The goal of every communication, oral or written, is to try to convince the other side of our ideas and/or to convince the other side to do something that we want him to do or not to do. However, while communicating our ideas, whether orally or in writing, the key to convincing others is to tell a logical and convincing story. Every written piece, whether it is an advertisement, brochure, letter, research paper, book, essay, article, business proposal or a report should have a logic.
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Posted on November 29, 2009 by Avinash NarulaSafety First - Using Reflective Lanyards to Improve Safety Inside Your Organization
Posted on November 28, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieIf your company or organization needs to put safety first, you should consider investing in reflective lanyards. Almost every company uses lanyards these days because they help keep a variety of objects handy such as ID badges, keys, cell phones, and proximity cards. It does not matter whether your employees are school crossing guards, construction workers, security guards, or emergency personnel because both your employees and the public can benefit from reflective lanyads.
Roll Laminator Maintenance For Beginners
Posted on November 28, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieIf your school or business has a roll laminator, chances are it's used quite a bit and could use some routine maintenance. Caring for your laminator is pretty simple, but it's important to do it regularly and correctly. Here are some maintenance tips to help you care for your roll laminator.
The Body Armor Vest
Posted on November 22, 2009 by Body ArmorIt might be a better idea to opt for the full vest and wear an absorbent cotton shirt underneath to wick sweat away. The latest armor is being designed according to ballistic limit testing by the National Institute of Justice. Manufacturers use the information as a basis for designing their products.
Building a Custom Lanyard - Understanding the Options When Designing Customized Lanyards
Posted on November 22, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieIf you have been to a trade show or conference you probably have noticed that many of the representatives have their own custom lanyards. In the past, ordering custom lanyards was a painful process that required special quotes and a lengthy drawn out design process. However, many websites are now offering applications to design your own lanyards in real time. Still, you are going to need to make a number of decisions along the way.
Hey, Libraries! Save Yourselves Some Cash With Powis Parker Fastback!
Posted on November 22, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieWhenever times get tight, the first casualties of budget cuts usually have something to do with either education or the arts. Schools and libraries are often the ones that get the worse treatment, getting the short end of the stick over and over again. With tight budgets, it becomes difficult to not just buy new books, but replace the old ones, especially paperbacks that don't last nearly as long as a hardcover book.
Go Green With Earth-Friendly Lanyards and ID Cards
Posted on November 22, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieJust about every organization uses lanyards these days and often times, when one doesn't need his/her lanyard anymore, the thing winds up in the garbage. Depending on what the lanyard was made of, it could sit in a landfill for years, never decomposing because it was made from non-recyclable materials. It doesn't have to be like that though, thanks to a new lineup of earth-friendly products that allow you to have an ID card/lanyard solution and save the planet at the same time.
Get the Word Out With Quartet Improv Signage
Posted on November 21, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieWhen it comes to business, it's vital to make sure that your messages are presented in the best possible light. This is true whether you're sending an e-mail, distributing marketing materials, or creating a website. But it becomes even more important when dealing with signage. Luckily, office supply manufacturer Quartet produces a great line of signage products called the Improv line that can help you communicate more effectively.
Get Binding With Powis Parker Fastback
Posted on November 21, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieThere are many different binding methods available today, from the humble three-ring binder to plastic comb binding to binding with color coils and wire. One method that's sometimes overlooked is the Fastback binding method from Powis Parker. The Fastback is an innovative system with some great features and it definitely has some advantages over the tried-and-true binding methods.
Get Binding With Fellowes Thermal Binding Machines
Posted on November 21, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieIf you need a thermal binding machine for your office, there are a couple of machines made by Fellowes that you should really check out. They have two machines on the market: the TB250 and the TB450. Both of these machines are great units, but which one should you get? This article will discuss what each machine can do so you can choose the right thermal binding machine for your office.
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A Few Tips to Reduce PowerPoint File Size
Posted on August 30, 2008 by May WhiteGreta Williams has a large PowerPoint slideshow which weighs about 26MB and he is looking for ways to compress the PowerPoint file and share it as an email attachment.
How Great Business Name Ideas Are Born
Posted on August 19, 2008 by Balva RudickYour business name is important because it is the first thing your customers learn about you. Choose one with style and brains and you will notice the great effect it will have on people.
5 ways to convert PowerPoint presentation to video
Posted on October 16, 2008 by David Taylor5 ways to convert PowerPoint presentation to video: 1.Using Moyea PPT to Video Converter to convert PowerPoint to video with animations, transitions, sounds, video clips retained in the output. 2.Using windows movie maker to create a PowerPoint video if there are no dynamic elements in your computer. 3.Log in the slideshare.com and create a PowerPoint video online. 4.Using some screen recorder such as Camtasia to record your PowerPoint. 5.Make QuickTime movie on Mac.
Twelve Tips for Picture Perfect Pouch Lamination Using Your Pouch Laminator
Posted on April 23, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieIf you are looking for tips to help you laminate your documents using your pouch laminator, you have come to the right place. Here are twelve quick tips to help you ensure that you get picture perfect lamination every time...
PowerPoint Converter—Convert Your PowerPoint to DVD, Video, PDF and Flash Formats
Posted on September 5, 2008 by Michael JasonEach PowerPoint converter has their outstanding feature. Playing PowerPoint on DVD machine can be used in business ceremony, family celebration or for courseware preserving. Converting PowerPoint to video or flash can be friendlier to the web, besides, converting PowerPoint to video the PowerPoint can play on most mobile sets. For print-friendly you can convert your PowerPoint to PDF but it cannot remain the dynamic element. With these PowerPoint converters we hope we can go freely with PowerPo
Create company profile with PowerPoint and spread it widely and safely
Posted on October 27, 2008 by AlexbearWhen create the company profile, we need tons of software like Photoshop, firework, illustrator and so on. Not everyone is the expert in using these software programs. Here, I want to introduce a more effective and easier way to create the company profile. That is, using PowerPoint to create it and then spread it widely and safely.
PowerPoint show to DVD slide show--- PPS to DVD
Posted on August 10, 2008 by May WhiteMost PowerPoint users know that PowerPoint presentations are usually saved in PPT format. Some of you may have received presentations that can be played directly when you click to open. Those files are in PPS format, namely PowerPoint show. A PPS is just a PPT file with a different file extension that tells PowerPoint opened directly into the slide show view pattern, not the editing view pattern. You can change it by renaming the file extension.
Foil Printing With the Powis Parker P21x Foilfast Printer
Posted on May 29, 2009 by Jeff McRitchieThe Powis Parker P21x Foilfast printer is designed to work with virtually any graphics program that you might use on a Mac or a PC. The printer automatically interprets the colors used in your artwork and converts them to one of the seven available colors of foil. Medium grays are interpreted as silver, and light grays are interpreted as white.
An Introduction to the GBC Velobind/ SureBind System Three Pro
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieThe GBC Velobind System Three Pro is the top of line of GBC's strip binding machines. It provides electric punching and electric, automatic binding capabilities in on unit, yet is heavy duty enough to handle the needs of most moderate and many high-volume users. This is a unit where deadlines can successfully be met without the in-house plant or print-shop separate punch and bind units.
Binding Half Letter Size Books and Landscape Documents
Posted on April 19, 2008 by Jeff McRitchieAre you looking to bind half letter sized documents (8.5" x 5.5")? If you have looked around at the binding machines and binding supplies that are available on the market you have probably noticed that most of the equipment and supplies are designed for binding documents on the 11" edge. Even so, if you are looking to bind half sheet books on the 8.5" side there are a number of options available.
