Business

Keys to Telecommuting Success
Telecommuting is becoming the “mainstay of corporate America,” according to a recent MSNBC story. Telecommuters are 25% more productive than people who work in an office, meaning your company is more profitable. Come discover the keys to making telecommuting a success for you and your organization. For those new to telecommuting and those already working from home. Includes 100 page guide to telecommuting. Course is online at
www.yougotclass.org/catalog.cfm/iavalley
Course #: BUS 1801 004 $145
6/1 - 6/30 Mo/Tu/We/Th/Fr/Sa/Su
Online, via the Internet
Instr: Julie Coates

Social Media Introduction
It’s virtually impossible to ignore. Everywhere you look people are talking about Social Networking and Social Media: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn - just for starters. Facebook has 200 million members. YouTube visitors view 13 billion videos a month. LinkedIn has over 15 million business people networking. Twitter is growing at over 40% a month. How can your business utilize these tools to build your customer base, reach your community and build your bottom line? Join the discussion, see some of the tools available and determine if this series is one you want to be involved in.
Course #: BUS 0053 002 $30
6/10 Thur. 5:30 - 7 pm
Iowa Falls, Agriculture & Renewable Energy Building Computer Lab
Instr: Debra Brown

Social Media: Facebook
If you’re not comfortable or familiar with Facebook, just consider it a new take on the networking event with less pressure to make small talk. Learn how to maximize Facebook: create a profile, a company page, join and create groups and how to use Facebook to market your business. This is a hands-on class. You will receive information that allows you to set up your account prior to this class. You will also have phone access to the instructor prior to this first class.
Course #: BUS 0055 002 $30
6/17 Thur. 5:30 - 7 pm
Iowa Falls, Agriculture & Renewable Energy Building Computer Lab
Instr: Debra Brown

Social Media: Twitter & Blogging
Blogging is an actual website with content that is updated frequently by you. It’s an opportunity to share your expertise and drive customers to your physical site and your website. If you do it right, customers will find you when they google a service they are looking for. You will set up your blog and get some great ideas to be comfortable blogging when you leave. Twitter is an amazing tool for the small business owner to expand your reach to customers and potential customers. It allows you to connect with thousands of people instantly, drives your brand, and communicates in a way that you’ve never been able to before. We’ll begin to build your twitter account in this class.
Course #: BUS 0055 003 $30
6/24 Thur. 5:30 - 7 pm
Iowa Falls, Agriculture & Renewable Energy Building Computer Lab
Instr: Debra Brown

Supervising Telecommuters
Did you know you can supervise people from a distance better than down the hall? Supervision is different for them than office workers. Telecommuters boost profitability, productivity, financial stability, competitiveness and efficiency. Plus you can recruit the best people regardless of where they live. Tour a virtual office, then take away the four core management practices to supervise telecommuters for a win-win for both your employees and management. You’ll leave the class with the skills to successfully supervise telecommuters. Includes manual. Online: www.yougotclass.org/catalog.cfm/iavalley
Course #: BUS 1802 003 $195
5/1 - 5/31 Mo/Tu/We/Th/Fr/Sa/Su
Online, via the Internet
Instr: Greg Marsello