How to Become a Bookkeeper: A Beginner's Path
You can start a bookkeeping career without a degree. Here is a clear, step-by-step path from beginner to job-ready, starting with QuickBooks.
How to Pass an Excel Skills Test in a Job Interview
Many employers test Excel before they hire. Here is what these tests usually cover, how to prepare, and how to stay calm on test day.
Computer Skills for Office Jobs: Word, Excel and Outlook Checklist
Use this checklist to see which Word, Excel and Outlook skills you already have and which ones to learn before you apply for office jobs.
How to Build a Simple Small Business Budget in Excel
A simple budget in Excel shows what comes in, what goes out and what is left. Here is a step-by-step layout any small business owner can build.
XLOOKUP and VLOOKUP Explained for Beginners
VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP find a value in one list and bring back related information. Here is how each works, in plain English, with simple examples.
Excel for Warehouse and Logistics Jobs: What to Learn
Warehouse and logistics work runs on lists and counts. Learn the Excel skills that help you move from the floor toward lead, inventory and office roles.
Excel Skills Employers Want for Entry-Level Office Jobs
Most entry-level office jobs expect basic Excel. Here are the skills that matter most and a 12-hour class that teaches them evenings or Saturdays.
Post-Award Contract Management Basics for Small Businesses
Winning the contract is the start, not the finish. Learn the basics of managing a government contract after award.
Government Contracting Training Online: Learn From Anywhere in the U.S.
You do not need to live in California to learn government contracting with us. Join the Academy or Friday Workshops live online.
Grant Writing vs Proposal Writing: Skills, Differences and Careers
Grant writing and proposal writing share many skills but serve different goals. Here is how they compare and how to learn both.
Subcontracting: How Small Businesses Team With Prime Contractors
Subcontracting lets you build government experience without holding the prime contract. Here is how small businesses team with primes.
Careers in Proposal Writing and Contract Administration
Proposal writers and contract administrators keep government work moving. Here is what these careers involve and how to prepare.
Bid/No-Bid Decisions: How to Choose Government Contracts You Can Win
Saying no to the wrong bid is how you win the right one. Use these questions to make clear bid/no-bid decisions.
What Is a Capability Statement and How to Write One
A capability statement is a one-page summary that tells buyers who you are and what you do. Here is how to write a strong one.
How to Build a Compliance Matrix for a Proposal
A compliance matrix makes sure your proposal answers every requirement. Here is how to build one, step by step.
RFP vs RFQ vs IFB: What the Difference Means for Your Bid
RFPs, RFQs and IFBs each ask for something different. Learn how to tell them apart and how to shape your response for each one.
How to Win Your First Government Contract as a Small Business
Your first government contract comes from preparation, not luck. Here is the step-by-step path, and the class that walks you through it.
Why Mandarin Is a Career Skill for Customer Service, Healthcare and Logistics Workers
Basic conversational Mandarin can help frontline workers communicate, build trust and stand out. Here is how, in plain terms.
Mandarin Chinese Classes in the Inland Empire and San Bernardino
A speaking-first Mandarin class for adults in downtown San Bernardino, with a live online option for anyone in the U.S.
Online vs In-Person Mandarin Classes: Which Is Right for You?
Both online and in-person Mandarin classes can work well. Here is how to choose the format that fits your life and learning style.