Learn to send and receive email. Learn how web sites are created. Learn how the Internet is organized and how you can make it work for YOU!

"Introduction to the Internet" has been created by a team of specialists with decades of experience in communications, training and business. At the end of this 3 hour seminar, with the aid of our fully equipped training center, participants will have

logged onto the Internet sent and received electronic mail researched topics of interest found businesses and institutions' sites made purchases (real or simulated) added a "yellow pages" listing in one or more online directories

Time and Location

To be determined. Group presentations are available.

Topics for Discussion

The Internet and Worldwide Web are a FREE (yes, that is FREE) medium for communicating with EVERYONE on Earth. Here are some frequently asked questions. We'll explain.

F.A.Q.: Who Owns the Internet? Who Uses the Internet? Who Really Controls the Internet? What are the implications for society, for business, for my business? Who Created the Internet? (Hint: It's not who you probably think.) Why do you need the Internet? What's Next?

Web Surfing and Overview

Basic vocabulary: login, user, password, site (vs. "page"), ISP, ..., search engine, portal, ".com/org/edu/tv...," xyz). Connecting to the 'Net. Sending and receiving mail. Searching for information. Touring the Web. Doing business.

Why Should You Care?

Internet use and presence; need for daily activity. If you're not selling while you're asleep, someone else is. Internet is changing the (XYZ) industry; old paradigm vs. new?

Cost benefit of the Internet. Internet access is already FREE!

Publicizing your Business on the Web

Adding your site to hundreds of search engines -- free! Using multiple media (radio, TV, print...) to promote your site.

Publishing Your Own Site

Determining your needs. How much will it cost? How much can/should you do for yourself? When should you call a professional. Already have a site? Consider multiple presence on the net.