Why do we use PowerPoint Templates?

For many the the opportunity to present a new product, service, or solution can quickly become the dread of presentation paranoia. In an effort to appear professional, to gain audience attention and credibility, presenters often find themselves decorating and adding all sorts of unnecessary effects to their presentations. But at what point does a PowerPoint template become a liability and create a negative effect?

How To Turn A Five Minute Presentation Into A $200,000 Marketing Bonus

A passionate experienced international speakers teaches you how to turn your presentation into a dollar making marketing bounus.

Design Better PowerPoint

Design better PowerPoint through clear writing and slide design.

Effective Oral Presentation

Many of us lack the confidence that is required when giving oral presentations. We are nervous and anxious at the thought of speaking in front of a large audience. While effective presentations is more talent than ability, some tips can help in the overall structure, and hence the overall performance.

Presentation Design – Dealing with the Prohibitor General

When we see a slew of equally bad slides from different people in the same organization, we’re fairly certain that the company has a slew of workers in a Presentation Regulations Department working feverishly to hamstring any attempt by an employee to make their slides understandable, much less compelling.

Hurricanes and Business Presentations

If you're planning a business presentation or any sales interview with a large company during the hurricane season you may find yourself being postponed and you may want to cancel and reschedule the appointment for the business presentation until everything is back to normal.

What Has Matching Got To Do With Presenting?

Create a presentation that will increase sales and shorten your sales cycle by matching the features and characteristics of your services that will solve your potential client's problems.

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.

Making Lemon-Aid Out of a Lemon PowerPoint Presentation

This article explains how to make a bad PowerPoint presentation into a good one.

What Are Most PowerPoint Slides Good For?

Advice on crafting a successful PowerPoint presentation.

The Big Word Trap

This article explains why you should stop using big long words during your speech or presentation.

Selling Yourself as an IT Consultant

You need to consider yourself as being an IT small business. You can join a recruitment agency that supplies contractors to clients, but you can't expect them to do your selling and promotion for you.

What Annoys Audiences About PowerPoint Presentations?

A survey of 688 audience members reveals what audiences say annoys them about PowerPoint presentations. Make sure you don't make these mistakes with your next presentation.

Expressing You! Bringing Your Presentation to Life

No matter who you are or what you do the ability to present yourself and your ideas powerfully is vital in today’s dynamic information age. Speaking well can influence other’s views, close a deal, motivate your team, enhance your business, and elevate your reputation. This article outlines 7 key action areas to guarantee you give your best presentation each and every time.

Be a Speaking Star--Learn How from the Movies

Great movies capture your attention and keep it. Adapt movie techniques to your presentation content and delivery and become a speaking star.