The best advice is to prepare for any situation that might go wrong. Always have at least one backup of your presentation; ...

“Alright, Mike. You go on stage in 3 . . . 2 . . . 1. Go for it!” says the stagehand at DesignThinkers, a major graphic design conference in Toronto, Canada. I walk out on stage, waving to a dark sea ...

Marketing plans are an extension of your business's vision. If your company exists to offer the best product available, your marketing plan is the vehicle that will drive you toward that goal. The ...

Unlike a briefing you may have given in the military -- the goal of which may have been simply facts and brevity -- giving a ...

As an intern or early career professional, chances are that you’ll be tasked with making or giving a presentation in the near future. Whether you’re pitching an idea, reporting market research, or ...

Companies prepare business proposals for several purposes, including arranging financing, responding to tenders and planning business partnerships. A business proposal may be in the form of a written ...

When presenting in front of an audience, you’ll probably think about what you want to gain—and that’s okay. You’ve got a sale to make, investors to convince, minds to change. But to make an impact, ...

Okay, campers, last time, we discussed what you needed internally – that is, within your business – to be able to effectively make an offer as a speaker from the stage, presenting your company and ...

Fearless public speaking is about more than combating nerves. It’s about knowing the technique, the art and the business of public speaking. You must also: KNOW HOW TO PITCH. When you master the ...

This article is part of an ongoing series Presentation Skills: The Secret Weapon of Career Success. If you’re thinking presentation skills aren’t critical for you because you “don’t present much,” ...