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Training on your new database

Robert Weiner

A question was posted to a listserve for nonprofit techies looking for tips on training staff on a new database. Document your data entry standards, policies, and procedures before training so users are taught to do things the right way from the start. Test the computers and software in the classroom before every training.

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Lame spam of the day: BBB service Re: Case # (various numbers)

Robert Weiner

A friend posted about them on a listserve and said that clicking the link downloads a virus. The details of the consumer's concern are presented in enclosed document. The detailed information about the consumer's concern is explained in attached document. The details of the consumer's concern are contained in enclosed document.

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Advice for Consultants - Part 2

Robert Weiner

3) Find resources to build your skills, and give them time every week: webinars, listservs, online classes, books, etc. document your work (for yourself, and the client): configurations/settings, inventories, assessments, options, recommendations, decisions, plans, budgets, meeting minutes. - Attend conferences.