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Online Tools for Small Business
Course Description
Overview
The internet, providing an information highway for communication and research, is now also a virtual toolbox for the small business owner, with free options for such essential services as marketing, promotion, project management, data acquisition, document review, graphic design, and sales transactions. This course will give an overview of some popular options and provide basic instruction in their functions and use. This will enable you to select options appropriate for your business and get you or your team started in using them for your business.Objectives
- Know about popular free online tools for small business owners
- Understand basic functions of:
- Google Docs
- Canva
- Trello
- Survey Monkey
- MailChimp
- Select tools that meet or match your business needs
- Use these tools in your business
Prerequisites
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This manual assumes the user understands the basics of using a Windows- or Apple-based computer. Students should also be comfortable using an internet browser.
Topics
- Google Docs is among the popular applications for online document creation. Google Docs is a word processor and cloud storage system. Google Docs is free to use for individuals and creates both documents and spreadsheets that are compatible with most common software. Students will learn how to set up an account, the basic features Google Docs offers, as well as do a test drive of the program.
- Canva is an example of an online graphics creator that offers templates for both online and print products. Users can choose from thousands of photos, graphics and fonts, or can upload their own photos and graphics, such as a company logo or brand colors. Students will learn how to set up an account, the basic features Canva offers, as well as do a test drive of the program.
- Trello is a collaborative tool that can be used for managing tasks or projects of virtually any size. In Trello, you create a board for each project and cards for activities. You can add members, checklists, labels, due dates and even attachments. Tasks can be assigned to team members and everyone moves the cards along as they finish their task. Students will learn how to set up an account, the basic features Trello offers, as well as do a test drive of the program.
- Survey Monkey is an online survey development tool that enables its users, including small businesses, to develop customized surveys, send them to their target audience, and analyze the data that is collected. Students will learn how to set up an account, the basic features SurveyMonkey offers, as well as do a test drive of the program.
- MailChimp is an email marketing platform which provides tools to plan, create, and send emails, and to record and analyze data from your mailouts: number of opens, responses and actions. Using MailChimp, and following its requirements and guidelines, ensures your mailings are compliant with current privacy and internet marketing legislation. Students will learn how to set up an account, the basic features MailChimp offers, as well as do a test drive of the program.
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