurant recommendation since November 2006, you'll automatically be
entered to win.
If you haven't contributed yet, there's still time.
Every tech
question or restaurant recommendation will still be entered to win the
quarterly book prize, and in October 2007, all contributors will be
entered in a draw for either a 1 GB USB pen drive, or a multimedia
headset with microphone - your choice.
June 2007
Bright Ideas Now Offers Sales Training
We've just added another expert to help you succeed!
Carol
Henders has joined us, bringing with her 12 years of experience in
selling throughout Western Canada with VitalAire, a multi-national
medical gas and respiratory product supplier.
Carol's focus is on needs-based selling and customer
service,
with a special inside track on effectively contacting and negotiating
with decision-makers in large corporations and organizations. If you've
got sales questions, we've got answers!
Watch for Carol's upcoming sales seminars - soon to be
announced!
Win a 1 GB USB pen drive, or a multimedia
headset!
In October 2007, this newsletter will be 1 year old, and
we
want to give someone a gift! If you've contributed a tech question or a
restaurant recommendation since November 2006, you'll automatically be
entered to win.
If you haven't contributed yet, there's still time.
Every tech
question or restaurant recommendation will still be entered to win the
quarterly book prize, and in October 2007, all contributors will be
entered in a draw for either a 1 GB USB pen drive, or a multimedia
headset with microphone - your choice.
So don't wait - send in those contributions now, and
often - each contribution gives you another chance to win!
May 2007
Last month's workshop sold out in less than 24 hours, so
don't miss out - register now!
NEW! Website Basics Workshop,
May 22, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
This workshop is a slower-paced seminar for people who want to begin
with the basics of websites. Based on the popular "Website Workshop for
Non-Techies", this workshop is a must for anyone who has or is
considering a website.
A $142.50 value for only $49.95 plus GST. More Information
Website Workshop for "Non-Techies",
May 24, 2007, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Due to popular demand, the Website Workshop for Non-Techies has been
expanded! You'll still start with the basics, and you'll also get more
information, free software, and hands-on experience. Not to mention, a
free lunch! Learn what you can do to make your website profitable, and
score higher with the search engines. Start with your existing website,
or start from scratch to learn how to create or update your website
information.
A $380.00 value for only $179.95 plus GST. More Information
NEW! E-zine Workshop for "Non-Techies",
May 25, 2007, 10:00 to noon.
Thinking about a newsletter or e-zine? Here's your chance to get a
jump-start on the process. We'll start with the basics, and you'll
leave with tips and tricks to make your e-zine attractive, popular,
and... legal!
Introductory pricing for this workshop only $49.95 plus GST. More
Information
April 2007
Website Workshop on April 17, 2007 sold out in less than
24 hours!
But if you missed out, don't despair. The Website Workshop for
"Non-Techies" will be back in May, with an expanded format and free
software!
Stay tuned to this page for the next workshop date. Or,
if you
are a newsletter subscriber, and you want to be notified a day ahead of
non-subscribers, please email us. If you're not a subscriber already,
subscribe now. We'll never sell or trade your information - that's a
promise!
Watch for the upcoming E-zine Workshop for "Non-Techies"
- dates TBA
E-zines and newsletters are a great way to keep in touch with your
clients and prospects. If you're thinking of launching one for your
business, this workshop will start you off in the right direction, with
information about automatic systems, as well as do-it-yourself tips.
The E-zine Workshop will be offered at an introductory
price for a very short time. Watch this page for the dates.
If you're a newsletter subscriber, and you'd like to be
notified a day ahead of non-subscribers, please email us. If you're not
a subscriber already, subscribe now. We'll never sell or trade your
information - that's a promise!
Congratulations, draw winners!
Congratulations to Anne Stone of Women in a Home Office for her
restaurant recommendation, and Terese Westergreen of Wee Sign for her
tech tip question. They each win a copy of "Tech Tips for Non-Techies
2" .
March 2007
The next Website Workshop for "Non-Techies" happens
April 17, 2007!
The last Website Workshop for "Non-Techies" on March 6 was a success,
with enthusiastic participants and lots of information. This is your
LAST CHANCE to attend this information-packed workshop for the low
introductory price of $49.95!
Bright Ideas teaches facility management
If you or someone you know is involved in corporate
facility
management, Bright Ideas now offers workbooks for the popular
facilities management software, FMSpace. Watch for the workbooks coming
soon to our online store.
February 2007
Shop on-line for great learning products
Our online store is up and running. Now you can buy workbooks, tips
booklets, and CDs any time of the day or night!
Don't miss the Website Workshop on March 6, 2007!
January 2007
Get fun, easy tech tips for real people
You don't need to be a computer genius! This book of tips will help you
make the most of your computer, without having to turn into a geek.
Click here for more details and a sample. Great for promotional gifts,
too. We do custom branding - next time you're looking for promotional
ideas, send this booklet out with your logo on the front! Click here to
ask about bulk pricing and custom branding.
Ask a Question and Win - Twice
If you have a tech question, send it in. You'll get an answer to your
question, and you'll be entered to win a free copy of "Tech Tips for
Non-Techies 2" (soon to be published). You win both ways!
Congratulations, draw winners!
Congratulations to Denise Gagne Williamson of Listening Voice Media for
her restaurant recommendation, and Charlene Waines, author of "Legality
Check for Executors", for her tech tip question. They each win a copy
of "Tech Tips for Non-Techies" . Watch for their contributions in
upcoming newsletters.
December 2006
Are you a "Do-it-yourself-er"? Get help from our new
workbooks
If you prefer to learn on your own, try our great new workbooks.
Conveniently sized and priced!
Ask an expert
This is your chance to get answers! Send in your questions, and if we
select your question to answer in the Tech Tip section of our
newsletter, you'll be entered to win a free copy of "25 Tech Tips for
Non-Techies". Sign up for the newsletter now
Want satisfying work where you set your own hours?
We're looking for part-time software trainers. Please check out
Employment Opportunities.
November 2006
Diane Henders of our company has just been interviewed
by
Mandie Crawford of the national women's networking group, Roaring Women.
Listen to the archive at
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/hostpage.aspx?host_id=124
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