Tips for Successful Business Meetings and Presentations

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	Twitter, Facebook and email are all great tools for connecting with clients and customers. But where business really gets done is still in person--face to face. That's why we've created this resource for revisiting the lost art of the meeting, the pitch, the presentation and the all important handshake to close the deal. Making a Stellar Presentation That's a Seller These tips from our Sales Expert will help you adapt your presentation to your audience so you get a better response from prospects. Make an Impression How to Make a Powerful First Impression Learn the art of presence and small talk from communications experts who swear you can do it even if you don't think you can. Presentation With Pizazz How to overcome your fear of public speaking. Ace Every Introduction Four simple ways to make your meeting with that new customer a success. Networking that Works Develop a Magnetic Personality Every person has a little magnetism already inside him. Learn how to leverage it to draw in more business. Best Off-Site Meeting Locations Don't invite clients into your home--instead, try these alternatives the next time you have an important get-together. Make Every Meeting Count Sharpen your presentation skills with these simple steps to make the most of your meetings. Good Connections Without a solid system for networking, what good are good connections? Closing the Deal How to Close a Sale in the First 30 Seconds Tap into customers' hidden wants to win their trust--and their business. 6 Steps to the Perfect Pitch Learn to succeed with investors--from a guy who failed. In Sales, Give 'Em the Unexpected Prospects are always waiting to crush your sales pitch--so don't give them one. Sales Lessons From a Fly Fishing Master I received some of my most valuable sales seminars from my father--while wearing hip waders. His mantra: Be yourself. Even if you smell like fish. Growth Strategies You Never Know Whom They Know Don't think a gardener can be a referral source to the rich? Think again. Discounting even one potential networking opportunity can be disastrous. The Fine Art of Meeting With an Angel Investor Practical advice on when and how to pitch private investors for your business. Get Back to Basics--and Bricks Without a solid system for networking, what good are good connections? Breaking Bread for Better Business Don't think a gardener can be a referral source to the rich? Think again. Discounting even one potential networking opportunity can be disastrous. More Articles Real-Life Lessons From Shark Tank It may be just a TV show, but entrepreneurs can learn a lot about the perfect pitch by watching. Unleash the Successful Speaker Inside You The world's top professional speakers aren't nearly as good as you are. Showcase Your Leadership With a Meeting That's Well-Run Implement these 2 simple strategies and watch the referrals pour in. TKO Your Networking Competition Don't invite clients into your home--instead, try these alternatives the next time you have an important get-together. 11 Public-Speaking Pointers A successful speech should always end with a standing ovation--here's how to get yours. From Storeroom to Store Shelves Use these 9 tips to craft a pitch that will have retailers filling out purchase orders. Marketplace Learn how to distribute a press release Get the Now widget Try our new online printing. theupsstore.com/print	What was the biggest business meeting you've ever had and what was the outcome? Did you land that pivotal account? Did you finally get the funding you needed to expand? Where, how and with whom did your most profitable presentation take place?