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courses under 1 heading is $89. EVERYTHING on this
page is just $179 in total for all courses!
401(k) Plans e-Learning
Series:
This e-Learning Series is for those who are
thinking about participating in a 401(k) plan, or who
already are participating, and want basic information
presented in a clear manner on how such a plan
functions. In concise fashion, the e-Learning Series explains
essential 401(k) rules and covers the important features
and benefits of a 401(k) plan, how to enroll in a 401(k)
plan, and even some points to keep in mind about
protecting investments
1 401(k)
Basics
• Describe the
benefits of 401(k) plan participation
• Explain the restrictions associated with investing in a 401(k)
plan
• Describe the features of a 401(k) plan
• Explain how to enroll in a 401(k) plan
Budgeting and Saving e-Learning Series:
This e-Learning Series is designed to teach
money management and investing skills to help the
average consumer get the greatest return for his or her
money. The e-Learning Series is for users who wish to learn how to
control debt, choose credit and banking accounts wisely,
and create a solid plan for retirement.
1
Confronting Debt
2 Eliminating Debt
3 Banking Basics
4 Choosing Bank Accounts
5 Planning Your Retirement
6 Making 401(k) Plans Work
7 Exploring Investment Options
Estate Planning
e-Learning Series:
This e-Learning Series helps users understand
the various considerations in planning an estate. It
provides an overview of the terms and resources needed
to prepare an estate plan, and explains how to determine
assets, will preparation strategies and considerations,
trusts, and retirement issues. Also covered are tax
strategies to implement in your estate planning. This
e-Learning Series also offers guidance on revising an estate plan
throughout life changes.
1 Starting an
Estate Plan
2 Sorting Out Your Assets
3 Preparing Your Will
4 All About Probate
5 Considering Your Family
6 Taxes to Expect
7 Tax Strategies
8 Retirement Issues
9 Revising an Estate Plan
Home Business e-Learning Series:
This e-Learning Series offers guidance on
starting and managing a home-based business. It provides
an overview of the options available in creating a
home-based business and how to evaluate these options.
Topics related to financing are examined, including
writing a business plan and preparing financial
statements, evaluating financing options, planning for
personal expenses, and preparing for the loan
application process. Office management considerations
are covered, including equipment and insurance, hiring
others, keeping the books and other tax considerations,
and maintaining a professional image.
1 Choosing a
Business
• Select a potential
business to start from home
• Create a business concept
• Decide upon a franchise opportunity
• Evaluate opportunities to buy or join existing businesses
• Choose whether to create a business alone or as a partnership
• Decide whether to incorporate a home business
2 Raising Financing
• Write a business
plan
• Prepare financial statements as supporting documentation
• Plan for personal expenses while starting a business
• Evaluate financing options
• Decide whether to use personal resources for financing
• Prepare for the loan application process
3 Office Management
• Create an office in
the home
• Set up phone lines and office equipment
• Manage advertising and marketing
• Create invoices for payments
• Hire assistants
• Set up proper insurance
4 Managing Your Business
• Keep a home
business's books
• Pay the right taxes on a home business
• Use tax write-offs and deductions
• Separate personal responsibilities from business activities
• Create a professional image
Interview
Skills e-Learning Series:
Description
This e-Learning Series examines the interview process, from
obtaining an invitation to an interview to follow-up
after the interview. The employer's perspective is
discussed, and interview preparation is covered in
detail. Proper interview demeanor, including listening
and answering, asking questions, effective
communication, and negotiating is discussed. Strategies
for getting past screening interviews, navigating tough
interviews, resolving objections, and managing the
follow-up process are also provided.
1 Getting the Interview
2 Preparing Yourself
3 Making an Entrance
4 Listening and Answering
5 Taking the Reins
6 Asking Questions
7 Opening Interviews
8 Tough Interviews
9 Following Through
Investing Fundamentals
e-Learning Series:
This e-Learning Series covers basic investing
information and strategies. Fundamental topics covered
include planning your financial goals, budgeting,
managing diversification and risk, and options for
retirement savings. Organization of finances is covered
in detail, including analyzing net worth, putting aside
emergency funds, and proper record keeping. An in-depth
examination of investment options, including stocks,
bonds, and mutual funds, is provided. The e-Learning
Series
concludes with a thorough discussion of planning for the
future with solid investment strategies, retirement
planning, and insurance coverage.
1 The
Basics
2 Organizing
3 Stocks
4 Bonds
5 Mutual Funds
6 Planning
QuickBooks 2004
e-Learning Series:
This e-Learning Series is designed for
learners who want to use QuickBooks 2004 as a business
accounting system. Tasks covered include using the EasyStep Interview to set up QuickBooks; adding accounts
and customers; setting up security; tracking invoices,
purchases, and payments; using timesaving features;
recording inventory and assets; and working with taxes,
equity, and liabilities. QuickBooks is a registered
trademark or registered service mark of Intuit Inc., or
one of its subsidiaries, in the United States and other
countries.
1 Setting Up
QuickBooks
2 Adding Information and Security
3 Invoices, Purchases, and Payments
4 Timesaving Features
5 Recording Inventory and Assets
6 Working with Taxes, Equity, and
Liabilities
7 Extra Features and Reports
QuickBooks
e-Learning Series:
This e-Learning Series is designed for users
who want to use QuickBooks 6.0 as a business accounting
system. An overview of the application is presented,
including using the EasyStep Interview process to enter
basic company information and set up accounts. Tasks
covered including setting up company records, entering
historical data, managing accounts, and creating lists,
reports, and graphs. Managing invoices, sales tax
information, bills, and assets is also covered.
Additional topics covered include managing payroll and
employee data, managing taxes, online banking, and
creating budgets. QuickBooks is a registered trademark
or registered service mark of Intuit Inc., or one of its
subsidiaries, in the United States and other countries.
1 The First Time in
QuickBooks
2 Setting Up Accounting
3 Entering Historical Data
4 Managing Accounts and Lists
5 Invoices and Sales Tax
6 Paying Bills
7 Managing Assets and Reports
8 Paying Employees
9 Managing Taxes
10 Online Banking and Budgets
Retirement Planning e-Learning Series:
This e-Learning Series is designed to help
users plan for a financially secure retirement. Basic
concepts of financial planning, goal setting, and
maximizing assets are discussed. Also covered are
strategies for finding good professional financial
advisers. An in-depth discussion of investing strategies
is provided, including company retirement plans, stocks,
bonds, mutual funds, allocation and diversification of
funds, and tax strategies.
1 Money
Management
2 Investing
Works
e-Learning Series:
This e-Learning Series provides a
comprehensive look at Microsoft Works. It discusses
basic tasks for getting started with Works, including
operating the Works Task Launcher, using Task Wizards
and help, managing documents, printing files, and
working with multiple windows and applications. It
explains how to use the Works word processor to create
and edit documents, and how to format Works documents.
It also covers how to use the Works spreadsheet,
including entering, selecting, and manipulating data,
using formulas and functions, formatting the
spreadsheet, and creating charts. Additional topics
include using the Works database for basic organization
and presentation tasks, using the Calendar, and Works
functions that can be used across multiple applications
in Works.
1 Getting Started
2 Introducing the Word Processor
3 Formatting Word Processor Pages
4 Using the Spreadsheet
5 Managing Spreadsheet Data
6 Using the Database
7 Calendar and Cross-Works Tools
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