by rrenner | Jan 21, 2019 | Presenting
When you consider the best presenters (including Winston Churchill!) one quality that often goes unappreciated – but really makes a difference – is the power of a well-placed pause. Churchill was an expert at powerful pauses. However, like many people,...
by rrenner | Jan 21, 2019 | Marketing, Uncategorized
As the hot, lazy summer days wind down, it’s time (sorry!) to slide back into a routine. We thought this article from Inc. Magazine might be helpful to help you re-energize, personally and professionally. Remember that back-to-school feeling? A little...
by rrenner | Jun 13, 2018 | Marketing
Some businesses heat up during the summertime, but many slow down. Clients and customers take vacations, and new projects and purchases are often delayed until after the vacation season. However, this downtime isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Whether you run or work for...
by rrenner | Jun 11, 2018 | Marketing, Trade Show
Spring and Fall are prime times for trade shows, business meetings, and conventions. These events can be an effective way to increase awareness for your product or organization and a great way to meet current and potential clients, but it pays to be prepared well in...
by rrenner | Jun 11, 2018 | PowerPoint, Presenting
When used effectively, PowerPoint can add tremendously to your presentation. Here are 10 tips from presentation expert Dave Paradi of Think Outside the Slide to help you move from technical proficiency to using PowerPoint effectively to communicate your message....
by rrenner | Apr 4, 2018 | Graphic Design, PowerPoint
One of my favorite sources for PowerPoint information is Tom Kuhlmann, who writes the Rapid E-Learning blog. Tom has over 20 years of hands-on experience in the training industry and currently runs the community at Articulate. This is an edited version of a very...
by rrenner | Mar 5, 2018 | PowerPoint, Presenting
Quick Tips to Improve Your Next Presentation I follow gentleman named Dave Mac – a.k.a. The Presentation Blogger – online because he offers great suggestions for improving presentations and presentation skills. I highly suggest you visit his website, and...
by rrenner | Jan 7, 2018 | Presenting, Uncategorized
As promised, here’s your free PDF file with TEDX and communications expert Simon Sinek’s excellent speaking tips. Feel free to share this file!
by rrenner | Oct 23, 2017 | Graphic Design, Marketing
Your smallest marketing tool may also one of your best. Business cards are easy to produce, carry and distribute, and are recognized and utilized around the world. Check out these six tips to help your cards stand out and be effective! Get a second pair of eyes on...
by rrenner | Aug 8, 2017 | Marketing, Trade Show
Trade show marketing isn’t complicated. It can be reduced to three simple rules. Everything else is a business decision. Here’s the difference: Buying a 10 ft. portable vs. 20 ft. custom island — that’s a business decision. Staying at the Hilton vs. the Quality Inn —...
