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!
February 12th, 2010
Everyone appreciates some humor in a presentation — it keeps the tone light, keeps the audience interested and breaks the ice. But there is a certain finesse involved in using humor appropriately in any situation. So from drug reps to sales professionals to corporate trainers, here are some basic guidelines for adding humor to your next presentation.
Tip #1 – Remember, you don’t have to be funny to tell a joke.
Sometimes a true life story comes off a great deal funnier than a one-liner. Begin to notice when you get laughs in your normal conversational life. Notice what jokes go over with what kind of folks, and this will begin to clue you in to what might work with your presentation audience.
Tip #2 – Appropriateness is essential.
As always, know your audience. What is appropriate for one group of people is certainly not appropriate with another. Understand the social boundaries and commonalities so that you can bend or break them in a manner that’s amusing and thought-provoking (if that’s what you’re going for). For example, a really good lawyer joke may be ideal if you are a lawyer who is speaking to non-lawyers. But if you are not a lawyer and you’re speaking to a group of lawyers, not so much. Use common sense and put yourself in your audience’s shoes.
Tip #3 – Be willing to laugh at yourself, but not ad nauseum.
If you make a mistake, or trip, or otherwise bungle something, a comical comment may be appropriate. But nobody likes to listen to someone constantly put themselves down. So use this technique sparingly.
Tip #4 – Look elsewhere.
If you are convinced that you are simply just not funny, don’t give up hope. You can look elsewhere to find a funny cartoon, movie clip, audio, etc. to incorporate into your PowerPoint presentation. Perhaps you have a friend or colleague in the audience who is a stellar joke teller and would be willing to stand up and share a preselected (by you) anecdote at a predetermined time in your presentation. The possibilities are endless.
Join us in the next installment for part 2 of using humor effectively in your presentation. And when you’re ready to present, contact Projector123.com to arrange for an easy, affordable, professional projector rental. Click here for rates and ordering info.
February 10th, 2010
While it’s true that the most critical part of a presentation is a riveting opening, what you’re most likely to be remembered for is actually your closing. Here are some tips for creating a killer closing.
Grabbing your audience with a stellar opening is essential for getting their attention early on, leading your listeners to sit up and take notice. But the closing of your presentation (also called “the takeaway”) is your opportunity to drive home your most essential one to three key points.
Here are our top 3 tips for nailing the takeaway:
1 – Create a simple yet memorable summary slide.
Too often, presenters try to cram their top 8 or so points onto a single summary slide or — worse yet — use multiple summary slides. Remember that in most cases, your summary slide will remain visible longer than any other slide, so take full advantage of that extended screen time to really drive home your key point (no more than 3 key points). If possible, find a humourous or remarkable image to cement the point into their memories.
2 – Begin with the end in mind.
Before sitting down to draft your presentation, ask yourself this question: If I could only give my audience one key point as a takeaway, what would it be? Build your presentaion around that key point, and be sure it’s front and center on your summary slide.
3 – Repetition is key. Repetition is key. Repitition is key.
While it would certainly become annoying to simply repeat the same statement sequentially, repeating a key statement (short, simple, easy to remember, all-encompassing) throughout your presentation will make it that much memorable once the meeting is adjourned. We are bombarded with so many bits of information every day that repetition is usually necessary to make something stick with us. Create a simple summary statement that concisely and effectively makes your point. “Upsells create more revenue for all of us.” “In sales, repeat the positive and immediately dismiss the negative.” “Women are our largest buyer market, so we must market to women.”
Now you should be equipped to nail that all-important summary slide and really drive that takeaway point home. Go get ‘em, Ace!
Remember to reserve your rental projector from the top name in LCD projector rentals. Click here to experience Projector123.com.
February 8th, 2010
It’s no secret that the first 30 sexonds of your presentation can make or break your whole relationship with the audience.
How about when YOU read that opening line? Did you notice that we typed “sexonds” instead of “seconds”? The element of surprise is one way to get your audience’s attention right off the bat. Here are our top ideas for killer openings:
1. Create the element of surprise.
This can occur with a impact statement, a shocking image, a gesture, immediate audience participation, anything. It tells the audience straight away: “I’d better pay attention because I’m not sure what’s going to happen next.”
2. Create curiosity.
This is easily accomplished with a peculiar prop, article of clothing, gesture, statement, etc. It puts the audience on alert and gets their right and left brains engaged — their left brain starts asking, “what is the logical reason for this?” while their right brain is beginning to concoct ideas “why.”
3. Open with a question.
In order to create maximum impact, we recommend opening with a shocking question (“Why is THIS company content to rest on its laurels instead of completely dominating its field?”) or a non-rhetorical question that invites audience participation (“What are the top 3 changes we could make right now to skyrocket our sales?”)
4. Create drama.
No matter what anyone says, people of all walks of life love drama. If that weren’t true, box office sales wouldn’t be where they are today. You can create drama with a single word followed up by a personal story (“Bankrupt. That’s where I was, at the age of just 32.”) or with a single impact statement (“Nobody can hold you back — nobody — without your express permission.”) or an odd statistic (“In South Africa, road accidents cause the most deaths among children between 4 and 15 years. Nearly every day two children die on these roads, and half of these children are younger than age 8.”). Your impact statement should be startling (in a positive or negative way, depending on the nature of the rest of your presentation) and relative to the subject matter at hand.
These are just a few ideas, but they should give you enough creative ideas to get you started. Remember to prepare for your presentation by renting a projector from Projector123.com. Reserve yours today!
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!
February 3rd, 2010
Are you in charge of planning or executing employee training for your organization? Here are some helpful points to consider when deciding whether or not to include audiovisual support (and in what capacity) at your next corporate training event.
 1. How long is your training or orientation scheduled to last?
You might consider that longer presentations require some form of stimulation to keep participants focused and engaged. Visual support through an LCD projector is an excellent way to get key points across, drive home takeway bullets, and keep your audience alert and attentive. Training that lasts more than 20 to 30 minutes will almost certainly require some sort of visual enhancement – especially when you remember that approximately 65% of the population is comprised of visual learners who require some form of image or printed words during any learning session.
2. How familiar is your audience with the material being presented?
Hopefully, if you’ve done your homework, you’re taking advantage of training and orientation time to teach your employees something new, as opposed to reviewing rote information. The less familiar your audience is with the information being presented, the more useful visual aids become. Even if your presentation is as simple as “Buidling C is the employee cafeteria,” imagine how much more useful an actual image of the building would be for your new recruits. Images really help to drive the messages home, especially when there’s a lot to cover in a relatively short period of time.
Leaning towards a “yes” for using an LCD projector rental at your next corporate training or employee orientation? Now is the perfect time to contact Projector123.com for professional-grade rental projectors at competitive pricing. Projector123.com is your one-stop shop for fast, affordable, reliable rental projectors. Visit our site to learn more.
January 8th, 2010
If you’ve never used a projector until now, you may feel a bit overwhelmed by the available choices. Never fear – choosing the right projector is as easy as 1-2-3 with Projector123.com.
 
Step 1: Know Your Location
In what kind of environment will you use your rental projector? Very bright environments (such as trade show floors or certain outdoor venues during daylight hours) require a high-lumen output projector. Rooms with low light (or dimmable light) are more suitable for low-lumen projectors. The easiest way to remember this rule is: more light = more lumens; less light = less lumens.
Step 2: Know Your Audience
How many people will be present? Smaller groups (up to about 75 people) generally require a low-lumen projector, which larger groups (especially if you can’t dim the lights in the room) will require a high-lumen projector. You may also want to choose a high-lumen projector if your audience is spread out, with varied viewing angles. If your audience is more confined to rows with straight-on viewing, a low-lumen projector may suffice.
Step 3: Place your order.
Ordering a projector rental is a snap with Projector123.com. Still can’t decide which projector you need? Call to speak to one of our highly qualified reps who can help you choose the right unit.
Projector123.com is your best choice for rental projectors. We only rent the highest quality projectors and we guarantee you’ll be satisfied with our award-winning service, ease of ordering and return, and 24/7 technical support. With competitive pricing and extensive quality control, you can rest easy when you rent from us.
Let us handle the projector details while you focus on what really matters — delivering the best possible presentation.
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December 21st, 2009
You’re making final preparations for the presentation of your career. The future hangs in the balance, and it’s all riding on your soon-to-be-stellar presentation. You’ve prepared, you’ve researched, you’ve rehearsed, and you’re feeling completely ready to roll, except for one little detail…
The projector isn’t working!
OK, maybe it’s not the presentation of a lifetime. But maybe you’ve planned for months to gather all the employees for corporate training. Schedules have been rearranged, a room has been reserved, and PowerPoint slides are all in order. But when you test the equipment the day before the training day, disaster strikes…
The projector isn’t working!
You’ve waited for months to get an appointment with this client, and you’re ready to knock their socks off with a superb presentation, but now you discover guess what?
The projector isn’t working!
Now what?
If you or your company owns a projector, you may already be aware that these machines require a fair amount of maintenance in order to function properly. And it pays to have a backup plan when it comes to critical presentations like these. Sure, you could print off handouts, but it’s truly not the same — nothing compares to a professional presentation showcased with a high quality digital projector.
The good news is you don’t need to invest in (yet another) projector. Instead, simply have a backup supplier at the ready — that’s where you can count on Projector123.com.
Accidents happen. But when you’re prepared, it’s no sweat at all. If you need a replacement projector ASAP, just visit Projector123.com and a replacement will be on its way with just a few clicks of your mouse. Since we use FedEx shipping exclusively, we can deliver as soon as the next day in most cases and you can count on us to save the day.
Don’t let all your hard work go to waste — rely on Projector123.com as your backup supplier for professional grade projector rentals starting as low as $99.
December 18th, 2009
Hotels are infamous for charging higher-than-average rates for convenience upgrades and add-ons. In fact, these kinds of charges (think: room service, room rental, catering, in-room movies, parking, valet services, automatic 18% gratuity at the bar, etc.) can account for a significant portion of a hotel’s annual revenue.
Though we travelers typically expect to pay a premium for convenience (why else would we pay upwards of $20 a person for a $5 breakfast? Because we want food to be delivered directly to our room!), that certainly doesn’t mean we have to pay the convenience charge. After all, you could always opt to go out for a meal, walk to a nearby cafe, or have a pizza delivered.
Likewise, there’s no reason to pay $250 for a projector rental when you could rent a projector from Projector123.com for just $99.
The next time you’re traveling for business and you require a projector rental at your meeting location, count on Projector123.com to deliver a high-quality LCD projector rental at a price that won’t break your budget. (Then maybe you can justify ordering room service.)
We’ll ship your rental projector directly to the hotel, and we’ll even include a quick start guide to assist you in setting up and taking down your projector. And if you still have questions, you can call us on our 24/7 support line for immediate expert assistance.
Just contact Projector123.com today to request your projector rental — you’ll save time, money and the hassle. Why pay more for a projector rental than you have to?
December 16th, 2009
Wait! Stop!
Before you buy in an expensive, bulky, temperamental LCD projector consider this:
- How often will you need a projector?
- Where will you use the projector? Will travel be necessary?
- Have you thought about storage, maintenance, and depreciation?
If you use projectors for off-site business presentations, workshops and corporate gatherings, training or presentations, it may not pay to purchase such costly equipment that can easily be damaged during transport
Here’s an easy solution:
Projector123.com can ship a 2000 lumen or 3000 lumen projector rental to any location within the contigious U.S. That’s right — there’s no need to drag around an unattractive, bulky, heavy piece of temperamental equipment when you can have a professional grade projector rental shipped directly to the location where you need it, including hotels, meeting facilities and conference centers, office buildings, private residences and more.
From sales meetings and corporate trainings to marketing presentations and new product rollouts, Projector123.com is the best choice for quality, reliable projector rentals.
Projector rentals from Projector123.com feature a sleek, discreet, highly protective carrying case that doubles as the shipping carton. When you’re finished with your presentation, simply place the rental projector back inside the case and affix the prepaid FedEx label. Then drop the carton into any FedEx drop box, bring it into any FedEx location, or simply call FedEx for pickup.
Yes, it really is that easy!
Don’t invest in a piece of equipment that’s going to spend most of its time in storage, or that may risk being damaged during transport from location to location — let Projector123.com deliver the projector you need, when you need it, at a price you’re sure to love.
Click here to visit Projector123.com and order your projector rental today. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.
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