Hi John,
If you are a beginner we would then recommend buying the software we offer with the machine. Either Vectric Cut2D, VCarve or Aspire or Carveco Maker. From our experience, these are the easiest programs to use but are still very powerful.
Both programs have beginner tutorials projects to get you started:
Vectric - ++The Basics++
Carveco - ++Tutorial Projects++
Then we have a guide on running a project on the WorkBee - ++First Project++
In addition, the Vectric & Carveco software is what we mainly use at Ooznest, so therefore we can provide the best support possible.