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Crowdfunding Tips

12/28/2016

Here's an interesting article on using Kickstarter for crowdfunding. If you are an online seller looking this article may be of interest to you.

This article is on the Ecwid blog. I often recommend the Ecwid storefront for small businesses as it is so flexible with several pricing options and can be used on multiple sites, such as your website and Facebook page. Anyway, check out this article. I found it interesting.
How I Kickstarted My Business: Crowdfunding Tips for Online Sellers

How to tell your career story

6/23/2016

A very interesting LifeHacker article for those of us who have a varied career background.
How to Tell a Cohesive Career Story When You’ve Done a Little Bit of Everything

Best Antivirus Software for Mac

4/11/2016

Yep, it's true, Mac computers need antivirus too! In recent months I've seen an increasing number of browser hijackers and other malware. It's a jungle out there, and you need protection. It's not just about the best protection though. You need to consider the impact on your computer's resources when picking an antivirus or you'll be chugging along in frustration when the app is running. If you haven't already made the decision, here's a great article from Tom's Guide to help you decide what's best for you.

Tom's Guide Best Mac Antivirus Review

Learning Resources

4/8/2016

I've made some changes to the learning resources to help you find information you need. It's been a while since I posted anything here so was glad to get back to it. Check out the Workshop Resources page as it has more links for learning. I hope you enjoy the additional items.

If you would like to see something on this page, just post a comment and I will see what I can do.

Newsflash - Workshop location changes

10/1/2015

The High River library is closed temporarily while they move back into their renovated building. Yay!! That's great news, but it does mean that my computer workshops will be held in other locations than advertised. Please check the Workshop Calendar or the previous post for the current workshop locations and times. Please share... Thanks!

Computer Workshops Fall 2015

10/1/2015

Hi everyone! Here's a list of the community computer workshops available this fall. These workshops are provided by Literacy for Life Foundation and are free. My current workshops are also listed on my Workshop Calendar.

High River Workshops

COMPUTER CAFE
Literacy for Life Foundation
1204 – 10th Street SE, High River, AB T1V 2B9
Tuesdays 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Oct 6 - Dec 8
Walk-in, no registration
Contact Literacy for Life
403-652-5090

COMPUTER BASICS PLUS
McBride Career Group
28 12 Ave SE, High River, AB T1V 1T2
Wednesdays 6:00PM - 8:00PM
Oct 7 - Nov 18
Registration required
Contact Literacy for Life
403-652-5090

Okotoks Workshops

COMPUTER BASICS
Okotoks Public Library
7 Riverside Dr., Okotoks, AB T1S 1A6
Thursdays 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Oct 8 - Nov 12
Registration required
For info contact Literacy for Life
403-652-5090

COMPUTER CAFE
Okotoks Public Library
7 Riverside Dr., Okotoks, AB T1S 1A6
Fridays 10:00AM - 12:00PM
Oct 9 - Dec 11
Walk-in, no registration
For info contact Literacy for Life
403-652-5090

How to create a secure password

9/17/2015

I just found this awesome video from the National Geographic Channel website on how to create the perfect password and just had to share.

Computer Cafe in Okotoks!

5/2/2015

Excellent news! The Computer Cafe will be starting up in Okotoks in October. This is a drop-in event so no need to book in advance! Just bring your tablet, computer, phone or other technology and be prepared to share and learn. The cafe is very interactive, working with others to teach yourself with some help from me. This is provided free thanks to a partnership between Literacy for Life Foundation and the Okotoks Public Library. Call Literacy for Life Foundation at 403-652-5090 to learn more.

Learning Portal

4/3/2015

The new Learning Portal gives easy access to some of the key resources I use in my workshops. Click the Learn icon on the right to try it out. Let me know how it works for you.

Networking for the Mature Worker

2/12/2015

Networking

Did you know that according to many surveys, the hidden job market accounts for an average of 90% of new hires. This indicates that networking is an essential tool for any job seeker.

We held the last Experience Counts computer workshop for the mature worker group at McBride Career Group yesterday. It was a really fun session with lots of interaction and discussion. The primary topic was Free Online Resources, in particular networking, training, website builders and the cloud. My next few posts will focus on these topics, providing links and other useful information. Let's start with networking.

For the mature worker, social media as a form of networking might seem like a strange concept. However, social media can provide you with connections you might not have made otherwise. The primary tool for professional networking is LinkedIn and that is what I am going to focus on here. Facebook and Twitter are also useful tools but do tend to cross over into our personal lives. I prefer to keep some separation between my personal and professional lives. LinkedIn provides that for me. If you're not sure whether using LinkedIn is for you, read these articles on the Third Quarter website;

The are many resources online to help you learn more on this topic. Here's a link to a free GCFLearnFree course to get you started on your networking path.

Job Search and Networking

What are your favourite networking tools and resources? We would love to hear from you.

If you are 50+ job seeker interested in participating in the Experience Counts program, click here to learn more.