Although I focus on writing speeches and presentations, I also help a number of clients with their delivery. Everyone will admit to having certain reservations about speaking in public. You may be one of the lucky ones whose worries magically disappear the moment you have a punchy and well written ... Read more (500 words)

If you are a member of a business or social organization, such as the Lions, the Rotary, a chamber of commerce, BNI or another type of leads or referral group, there is the possibility that you will be responsible for introducing a speaker at one of your meetings or functions. ... Read more (443 words)

One of the best pieces of advice I give to my clients when teaching presentation skills is to always be prepared for the unexpected and that goes for your clothing as well as your visual image. Without a doubt, what you are saying and how you are saying it are ... Read more (419 words)

Imagine watching a speaker who has wonderful words of advice, encouragement, experience and/or success and that speaker never once looks in your direction - in fact, that speaker never acknowledges you or anyone filling those seats to hear his/her wonderful words. Does that happen? More often than you may think. ... Read more (439 words)

When your scrolling down the page of any ads, what is the first thing that you see for each business? The name, right. A name can either make or break your business. Most small businesses have a simple name such as MIKES PAINTING or JOHNS FOOD STORE. Yes these businesses ... Read more (508 words)

If you have been to a trade show or conference you probably have noticed that many of the representatives have their own custom lanyards. In the past, ordering custom lanyards was a painful process that required special quotes and a lengthy drawn out design process. However, many websites are now ... Read more (558 words)

Whenever times get tight, the first casualties of budget cuts usually have something to do with either education or the arts. Schools and libraries are often the ones that get the worse treatment, getting the short end of the stick over and over again. With tight budgets, it becomes difficult ... Read more (557 words)

Just about every organization uses lanyards these days and often times, when one doesn't need his/her lanyard anymore, the thing winds up in the garbage. Depending on what the lanyard was made of, it could sit in a landfill for years, never decomposing because it was made from non-recyclable materials. ... Read more (508 words)

When it comes to business, it's vital to make sure that your messages are presented in the best possible light. This is true whether you're sending an e-mail, distributing marketing materials, or creating a website. But it becomes even more important when dealing with signage. Luckily, office supply manufacturer Quartet ... Read more (514 words)

There are many different binding methods available today, from the humble three-ring binder to plastic comb binding to binding with color coils and wire. One method that's sometimes overlooked is the Fastback binding method from Powis Parker. The Fastback is an innovative system with some great features and it definitely ... Read more (561 words)