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You Weren’t Hired to Be a Proofreader, Were You?
In a world where your time is both valuable and limited, let’s make the best of it. The fact is, Copilot can be the silent ‘Team Microsoft’ member that helps your organization look polished, be professional and communicate clearly. Read on to see where you can leverage Copilot to make the best of your time. Message us at support@excelandflourish.com if you would like to find out how we support you, supporting your team…. and so on. You get it.
Got money left in your learning & development budget? There’s still time to use it.
Got learning and development money left in your budget? Guess what? If you don’t spend it, you lose it. And if you fought for it in the first place, which many of us do, why would you ever leave that on the table?
With the pace of change in technology, processes, and customer expectations, standing still isn’t an option. There’s good news though, we’ve got solutions. Read on and contact us for training options that can make an impact today.
Don’t Let Your Investment Gather Dust
You’ve made an investment, and now it’s time to put it to good use. Whether that investment is in a fancy juicer or a time saving, productivity boosting tool like M365, you need to know how to use that bad boy. Before you crack open the owner’s manual the size of an encyclopedia, read on for a much more appealing option.
You know what time of year it is, right? Microsoft Ignite Season!
It’s the MOST wonderful time of the year - Microsoft IGNITE time! If I’m being honest, it’s one of my favorite holidays. I’ll be attending this massive Microsoft Pro Conference and bringing back all the best innovations for my clients. Want to know more? Check out this blog and message me at support@excelandflourish.com for an exclusive invitation for a debrief on the excitement!
The Future of Automation: Office Scripts and Power Query
Let’s talk tech. If you are looking to include more value-added work time in your day instead of spinning your wheels, check out these tips. I’m not a coder and don’t aspire to be one. I do, however, aspire to live in a world of automation and streamlining that makes life easier. Wouldn’t that be so great? Sigh. Find out more here!
Copilot Responsibly My Friends
How do we continue to be curious, create with intention and respect the boundaries of others in the wild west that is AI? This edition of the blog explores just that - allowing everyone to know that when we use our head and our heart, we’ll be better equipped to Copilot responsibly. Check it out and let me know your thoughts!
Microsoft Copilot Needs New Outlook: Time to Start the Shift
You’ve been hanging on to Classic Outlook like a relationship well past its prime, haven’t you? It’s time to move on friends. Give New Outlook a chance to win you over and make a love connection. If you haven’t heard, Copilot is already onboard with New Outlook, sweetening the deal. They really go together like peas and carrots.
So, whatchu waiting for? Check out all the details here.
The Hidden ROI Behind Employee Tech Training
Your organization has goals, right? I bet one of them is to drive revenue. We’ve got one clear way to make that happen. Read on and see what can keep your best employees engaged, increase productivity and fill up your organizational piggy bank*. There is a hidden way to ROI, and we’ve been digging in to find out more. Solutions found here.
*No piggy banks were harmed in the writing of this blog.
Impossible to get excited about data? These conference attendees disagree.
A universal challenge in business? Data. Whether you collect it, report on it or review it, it kinda makes the business world go round. Good thing that these conference attendees found our sessions - Excel and Flourish loves to make data exciting. Don’t believe me? Read on friend.
Supercharge Your Meetings with AI
Meetings dragging you down? Microsoft has your back. They’ve created tools to help you with productivity, accuracy and collaboration, all right in your Outlook inbox and calendar. Let Copilot use it’s AI powers to bring you up to speed with ease. Check it out….
Make Your Training Count
Training isn’t just about delivering content—it’s about creating impact. Whether you're leading a workshop or hosting a webinar, the real value lies in how participants apply what they learn. The key? Relevance, engagement, and follow-through. When training is designed with the learner’s journey in mind, it transforms from a one-time event into a catalyst for growth.
Don’t panic. Pivot.
You’re frozen, not making eye contact as the boss cruises the office. You’re hoping they don’t stop and ask you for the spreadsheet that was due a week ago. If only you had a way to organize that data, huh? Great news. Pivot tables were built for this exact moment. Read on to see how pivot tables can take you from overwhelm to office hero in one easy refresh.
Microsoft Loop can’t solve all your problems, but it can sure try.
Uncover the collaborative power of Microsoft Loop. Haven’t heard of it? I’ve got the scoop right here for you, so check out the features of this powerhouse. It can’t solve all your workplace challenges, but it might get awfully close! Dive in!
From Frustration to Fluency: Why Monthly Tech Bytes Training Works
Hungry for more Microsoft learning opportunities? Monthly Tech Bytes were baked for you! Grab your team and let’s work stronger, smarter, more empowered and with ease. That’s what Monthly Tech Bytes can bring. Let’s go.
The Copilot Wave: Why Early Adoption of AI Matters
It’s not too late to learn about AI! MS Copilot is ready and willing to help your team across multiple tools you already use, like Outlook, Teams, Power Point, Excel and more. Don’t wait - AI isn’t going anywhere. If you get on board now, neither are you.
Excel Training that SAVES Time? (Read it again – it's true)
Think that Excel Training is time consuming? Not when it’s engaging, customized, practical and repeatable. Then it becomes a time builder! Imagine what you can do with those extra hours??
Even Trainers Need Trainers
‘Jennifer, who do YOU go to for content?’
It’s something I hear from time to time, and I’m sharing the answers with you today! Check this out to see who I look to for content, tips, tools and tricks in the MS Excel space. Informative? Absolutely. Boring? Never. There’s too much going on with Excel and MS365 Training to be boring. Check them out and let me know who YOU follow!
Meet the New Kid on the Block: MS365 Copilot!
Have you met Copilot yet? Allow me to introduce you! There’s a lot of exciting things happening in the world of MS, and Copilot is front and center for all the action!
How to Make End-User Training Actually Stick (Hint: It’s Not About the Tech)
If you’ve ever been frustrated with your Microsoft Training, read on to see how our approach to your training really meets your needs. At Excel & Flourish, our Microsoft training for end users will empower your team to use the tools that elevate their workday.

