Tips for a Successful Business Presentation

Hi All,

A Business is all about marketing and selling a product,concept,service or topic.The most important thing in a Business Presentation is to have a clear concept about the material.If you do not have the complete knowledge about the product/concept,it is not possible to create an impact on the audience.The following are the tips for a successful business presentation :

  1. Instead of elaborating the topic,divide the material into 3 or 4 key phrases and emphasize on them throughout consistently.Use simple language and use few words on each slide.Avoid more than 3 bullet points on each slide.
  2. Keep the slides simple and easy to follow.Put the title on the top of the slide.Keep all important points on the top of the slide because for those who are seated on the back rows may not be able to see points written at the bottom.
  3. Avoid too much of punctuations and capital letters.Generally we write a word in capital if we are emphasizing something or shouting at someone.So avoid it.
  4. Use a professional and a simple font that is easy to understand such as Arial, Times New Roman or Verdana.Keep the font large enough so that those seated at the back rows can read it.
  5. Keep the background of the slide plain and use light colors like beige. Dark text on a light background is best, but avoid white backgrounds.
  6. Limit the number of slides because otherwise the presentation will become too long.One slide per minute would be alright.
  7. Use charts,graphs and photos along with texts.This will add variety and will keep the audience interested.Avoid slides with only texts.
  8. Keep the focus on the object of the presentation.Though graphs,photos and charts are good to keep the audience interested,an excessive use of it can distract the audience.
  9. Make sure your presentation can be used on any computer to avoid any negative consequences.

The above are few tips for a successful business presentation.So keep all these tips in mind while preparing a business presentation.


Regards,

Kavita.

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