Neat VS Organized - What Really Matters in Your Office

Being neat is not the same as being organized. And it's possible to be one, but not the other. In an ideal world, your office would be both neat and organized. Here are some tips for accomplishing just that.

Shipping Scales - What Kind Does Your Business Need?

Choosing a shipping scale can be daunting if you don't know what to look for. There are so many different types and manufactures, that some people just don't know where to start. In this article we will help you understand what to look for when purchasing shipping scales.

After the Speech

Usually the emphasis on making an effective speech is what you do in preparation before the presentation begins. But if you speak very much, what you do after the speech can help you become a more effective speaker.

Wow! Is That ME? - Creating a Powerful One-Page Bio

Your bio is an important part of how you present yourself to potential clients. A bio sheet is a one page description of who you are--your background and achievements. You may include it in your media kit, in proposals to clients, and anywhere you want to establish your credibility and expert reputation.

How Storytelling Can Grow Your Business

What can stories do for you and your business? Stories can educate customers about a need they have and how you fill it, subtly demonstrate your expertise, create empathy, suggest new uses for your products, train new customers and employees, and motivate listeners to take action.

Sharpening Your Presentation Skills

Regardless of the nature of our job or social standing, sooner or later we will be called upon to make a presentation of one sort or the other. To sharpen your skills, whet your audience's appetite for more, and educate them, organize your presentation by keeping them in mind. To help you do just that, here are some tips to consider.

Tough Talk: Bad News Delivered the Right Way

One of the most difficult parts of a manager's job is communicating bad news. You may not be able to make bad news better, but you can salvage good will and your reputation by communicating bad news the right way.

How To Run Your Greatest Conference Ever

This article will give you some insight into running a successful conference or meeting.

Preparation for Your Presentations

(Excerpted From the Jim Rohn Millennium Weekend Event) Persistence in your presentations, this is one secret to success. After my first presentation, I got up and did it again. Even though I was scared to death, I did it again. And that second one wasn't too good, but guess what. I did it again, and I did it again. And I worked up my courage, and I did it again.

Coaching Tips for Powerful Presentations

Tip #1 The purpose of your speech is to get results; to help people make changes and think or act differently. So start with the end in mind. What do you want people to do as a result of your sp...

The Missing Link in Presentation Skills Training

Imagine you are the most amazing figure skater who ever lived. When rehearsing in a peaceful, empty rink, you demonstrate the ultimate in athleticism and artistry. You defy the laws of gravity as you...

Six Marketing Tips for Trade Show Success

Trade shows are a very effective way to grow your business, but can be a costly exercise. Make sure you make the most of being at a trade show by implementing these six important marketing tips.

Choosing a Presentation Remote Control

If you deliver electronic presentations using PowerPoint or other programs, you can manually move forward to the next slide with the keyboard or the mouse. One way, however, to deliver more effective presentations that improve your connection to your audience is to add a remote control to your presentation tools. What features should you look for when selecting a remote control?