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Cheap Alternatives to PowerPoint

These three presentation tools, SlideRocket, Zoho Show, and Impress are like PowerPoint, only free  Read story

Forget the Glitz -- Deliver the Gold

What do the Pentagon, corporate CEOs, and Patricia Fripp have in common? We all deplore the current trend toward replacing solid presentation content with...  Read story

Powerful Presentations

"Can you come by and tell us more about your company?" Words you've wanted and dreaded to hear: an invitation to make a presentation to an important poten...  Read story

There's No Such Thing as a Free Launch

Andrew Raskin, CEO of Gazooba.com, prepares to wow investors with a unique presentation at an industry conference.  Read story

Grist: More Power Than Point

PowerPoint (or "presentation software") has become the lingua franca of American business. It's also become the problem with American business.  Read story

Parley for Profit

Savvy negotiating pays off; the one thing more painful than PowerPoint; hammering home the value of a sound business plan.  Read story

Reinventing the PowerPoint

New tech tools to liven your tired old PowerPoint presentations--and give your online marketing efforts a boost.  Read story

How I Did It: Mike Broderick, CEO, Turning Technologies

As told to Ryan McCarthy Industry: Software 2007 Inc. 500 Ranking: Read story

On Beyond Powerpoint

Presentations get a wake-up call.  Read story

Making Your (Power) Point

Presentations don't have to be a bore. Here are six new ways to liven them up.  Read story

Breaking the Rules of Sales

Exceptional sales professionals do the opposite of what most professionals do -- and often break the rules of traditional selling to achieve their success.  Read story

Moving Pictures

The co-owner of the Virtual Loom reviews LMSoft Presenter 2.1, a multimedia program for creating colorful, animated presentations.  Read story

Lawns 'R' Us

A teenage business owner explains how he uses technology to keep his landscaping company growing.  Read story

The Suite Spot

A guide to office suite software packages. Includes a review of Microsoft Office 97 Professional Edition, Microsoft Office 97 Small Business Edition, and Lot...  Read story

Product Roundup: Presentation Technologies

Creating and delivering effective presentations is a lot easier if you match your tools to your specific needs.  Read story

Best of the Net: Power Brokers

When it comes to presentation software, most users agree there's one clear standard. We've found some Web-based resources to help you make your point.  Read story

How Premature Presentations Can Derail Your Success

Making your big sales presentation too early in the sales process can lessen the likelihood of you making the sale.  Read story

Looking to Sell Online? PayPal Wants to Take You Global

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read story

Improve Your Communication Skills

If the thought of speaking in front of an audience sends you into a cold sweat, then this Inc.com guide is for you. Communication experts and CEOs share thei...  Read story

Improve Your Communication Skills

If the thought of speaking in front of an audience sends you into a cold sweat, then this Inc.com guide is for you. Communication experts and CEOs share thei...  Read story

The Best Air Mouse for Your Buck

An air mouse doesn't need a surface and can control your cursor from across the room  Read story

Introducing the YouTube of PowerPoint Presentations

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help your business.  Read story

Put Your Marketing Kit Online

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help you run a better business.  Read story

Introducing the YouTube of PowerPoint Presentations

A weekly look at the latest products and services designed to help your business.  Read story

Joel Spolsky's Travel Survival Guide

Website Bonus #1: Air Travel Tips To avoid the risk of air travel delays, we used five tactics. We waited unt...  Read story

Exploring the Territory Known as No Brand's Land

According to a recent Booz Allen Hamilton study, 85% of brand loyalty is created at the point of sales contact and after; only 15% is generated by up-fron...  Read story

Stop Selling Like a Man!

The typical male way of selling, with its focus on walking in to a prospect's office knowing all the answers, can oftentimes block the goal we're looking to ...  Read story

Expos Exposed

A seasoned expo attendee looks at the trade shows now offered in cyberspace. The verdict? There's no substitute for good, old-fashioned, face-to-face network...  Read story

Steal This Strategy

A good idea is a good idea -- even if it comes from someone else.  Read story

Meeting Extras

Inc . writer Patrick Sauer suggests 15 ways to make meetings more productive, creative and fun in his May 2004 feature, "Read story

Improve Your Communication Skills

If the thought of speaking in front of an audience sends you into a cold sweat, then this Inc.com guide is for you. Communication experts and CEOs share thei...  Read story

Free Speech

Preparing for a big speech? Resources on the Web can help.  Read story

What One Man Can Do

Bill Strickland is in the business of saving lives. After almost 40 years of teaching kids, training adults, and telling his story, he's looking to "franchis...  Read story

Go Ahead and Take It

Free stuff for the office.  Read story

Productivity Tools

Gearing Up for Growth Effective project management and scheduling are a challenge for most rapidly expanding enterprises. Read story

A Boardroom Pro's Governance Gems

William Adams, a retired chairman of Armstrong World Industries and a member of several other corporate boards, is a pro on good boardroom procedures. Rec...  Read story

When Justice Is Blind -- And Computer Literate

Following in the footsteps of Delaware's business courts, several states are creating so-called technology courts.  Read story

Better Communication with Employees and Peers

If the thought of speaking in front of an audience sends you into a cold sweat, then this Inc.com guide is for you. Communication experts and CEOs share thei...  Read story

Silicon Valley's Dark Days

The mighty tech corridor is losing power. Literally.  Read story

Five Ways to Beat Board Presentation Blues

Boardroom chemistry involves more than just the directors. If you're a nondirector member of staff making a presentation to the board, knowing your etique...  Read story