Welcome Rod,
You took a great step and learned the product. I have been in almost 7 years and have trained several new avatars. They always ask 3 questions when they get in.
1. What is the goal of the game?
2. How do I make money?
3. How do I find other places and friends?
The goal to the game should be addressed in the platform presentation. Money should be addresed at help island and How to create calling cards and landmarks should be part of the training. You will find that some avies will be impatient and tp to the mainland without basic skills and leave the environment before they have learned essential skills. This has been past mistakes with college entry into SL also.
I'M sure you have thought about these issues first hand.
Welcome to SL and let the top line dictacte your goals, while letting the bottom line reflect success.
Pol