Stage Glass, This Has Nothing to do With the Theatre

One of the most commonly replaced parts on your Overhead Projector is the Stage Glass. Yet it is one of the most difficult parts to purchase because of the wide range of sizes and special cuts.

Tips for Making a Sales Presentation to a Group

As a free agent, independent professional, and/or freelancer, we are often asked to present a summary of what we offer to a board of trustees, several officers of a company, leaders of an organization, or members of an association. Dealing with more than one person can create a plethora of different considerations and approaches before reaching a successful outcome. In this article, I share some of my experiences with group presentations -- what's worked for me and what to watch out for.

Find the Perfect Facility for Your Business Meetings and Conferences

Whether you need to hold a meeting with half a dozen business associates or a conference for over a hundred attendees, there are definite advantages to hiring a facility specializing in corporate functions.

Presentation Skills - What To Put In, And What To Leave Out

More presentations fail because they contain too much than fail because they contain too little. Learn the skill of staying focused on your aim.

The PowerPoint Myth

PowerPoint is a wonderful addition to a presentation if used properly.

Death by PowerPoint!

We’ve all endured them … PowerPoint presentations that drone on forever. I call this “Death by PowerPoint”. At the end of this article, learn how to get a PowerPoint First Aid Kit.

The 3 Golden Rules Professional Graphic Designers Don't Want You to Know About

Ever wondered how some graphic designers always manage to produce beautiful looking designs for their brochures, website designs, logo designs? Talent...yes, it helps but there are a handful of more important things you can do that will have even complete beginners producing award winning design.

Hocus Pocus Focus (Part 2)

“When we are absorbed in anything we are unaware of time; and so it seems to pass quickly.” Magician Sam Sharpe This is part two of a two-part article that focuses on magicians and trainers. In Part One, we discovered that magicians and trainers have a number of similarities.

Harnessing Your Presentation Nerves

Four useful ways of harnessing your nerves the next time you need to speak in public. Quick, simple and really effective so your next presentation goes without a hitch on your part.

Presentation Titles That Fill the Room

You may have designed the best workshop in the world, but unless people actually sign up and show up, that won't mean a thing. Pick a compelling title if you want to fill the room.

Communicate Like a CEO

CEOs communicate differently than regular people do. One reason is that their title and status allows them a platform and respect from their audience. Here are some ideas to consider to help you communicate with confidence so that you get listened to - and who knows, maybe one day you will be a CEO!

We Don't Do Presentations

This is a gentle think-piece about whether or not you're making presentations at work. Some people think they aren't: a few of them are right.

Translating Company Collateral to PowerPoint

As a PowerPoint user, it is sometimes necessary to accurately translate a company's marketing collateral to slide format. Learn some tips on moving copy effectively between the mediums.

Presentation, the Content and Eight Other Ingredients

Many ingredients are required for a presentation. Content is one of them. No presentation can live without it. Yet the idea behind presentation is not so much the content... but in fact the presentation (itself), but what would that be?