The World's Shortest Excel Book

Finally, an ebook on Excel for people who love “words” (and want to be better with “numbers” and Excel).

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Are you a “numbers” person or a “words” person?  If you’re a “words” person who feels uncomfortable with math or Excel, keep reading.  I’ve written an ebook just for you:  The World’s Shortest Excel Book.

You’re good with computers.  You can do almost anything in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.  But math isn't a strength of yours; and you'd like to become better with Excel.  Wouldn’t it be nice if someone wrote a short ebook of practical Excel advice for people who’d rather write a term paper than build a budget?

You need The World's Shortest Excel Book.

KISS (Keep It Super Simple) - I provide short, effective e-books and training videos on the Internet regarding Excel and other Microsoft Office products.  People in over 40 countries have trusted me with teaching them Excel power techniques over the Internet with e-books and Camtasia videos.

Letter from the Author, Richard Kraneis

Training New Technology

3427 North Tripp, Chicago, IL, USA  60641

Phone:  773-685-8746

My name is Richard Kraneis (that's my son Fritz and I on the right) and I've decided to bring my Excel computer training to you, anywhere in the world. 

  

OK, I’m a “words” person. 
How will The World’s Shortest Excel Book help me?

Whether you are a manager or a staff person, The World's Shortest Excel Book is going to make you feel a whole lot better about using Excel.  And my ebook will solve some very real problems for you at work or home.

Uncomfortable Budget Presentations - Have you ever felt uneasy at a budget meeting because you don’t know how the presenter calculated all the numbers?  Many people are afraid to ask questions in a budget meeting.  Chapter 1 of my ebook teaches you how to analyze formulas in a spreadsheet that you’ve never seen before.  It’s like taking an x-ray of an Excel spreadsheet.

My Formula looks “good” but the result is “wrong” – Did you know that formulas that “seem” to work can still produce incorrect numbers?  At a very minimum, experts believe 20-40% of all spreadsheets have errors.  Chapter 3 shows you how a “good” formula can be horribly inaccurate.

Don't tell me someone’s birthday, tell me their age!  This is date math folks.  “How old is the patient?”  “How overdue are these receivables?”  When Excel users have learned how to do date math, all of their spreadsheets seem more valuable.  It’s chapter 6 in my ebook.

Wow, I didn’t know I could do that!  Microsoft Excel is a bit like purchasing a new mobile phone with a bunch of new apps.  A friend tells you about a mobile phone ap and you just have to have it.  My ebook will teach you some really wonderful stuff about pivot tables, =IF statements, 3D formulas, mind maps and more.  It’s not that tough to learn, you’ll save hours of time.  And, most likely, you’ll feel good about Excel and your new skills.

Here is the Table of Contents for my E-book

My training videos are based upon my wonderfully short e-book named The World's Shortest Excel Book.  Here are all fifteen chapters of The World's Shortest Excel Book.  12 Major Concepts, 29 Pages, and Over 50 Techniques.  It's been read in over 41 countries.

Chapter 1:    Welcome
Chapter 2:    What's the Secret to Excel?
Chapter 3:    Formulas - Good formulas can give bad numbers.
Chapter 4:    Format techniques Worth Knowing.
Chapter 5:    Printing - A Review, Problems, and a Few New Ideas.
Chapter 6:    Date Math - How old are you exactly?
Chapter 7:    Making Sense of Formula Functions.
Chapter 8:    Why is =IF so important?
Chapter 9:    Sheet Tabs - 255 Ways to Succeed.
Chapter 10:  Understanding Pivot Tables.
Chapter 11:  Excel Charting:  Three Powerful Concepts.
Chapter 12:  The Tools Menu and Goal Seek
Chapter 13:  Basic Macros
Chapter 14:  The VLOOKUP Formula Function
Chapter 15:  Read, Think, Practice, Experiment


"An hour of reading this book and you'll know more than 95% of all Excel users." - Bill Jelen, Excel expert and author.

 

TESTIMONIALS

One reader said, "Thanks for the inspiration."

The review you see below was from Glenda of Kansas, U.S.A.  Glenda was one of the first customers to purchase my ebook.  Glenda made my day.

Glenda H.,
Kansas, USA.

 Reading your 28 pages was well worth the small investment!  I've had no "formal" training in Excel, but use it daily--for many things, and find it difficult to function without it.  But, I tend to not use it to its capability, only because I don't know what it is.  You've given just enough information in 28 pages to stir the creative juices and begin to explore and experiment.  Thanks for the inspiration!  It's pretty embarrassing to find that there were shortcuts and smarter ways of doing things that I've been doing for years...

 

Kind Words from REVIEWERS of
The World's Shortest Excel Book

Jeff C.,
New Hampshire, USA.

 I also want to thank you for an excellent publication.  I would say that I knew about half of the content, but that the half I didn't, was invaluable.

Jacques W., Montreal
Hi Richard,
 
I just 3 seconds ago sent an email to Debbie Weil and asked her to tell you that I had bought your book right after reading her good comments. I, in Montreal, read Debbie's column who brings me to your page, so that I can buy this little booklet that will certainly help me improve my Excel skills (which is about time at 41...).

Good luck with your online sales !  Merci.

Maggie D.,
Cleveland, OH, USA
Accountant, Manufacturing
 

First Email:  Thanks for saving my butt last week with your book.  I was totally lost in pivot tables with over 10,000 source records.  I paid the 17 smackers just to learn how to sort of work with them.  I can't say it was comprehensive, but you DO have a gift for stating the obvious. THEY MOVE.  Perfection.

Second Email:  I'm a quick study, but am so busy just trying to get THROUGH things that I don't have time to sit down with a manual and digest it all.  You do have a talent for getting the important information across in a concise and easy to follow manner.  You may certainly use my comments, and hey, keep those cards and letters coming.  I'll look for more goodies as they're available.

Sharon E.,
Kentucky, USA

 So much is packed into these 28 pages, I know that I will use your book as a standard from which I judge other Excel books.  It is written in clear, easy to understand language and the examples are reliable and utilize the very features you profile.  I would recommend this book to anyone who uses Excel - what a great addition to your computer library.

Michaela T., Germany,
Business Development Manager, IT industry
Richard
To be honest: there are so many excel-books. The only reason why I bought yours was the fact ... that it is so short. I learnt Pivot in 10 minutes! Great!

Lisa Smith
Memphis, TN

 Dear Mr. Kraneis;

Thank you so much for your practical, down to earth book. In just one weekend I can now do practically anything the advanced skills test would require---and it all makes sense! I have bought other "quick study" books and never could get through them.

Your clear, precise explanations and instructions on the most practical of tasks has opened up a world of possibilities in Excel that I assumed could only be obtained in one of those expensive Excel training courses.

Steve Dolyk
Missouri, USA

 Richard - Just a note to say thanks for taking the time to publish your World's Shortest Excel Book.  As a long time Excel user (& lotus before that), I can honestly say it was a good refresher for me ..and I picked up a few new ideas.  You know how spreadsheet lovers like to discover & use new ideas.

Albert Naylor
Great Britain
(87 years young)
Hi Rich
I have found the book interesting, very informative, well written, and just great  to learn formulas, and very enjoyable to use.
 

J. Neal
Florida, USA
It is precise, condensed, bolded words, easy to quickly thumb through, and a benefit to anyone struggling as hard as I was.
 

Narriman Lalla
South Africa

Thanks for the book, I'm still busy reading it but have already found some great tips.
 
I am from South Africa , work with Excel on a daily basis and need to complete a project with which I hope your e-book will help.

 

An International Note

As of 07/31/2011 readers from 41 countries have purchased my e-book.

  • United States
  • Great Britain
  • Canada
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Africa
  • Singapore
  • India
  • Belgium
  • Arab Emirates
  • Hong Kong
  • Ireland
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Norway
  • Peru
  • Sweden
  • Austria
  • Bahamas
  • Bahrain
  • Bermuda
  • Brazil
  • Denmark
  • Finland
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Hungary
  • Indonesia
  • Jamaica
  • Lebanon
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Paraguay
  • Philippines
  • Saudi Arabia
  • St. Kitts and Nevis
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Trinidad and Tobago

I am grateful to my readers from all countries for making my e-book a small international success.

Relax.  Start enjoying Excel today.

Order The World's Shortest Excel Book for $19.95 (U.S.) today.  After reading my ebook, you will know more about Excel and you will feel better about Excel. 

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Yes, "words" people can definitely become better with "numbers" and Excel after studying The World's Shortest Excel Book.

Enjoy Excel, Starting Today

 

This 29-page e-book is a delight. Clearly written and easy to follow, it gives you a dozen concepts you can use immediately to better understand Excel." - Debbie Weil, Publisher of WordBiz Report.

 

Best wishes from Chicago, IL, USA.

Richard Kraneis
 rkraneis at techspectrum.com

Phone:  773-685-8746

 

 

 

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