Best alternatives to PowerPoint
PowerPoint isn’t the only game in town. Our favorite alternatives to PowerPoint: SlideRocket, Google Docs and Prezi.
Category: Office Skills
Keeping a ‘meetings warrior’ organized
Not all executives are content to have access to documents only on their smartphones, tablets or laptops. If you work for a boss who still depends heavily on paper and attends up to a dozen meetings a day, here’s an organizing solution for you.
4 steps to conquering public speaking
Practice. That’s the best way to get comfortable with speaking in front of others. Although the idea of public speaking may sound terrifying, your confidence will get a major boost from stepping out of your comfort zone and into the spotlight.
7 ways to trim food costs at a meeting
When you’re planning a day-long meeting, having the right food and beverages keeps attendees’ minds sharp. But those costs can add up. Here’s savvy advice on appeasing attendees’ palates while trimming your meal budget:
Less is more with PowerPoint presentations
Heed these four tips when preparing a PowerPoint presentation: 1. Keep slides clutter-free. 2. Use one image to sell each idea. 3. Follow the same color schemes, fonts and logos as your company’s website or brochures. 4. Give the audience a break to prolong attention spans.
Turn a presentation into a PowerPoint movie
In PowerPoint 2010, you now have the ability to generate a Windows Media Video (.wmv) file. First, write your script using Microsoft Word. Outline your presentation, including topics and bullets. Import into PowerPoint and attach to a Theme. Then import graphic elements or create them with SmartArt …
Organize a disorganized boss? Maybe …
Your boss has a “hands-on” work style that demands all files stay nearby. So how do you help a boss whose office is drowning in paper? Here are tips for organizing a paper-strewn office:
New life for old gadgets
Retailers that sell electronics are after your business, and that bodes well for your old electronics and your wallet. A growing cluster of retailers and web sites are snapping up old gear and offering credit toward the purchase of new products:
‘Eco-friendly’ means saving some green
The latest green trend isn’t about being politically correct. It’s about saving money and gaining efficiencies. The key word has shifted from “eco” to “sustainable.” Administrative professionals can be linchpins for a company that wants to be more efficient and sustainable.
Stretch beyond YouTube
Trying to share a presentation with a broader audience or get the word out about a new company focus? Three free online tools for putting slideshows and videos online: