Tag, you’re IT! That’s right - I’ve tagged you to open up Microsoft Edge and see why it’s my go-to browser for convenience, security and productivity. We have so many distractions, don’t we? Let’s not let our browser be yet another. Set up your MS Edge profile and see what all the fuss is about. This is why it’s my homebase for all things Microsoft.

If you are relying on memory to get your tasks done, how’s that been going for you? We have a better way. Check out this week’s blog on Planner & To Do, the power couple that will let you ditch your sticky note work habits. With a few tweaks, you can have your tasks and reminders living in ONE place, can you imagine? Microsoft has the answers, read all about it here….

If you love Excel spreadsheets as much as I do, you’ll love this. Get ready to pivot! Yes, adding pivot tables to your already beautiful spreadsheets will help you and your team make crisp, clear decisions faster with more reliable data. Sounds dreamy, doesn’t it? Yes, your Excel dreams are within reach with a simple pivot. Read on.

What a concept: meeting magic created by AI/Copilot! Yes, you can believe your eyes. If you want to have meetings with better outcomes, clear deliverables, of-the-moment action items and quick decisions, invite AI or Copilot to the boardroom and watch your meetings light up. Like magic!

Avoid costly, time-consuming Excel errors that slow your team and erode client trust. If you’re wondering HOW to do that, check out our latest blog and get ready to go back to basics! Most errors aren’t due to advanced Excel work, they are actually a lack of foundational training. Read on, we got you.

Microsoft Teams is just WAITING for you to dive in and actually use it! You can open up a world of organization, collaboration and, dare I say, innovation, all in one Digital HQ. Your organization will run like a well-oiled machine when you unlock the potential in Teams. In fact, it might run like a …. what’s the word I’m looking for?…. oh! TEAM. Let’s go.

It’s 2026, time for the clean-out, detox plans we’ve waited for all year! While you are working on your kitchen overhaul, might I suggest a tech detox as well? Yep, you heard me. Think about all the tools that Microsoft has in place to help your excel docs stay organized, with clean, clear data that drives results brilliantly. Check out this blog and find out how Power Query and automations can give you (and your team) confidence, clarity and productivity. All in one neat recipe.

This Copilot and AI Reality Show is in full production. No longer a guilty pleasure, this is now a featured show. What tools does your organization need to successfully adopt Copilot? Let’s start (and end) with training. But before you flip a table, read our latest blog and find out what really matters this season. It’s showtime people.

How will YOU achieve Inbox Zen this year? Read on for easy Microsoft Training tips that will help take your inbox from wild to tame in the blink of an eye. Make your email inbox your best friend - and spend the time you save doing things you enjoy instead of sweating over your out-of-control inbox.
If you would like custom training on this very subject, email us at support@excelandflourish.com.
Remember, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear. Get ready.

Meeting efficiency can be yours with a little focus and prep. And, of course, with Microsoft Teams Live. Check out this short article filled with tips to take your meetings from ‘are you still there?’ to ‘awesome work, team!’. Don’t sleep on this one, your meetings depend on it.

Ready for change? Well, GET ready, and start to welcome New Outlook into your work world. Read on to find out all the reasons that while classics are great, it’s ok to try something new. Microsoft has poured into New Outlook, making it a powerhouse that you can’t afford to miss out on. Start the new year with the New Outlook!

That’s right. Kindergarten has the answers to your Microsoft questions. Basic building blocks of training, that you repeat and expand on, allows mastery of your subject. If you’re curious about how this might impact your organization, read on. And reach out to us at support@excelandflourish.com for training solutions to your MS challenges, from basic to advanced. We’ve got you covered.

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 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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.