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Municipality Prefers Vertical File Storage Systems
When Tom Fujiwara, Assistant Public Works Director for the City of Redlands, California, needs to study plans for street repairs or review a map of his city’s storm drain system, he locates and retrieves large documents more quickly and efficiently than ever before by using the department’s new vertical file storage system.“We chose vertical file storage systems because they work. It’s that simple. The cabinets don’t damage our documents and they are very, very easy to access,” he explained. Before adopting vertical file storage systems, the city’s thousands upon thousands of pages of large drawings, maps and exhibits required by the department were stored mainly in flat fil

or countless hours of executive coaching implies that they need no prep time before presenting. Unfortunately, the reality of public speaking is that preparation is a critical piece of any great presentation. It’s amazing how an affective presentation can deliver more results than an entire year slaving behind the desk. Presenters need to take prep work seriously. Prepare and then prepare some more. It may make the difference between no sale and a very large bonus. The interesting dynamic with presentations is that everyone starts from a clean slate. Every word and every action needs to be carefully thought out. There is no "winging" it. You may be "kind of

Finding Available Office Space
Finding the right office space is not as cut & dry as one would think. You need to consider future growth, security, that the electrical is adequate for all of the modern day devices such as TVs, computers, fax machines, telephone systems, and the list goes on and on.Available office space can be found in one of three ways. Each of their advantages and disadvantages are outlined below. For most people, a combination of the three is the best way to find available office space. Regardless of which one you choose, be sure to thoroughly research whichever office you decide on. The first thing that many people do is check with their network to see find available office space. Ofte

According to Jerry Weissman in his book, “Presenting to Win,” there are over 30 million PowerPoint presentations given every day. Unfortunately, these presentations are not captivating or memorable. Thus, a lack of presentation training in America is creating a business culture that abuses presentation software and the art of public speaking. Let’s get back to the basics and adopt something I like to call the BRAVO formula.

“B” is for Bold Boldness is about taking ownership. It’s about being courageous. You need to take control and own your content. No faking is allowed. The harsh reality is that faking it will not work in the public speaking arena. Audiences are far more perceptive than you think. Here are a few tips to help make sure you don’t come across as a faker:

Start strong It sounds straightforward, but it is harder than it sounds. By taking a strong initial stance, it shows that
1) you are credible,
2) you are passionate,
3) you have a game plan.
Be creative with your approach, and stay away from humor. It can get you in trouble.

Don’t memorize Most public speaking amateurs make the big mistake of memorizing their presentations. This can be deadly, especially when questions arise during the middle of your presentation. Memorization kills spontaneity and your conversational ability. Stay away from it.

Become an expert Creating credibility is the most important component of presentations. If you can’t create trust, don’t even bother walking on stage. So how do you build trust? Simple. Provide evidence. Show statistics, graphs, charts – anything to help solidify that you know what you are discussing. Proceed with caution though – there is a gray line between too much and too little information.

Faking it may work in other areas of life, but it doesn’t work in presentations. Don’t be a faker. Take ownership and be bold.

“R” is for Ready In the movie Anchorman, Will Ferrell plays the obnoxious, self-centered, but surprisingly loveable anchorman named Ron Burgundy. There is a great scene where Ron is attempting to impress Veronica Corningstone (played by Christina Applegate), his future co-anchor. The conversation begins with Ron asking: “Do you know who I am?" Veronica replies, “No, I can’t say that I do.” Taken aback by her response, Ron says, “I don’t know how to put this...but I’m kind of a big deal.”

This short scene reminds me of the circumstance that most executives and business professionals get trapped into when preparing for a presentation. They feel that their 20+ years of business experience or countless hours of executive coaching implies that they need no prep time before presenting. Unfortunately, the reality of public speaking is that preparation is a critical piece of any great presentation. It’s amazing how an affective presentation can deliver more results than an entire year slaving behind the desk. Presenters need to take prep work seriously. Prepare and then prepare some more. It may make the difference between no sale and a very large bonus. The interesting dynamic with presentations is that everyone starts from a clean slate. Every word and every action needs to be carefully thought out. There is no "winging" it. You may be "kind of

Five Ways To Make Sure Your Business Plan Attracts Funding
A business plan is your most important tool when going after financing -- private and government -- says James Byrne, Director of the Small Business Consumer Centre.Byrne offers these tips to make your business plan stand out from the crowd.1. The process is as important as the plan itself. Do it yourself, and you'll come away from the experience with a more in-depth, more organized and more crystal-clear vision of your business. If the investor sees that you've invested the time, energy and unified effort to develop your own business plan, you're already past the first hurdle. When you're done, you might consider a review by a consultant, who can give you a critiq

ing arena. Audiences are far more perceptive than you think. Here are a few tips to help make sure you don’t come across as a faker:

Faking it may work in other areas of life, but it doesn’t work in presentations. Don’t be a faker. Take ownership and be bold.

Self Esteem and Stress - Stop Worrying!
Quit Your Worrying!Many people it seems as if they are married to their worries, that poor stress is controlling their lives. They wear their stress like a badge on their chests. The increase of stress and decrease in self-esteem are a wicked combination. Stress is everywhere, whether there are several small items that cause worry or one big issue. Stress is very dependent on the individual what might stress out one person is a piece of cake for the next. Why is that so? Well, the symbiotic relationship of stress management to self-esteem has a powerful impact on how we handle stress, i.e. our stress management tools are driven by our self-esteem.The causes of s

lls spontaneity and your conversational ability. Stay away from it.

Faking it may work in other areas of life, but it doesn’t work in presentations. Don’t be a faker. Take ownership and be bold.

4 Short Steps To Beef Cattle Marketing
I encourage each of you beef cattle breeders to consider these four steps in your Beef Cattle Marketing program.BUILD THE RIGHT PRODUCT There is no question that the most important thing in seedstock marketing is to develop the right product. That product is cattle with the kind of genetics that satisfy customers, solve problems and make money. To do this a breeder not only needs good cattle, he must also define a primary market area and learn what the majority of potential customers within that area need and want. And this is not a one-time thing. Keeping up with customer demand is an ongoing proposition.GET THE RIGHT ATTITUDE Public relations is the next lo

nchorman, Will Ferrell plays the obnoxious, self-centered, but surprisingly loveable anchorman named Ron Burgundy. There is a great scene where Ron is attempting to impress Veronica Corningstone (played by Christina Applegate), his future co-anchor. The conversation begins with Ron asking: “Do you know who I am?" Veronica replies, “No, I can’t say that I do.” Taken aback by her response, Ron says, “I don’t know how to put this...but I’m kind of a big deal.”

7 Great Business Books You Must Read
If you are serious about business, we really recommend you read this books. They would inspire you, they would make you learn, and they would make you more closer to creating the company of your dreams. We have selected the books carefully. So, let's start.1) Book: Made In America by Sam WaltonIf you know Walmart, you should know Sam Walton. Mr. Walton is the best example of the American dream. He started small, with little money, but a great desire to make a great company. This book is his biography as well he gives us advice on business.2) Book: Built To Last by Jim Collins, Jerry I. PorrasGreat companies are the ones you must learn of. In this book, th

“A” is for Appreciation Time is money. If money is not exchanged, than some other valued item needs to be absorbed. Abraham Lincoln did not have PowerPoint when giving the Gettysburg Address, but he still managed to inspire, motivate and change the world. People want monumental experiences. They want to make sure that their time is exchanged with something meaningful. Give them value and you’ll get love in return. The adage that people are naturally good is true. People at their core are kind and warm-hearted creatures. Generally, most people in your audience have heard their fair share of presentations, and, keep in mind, most people under-perform when it comes to presentations. Thus, the audience wants a more fulfilling experience. Seize the opportunity because the audience wants to enjoy you. People love people. Remember this the next time you present. There is no need to get nervous.

“V” is for Vamp I have spent several years working in the area of marketing. Based on my experiences, no advertisement is worth anything if there is no call to action. The same rule applies with public speaking. If you don’t inspire or challenge the audience to do something, then why speak to them? You have the opportunity to change lives – challenge them, motivate them, ask them to do something with the new information they have learned.

“O” is for Ovation John F. Kennedy once said, “The only reason to give a speech is to change the world.” This is very true. What other activity in life allows an individual the opportunity to stand in front of a group, crowd, or stadium full of anxious listeners – watching, listening, and ready to hear what you have to say? It can be a very empowering experience. Take advantage of it. Live it. Breathe it. Change the world today with your presentation.

Presentations need to be memorable. Wouldn’t it be great if they were even remembered 3-6 months after your presentation? Keep the BRAVO formula in mind next time you prepare for a presentation. You’ll see tremendous results. I promise.

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Whether you already own a window cleaning company or you are looking at starting your own window cleaning business. One of the first things you need to get squared away in your head is that you are a 'window cleaner' and in the window 'cleaning' business, NOT a window washer in the window washing business. You may think that the distinction is silly, but I guarantee you it is important.

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