Presentation Articles

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Kevin Sinclair @ Tuesday, 6th May 2008 @ 9:42 AM

The degree of how effective a presentation is lies with the presenter and not with the all singing all dancing presentation enhancing technology available today. You could have the very best PowerPoint presentation along with absolutely fabulous audio-visuals to impress the targeted audience but if you still do not manage to deliver your message your efforts will be rendered totally ineffective. It is true to say that technology helps and is important in its own way, but only as a means of sup... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Bob Sommers @ Saturday, 15th March 2008 @ 5:14 PM

So, you've been asked to give an acceptance speech on behalf of your organization and you don't know what to say. You do know however, that you want to leave your audience with a presentation that is funny, emotionally moving and memorable. But where do you start? Here are a few tips that will get you through the experience with flying colors. Before you begin crafting your presentation, take a moment to understand the psychology of an award ceremony. Consider the role the peopl... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Andrew Kasch @ Monday, 10th March 2008 @ 9:47 AM

When you think about getting up in front of an audience to speak with, do you start to sweat? Many people don't realize it but public speaking is actually one of the most common phobias that people have. The problem with having this phobia is that it is difficult to hide whenever you are actually on the stage in front of your audience. This tends to compound the problem which, in turn, shows in the form of further nervousness on your part. Believe it or not, your nervousness about publi... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Kevin Sinclair @ Wednesday, 30th January 2008 @ 3:03 AM

People usually prepare sufficiently for a presentation, but not many of them are as equally well geared up for the questions raised during and upon completion of the presentation. Making sure you are ready for the onrush is bound to produce better results as it will reflect your knowledge on the topic. So, how should you go about this? Anticipation is the key here. Whilst you are preparing your presentation material you will become aware of what questions are likely to be asked. If yo... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Shaun Parker @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 11:30 PM

In the UK we are passionate about football, we have 6 primary sports channels that are piped into our living rooms and local pubs, national newspapers devote a significant number of column inches to the past time, and now we can download podcasts to our phones and MP3 players. You would be amazed therefore the pulling power of football stadiums, and in fact how good the facilities are within them. Long gone are the days when the venues catering manager was trying to do his bit to add to ... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Bob Sommers @ Sunday, 20th January 2008 @ 1:22 PM

Public speaking is an excellent way to position yourself as the expert in your field. It's also a great way to show your audience that you're likable, caring and funny. The focus of this article, however, is going to be on the importance of public speaking and how to use it to position yourself as the authority in your field. It's significant to note that there are two levels of expertise you can convey to an audience if you choose to practice the art of public speaking. Th... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Shaun Parker @ Monday, 14th January 2008 @ 3:00 PM

Energisers can have a dramatic impact on your audience, they can wake up, motivate and completely energise your conference or event, ensuring that your audience is listening to your message. With careful planning they can transform your event. So how do you know which are the best energisers for your event and for your group? There are a number of factors that will help to steer you in the right direction. Firstly take a look at your numbers, how many people are going to take part and thi... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Jeff McRitchie @ Wednesday, 2nd January 2008 @ 2:50 AM

Spiral coil binding is one of the most popular binding styles available on the market. The flexibility that it offers along with the huge number of colors that are offered in coil binding supplies make it a favorite binding style for all types of organizations. Perhaps you have seen coil binding somewhere in the workplace and are considering it for your organization. More than likely, it will be an excellent choice for your needs. However, here are six things that you really need to know bef... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Hugh Roberts @ Thursday, 6th December 2007 @ 9:41 PM

Our latest survey brought forward some results that, though not altogether amazing, were very concerning on presentation tools. As you would expect, 95% of respondents organisations used PowerPoint and 35% of these people use it every day. That just goes to show how entrenched into the commerce world PowerPoint is. In the 90% of people who use PowerPoint 83% used it in face to face presentations. Take that in conjunction with 73% of people presenting to customers and 72% to prospects you begin ... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Jeff McRitchie @ Saturday, 24th November 2007 @ 12:10 PM

Many sign shops, graphics studios and print shops who are looking to laminate and mount wide format documents are really impressed by the price point offered by Pouch Board Laminators. However, is most cases a pouch board laminator is not a good fit for these users. Here is why. Pouch-board laminators are designed to do one thing well. These laminators are great for running pouch boards. Using pouch laminating boards with these laminators makes mounting easier than ever. You simply put yo... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Jeff McRitchie @ Wednesday, 21st November 2007 @ 10:56 PM

I will often have customers call me to ask whether you can run Unibind covers in a thermal binding machine and whether you can run thermabind covers in a Unibind machine. Unfortunately, thermal machines simply do not get hot enough to properly activate the glue in a Unibind cover. However, it is possible to use your Unibind machine along with thermal covers or with covers that you have created yourself with thermal glue strips. Here is how: Every new Unibind binding machine is shipped wi... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Jeff McRitchie @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 11:22 PM

SureBind was designed to be compatible with GBC Plastic Comb Binding systems. This means paper and covers can be punched on any GBC Plastic Comb Binding punch, and bound using the SureBind System; which increases production by gaining higher punching capabilities, and allowing two operators to work at the same time. SureBind strips were designed to fit or align with the rectangular holes produced by a Plastic Comb Binding punch. The SureBind strips fit through every other hole of the 19 h... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Jeff McRitchie @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 11:21 PM

Shopping for Velobind Binding strips can be very confusing. Many people have seen the Velobind product but don't realize that there are actually several types of Velobind strips. However, when you go to buy Velobind strips you are expected to know what kind you need. This article is designed to provide a quick overview of the four main types of Velobind Strips. 1. Velobind Hot Knife (11 Pin): The first type of Velobind strip is hot knife strips. These 11 pin hot knife strips are u... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Jeff McRitchie @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 11:21 PM

Hardcases have an elegant texture and design, to provide the impressive appearance of a casebound book. One option for achieving this elegant and impressive look is by using your GBC Velobind binding machine along with Velobind hardcases. Velobind hardcases are available in five standard thicknesses from 1/4" up to 1-3/8". If you look at a Velobind Hardcase, you will notice the following features: 1. The inside cover is marked with a letter (A, B, C, D or E). This letter designate... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Jeff McRitchie @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 11:20 PM

Strip Binding is a professional, attractive and secure means of assembling loose, written communications into professionally-bound documents. Strip binding can be accomplished via two methods; namely, SureBind and VeloBind. The end resulting product looks identical; however, there are subtle differences in the mechanical parts of the elements. Velobind is the forerunner of strip binding, having been developed in 1960. After GBC acquired Velobind, they incorporated the strip binding method into t... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Jeff McRitchie @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 11:20 PM

One of the things that users like the most about GBC Velobind / SureBind strip binding systems is their security. Law offices, government agencies and accountants choose this binding style because it is permanent and tamper resistant. However, the security that these binding systems provide can become a problem if you ever need to add or delete pages from your document. For this reason, GBC has developed a Velobind / SureBind debinder tool. This specialized tool is equipped with a razor blade t... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Jeff McRitchie @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 11:19 PM

The distinctive look of GBC / Ibico Strip Binding has made it one of the most sought after binding methods. This unique method of securing loose pages enables the user to present a prestigious image with either elegant soft covers or boardroom quality hard covers. The temper resistant "hot knife" process heat seals and rivets the binding comb and receiving strip together, increasing the security of confidential documents so no unauthorized additions or deletions can be made. This binding... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Jeff McRitchie @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 10:45 PM

Sometimes there are so many different options in binding covers that it can be difficult to know what cover might be best for you. This article is designed to help you understand the different options available in Poly Binding covers, their thicknesses, patterns and available colors. Many users prefer plastic covers over paper covers because poly is waterproof, impossible to tear, heat resistant, stain resistant and incredibly durable. Here is a quick overview of the poly covers availabl... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Jeff McRitchie @ Tuesday, 20th November 2007 @ 10:43 PM

Many of our customers prefer the exceptional quality that comes with the GBC / Ibico brand and are willing to pay a little bit more for these excellent quality pouches. However, if you aren't one of those customers who is generally willing to pay a little bit more for the brand name product you might still consider GBC's letter size laminating pouches. These pouches include a great feature not found on most generic pouches; they are sealed on the long side instead of the short ... more...

Business » Communication » Presentation | By Shaun Parker @ Thursday, 8th November 2007 @ 1:45 PM

Finding the right London venue for your event can be overwhelming. There are thousands of venues across the whole of London meaning your number of options can seem infinite. Sporting venues and stadiums provide an inspirational backdrop for your event. Why not consider Londons finest sporting venues for your event. The following is an introduction to the four most prominent sporting London Venues: Lords The home of cricket has the capacity to host meetings, exhibitions and dinners... more...