Esther Bird's Blog – March 2010 Archive (2)

There are several things a person can to do be an effective and memorable speaker. A while back, I was a member of Toastmasters International for six and a half years. These are some of the things I learned and continue to use in my motivational presentations.

1. Have a strong opening - I often begin with a question to immediately engage your audience.

2. Continue to engage the audience by asking them questions during the presentation.

3. Remember - less is more. Better to…

Every business owner strives to get more customers. Here are an additional five suggestions you might implement that are sure to result in acquiring more customers for your business.



1. Develop Strategic Partnerships – make connections with other businesses that serve your clients and cross promote.



2. Publish a monthly newsletter or Ezine – this is a great way to stay in touch with current clients and warm potential clients as well.



3. Focus on your client’s…