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Technology is supposed to make life easier. Yet too many of us struggle with it. We purchase the latest device, download that hot new app, or spend dollar after dollar on software or gadgets because someone told us they were “life-changing.” We buy the stuff, try it out for a bit, and then abandon i…

Michelle Guerra: Your Technology Navigator

  • Jun 25, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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Latest episodes from Tech Made Simple

Reduce Your Stress with 3 Business Boundaries

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2020 10:49


Best practices show that having a structured work environment reduces the amount of stress we take on. A structure that includes boundaries will increase motivation and reduce the “burn out factor”. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Positive Changes for my Pivoting Business

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2020 6:01


Learn what positive changes I’m making in my business that you can benefit from. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Connect with Your Audience through Podcasting

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2020 5:52


Podcasting is a great way to share your ideas and insight. Learn how you can get started with your own podcast. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Simple Website Training for Non-Techies

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 26:59


You don’t have to be a rocket scientist to create a WordPress site for your business. Learn how a YouTube personality breaks it down for those that are non-techy. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

An Online Presence Through Platforms and Plugins

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2020 4:24


Websites have now become a necessity for all businesses, learn what type is best for your business. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Reduce Your Carbon Footprint by Recycling Your Technology

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 5:01


Earth Day is a time to promote ways to recycle our technology to reduce our carbon footprint. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Discover the Hidden Benefits of G Suite for Nonprofits

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2020 19:01


Learn how one church reaps the benefits of a collaborative mobile office with G Suite for Nonprofits. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

How to Connect People through Virtual Introductions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 6:07


In-person introductions are not always an option. Learn how you can connect people through Virtual Introductions. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Streamline your Operations with a Business Phone

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2020 7:11


Great first impressions for your business can start with having a business phone line. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Don’t be a Fool, Ensure you Backup

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2020 7:03


World Backup Day happens on March 31st. Learn how you can ensure you are securing your information from all your devices. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Unleashing the Power of Cloud and Investing in Training

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 17:14


Most Accountants want simple things to do their work. Learn how this Accountant was able to invest very little time to learn about cloud technology and how it relates to his smartphone. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Small Business Tax Prep Checklist

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2020 8:28


Regardless of the technology, you use when managing your accounting for business, having everything you need is key to being prepared for filing your taxes. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Hidden Benefits of Out of Office Settings

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2020 7:06


Discover some simple things that promote both work boundaries and reduce FOMO out on your business. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Schedule Your Extra Day for the Year

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2020 5:40


Given the extra day for Leap Year, celebrate it by planning something for yourself. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Benefits for Small Business who work on Federal Holidays

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 6:20


Government or Federal holidays are a living constant, but there are ways for a small business owner to benefit from them. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

10 Practical Tips to Stay Safe Online

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 7:24


In honor of Safer Internet Day, learn some safe practical tips you can use today to keep yourself safe online. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Business Resources at the Public Library

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 21:55


Public libraries are not just for checking out books anymore. Learn about some valuable resources they offer to small businesses. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Resources for Training on Technology

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 11:39


Learn about online training resources for your technology. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Data Privacy: How to Conduct Your Checkup

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2020 5:56


Protecting your data privacy online is important but understanding what you are allowing is key. Learn how to conduct your own Data Privacy Checkup. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Using Technology when Planning Your Vacation

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 10:12


Vacations are meant to help us relax and relieve stress from our mind and body. Planning a vacation doesn’t have to be stressful. Learn how I create a flexible agenda for my family vacation. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

5 Smart Tips to Start Your New Year Off Right

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2020 10:09


Get your New Year started off right with some new habits to incorporate for this year. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Tools for Marketing Your Business on Social Media

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 25:38


Learn what essential tools you need in your business to market on social media. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Tech Made Simple: First Year Review

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2019 7:36


Let’s celebrate accomplishments and milestones as this year comes to a close. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Have You Seen My Laptop?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 4:57


Personalizing the way you use your devices is a good thing, but dependency on a specific device is a bad thing. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Best Advice for Choosing Technology with Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2019 5:03


Learn how to create your “why” you use specific technology in your business. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

When to Power Down Your Devices

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2019 5:21


Required or not required is the question when powering down our devices. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Capture Documents for Content and Storing Digitally

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2019 5:46


Learn how to capture documents that you need to re-purpose for content or store digitally. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Google: A Large Number with 3 Accounts

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2019 9:55


Google offers multiple account types for personal or business use, learn which account is right for you. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

How to Hire the Right IT Specialist

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2019 15:30


IT Support people have a specialty, just like doctors and lawyers do in their field of study. Understand the differences before you hire. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

How to Check Your Mailbox with Your Smartphone

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 4:40


The Postal Service now offers an app for your mail that gets delivered to your home. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Building a Mobile Office that Creates Synergy in Business

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 28:27


Having a virtual office or an office that is mobile has become more of a requirement for small business owners. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Cyber Bully Awareness Month

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2019 50:36


How to protect you and your family from online bullies and predators. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Importance of Documented Processes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2019 4:49


When searching for a tool or technology that you want to use in your business, it is best to start with building a process you will follow. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Get Your Business Accounting in Order

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 12:29


Prepare and organize your business paperwork. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

What Insurance Companies Cannot Insure

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2019 10:56


Insurance is a great tool for reducing risk, but there are things that can't be insured. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Don’t be a Victim of Identity Theft

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 10:58


Creating your own security policies for your business is necessary so that you don’t become a victim of identity theft. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

From Meeting in Person to Meeting Digitally

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2019 8:38


Working for worldwide corporate companies, I had to have cost-effective ways to connect with team members across the globe. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Importance of Knowing Where Your Information is Stored

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 9:55


Keeping track of where people are is not in your control, but knowing where you keep your data or information is completely controlled by you. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Insurance for Smartphone, is it worth the cost?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 9:26


Understanding what an insurance policy on a smartphone really offers you and find out if it is worth the cost of buying one. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Resources for Repair of Broken Smartphones

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 5:13


Michelle explains where you can go to get your cell phone repaired. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Choosing the Right Social Media Platform for Your Business

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2019 9:45


Learn why Michelle left Facebook and what social media platform she chooses to use. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

The Ins and Outs of Major and Minor Portable Technology Updates

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2019 6:17


Learn the difference between major and minor portable technology software updates and why you should keep your devices updated. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

HP Instant Ink, Saving You Money on Printing

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2019 6:41


Learn how HP Instant Ink can save you money on your home office printing needs. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Back to School Technology Shopping: 3 Handy Resources

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 3:39


In this episode, we talk about the things to consider when purchasing a new smartphone, tablet or computer. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Moving Forward: The Shift from 1-on-1 to Online Coaching

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2019 7:31


Learn how my new online course, Virtual Office Academy, can benefit you and your business. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

CRM 101: Managing and Organizing Your Contacts, Part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2019 10:12


Build a sustainable process that will simplify adding technology for efficiency. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

CRM 101: Managing and Organizing Your Contacts, Part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2019 10:16


Learn how to clean up and consolidate your contact list for effective CRM use. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Building a Podcast: 10 Resources to Get You Started

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2019 14:21


Find out exactly how I run this podcast and learn about my favorite resources. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Make Your Marketing Easy with Templates

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2019 31:02


Learn how Annie used a simple Mailchimp template to organize and schedule her Yoga Trapeze classes. Just a few simple changes revolutionized her small business! Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Leveraging Technology to Market Your Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 10:36


Learn how a strategic marketing plan coupled with the proper technology can help your business grow! Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

Professionalism Matters: Branding Your Business with G Suite

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 10:10


Ditch that yahoo email address for your business and learn how to finally get that professional email address you always wanted. Episode Webpage & Resources --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/tech-made-simple/message

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