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DemoCamp7 Review
DemoCamp7 was last night at a quite crowed No Regret restaurant in West King West. It's a fairly small venue so space was at a premium and the demos were a little harder to understand without the lights, sounds and magic that is Mars. The presentations broke down as follows:1/ Portal Prophet Platform by Kristan Uccello from DomainerMy initial expectation from this demo was to see a DNS management system.Read more…Dress For Success In Business - First Impressions Are Important
Try to remember the last time a new team member was hired to join your department. Were you actively trying to scope out this new employee, wondering what type of person he or she was? Do you remember his or her appearance?Read more…What Annoys Audiences About PowerPoint Presentations?
When you prepare to deliver your next PowerPoint presentation, your audience should be first on your list of considerations. Unfortunately, too many presenters annoy their audiences. An online survey of 688 people who regularly see PowerPoint presentations revealed the following top annoyances (item and what percentage of the respondents cited that item as one of their top three annoyances):The speaker read the slides to us 62.Read more…Use it Don't Lose It
A major component of effective speech delivery is the physical health of your voice. Under the duress of a cold, of dehydration, or even of excessive speaking, your speech quality may dwindle. Even the most precise and energetic of speakers are susceptible to voice injuries that may affect their business, whether they are sharing information, closing a sale, or giving instructions as a project manager.Read more…The Importance of Writing Long Sales Letters
Much debate on long vs. short letters continuously arrives in my email. I've always said "The More you Tell - The More you Sell!Read more…Canned Sales Presentations Just Don't Work Today
Flip charts and slides shows (“canned presentations”) make the best sales product or service promotions because, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” right? Well it depends!Stanford University’s Research Institute’s VALS study (values, altitudes and life styles) lists five distinct psychographic categories (personalities) or buying decision-making modes.Read more…The Secrets To Customising Your Microsoft Powerpoint Design Template
Microsoft Powerpoint is what I consider the most powerful presentation tool available on the market and whilst there are competitors, it is pretty obvious that Microsoft Powerpoint ranks as the number one presentation tool in the world. Just look at the number of seminars, lectures or presentations you go to and how many people are using Microsoft PowerPoint, in my experience, about 95% of them. Let me ask you a question though.Read more…It is NOT a Samwich - Mangled Pronunciation
There are two TV ads in the U.S. that are driving me crazy.Read more…I See
What color was your baby-rattle? How big was your first bike? What picture do you see when you imagine your favorite work of art?Read more…Ten Commandments of PowerPoint Presentation Design
Ever wonder why everybody equates “PowerPoint” with “bullet points”? It’s because Microsoft® made the default layout for new slides automatically create a bullet-point list of text.Don’t be lured into the bullet point trap.Read more…Quick Presentation Tips
If your speech is long, have a proper introduction and sub-headings.Do research and know your content well.Give your participants a copy of the presentation slides.Read more…Professional Attitude
It is the attitude that since I now know all there is to know, you could not possibly add to my knowledge and who do you think you are to try? It is not only experience that creates this attitude, it can be money, a badge, a uniform, a title. The whole attitude is one of fear and resentment.Read more…Amateurs and Professionals
There are professionals with whom you can only have a professional experience unless you are being a total jerk. Enlightened ones who can handle the jerks we all deal with when we are not filling the role ourselves. Everything about them advertises professionalism.Read more…The Big Word Trap
Many speakers can’t resist the temptation to use big words while giving a speech. Sometimes it is a conscious effort to appear to be smart, sometimes it is an unconscious impulse because that’s what a speaker thinks he or she is supposed to do in a so-called “formal” speech.Either way, it’s a bad idea.Read more…What Are Most PowerPoint Slides Good For?
Believe it or not, the answer is not NOTHING! Even though that is what most people who know me would expect me to say.I actually think that there is a role for the typical text-filled, bullet point laden PowerPoint slide, only it isn’t to be used on the PowerPoint projection screen.Read more…Making Lemon-Aid Out of a Lemon PowerPoint Presentation
What do you do if your boss gives you a thoroughly lousy PowerPoint presentation to deliver and it has 50 bullet points on each slide, complicated graphs, and long sentences everywhere?Don’t panic! In this case, your PowerPoint slides are not going to help your presentation.Read more…Video - The New Default Medium
For hundreds of years, text writing has been the default medium of choice for most people. It was the simplest, easiest, and most widely used medium for communication.When television became widespread in the 1950’s, TV soon became the most powerful medium for communication even though it was an expensive and time-consuming medium available exclusively to elites when it came to creation.Read more…Executive Summary Preparation Tips
An Executive Summary is a more finely tuned version of your full blown Business Plan. Some people get the two documents confused and others use the two terms interchangeably. There is no special set of rules for preparing either document although most people would probably agree that the Executive Summary should be contained in your Business Plan.Read more…Presentation Skills That Persuade and Motivate
Almost everyone feels a bit nervous about delivering a presentation before a group. Some people would rather undergo a root canal than experience the anxiety of giving a speech. Follow some basic guidelines for preparation and delivery, and you can transform your nervousness into positive energy that achieves the results you desire.Read more…Presentations to Non-Profits for Car Wash Fundraisers
Giving a business presentation to a nonprofit group is very similar to what a sales team does when it pitches its services, ideas or innovations to a corporate Board of Directors. Having done many business presentations in my life it came natural to meet when I was asked to talk to a PTA or parent teacher association about an upcoming fundraiser in which my company would be assisting the washing of cars.It was amazing to me how the word got out around town and soon I was giving presentations to nonprofit groups all throughout the community and surrounding communities.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Presentation category
- Improve Your Presentation - By: Kaye Marks
The sales presentation can be the backbone of a strong marketing push, and can do wonders to help push sales, but a presentation is not always the easiest thing to do successfully. You have to really engage people and send out a strong message people want to listen to. - Create Your Own Custom Photobook or Hard Cover Book - By: Jeff McRitchie
Have you seen those cool PhotoBooks and memory books that are produced by some of the big online photo printing companies? How would you like to be able to produce something like that yourself? Plus you can customize the front to add a full color photograph or title sheet that will really make your books stand out. This is actually something that isn't all that difficult to you. Here is a quick set of instructions for creating your own fully customized hard cover documents. - Comparing Binding Machine Punches Based on Punching Capacity - By: Jeff McRitchie
Some of the most common questions that we receive about punches are about the punching capacities of the different binding machines that we offer. Punching capacity can be a very useful tool to compare the various punches, but it can also be very misleading. When evaluating punching capacity, it is important to take into consideration a few key points: - Don't Just Repeat Your Presentation - By: Kaye Marks
Every presentation and speech you ever give should be accompanied by supporting material for people to look at. Unless your speech is below five minutes, in which case I would make an exception to this rule, but how often are you giving presentations that short? - Choosing the Right Binding Style for Your Office - By: Jeff McRitchie
I have had many customers call me over the years asking for help in deciding what binding machine style would be best for their office. Often they have seen one binding style or another but want to understand their options for binding their own documents. This article will provide a quick overview of the strengths and limitations of the four major binding styles. These four styles include: Comb Binding, Coil Binding, Wire Binding and Thermal Binding. Although there are other binding styles available, these four styles represent the lion's share of the presentation binding industry. Lets take a quick look at each of the four styles. - Choosing a Paper Binding Cover for Your Documents and Reports - By: Jeff McRitchie
Companies all over the world use binding machines to bundle documents, reports presentations and proposals. These machines allow you to give your deliverables a professional look that is sure to impress your clients or your boss. However, in order to give your documents the professional look that you desire you will need to choose a binding cover that compliments your document. Of all the choices available, more companies choose paper covers than any other. Yet, choosing a paper binding cover isn't as simple as it might seem. Here are five things to consider. - Choosing A Binding System - Six Reasons To Consider Velobind Binding - By: Jeff McRitchie
If your office is considering binding documents, reports, briefs and proposals you will need to select a binding system. Although there are many different binding systems available on the market, one of the most professional binding systems is called Velobind. This article provides a quick overview of six reasons to consider using Velobind for your office. Here they are... - Choosing a Binding System - Four Reasons to Consider Choosing Thermal Binding - By: Jeff McRitchie
In the past, organizations who chose to bind their own documents have chosen to use plastic combs, twin loop wire and spiral coils. However, for some organizations, these options did not present the high end professional image that they were looking for. Many insurance companies, real estate agents and financial service providers were searching for the look and feel of a perfect bound document without the need for a huge multi thousand dollar system and in plant production facility. For companies such as this, thermal binding is an ideal option. This article provides four reasons that companies consider a thermabind system for their organization. - Choosing a Binding System - Six Reasons to Choose Spiral Coil Binding - By: Jeff McRitchie
Choosing the right binding system to fit the needs of your organization can be a very difficult task. There are almost a dozen different binding styles available on the market all with their individual strengths. However, one of the most popular styles available today is spiral coil binding and it is growing in popularity every year. This article provides six reasons why companies choose spiral-coil for their reports, presentations and proposals. - Choosing A Binding System - Six Reasons To Consider Unibind Binding - By: Jeff McRitchie
Tired of staples and paper clips? If you are looking for a more professional way to present your documents, reports, presentations and proposals chances are you are going to need a binding system. However, choosing a system isn't as easy as you might think. There are dozens of choices available on the market all with different strengths and they are all worth taking a look at. However, one of the most professional and easy to use binding systems on the market is Unibind. This article will provide six great reasons why you should consider using Unibind in your office. Here they are...