End User Home and Small Business
End User Home and Small Business Library
401(k) Plans
This 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 series explains essential 401(k) rules and covers the important features and benefits of a 401(k) plan, how to enrol in a 401(k) plan, and even some points to keep in mind about protecting investments.
Budgeting and Saving
This 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 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.
Estate Planning
This 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 series also offers guidance on revising an estate plan throughout life changes.
Home Business
This 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.
Interview Skills
This 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 demeanour, 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.
Investing Fundamentals
This 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 series concludes with a thorough discussion of planning for the future with solid investment strategies, retirement planning, and insurance coverage.
Money 98
This series provides an introduction to Microsoft Money 98 and how to use it for tracking personal finances. It covers creating accounts, recording transactions, setting up recurring payments and deposits, and managing loans. Other topics presented include reconciling accounts and creating and viewing reports, creating a budget, tax preparation, and long-term financial planning.
QuickBooks
This 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 2004
This 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.
Quicken 98
This series provides an introduction to using Quicken to manage personal finances. It covers creating accounts, recording and working with transactions, managing loans, and reconciling accounts. The series also provides instruction on setting up and tracking a personal or household budget, and how to use this data to help prepare tax returns.
Resumes
This series is designed to help users create a powerful resume that gets results in a job search. Different resume formats are described, along with the functions of a resume and the fundamentals of writing a strong resume. Specifics on the components of a resume - the heading, objectives, summary of qualifications, and work history - are examined. Strategies for emphasizing achievements and skills, highlighting education, and circulating a resume are also provided.
Retirement Planning
This 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.
SAT Preparation
This series presents the most effective approaches to taking the SAT. It is designed to help users prepare to take the SAT and improve their scores. It discusses the format of the test, and presents general test-taking strategies. Strategies for tackling different types of questions are discussed in detail, including analogies, sentence questions, problem solving, quantitative comparisons, and grid-in questions. Additionally, the series provides tips for preparing for test day. This series also includes sample SAT test sections, providing explanations for both correct and incorrect answers.
Works
This 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.
