This document introduces an online webinar that will teach advanced internet research techniques to accountants. It begins by welcoming participants and asking them to confirm they can hear. It then lists four benefits of online webinars over travel: saving money on travel costs, saving time by avoiding travel delays, reducing stress, and helping the environment. The document asks participants some questions to assess if they exhibit "Google Zombie" behaviors and could benefit from learning new search skills. It outlines the agenda and objectives of transforming participants' search skills and abilities.

3. Welcome to Advanced Internet Research Techniques for Accountants ...

4. … the webinar that will show you how to gather more and betteronline information in less time with less effort …

5. … and improve the way you use the web in your business, career and life.

6. Where’s everybody from?

7. Can you hear me okay? Click the little guy in the lower left corner and give me a green check mark if your audio is ok, or red x if your audio is not okay.

8. I want to applaud you for attending today’s CPE Link online seminar …

9. You may not realize this but by participating you’re doing at least four really smart things ...

10. 1. Saving money: by working from your computer, you’re saving hundreds of dollars in travel costs.

11. 2. Saving time: you’re instantly connected online and not wasting potentially dozens of hours in airport line-ups, traffic jams or travel delays.

12. 3. Reducing stress: by avoiding travel, your learning experience is more comfortable and relaxed.

13. 4. Helping the environment: by staying at your office or home, you’ve saved on fuel consumption and reduced your carbon footprint.

14. Quiz

15. When you search the Internet, do you type a word or two into Google.com, hit enter and hope for the best?

16. Do you search only in English?

17. Do you search only using written text?

18. Do you only search by yourself?

19. Do you only search when you’re working at your computer?

20. Do you only search online?

21. Do you get sidetracked or distracted online?

22. … you start off searching for info on unpaid tax liabilities …

23. … before you know it, you’re watching YouTube videos of “Jake and the Fatman” …

24. … and you’ve completely wasted three hours …

25. If you answered yes to one or more of these questions, you are ….

26. Google Zombie …

27. You’re not alone. Nearly 99% of people online exhibit these online behaviours.

28. Our objective today: transform you from a Google Zombie into this …

30. Internet’s Top Search Model

31. New appreciation of search skills in professional and personal life.

32. Tap 100% of Google's search power ...

33. Search web from dozens of different new “angles” ...

34. “Outsource” and automate your searching so latest and best info streams to you, 24/7 …

35. Bottom Line: gather and organize more and better info in less time with less effort …

36. … which will help you think, work, play and live better!

37. HOW?

39. Agenda

51. FYI

53. UPFRONT DISCLAIMER

54. I do not work for Google, nor is this presentation endorsed, sponsored or in any way supported by Google or any other organization.

55. This presentation is certified, bona fide, deep-fried 100% vendor-neutral.

56. My motto: “I don’t take sides. I take notes.”

57. What I am is an impartial, objective, independent Certified Management Consultant ...

58. ... my mission: explore how search tools can be used to improve efficiency, workflow and profitability for accountants.

59. Caution: Search tools and the web are highly dynamic , constantly churning, and perpetually fluid. URLs may change without notice!

60. Delivering this type of web seminar is delicate balancing act: some of you know little, some knows lots about Google and web search.

61. We also need to manage expectations: Internet search is a HUGE and EXPLODING topic and I can cover only so much in a half-day session. (Can you imagine giving an introduction to accounting in half a day? Where would you start?)

62. BAD NEWS: We WON’T have time to cover everything in handout. I’ll highlight the most important points and resources. GOOD NEWS: You can use handout as a reference to explore search tools on your own.

63. To get most out of today’s session, I’d suggest you get out your highlighter ...

64. ... Mark those items that interest you the most and circle back on your own time to explore them in more detail.

65. At any time, if you don’t understand something or have a question or just want to make a comment, please jump in and share your thoughts. I want to make this as interactive as possible.

66. DUCT TAPE AVAILABLE: YOUR HEAD WILL EXPLODE IN BRAIN SPRAY OF AWESOME.

67. Whatever your level of comfort and experience with search tools, thank you in advance for your flexibility and being the respectful and accommodating professionals you are.

68. Questions? Comments? Email me at gw@garrettwasny.com

69. Questions? Comments? Phone me at 778.898.9059

70. Questions? Comments? Website: http://www.garrettwasny.com

71. Questions? Comments? Contact me on Facebook ...

72. Questions? Comments? Contact me on Twitter ...

73. Questions? Comments? Contact me on YouTube ...

74. Time to sit back, relax, listen fast and enjoy the ride ...

76. Searching the Internet is not important, super easy and risk-free!

83. Scanning this exploding digital universe is like trying to find a needle in a billion haystacks. To efficiently find the most complete, current and correct information, advanced Internet research skills are required.

86. Searching the Internet is really important, far more difficult than it appearsand full or risks!