Flip Charts - Successful Presentation Tools

Providing office products at your place are simply an effortless task these days hence, it appears to be cost-effective, time saving and very much convenient. Any company or business needs to be maintained by latest office supplies. Office products are the most important tools range from small pens to office furniture. These types of office products help your business or company grow in a better way. Clients always focus on what type of office supplies you use, how you carry them!

One of such office products is flip chart, an important tool mainly used in most of the business for presentation purpose. Flip chart is also used in elaborating your ideas and views. It can be availed in various styles, sizes, and shapes. Indeed a worthy investment, flip charts easily serve their purpose. Flip charts are the most usual tools seen in every office or in business.

Here are ten simple steps which will make your flip charts look quite professional.

- Make your flip chart pages in prior, so that your audience will not have to wait for what you have jotted things on the page.

- To give it more professional look, you should keep one page blank at least between each written page. In this way, extra information like comments of your audiences can be added.

- If you wish to draw diagram or chart, you can make light pencil outlines on the pages in prior; hence, this marks and lines can be seen by your audiences. Thus your charts and diagrams will look more professional.

- Ensure that, your conclusion page appears at the end of the flip charts, so that you can easily turn the pages.

- Each page should contain enough space for key points; some additional points can be added as you go through.

- Mainly you should use big letters but not the capital letters so that your audience can read your writing.

- Your text should be in dark colors something like, blue and black.

- If you wish to write on the flip chart while discussing with your audience, do stand one side, so that your audience can view what you have jotted down.

- After your presentation gets over, go through the pages of flip charts; make some notes based on points. Give information to those people who were present with you.

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 by: Archie Coles

Presentation Folder Printing: Making a Strong First Impression

Everyday you meet someone new, which later on can be your new boss or perhaps your new customer. Upon that first meeting, the person makes snap judgments about you: Are you someone trustworthy? Do you look like someone professional and credible? These judgments are often made at lightning speed, mostly in just a span of seven seconds.

In business, first impression is important. Although you can�t stop people from making snap judgments about you, you can always influence those judgments to work in your favor. You can tell them to make positive impression of you and encourage them to trust you. If you can do this effectively, you will be able to develop long lasting relationships with them. It will even result in a sale and repeat purchases if you are able to hold that impression.

So, if you are attending meetings, conferences, and other business events, what�s the best way to make a good first impression? A good marketing material you can invest in is presentation folder printing. Presentation folders when designed well will give you a competitive edge against other business. They will allow you to give your customers and prospects something they can take home with them. If your folder is able to make an immediate impact to your prospects, the more they are likely to keep it, which will help them remember you. If elegantly designed, the folder will serve as a subtle marketing tool that will impress your customers and prospects.

If you want to look professional and polished in front of people, it�s time you get your own presentation folder. Here are a few ideas to help you create the perfect folder to serve as your representation.

- Always include your business cards. Despite what other businesses claim that smartphones and social media are the best way to exchange contact details these days, you should still never go out of your home or office without your business cards. Be sure to include them in your folder so people will have an easy way to getting your contact details. When they open your folder, the first thing they should see is your card. If designed effectively, it would be so much easier for you to convince your prospects to keep your card.

- It�s important to consider the size and shape of your folder. If you want to draw attention to your folder, it would be best to invest in a big folder. You can also go for a unique shape that will add to the visual impact of your folder. Customizing the shape and size will surely stir the curiosity of your customers and prospects. Of course, this will cost you more than using a standard size and shape, but your investment would surely be worth it.

- Use a different material. For instance, instead of using standard paper, you can always opt for a recycled or texture paper. You can also opt for embossing or engraving to give a different texture to your folder.

- Full color printing is always a great way to brighten up your folder. Attractive colors never fail to capture attention. It would be best if you can invest in vibrant impressive colors to make your folder visually appealing.

Doing something unique with your presentation folder templates will surely help make them creative and attractive. Remember that a visually appealing folder can make the difference between a sale and bankruptcy, so make sure that you folder gives you the best first impression you can ever have.
 
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 by: Charen Smith

JADILAH PELITA

Pada suatu malam, seorang buta berpamitan pulang dari rumah sahabatnya. Sang sahabat membekalinya dengan sebuah lentera pelita.
Orang buta itu terbahak berkata: “Buat apa saya bawa pelita? Kan sama saja buat saya! Saya bisa pulang kok.”
Dengan lembut sahabatnya menjawab, “Ini agar orang lain bisa melihat kamu, biar mereka tidak menabrakmu.”
Akhirnya orang buta itu setuju untuk membawa pelita tersebut. Tak berapa lama, dalam perjalanan, seorang pejalan menabrak si buta.
Dalam kagetnya, ia mengomel, “Hei, kamu kan punya mata! Beri jalan buat orang buta dong!”
Tanpa berbalas sapa, mereka pun saling berlalu.
Lebih lanjut, seorang pejalan lainnya menabrak si buta.
Kali ini si buta bertambah marah, “Apa kamu buta? Tidak bisa lihat ya? Aku bawa pelita ini supaya kamu bisa lihat!”
Pejalan itu menukas, “Kamu yang buta! Apa kamu tidak lihat, pelitamu sudah padam!”
Si buta tertegun..
Menyadari situasi itu, penabraknya meminta maaf, “Oh, maaf, sayalah yang ‘buta’, saya tidak melihat bahwa Anda adalah orang buta.”
Si buta tersipu menjawab, “Tidak apa-apa, maafkan saya juga atas kata-kata kasar saya.”
Dengan tulus, si penabrak membantu menyalakan kembali pelita yang dibawa si buta. Mereka pun melanjutkan perjalanan masing-masing.
Dalam perjalanan selanjutnya, ada lagi pejalan yang menabrak orang buta kita.
Kali ini, si buta lebih berhati-hati, dia bertanya dengan santun, “Maaf, apakah pelita saya padam?”
Penabraknya menjawab, “Lho, saya justru mau menanyakan hal yang sama.”
Senyap sejenak.
secara berbarengan mereka bertanya, “Apakah Anda orang buta?”
Secara serempak pun mereka menjawab, “Iya.,” sembari meledak dalam tawa.

Mereka pun berupaya saling membantu menemukan kembali pelita mereka yang berjatuhan sehabis bertabrakan.
Pada waktu itu juga, seseorang lewat. Dalam keremangan malam, nyaris saja ia menubruk kedua orang yang sedang mencari-cari pelita tersebut. Ia pun berlalu, tanpa mengetahui bahwa mereka adalah orang buta.
Timbul pikiran dalam benak orang ini, “Rasanya saya perlu membawa pelita juga, jadi saya bisa melihat jalan dengan lebih baik, orang lain juga bisa ikut melihat jalan mereka.”
Pelita melambangkan terang kebijaksanaan. Membawa pelita berarti menjalankan kebijaksanaan dalam hidup. Pelita, sama halnya dengan kebijaksanaan, melindungi kita dan pihak lain dari berbagai aral rintangan (tabrakan!).

Si buta pertama mewakili mereka yang terselubungi kegelapan batin, keangkuhan, kebebalan, ego, dan kemarahan. Selalu menunjuk ke arah orang lain, tidak sadar bahwa lebih banyak jarinya yang menunjuk ke arah dirinya sendiri. Dalam perjalanan “pulang”, ia belajar menjadi bijak melalui peristiwa demi peristiwa yang dialaminya. Ia menjadi lebih rendah hati karena menyadari kebutaannya dan dengan adanya belas kasih dari pihak lain. Ia juga belajar menjadi pemaaf.

Penabrak pertama mewakili orang-orang pada umumnya, yang kurang kesadaran, yang kurang peduli. Kadang, mereka memilih untuk “membuta” walaupun mereka bisa melihat.
Penabrak kedua mewakili mereka yang seolah bertentangan dengan kita, yang sebetulnya menunjukkan kekeliruan kita, sengaja atau tidak sengaja. Mereka bisa menjadi guru-guru terbaik kita. Tak seorang pun yang mau jadi buta, sudah selayaknya kita saling memaklumi dan saling membantu.
Orang buta kedua mewakili mereka yang sama-sama gelap batin dengan kita. Betapa sulitnya menyalakan pelita kalau kita bahkan tidak bisa melihat pelitanya. Orang buta sulit menuntun orang buta lainnya. Itulah pentingnya untuk terus belajar agar kita menjadi makin melek, semakin bijaksana.
Orang terakhir yang lewat mewakili mereka yang cukup sadar akan pentingnya memiliki pelita kebijaksanaan.

Sudahkah kita sulut pelita dalam diri kita masing-masing? Jika sudah, apakah nyalanya masih terang, atau bahkan nyaris padam? JADILAH PELITA, bagi diri kita sendiri dan sekitar kita.
Sebuah pepatah berusia 25 abad mengatakan: Sejuta pelita dapat dinyalakan dari sebuah pelita, dan nyala pelita pertama tidak akan meredup. Pelita kebijaksanaan pun, tak kan pernah habis terbagi.
Bila mata tanpa penghalang, hasilnya adalah penglihatan. Jika telinga tanpa penghalang, hasilnya adalah pendengaran. Hidung yang tanpa penghalang membuahkan penciuman. Fikiran yang tanpa penghalang hasilnya adalah kebijaksanaan.