Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Utilization ~~ What is it and why do it????? It is easy with a Computer and Microsoft Office Software & Resources

Utilization is defined by Webster's : as the action of using or the state of being used.
Websters-online-dictionary.org


Why do it?   Why not!  Why have abilities and knowledge, tools, and resources and not use them?  Why have family treasurers and pictures and have them crammed in a closet or in the attic somewhere?



Well first, having things taking up space that you don't use takes up valuable space for things that you do use.  In real estate they have a formula for figuring out how much every square foot costs.  Poor storage solutions and not utilizing things to their fullest potential means they are sitting, taking up valuable space.. Secondly, having to search or move items out of the way to find things you need takes valuable time and if you don't know where things are, no one else is going to be able to find them either.  Disorganization and displaced items are contagious.  If it happens in one room, and/or with one member of the team or family, it spreads.  And two peoples time management and efficiency results are going to suffer.

Organization and Utilization of resources space and time
 is a money saver!!

One of the easiest things to utilize is the computer.  Its potential is nearly unlimited and very efficient in storing massive amounts of information, music, pictures, etc.. in a very small space.  Laptops are highly efficient and PORTABLE!! you can take your information, pictures, family tree, etc with you and share it with others.

The Software choices are abundant and increase the function and enjoyment of using the computer.  My personal favorite software package is the Microsoft Office Suites and individual programs.  I fell in love with automation and windows based program at first sight.  They are great for people with learning disabilities and short term memory loss.  The icons stimulate the processing and can be remembered because they are reenforced throughout the line of products.   With these programs, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher you have the power to create your own documents and media publications that are fully customizable. Any project can be categorized into one of these specialties, document/text, Spreadsheet, Table, database, slideshow, video, graphic presentation, or publication (poster, signs, banners, newsletters, WEB PAGES).
 
Microsoft office has a wonderful website that allows you to search for product information based on project or need "Project Management".  They also supply FREE templates for documents, that allow you to start with a "sample" or structured document that can be edited and personalized by you for your needs.  Check out the website for templates : http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/

Utilization is another of the services Uniquely Organized and Utilized offers.  We can take inventory of what you have, know, can do, and then make a plan to use those things to improve your efficiency and enjoyment.  If your not using the items we can look at repurposing them or relocating (selling or donating them).  Call to do and lets reclaim the value of your square footage or megabytes.

Uniquely Organized and Utilized
Phone : 919-219-2650
Email dotwigg@gmail.com 

How are you going to utilize your computer and software differently now?   
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