There are many uses of spreadsheets beyond simple arithmetical and data analysis we are used to. Spreadsheets can assist us in many tasks with accuracy and speed.

Before we look at some of uses we can put Spreadsheet software to let's look at a few of its features, which make it unique and useful.

The most important features of any spreadsheet are calculation of figures using arithmetic signs or functions. While not completely unique to spreadsheets, this feature is particularly more visible and word processing software.

For example in Microsoft Excel, there is a formula bar for typing or displaying typed formulas. The formula can be inserted in this bar or in a specific cell preceded by an = (equal) sign.

You need not insert actual figures, as that would be cumbersome. You simply specify a function such as SUM, AVERAGE, e.t.c and enclose into brackets beginning column and row numbers and ending column and row numbers.

The use of functions helps to easily perform calculations. Not only would computation be accurate but it helps to simplify an otherwise complicated calculations process.

As we have seen, Spreadsheets have many useful features, which make calculation of figures simpler. Now let's look at some of uses you can put spreadsheets to:

Whether at office or at home, drawing and maintaining budgets is important. Not only will you be focused and be able to pursue your financial objects clearly with a budget, but you can compare your actual versus planned performance. You can easily prepare a detailed budget with spreadsheets. The calculations can easily be done by entering appropriate formulas and getting totals and differences.

Whether you conduct your own, or pay a coach to conduct one for you, here are some things to keep in mind:

The Advantages

Teleconferences save time and money. Participants don’t have to go anywhere; they simply pick up phone and dial in. This can save hours out of a person’s day.

You don’t have to pay transportation for a speaker, and there are no refreshments or equipment to arrange and no facility to book. The logistics are minimal. You can see advantages already.

Teleconferences also expand your choice of presenters. You can choose best person for job – internationally – not just best person in your town, or someone whose transportation you can afford to pay.

People taking teleconferences can be exceptionally comfortable and receptive because they can be in their own home or office. There are few distractions such as there would be in any room, where your mind can wander as you look around, hear announcements, have someone else get up to leave for restroom, or watch staff coming and going. Teleconference allow for total focus.

The Disadvantages

Not everyone is experienced or skilled in what it takes to conduct a meeting or training over telephone. It’s important to book a coach or trainer with experience in teleconference work. You cannot see participants faces to read their expressions or receive feedback, so presenter must know how to work around this.

Why? The other day I spent morning with a friend working on a joint project which involved meeting somewhere, then driving to next place. As we got into car for drive, she told me she would have to dial in to a telemeeting, but not to worry, we could keep working. She dialed in, put her phone on mute, and continued conversation with me. She un-muted at end of hour to sign off.

The astute teleconference or telemeeting conductor knows how to make call interactive enough so that participants must stay tuned in, engaged, and actively participating.

If you’re working internationally, you also have to consider time zones, and there are some localities that can’t be worked in, day or night. In that case, you will have to have two separate sessions.

Here are some things you need to know:

1.You can rent teleconference bridge lines for free or for little cost.

Start with a free one and see if you like it. Here are three places you can try http://secure.konferex.com/konferex.asp http://www.freeconference.com/?Source=Google/freeteleconference http://conferenceup.com/conference.html