June 30th, 2010
Let’s face it – everyone is in sales. From the neighborhood babysitter who wants to pack her weekend sitting schedule to the CPA who wants more clients, even non-sales positions require plenty of sales savvy in this economy. Here are some tips for simple ways to win clients and influence prospects.
Professionalism
While it’s true that our culture seems to lean more towards the casual aspect of life, business, and social interactions, that doesn’t mean professionalism should be tossed out the window. Even if your business has adopted a more casual culture in terms of dress, marketing materials, and conversation, professionalism remains an essential component of effective sales. Simple details such as promptness, courtesy, appropriate language, and a can-do attitude can go a long way towards signing your next deal.
Authenticity
Everyone likes to buy, but nobody likes to be sold. This is where authenticity can become your greatest asset. In our society, there is often a distinct lack of authenticity (this is what makes your skin crawl when talking to a smarmy salesman). People appreciate honesty, candor, and a true sense of self. False bravado, empty compliments, and a fake smile are not the tools to close more deals.
Integrity
Put simply, integrity means doing what you say you will do, when you say you will do it. And yet, it’s shocking how few people in the business realm can truly be accountable to their promises. Don’t make promises you can’t keep, and be sure to keep the promises you make. This simple yet profound practice will surely set you apart from your competition.
Helpfulness
The greatest salespeople in the world know that the easiest way to close more sales is to solve people’s problems. This requires getting to know your prospects first, talking to them, doing some research, and finding out what make them tick and what kind of problems they need to have solved. Solve a person’s problems and you’ve got a client for life.
You can use a rental projector to exhibit professionalism and display authenticity and integrity about your products and services. To rent a projector for your next sales meeting or presentation, click here to get started.
June 9th, 2010
Do your sales cool off during the hot summer months? If so, you’re not alone. Most businesses find they experience a “slow season” each year but here are our hottest tips for boosting sales during your slower months (whether they happen to occur in the summer or not!)
Heat things up with a fire sale
The term “fire sale” usually refers to an emergency clearance sale at deeply discounted prices. Originally, a fire sale referred to the sale of merchandise that had been damaged by fire or that could no longer be stored because the storage facility had been destroyed (which meant an immediate sale was necessary).
Today, fire sales are common for boosting overall sales during a spending slump, or for liquidating inventory to make way for new product and stock. You can create your own fire sale to attract buyers into your business, boost overall sales, and clear out older merchandise that isn’t moving.
You could put certain items on sale as “loss leaders,” meaning you sell a few items at a loss in order to get buying customers into your store or onto your website. Grocery stores and discount department stores use this promotional practice quite a bit. In many cases, buyers will buy additional items that may or may not be on sale (especially when combined shipping costs are low).
Holding a fire sale doesn’t always mean taking a loss. For example, if you host an online store, you can have a fire sale on shipping (free shipping for all orders over $10, for example). Though you’ll take a small loss on the shipping costs, the sale will encourage more people to make purchases, so your overall volume and revenue will increase.
Another alternative might include purchasing a discounted product to offer as a fire sale item to your customers. There are many ways to incorporate this pricing strategy.
In the next installment, we’ll explore the use of contests to boost sales during a slow season. In the meantime, remember to visit http://Projector123.com whenever you need a rental projector for your business or personal use. Weekend rentals start as low at just $99.
June 7th, 2010
For many business professionals, networking events are essential business building tools. Here are some pointers to help your business truly stand out at your next networking event.
1. Use audiovisual support
Something as simple as a rental projector can really help you make a splash and create an impact at your next business building event. A splash of video or even slide show images can draw more people to your booth, giving you access to more potential customers and clients. Be sure to follow up your audiovisual impact with brochures, information, or takeaway materials that your prospects can review once they’ve left your station.
2. Follow up with everyone
It seems so obvious, right? However, this is the number one mistake people make when participating in any kind of networking or business building event. If you’re going to take the time to collect data and business cards from potential clients, then it just makes sense to take the time to follow up with each person after the event. A conversation can begin with something as simple as “Hi John, this is Susan Grant. We met at the [NAME OF EVENT] this past Saturday. I enjoyed speaking with you and I know I can assist you in solving your [PROBLEM DISCUSSED]. Give me a call and let’s brainstorm how we can get that issue resolved for you. The best number to reach me is [TELEPHONE NUMBER]. Talk to you soon!”
3. Focus on quality
Depending on the size of the networking event you’re attending, you might not meet everyone in the room. Consider that it’s far more productive to have a few in-depth conversations with just a handful of potential clients, rather than simply shake hands and exchange cards with everyone in the room. Get to know the people you have conversations with – find out what their business problems are, and look for ways you can be of assistance. In these conversations, focus on quality rather than quantity – and let the other person do most of the talking. You’ll learn more about them and it will make more of an impact when you speak to offer a solution, rather than simply talking about how great you and your business are.
Gearing up for your next networking event? Remember to rent a projector from Projector123.com, the country’s best and most professional rental projector company in the industry today. Click here to reserve your rental projector now.
June 4th, 2010
Looking for fun and creative ways to celebrate dad this Father’s Day? Here are some suggestions he’s sure to love.
1. Make it a movie day.
What kind of movies does your dad enjoy? Rent a projector and make your own movie fest filled with dad’s favorites. Whether he prefers Dirty Harry or the Godfather series, the whole family is sure to love watching these classics projected larger than life onto the living room wall. Add some of dad’s favorite snacks, and you’ve got the ultimate “good-news-dad-you-don’t-have-to-shave-or-even-get-dressed-today” kind of celebration.
2. Fun for sports nuts.
Is your dad a huge sports fan? A rental projector is the ultimate way to celebrate dad’s favorite spectator sport. Why not buy him a copy of the latest Sports Illustrated “Best of” or bloopers reel? Better yet, give dad a gift certificate for a future projector rental so he can watch the finals of his favorite sport in style.
3. Sweet memories for the sentimental type.
Perhaps your dad is more of the sentimental type? It doesn’t take a huge amount of time or know-how to put together a spectacular highlights reel of favorite family memories. From those first days of birth to that road trip to the Grand Canyon to all those times you and your dad went fishing, there are plenty of memories that are sure to make your dad smile. Compile them all onto a DVD (or two), pop some popcorn, and start the show with a rental projector and a trip down memory lane.
4. For the grill junkie.
If your dad would rather be wearing a goofy apron and standing behind the grill surrounded in a giant pillar of smoke, then why not let him do what he loves most this Father’s Day? You can spring for all the fixings and maybe throw in a new grill set and a manly apron and let dad get to work on those steaks. Make sure you remember to pick up some of dad’s favorite beverage to set the mood properly.
5. Dad’s choice.
Some dads are just too complex to be categorized as simply as others. If your dad is hard to read (or hard to please), why not make it dad’s choice and ask him how he would most love to spend Father’s Day? You could even offer some suggestions, like camping, fishing, hunting, relaxing, sleeping, grilling, watching movies, or none of the above. You never know, he just might surprise you.
However you choose to spend Father’s Day this year, you can make it a hit with a rental projector from Projector123.com. With weekend rentals starting as low as just $99, there are countless ways to celebrate the guy who’s always been there for you. Click here to get started now.
April 7th, 2010
What is HD and do you really need it for your next presentation? Get the straight scoop here.
HD stands for “high definition” and, as the name implies, refers to the image quality of television or video. HD TV is a type of television signal, broadcast in the 16:9 aspect ratio (as compared to NTSC’s 4:3 aspect ratio). HDTV resolutions are increased from 640 x 480 to either 1922 x 1080 (or 1080i) or 1280 x 720 (or 720p). Because the HDTV signal is digital (rather than analog), the signal can carry huge amounts of information, including full digital audio with multiple channels.
Many television viewers prefer HD because of its vivid, lifelike imagery; ultimate showcase of the finest details; and aspect ratio that mirrors traditional film.
Whether or not you need HD for your next speaking presentation depends on the nature of the material you’re presenting. The more detailed your presentation images, the more appealing (and necessary) HD becomes. Got complex graphics? Detailed imagery? Some examples of presentations requiring HD might include: photography training, video editing, detailed charts and graphs, statistical data, film and entertainment industry, high-profile presentations (where it pays to impress by going the extra mile), etc.
Your audience is another factor in determining whether or not you need HD technology. How large is your audience? How close will they be seated to the projection screen? What kind of lighting is available in the room? How familiar are the attendees with the material you’re presenting?
Here are Projector123.com, we’ve got you covered. All of our high-lumen and low-lumen rental projectors from Projector123.com are compatible with HDTV 720p, 1080i, 576i, and 576p. Professional speakers, sales reps and corporate presenters across the U.S. rely on Projector123.com for all their projector rental needs. We offer competitive pricing, fast shipping, and a completely hassle-free experience. Click here to learn more about the projectors we rent, or click here to place your order today.
April 5th, 2010
Are you planning an upcoming spiritual workshop, seminar or retreat? Here are some helpful tips to assist you in planning a powerfully effective event.
Ask for Input
When planning a retreat, seminar or religious education event, it pays to get some input. Even a short survey (you can try surveymonkey.com for free) of some of your likely participants or event registrants can help you find out exactly what people are looking to gain from the event. Give the people what they want, and they’re sure to be back for more.
Say It with Pictures
Images displayed on a hung white sheet or a blank wall can inspire, captivate, provoke, launch in-depth discussions or encourage deep introspection. With affordable rental rates as low as $99 per weekend, there are virtually countless uses for an LCD rental projector at your next gathering. Welcome participants with instructions, a soothing slide show or the weekend schedule; showcase relevant images during presentations, candid shots of participants during quiet time, or display beautiful pictures of nature during breaks or at any time throughout the event.
Give ‘Em Some Space
When the event ends, people will return to their busy lives; that’s why it’s so important to allow for plenty of quiet time during the events – this is where participants are free to journal, walk the grounds, meditate, listen to music, connect with other participants or otherwise allow the material covered during group session time to fully “sink in.” For many spiritual event attendees, these periods of downtime are when the most profound “a-ha” moments occur.
Closing Slideshow
When you’re ready to rent an LCD projector for your next spiritual gathering, trust the professionals at Projector123.com. We’ll give you a fair deal, and our personal guarantee that the entire experience will be hassle-free. Click here to get started.
March 3rd, 2010
If you’re responsible for leading a church or religious community, you may be gearing up for one of the year’s most celebratory seasons: Easter. Easter is the season of the year for all Christian faiths, and Projector123.com is proud to announce special AV support for all pastors, ministers and religious professionals.
This Easter, why not enhance your worship services with an affordable, easy to use LCD projector rental from Projector123.com? Take a look at some of the ideas you could incorporate to make this year’s spring time celebration even more special:
1 – Display beautiful, inspirational images throughout Easter service
2 – Project the Stations of the Cross during your Good Friday meditation service
3 – Share season-appropriate movies such as “In the Blink of an Eye,” “No Greater Love,” or “Jesus of Nazareth.”
4 – Create and display a slide show or photo montage to include members of the congregation, special events, etc.
With projector rentals starting at just $99 per weekend, Projector123.com is the affordable choice for religious professionals who are in search of exciting, captivating ways to expand the congregation and make more of an impact for special chuch services and celebrations.
This year, Easter falls on April 4, so there’s plenty of time to plan a spiritual celebration that’s truly worthy of a King. Plus, renting a projector from Projector123.com is as easy as 1-2-3. Just click here to get started, select your projector, let us know where and when to deliver it, and you’ll be on your way in no time. We can deliver directly to your church or place of worship, so there’s no need for heavy lugging. What’s more, setup is a snap with our quickstart guide, and if you require any additional support, you can call our customer service specialists for 24/7 assistance.
Click here to order your rental projector for Easter services today.
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 19th, 2010
Planning a professional dinner meeting? Use these helpful hints for creating a memorable presentation.
Dinner meetings are becoming increasingly popular in industries throughout the U.S. Until recently, these intimate educational sessions were primarily used by pharmaceutical reps in search of uninterrupted time with busy physicians, but today, more and more executives are taking part in educational dinner meetings.
Typically an intimate gathering, a dinner meeting may include anywhere from half a dozen to twenty or so attendees. Because restaurants tend to be dimly lit, it pays to bring an LCD projector rental to ensure that all participants can see and hear the presentation clearly.
Projector123.com rents high-lumen LCD projectors for this very purpose. For as little as $99, you can reserve a professional quality projector rental and be up and running in no time. We’ll deliver to the exact location you specify (hotel, business, private address, restaurant, etc.) one day before your event to ensure that you have the equipment you need when you need it.
Each projector rental includes a quickstart setup guide, 24/7 technical assistance whenever you need it, and return shipping.
Whether you’re a drug rep presenting new drug statistics, or a marketing professional presenting sales data, a rental projector can assist you in using vivid images and demonstrative charts to clarify your points and help you get the sales.
Oh and one final yet important tip — remember to snack before you get there. You’ll be so busy networking before and during dinner (and addressing questions and comments after the meal) that you may not have time to eat! Additionally, even the finest restaurants are often willing to make you a to-go box when you include yourself in the final head count.
Bon appetit and happy presenting!
Order your rental projector today from Projector123.com — we’ll help you in selecting the most optimal unit for your location and group size. Click here to get started.
June 16th, 2009
Summer is the time for parties, and the most frequent reasons for celebrating in June include our Dads and our Grads.
For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow…
 Mark your calendar, because Father’s Day falls on June 21st this year, the perfect time for an outdoor bbq in honor of dad. This year, why not extend the fun well into the evening with movies on the big screen? No, not at a crowded movie theater, but right at home with a projector rental from Projector123.com.
You can rent a screen, or keep things simple by using an indoor or outdoor blank wall as your backdrop for Dad’s big night at the movies. Smooth light-colored walls tend to work best, or you can always hang a white sheet to be used as your screen.
Whether you choose the newest releases from Blockbuster or Netflix, or Dad’s favorite “guy” movies, he’s sure to love your high-tech touch. Best of all, weekend projector rentals are as low as $99, making your dad’s day fun and affordable.
Congratulations to the Graduate!
We’re all proud of our graduates — they’ve worked hard and earned their stripes. Which makes this the perfect time to celebrate their accomplishments with a party — inside or out.
A projector rental is a fun and interactive way to showcase the grad’s personality and share memorable moments with friends and family. Later in the party, you can use your projector rental to show your grad’s favorite movies in vivid detail, dazzling color and larger than life display.
Visit Projector123.com to find out just how easy it is to jazz up your upcoming summer celebrations, including Father’s Day, graduation parties and more!
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