Category: Tips & tricks

Stay Crisp, Clear, and Direct to Nail Your Client
That moment before you are getting ready to present your sales pitch over videoconference can be one of the most nerve-wracking moments in the cycle of your business plan. So much seems to depend on this one moment, and truly,...

Brainstorming: Control Freak Seeks Creative Dreamers
If you’re a control freak, the very word “brainstorming” strikes fear in your heart. It’s got that dreadful word in it — “storm” — the very apotheosis of loss of control. And yet, you need creative ideas, right? Can you...

6 Mistakes To Avoid When Conducting A Videoconference Session
While videoconferencing is invaluable and has many benefits, it is important to avoid making crucial mistakes when either hosting these meetings, or being an attendee. Some people think that online meetings are more private or casual than attending a meeting in...

7 Ways To Make Your Online Presentation More Interesting
When you are the host of an online presentation, be it a webinar or a video conference with co-workers or superiors it is important to make sure that the presentation is interesting and keeps people’s attention.

Information Clarity: A Key to Online Engagement
Videoconferencing has reached new levels of functionality, especially compared to what seems like the Paleolithic times of a few years ago. With so many ways to get your message out, the next thing to focus on is ease of access....

A Winning Structure for Webinar Sales Pitches
You probably already have a great sales pitch. But what if you could make it a bit more effective? Hold your audience’s attention? Get a few more sales? That‘s what we’re going to talk about today.

A “No Regrets” Checklist for Team Accountability
It’s great to inspire people to do their best. But over time, buoyant feelings can fade. That’s when inspiration needs to be backed up by a guiding hand — yours. Here’s how to do it without being a criticizing meanie.

How Smart Marketers Create Information Products Fast
Make money while you sleep — ah, the ultimate dream of today’s Internet marketers. Information products are a great way to do it. And the web makes worldwide distribution feasible. But how to get started? Before you dive in, learn...

Plan Your Next Videoconference in 10 Minutes or Less
Quick question about your next online meeting: why are you having it? If you don’t have a good answer to that question (and a few others) don’t despair. Inside is a handy checklist to make your meeting worthwhile.

How to Handle a Videoconference “Meeting Grouch”
A videoconference is a scary place to pass the camera and mic. You never know when a “meeting grouch” might appear — like a storm cloud ready to rain on everybody’s parade. But all is not lost! Here’s how to...