Spreadsheet programs are one of the most effective methods of keeping track of business and personal finances.
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- If you have any kind of office program suite (word processing, spreadsheets, powerpoint presentation, databases, etc.), look up tutorials on how to use them. Many websites will offer free tutorials.
- Even if you don't plan on being an accountant, learning basic bookkeeping will allow you to understand many kinds of financial documents, even those just involving bills and bank statements.
- Learning basic economics will have similar benefits.
- For writers and readers, never underestimate the importance of a good dictionary when it comes to knowing how to properly use words and grammar.
- It is also helpful to look up terms your boss uses frequently, especially finding out what your boss thinks they mean, over their true definitions.
