June 2nd, 2010
Why do something twice when once will suffice? In this day and age everyone is so busy, it really pays to leverage your time and talents to ensure maximum efficiency.
Are you familiar with the term “repurposing” ? Put simply, it means taking one thing and using it in multiple ways, for multiple purposes. Repurposing is a savvy way to leverage your time and talents, making every effort count to the max.
For example, you can take something you have already put effort into – perhaps a report, executive summary, presentation, notes you used to prepare for a meeting, an audio, or a blog post, and you can repurpose it into multiple other formats.
This is a great way to save time if you need constant content, such as with a blog, podcast or if you need to incorporate training or topical discussions into regular meetings.
In fact, repurposing is something you are probably already doing in some areas of your life, but you can take that concept and expand it to leverage your resources to an even greater degree.
Have you ever spruced up leftovers? That’s certainly a form of repurposing. How about recycling? Another form of repurposing.
Take a moment to think right now – what resources have you already invested time, money or energy into? What else could you use those resources for? How can you repurpose them for a new use?
Perhaps you know a killer joke or two. These might serve as excellent icebreakers or segues for your next presentation. Got a great story or anecdote? It would likely make for a relevant blog post. Did some research for a recent project? Why not incorporate the data results into your next lecture or presentation.
Begin to think in terms of repurposing and you will find that you can accomplish more in less time.
For example, the next time you rent a projector for a talk or presentation, you could think of other ways to incorporate the use of that projector in other ways (outside of your talk itself). That’s a sure way to get the most bang for your buck.
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May 28th, 2010
Nowadays, “thinking outside the box” isn’t just a novel idea – it’s a necessity. We are being called to discover better, healthier, more efficient ways to conduct business and radical ideas are garnering more and more interest. (After all, necessity is the mother of invention!)
Did you know that on average, we spend approximately 90% (ninety percent) of our time indoors?
Did you also know that sunlight is necessary for good health, as it provides us with vitamin D, a stronger immune system, and helps our prevent bacteria, viruses, and infections?
What if we were to start a radical revolution and begin to move our business outdoors?
Certainly, some business tasks require privacy for reasons of confidentiality. And there’s the practicality of being able to use machinery or technology outdoors.
But doesn’t it seem as though at least part of our daily business routines could be performed outdoors?
Imagine how much more efficiently your employees could work if they were granted just a few minutes of sunlight and a break from the monochromatic visuals inside a cubicle or office.
What kinds of business activities could effectively be performed outdoors? Could certain meetings become even more useful if held outside?
Surely you must have noticed that when you’re stuck and unable to solve a problem, taking a break from it or going for a walk seems to provide you with exactly the insight you need to invent the perfect solution.
Did you know you can use a rental projector outdoors? High-lumen rental projectors from Projector123.com can be used effectively in the brightest of settings — even in sunlight. Click here to access the Projector123.com website or call us to speak with one of our qualified customer representatives to find out which kind of rental projector is best suited to your specific event.
May 26th, 2010
Traveling on business to sweltering locations this summer? Here are some simple, effective tips to beat the heat and keep your cool.
1. Get misty-eyed
Pack a personal atomizer to keep your skin cool and hydrated. Misting a light layer of water on your skin has an instant cooling effect. Be sure to empty it (or pack it empty) before you head through security, and you can fill it from a water fountain or bottled water once you get through beyond security. An atomizer can be as simple as a small plastic spray bottle purchased at a drug store, or as fancy as a stainless steel atomizer from a specialty shop – the choice is yours!
2. Dress in layers
This enables you to add or subtract layers as the environmental temperature changes, ensuring that you stay fresh and comfortable. We all know it can get quite stuffy on the airplane during boarding! As an added tip, avoid linen or linen blends that tend to wrinkle beyond recognition, since you’ll be sitting in small spaces during your travels. You’ll never feel like the king of legroom on an airplane, even if you fly first class!
3. Just say “ship it”
Avoid schlepping extra luggage or bags – instead, ship what you can and let your baggage meet you at your destination. United Airlines even offers luggage shipping at prices that aren’t too far beyond the “extra bag” fees charged by most airlines. Remember, there’s no need to drag your rental projector around when Projector123.com can ship it directly to your final destination (with return freight included).
4. Expect crowds
Kids are out of school and family vacations will soon be underway, so prepare for crowds, expect first-time travelers and give yourself ample time to get through security. And above all else, remember that patience is a virtue!
5. Pack your sunscreen
Even if you expect to be stuck indoors in meetings during the whole trip, pack your sunscreen just in case. You never know when you might be surprised with an extra day, free time, or a lunch outdoors and there’s no reason to pay $12 for hotel sunscreen if you don’t have to.
Got a great tip for summer business travel? Post a comment here and share it with us. Click here to reserve your rental projector so you don’t have to carry any extra baggage.
March 29th, 2010
You’re in the home stretch now — in this installment, we’ll look at strategies for calming your nerves within an hour of stepping up to begin, and in the final installment, we’ll address tactics for on-stage nervousness.
Remember the good news: your nerves will settle significantly once you’re well into your program, and you just need to get through the next little while; then you’ll be good to go. Try these tips (you may even want to print out this installment and the next, to use as a handy reference just before you speak).
1.Be in the room early (if possible).
This allows you to familiarize yourself with the environment, perform a final AV check (if necessary) and meet and greet some folks.
2. Shift your focus.
Notice your environment, notice the people and see what you find most interesting about your surroundings.
3. Get interested.
Meet people, shake hands, ask questions, look people in the eye and get to know some of your audience members. Engage in sincere conversation and really listen intently — it helps you connect with your audience, makes you feel like part of the group, and takes your mind off your nerves.
4. Settle your body.
If you are alone in a ready room or otherwise cannot interact with your audience, try these tactics for settling your body:
- yawn (it relaxes your throat)
- sing scales (do-re-mi, etc.) to warm up your vocal chords
- take a quick walk (no pacing — it really doesn’t calm the nerves though some people say it does!)
- stretch (relaxes you while relieving specific points of tension)
- listen to music
- take some deep breaths (relaxes your entire being and oxygenates your cells)
- use the bathroom
- check yourself out in a mirror
5. Distract yourself.
If you are at the podium or seated (but not alone) waiting to go on, try these distractions:
- doodle (it relaxes your left brain)
- sketch something (anything pleasant – a flower, a car, a ring, a cloud)
- review your notes
- hum a little tune in your mind (silently)
- notice specific details about the audience
- concentrate on your ideas
 Preparing for your next presentation now? Be sure to request your rental projector from Projector123.com. Click here to get started now.
March 15th, 2010
If you’re a sales associate who’s been looking for ways to increase your sales while decreasing your expenses, we’ve got great news for you. It’s likely that you already know and understand the value of proper audiovisual support, and that effective AV tools can help you close more sales — fast.
But did you know that projector rentals from Projector123.com start at just $99?
If you’re currently renting projectors from the hotels and conference centers where you typically make your sales presentations, you’re probably paying far too much.
What’s more — everywhere you go, you’re needing to learn a new system, a new remote, and a new setup for each rental projector.
But wouldn’t your job become at least a bit easier if you could simply request a rental projector online…from the same place every time?
Here at Projector123.com, we stock only the highest quality medium- and high-lumen LCD projectors, and we ship these professional grade units to any U.S. location you specify. Instead of relying on sketchy hotel equipment that varies from place to place, you can rely on the quality control and continuity of ordering from Projector123.com.
 We’ll FedEx the projector the day before you need it, and when you’re finished using it, you can simply repack it in its sleek carry case/shipping carton, slap on the prepaid FedEx label, and either call FedEx for pickup or drop into any FedEx drop box or office.
Yes, it really is that simple!
Click here to check out how simple and affordable it is to use Projector123.com. We support sales associates and marketing professionals throughout the U.S. Just try us once and you’ll discover the Projector123.com difference. And then you can stop paying those inflated hotel charges for rental projectors!
March 5th, 2010
If you’re a sales or marketing professional, you may already understand the importance of using multiple modes of delivery to get your message across. But are you truly using every means necessary to close the sale? In this post, we’ll look at the top 10 uses for an affordable projector rental as a powerful tool in sales and marketing.
1. Sales Meetings
Using a projector rental says “I am a professional. Our business is successful and we take these presentations seriously. I care about you as a potential client.”
2. Sales Training
It’s no secret – the best sales people often receive the finest training and guidance. Elevate the level of your sales training with visual support by using a powerful, professional LCD projector.
3. Educational Purposes
Pharmaceutical reps aren’t the only members of the sales profession who provide helpful (and sometimes mandatory) educational opportunities to clients and vendors. A rental projector makes it faster and easier to deliver professional grade training and education, at a reasonable cost.
4. Nailing the Takeaway
Odds are, you’ve got visual learners in your audience. Drive those key points home with clear, vibrant visual aids.
5. Adding movie or video
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, video must be worth many time more. Adding video can really spice up a presentation where still images would simply fall short.
6. Explaining technical data
Delivering highly complex or technical data? Count on an LCD projector to make things clear to see and easy to understand.
7. Closing more sales
From network marketing to pharmaceutical sales, a rental projector can make or break a sale. Let’s face it — you need that visual element to complement your verbal presentation.
8. Exhibit statistics in a bright, vivid, easy to understand format
Patient study results, sales tracking, bottom lines, trends and other forms of statistical data become simple to see and easy to gauge with the use of colored charts.
9. As a thank you gift or incentive
Why not gift a weekend projector rental as a way of saying “Thanks for your business.”
10. R & R
You work hard, and you deserve a break, too. Imagine relaxing and unwinding by watching your favorite sporting event or classic movies on an in-home DVD projector. Did you know we rent projectors for personal use, too?
No matter what the reason, sales and marketing professionals from countless industries rely on the versatility and visual impact of an LCD rental projector. Click here to reserve your projector rental today from Projector123.com.
February 26th, 2010
This is the final installment of our three-part series of AV tips from pro speakers. Scroll all the way down to find out how to rent a professional, affordable projector for your next presentation.
The Pro Clicker.
For less than $20 at Radio Shack, you can find a simple remote control on/off switch that enables you to swiftly and expertly have your audiovisuals appear when you want them (and disappear when you don’t). This simple gadget plugs into any standard wall outlet and is accompanied by a small hand-held keychain remote that hides easily in the palm of your hand. Simply click the “on” switch when you want to use your audiovisuals, and click the “off” switch to let the whole operation go dark.
Remember, this technique works best on an overhead projector or mechanical slide projector (as opposed to a digital system or laptop that takes time to warm up). If you choose to use a remote control associated with your laptop or projector rental, be sure to practice a bit before your presentation, to ensure you’re not fumbling with the buttons once it’s go-time.
Relax.
Professional speakers agree — the single best way to ensure a great presentation is to simply relax. Your audience can pick up on tension and nervousness, so the more at ease you are, the more receptive your listeners are. Remember to breathe!
We hope you’ve enjoyed this 3-part series on AV Tips and Tricks from Industry Experts. Got a suggestion for a speaking-related article? Post a comment here or email us and we’ll do our best to include it in this blog.
And remember Projector123.com when you need to rent a projector for your next PowerPoint presentation. Here at Projector123.com, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality projector rentals at competitive pricing – and we ensure that the entire process is as easy as 1-2-3. Click here to rent a projector now.
February 24th, 2010
Welcome to part two of this three-part series on presentation tips from the pros. Be sure to come back and post a comment to let us know how your presentation went!
AV Is for Support Only.
A common rookie mistake is to read the slide text to your audience. Just imagine for a moment that you were at a train stop, reading the posted train schedule and someone walked up to you and said, “Here, let me help you with that. Train stops here on Monday, 6:20 AM, 6:55AM, 7:15 AM, …” You’d probably look at the person as though they had lost their mind. If your audience can read, all that’s required are a few bullet points (NOT complete sentences) on each slide. Remember, the purpose of your audiovisuals is to support your presentation, not to replace it. Don’t get upstaged by your AV support – allow it to support you.
Familiarize Yourself.
It’s important to know your material – not your speech itself – inside and out. Memorize concepts and ideas; not specific words or sentences. This ensures authenticity in your presentation, and provides you with the confidence you need to bang out a stellar presentation. When you know the material, it becomes easy – almost conversational – to choose exactly what words will best express each concept. The more familiar you are with the material you’re presenting, the more you can count on a smooth and seamless presentation, and a vibrantly receptive audience.
Additionally, take some time to get to know your audience members before your speech (if possible.) Making that connection with people before you approach the podium makes them much more likely to be open to and interested in what you have to say during your presentation.
For a truly professional edge, rent a projector from Projector123.com. We’ll deliver directly to the location you specify, and renting from us is as easy as 1-2-3! Click here to get started.
February 22nd, 2010
In this three-part series, we explore some of the top AV presentation tips from speaking professionals. We hope these will assist you in creating your best presentation ever. Be sure to write us or post a comment to share your own tips or to let us know how your presentation turned out!
Choose Your Color Choices Wisely.
While it’s true that black text on a white background could appear a bit boring, classic color combinations are generally best. If you choose to use color, keep it simple and readable by using contrast. Yellow doesn’t appear easy to view on a white background. When choosing colors, stick with a dark text on a light background: navy on a very pale yellow; dark purple on white; dark green on a very light gray. You can certainly add visual interest with graphics and images as appropriate, but remember: the purpose of the text is to be read and absorbed. Also — as a general rule, never use orange (peach, salmon, etc.) text on a dark blue background (or vice versa) as these color combinations are typically unreadable by individuals who are colorblind.
Always Perform a Visual Check.
AV support is useless if it can’t easily be seen by every member of your audience. Sit in the back row or farthest seat from the projection screen and have a look at your slides – can you read the words or interpret the graphics easily? It’s better to include less on each slide and make the text larger, rather than create a slide that can’t be seen or understood by the entire group.
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February 5th, 2010
In Part 1, we explored two key factors (duration and audience knowledge base) in determining whether or not to include audiovisual support in your employee training or orientations. Next, we’ll take a look at factors involving budget and content.
1. What is your budget? Perhaps the purchase of an LCD projector isn’t a justifiable budgetary expense for occasional employee training or orientations. That’s no problem when you can rent a projector for as little as $99 per rental. Plus, you won’t have to fuss with maintenance, storage, or depreciation – just rent a projector whenever and wherever you need it, and watch how easy and affordable it becomes to incorporate high-quality images into your training and presentation.
2. How technical is your content?
Generally speaking, the more technical your content is, the more necessary audiovisuals become. Highly specialized training requires multiple delivery methods in order to appeal to a wide base of learners and to help cement the new training in the minds of the participants. Whenever possible, you will want to incorporate visual, auditory and tactile learning methods for all key points during the training. An LCD projector can serve two of these three learning styles with high quality audio and visual support. Tactile learning can be incorporated in ways as simple as providing a workbook for participants to fill in blanks or write down notes, or by encouraging participation (speaking, raising hands, role playing, etc.) through simple incentives.
Should you decide to use an LCD projector rental at your next company training event, be sure to contact Projector123.com for the highest quality rental projectors at competitive pricing. Projector123.com is your one-stop shop for fast, affordable, reliable rental projectors. Rent one today!
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