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\"pptips\"<\/p>\n

By Ellen Finkelstein<\/p>\n

I\u2019m giving a presentation at a branch of the local Chamber of Commerce and offered makeovers so the audience can see how to design a clear slide. I received 2 presentations.<\/p>\n

Both presentations are sales presentations. One is selling a software package; the other is a presentation to venture capitalists.<\/p>\n

I noticed 2 things that both presentations left out.<\/p>\n

Start with the problem, then solve it<\/h3>\n

They both started by talking about their product. Yes, they talked about benefits, not just features. But neither one made a good case for why their product is needed. It was there, but hidden. Or it came fairly late in the presentation.<\/p>\n

Instead, start with the problem. Explain the need, then introduce your solution. This way of beginning a presentation has several advantages:<\/p>\n

Article continued here<\/a><\/b><\/h3>\n

This excerpt is shared with permission from ellenfinkelstein.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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