Office Skills

It can be hard to sacrifice things you usually spend money on, but it can also be fun to cut back and watch the savings accumulate. Here are eight ways to save.
The go-to for visual presentations is usually Microsoft’s PowerPoint—it’s easy, familiar and works well in many situations. However, there are other programs that may be more effective for different needs. Here are some alternatives.

Combine video and text to train

August 3, 2017 Categorized in: Presentations

We asked experts for their take on teaching computer software, and the consensus is that a mix of video and written instructions are best.
What should you do if you think your bosses are overdoing it with their spending?

How do you defeat the new job jitters?

November 3, 2016 Categorized in: HR

New jobs often go hand-in-hand with uneasiness and uncertainty in the first week. How can you make new hires feel more comfortable right away?

The guaranteed great speech template

October 16, 2016 Categorized in: Presentations

You’ve sat through a hundred speeches before—and you remember maybe two of them. Here’s a sample sequence to keep yours on course so it doesn’t wind up with those lost 98.

Protect your docs with a laminator

August 20, 2016 Categorized in: Purchasing

Here are the Top 10 Best Thermal Laminators In 2016 Reviews, by top10bestpro.com (with Amazon.com prices).

Try Google Docs on your phone

June 6, 2016 Categorized in: Presentations

Making document changes while out and about can be tedious, but one potential solution is Google Docs on your phone.
It’s completely normal to get nervous before a big presentation, even if you’re a veteran.

Find your voice for better presentations

February 22, 2016 Categorized in: Presentations

Grabbing your audience’s attention is critical to delivering the information you’ve worked so hard to put together, writes Stephanie Scotti for SmartBlog on Leadership. Here are some tips to help you give your best presentation.
Kenny Nguyen, founder of Big Fish Pre­­sen­­tations, finds that admins often have to put presentations together at the last minute. Here are some tips.
Giving a big presentation can make even a seasoned professional nervous. Well Said, Inc. President Darlene Price says that instead of trying to get rid of your butterflies you should try to take advantage of them. She writes that the adrenaline can make you more energetic and enthusiastic about the presentation. If that doesn’t work, here are more ways you can prepare yourself.

3 PowerPoint habits to eliminate

November 20, 2015 Categorized in: PowerPointPresentations

Strategic communications advisor Stephanie Scotti is ready for bad PowerPoints to be eliminated from the workplace. She offers three solutions to help break this pattern.