Every day, it seems, there’s a new tool out there that is going to do wonders for you and your business. Sometimes, though, it seems these tools will take an Einstein to learn how to use them. You try to teach yourself and your computer starts smoking. Well…not really, but frustration  sets in and you give up and go back to your old tried and true methods.

But there are resources out there that can help you develop the skills you need to use these new tools. Just don’t let the volume of these resources overwhelm you. Begin by having a clear plan of action, then pick a project, learn the skills and make it happen.

Here are a couple of resources you may want to check out:

Grovo: Their main product is approachable video content. Their site has a broad catalog of video tutorials on a variety of web tools, from Google Analytics to getting started on Facebook. And if you’re already pretty adept at using these particular tools, Grovo can expose you to new ones.

E-Business Now:
This is a particularly accessible site with instructional video workshops available on-demand at no cost. They start with basics like the value of  leveraging technology. Later lessons give an overview on topics like cash flow management. Here again, even if you’re a well-seasoned entrepreneur, these videos might provide a refresher course on the different options out there.

Good luck with that smoking computer. Still need help? We’re here for you.