We all know the expression “you only get one chance to make a first impression,” well it holds true when it comes to presenting your product to your customer.

For starters, the last thing you want to do when a customer walks into your office is present the first product that pops into your head.

Before you present a product to your customer, you must first find out exactly what it is your customer wants and needs.

The first thing you want to do is introduce yourself to your customer. Offer them a seat and make them feel as comfortable as possible.

Get to know your customer, talk about non-business subjects, this will take some of the pressure off of the both of you and make it easier to talk to one another.

Once you believe that you and your customer have found a comfort level, begin to evaluate your customer’s needs.

Start by asking questions to find out his reasons for coming in to see you. Find out what products he currently has and uses. And how much he pays for them. Find out all you can about the company he obtained his products from, and what he thought of the customer service he was provided with.

It is important to know these things for reasons of comparison.

Once you have evaluated your customer and have a pretty good idea of what his needs are, get ready to present the products you have, that you believe to be an ideal match to his needs.

But before you make your presentation, make sure that you are prepared. Have all the materials you need to make your presentation a solid one at your finger tips. Such materials would include, brochures and literature, not only to give to your customer, but to go over with your customer. Unfold the brochure in front of him as you discuss the product. Literature is also a good way to be prepared in case you are hit with a question you can’t answer, this will be a good resource for reference.

The point that I am trying to make is; Present to your customer a product you believe they will need. Your presentation should be based on the information that you have gathered from your customer during your sales session.

You could be the greatest presenter of products in the world, but if you are presenting products that customers don’t need, you’ll never sell a thing.

So be sure to evaluate your customers before you start presenting your products.

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We know that all salesmen are happy even euphoric after the sale. Almost like an athlete as he is in competition and can see he is winning and then after the competition when he has won. Is the Mult-Level Marketer the same as he anticipates signing up his prey?

In MLM, if the individual receives pleasure from the sales spiel and the close then most likely he is allowing this rush of chemicals to cause this pleasing sensation. This would be similar to a Christian witnessing to another through reciting his spiel or if a religious person does this by chanting, talking in tongues or if a young person does this by fantasizing being with another or choosing drugs to find that simulation of triggers causing the chemical releases or other releases which they come to like; then these types of things can lead to problematic issues.

Most Multi-level marketing folks treat it much like a religion; some say a cult. If these things are occurring in the MLM sales people then most likely these recruiters are releasing large amounts of chemicals in their brains during these presentations? This might explain why so many MLM people are so into and why some stick it out until one day they are finally achieve their goals, even when many of their friends leave them because they are not rational about their new businesses.

Weddings are also a perfect time where gifts are usually presented. Generosity is being out poured to all the people involved in the occasion. There are pre-wedding gifts during the engagement party and wedding shower, and some more during the wedding day itself. One of the most important gifts during weddings are gifts for bridesmaids and maid of honor. They are known to be one of the wedding etiquettes that most bridesmaids follow.

What makes bridesmaids gifts and maid of honor gifts important? Although giving such gifts is not mandatory, however, it is a good gesture to show how much the bride appreciate her wedding attendants. The bridesmaids and maid of honor are among the most important people involved in a wedding. Their role and responsibilities are undoubtedly challenging, and they are expected to do all of those without any complain or criticism. Being a bridesmaid or maid of honor doesn’t only mean standing next to the bride at her wedding day, but also help her prepare for that big date. From choosing the bride’s wedding gown, booking reservations, to decorating the wedding reception, all of these are impossible to accomplish without the wedding attendants. These are the most common reasons why giving wedding gifts for attendants is very important, symbolize thanks and appreciation for their hard work to make the special day happen, and of course their love and care for the bride as a dear friend.

They truly deserve a gift from the bride, but what will she buy for her girls? Actually, there is no hard rule when it comes to gifts for bridesmaids and maid of honor. Some brides tend to pick out the same gifts for everyone, while others opt for individual items that are according to each maid’s personality. A bride may consider getting a number of bracelets for her attendants, or different items that reflects each girl’s personality. For example, a sporty gift for a sports fanatic gal, or an executive gift for a career woman. Individual gifts vary, depending on the kind of recipient they will be given to.

While the bridesmaids gifts are usually purchased at an equal price range, gift for the maid of honor, however, should be a bit more expensive or simply different from those that are for the maids. The maid of honor has a greater responsibility than the bridesmaids, that is why she’ll be given something different or a bit more pricey to set her apart.

Wedding gifts for attendants are unlimited. Shopping gifts for them is no longer limited at local gift shops, but they can also be found online today. There are thousands of online stores these days that offer a wide assortment of wedding gifts for attendants, from bridesmaids gifts, maid of honor gifts, wedding gifts for the couple, parents and other junior attendants, to small presents for the wedding guests. Among the most popular gifts for bridesmaids and maid of honor today includes personalized bridesmiads apparel such as monogrammed shirts, embroidered handbags, engraved jewelry, personalized cosmetic bags, engraved compact mirrors and so on.

Baby showers are joyous occasions. A bunch of women gather to celebrate the arrival of a new baby. They drink tea or coffee, sit around and share motherhood experiences, and shower the expecting mother with gifts. The event itself is fun, and so is the shopping trip prior to the event.

Finding an appropriate gift is easy, finding an exceptional gift not so much. The stores are full of standard baby products, but that is not good enough if you really want to impress guests and ‘mother of honour’ at the baby shower party.

More and more boutiques selling baby gifts online are launching campaigns that promote unusual, yet highly desirable baby products. Some can actually be used as baby shower presents. Among the items listed on these baby accessory sites, shoppers will now also find quality baby and pregnancy skincare products. Liquid hand and body wash, lotions and soaps made from goat’s milk are currently highly in demand, as they contain proteins, amino acids and Vitamin A, which will nourish the delicate baby skin. Milk products also contain lactic acid, which will help to cleanse, exfoliate and soften the skin. They are great for babies with sensitive skin, psoriasis and eczema.

Skincare is something that should not only be applied to babies. An expecting mother should also be gifted with a selection of rubs, creams and lotions. Her body is going through tremendous changes, which will affect her skin. Tummy Rub stretch mark oils, for example, provide 100 per cent moisture and are full of Omega 3, 6 and 9. These oils – which are not really oily – will be soaked up by the skin immediately, creating a protective sheen. The skin will be soft and more flexible, limiting those dreaded stretch marks. These products are safe for mother and child, as they do not contain synthetic fragrances, colourants, paraben, xenoestrogen, phthalates, or other unhealthy substances.

You could also select an assortment of eco-friendly skin care products for the mum who cares about the environment. Quite popular are honey lip balm, honey & macadamia skin drink, organic body moisturisers, river salt & desert lime shower gel, and many more. These specific mother and baby products are perfect for all skin types, and can be ordered from various shops selling baby gifts online.

When selecting an organic travel pack, baby shower creams, and tummy rub butter, make sure that the products are genuine, and the online supplier reputable. Read as many consumer reviews as you can, and do not hesitate to talk to mums who have already used the items you want to buy. It is better to change your mind than to be embarrassed when the gifts flop.

To make your selection of baby shower presents sensational, place them in a decorative hamper or wicker baskets. Add some small toys like teethers and rattles, soft hand towels, and other practical baby accessories, wrap it all up in cellophane, and tie it all together with a stunning bow. Do not forget to add a wish card, as you do want the mother to know that this sensational gift hamper came from you.

How does the brain process information and learn? If you give presentations then these tips may assist your audience to remember and retrieve information that you’ve taught. My notes were written while listening to a lecture given by Dr. Britt Andreatta¹. Her lecture is The Neuroscience of Learning.

1. Definition of Neuroscience of Learning: It is how the central nervous system & peripheral nervous system work together to create and retain new knowledge and skills.²

2. Research shows writing notes long hand or drawing pictures does better for memory retention than typing. It has something to do with the kinesthetic action of writing or drawing and the effect it has on the brain.

3. The hippocampus is divided into two halves which lie in the left and right sides of the brain. The organ is curved in shape.

4. The hippocampus is activated by the oral nerve, olfactory nerve and optic nerve when ever you focus.

5. The hippocampus is the data drive that records short-term memories and then pushes these memories into long-term memory.

6. Studies show, in a learning environment, where some people are distracted and checking their email that this impacts those who are focused. Therefore, before your talk ask people to avoid scrolling on social media or checking their emails.

7. Learn: The brain can intensely focus for 20 minutes and store information. After that it needs a break. Incorporate breaks into your lecture.

8. The brain likes to connect learning to something it already knows. Appreciative Inquiry: Ask people about an experience that they excelled at. This pulls up their successes.

9. Remember: First we learn then we remember. Five ways to do this are metacognition, word play, insight, social and music.

• Metacognition: awareness of one’s own learning. [In the course people were thinking of how they learn]

• Word play: Acronyms: What acronym can your audience come up with that helps them remember and recall what you are presenting?

• Insight: People gain more insight when they do their own research then when they are given all the information.

• Social connection. People learn better in groups.

• Music touches many areas of the brain. Find a way to incorporate music into their learning. [This is one of my insights. I would have people come up with acronyms put to their favorite song and share it with the group]

• Feelings: You are shooting for rewarding, slightly positive feelings.

• Retrieval: People retain better if they have a review of the information that they learned. They retrieve information better after sleeping. Sleep re-activates the circuits of what they have learned. The last hour of sleep is the most important. In the course they suggest waking up naturally.

10. Do: The trigger needs to be:

• Something observable that you can hear or see.

• Baby steps.

• The reward needs to be meaningful.

Things that you may include in your presentation:

• Games/playfulness

• Sharing with others

• Insights/”AHA” moments

• Quiz

• Light competition

• Bring gratitude, mindfulness and humor into your presentation.

Hopefully, some of these tips have resonated with you. Wishing you great success with all of your presentations!

1. Dr. Britt Andreatta is the Director of Learning and Development at Lynda.com

2. Linked.com-The Neuroscience of Learning https://www.linkedin.com/learning/the-neuroscience-of-learning/welcome-exploring-the-growth-mindset

The wonderful Christmas Day is coming. Maybe you are busy with choosing presents. Well, which to choose? What is the fashion? Surely, it is a era of fashion now. Everyone is pursuing his own style. Here and there are various fashionable things, at the same time. Among the fashion world, a little messy, there is the Cartier, superior to others. All the time, Cartier keeps the elegant taste, as the king in jewelry world.

For the 2009 Christmas, Cartier has published some limited perfect presents, such as jewelry, watches, rings, pens, leather bags and so on. Come to the Cartier world, you will find what you want to, surely.

Cartier watches

The pretty Ballon Bleu de Cartier watch has gotten a number of fans all over the world. As one of the main Cartier watches, this version really becomes a focus and catches a lot eyes from people. By the way, the smaller version with diamonds and the gold middle ones both show luxury in low tone, too. Also, Cartier has published the Tank Franaise for this special Christmas. With black watch dial and pink-gold Roman numbers, every exquisite detail makes a perfect. Another Tank watch is shining some romantic feeling by its pink watch dial against blue watch hand. Well, these watches are surely the very presents for this Christmas.

Cartier Trinity series

Cartier Trinity rings are regarded as one of the most famous rings in the jewelry world. Formed by three parts, the three-colored Trinity rings, with pretty diamonds, show people the beauty full of simplicity and power. Gold, platinum, together with the pink gold, form the Trinity Star, which mixes classical designs and modern charms. By the way, there are the Trinity pendants, made of pink gold. Do you search for the present to express your love to your girl? The Cartier Trinity series are just ready for you.

Cartier bags

Besides the above jewelry and watches, there are another perfect presents for the 2009 Christmas in the Cartier world, like the metal-edged Happy Birthday wallet, made of cow leather, the mini bag Panthere Art Deco, made from ostrich leather, Cartier Marcello bags with double Cs patterns, etc.

What if you were in a new city and I was on the phone giving you directions to my house BUT your radio was on full blast, the kids were screaming in the background, etc. How easy is it to clearly and unmistakably receive or even hear guidance around such noise? Yet every day we fight to sort the constant mayhem (much of it negative) from the clear positive guidance of our real selves as well as universal guidance.

We all have tapes running constantly from our past, minutiae from our present and thoughts from others in our work, home and public environment. HUH? This is a somewhat undiscussed topic even among LOA teachers.

• Our thoughts are frequencies that are picked up by those around us: Depending on our past –we think these are “our” thoughts. THEY AREN’T (or they aren’t usually…..)
• We are psychic antennas. Every minute of every day…you are transmitting YOUR thoughts and emotional frequencies to others!

So you can see why it might be an important goal to stop MIND CHATTER both from coming in and going out. Having a clear and quiet…a PRESENT mind raises your vibration and allows you to have inspired thoughts that are your own.

Hans King (a famous intuitive) talks about an exercise that he personally uses to clear his mind/check that his mind is clear:

• Count 1…1….1…..1….1…. until you have a conscious thought out loud in your mind, as soon as you have a conscious thought count 2…2…2…2…, then go up with 3,4,5 etc. Stop if you get too high. Start over until you can cont 1…1….1….1… for whatever period of time you have set as your goal…say 15 minutes to start with.

If you will practice this exercise, you will find that your mind has quieted. Do you realize how much “space” you will have to create with a quiet mind? How alive and present you will feel?

On the flip side of negative mind chatter…comes positive mind talk. Once you have quiet, you are free to order your inner world however you would like. Yesterday I got up, looked in the mirror and said out loud, “You are amazing”. Here’s the thing…so are YOU…and you should be telling yourself all kinds of delicious statements like that 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Can you imagine what it would feel like not to hear the BUT…? Just silence…knowing your conscious and unconscious are both are your side in manifesting the best internal and external reality for you!

A brief note on fear. If fear comes up for you…don’t resist it. Let it run through you. On the flip side, you can decide to face your fears and do whatever you fear most. Fear can’t be an issue if you deal with it head on.

I have worked consistently on clearing negative subconscious blocks and self judgement accumulated over the years. There are as many ways to clear these as there are practitioners. Find one that appeals to you. Don’t give up until you are living confidently and fully in the present with no negative self talk or mind chatter!

Amongst the most challenging decisions to make is the alternative of presents to give brand-new mother and fathers after the landing of their little one. It shows up rather fundamental, nonetheless think me it is a difficult one.

Though this may appear humorous, yet its usefulness as a gift for brand-new moms and dads is obtaining dramatically favored. The item is baby-gift-baskets.

They are an exceptional existing choice and are continually welcomed, possibly because of their energy qualities. This sort of containers can be utilized for selection of activities.

Baby-gift-baskets are offered in retail stores, and if you favor shopping online, you can still acquire one from a number of internet shops. Those with a charisma for creative imagination can even go an activity furthermore by making a baby-gift-basket of their alternative.

When acquiring the gift, or if you are making one by yourself, you ought to consider the sex of the youngster. These will absolutely aid you concerning the style to pick for the container.

An appealing idea is “infant baby diaper job”. If you recognize to select this, then its finest to feature non multiple-use nappies and talcum powder for the moms and dads.

If you are not disposed to the above, an additional option you could choose is to load the baby-gift-baskets with travel dimensions of the gadgets most used by the mother and fathers.

Products to think about for this consists of kid hair shampoo, cleansing soap, infant tidy clothing, lotions and lotions. The parents will most definitely value this considering that the gift items will certainly simply match the nappy bag anytime they view the brand-new arrival.

You can likewise include pleasurable items like toys and publications in the baby-gift-basket. They will certainly can be located in practical when the youngster starts to improve.

An outstanding idea is the addition of an amazing product in the baby-gift-basket. The most effective thing for this will absolutely be a duplicate of the local paper for the day the baby was birthed.

An option to baby-gift-basket is a small rocking chair the child will certainly take care of to use when it winds up being a youngsters.

And like various other baby-gift-baskets selections, this one also pick having items. Garments and toys attract attention instances of specifically just what to add.

You will choose to give a baby tub a look in if you are not additionally anxious with a rocking chair. The tub might be fulled of all bath basics like cleansing soaps, hair shampoos, clean towels, and towels.

Pleasurable products like a bath plaything or bath crayons can also be included to the little one bath tub present. This will supply something for the initial couple of years of the little one’s life.

Nonetheless, when preparing for the investment of the baby-gift-baskets, you must likewise guarantee you consist of a little present for the brand-new mother and fathers into your budget approach. A container of wine will certainly be merely fantastic, as it will definitely make it feasible for the mother and fathers toast to their new package of joy.

The reality of hosting a conference these days is that you need to stand out from the crowd. Your marketing efforts, networking events, sponsorship program…and yes, your content, must be different. It’s time to get creative. Throw out the old idea of posting a Call for Presentations, sending out a postcard and email, and waiting for the submissions to roll in. Even if they do roll in this way – odds are that they aren’t as creative and engaging as they need to be.

To get great content – you need to develop a plan to receive, and in many cases, build great content. Putting effort into this process in the beginning will allow you to develop a program that your conference attendees won’t soon forget.

1. What does your audience want to hear? You may think you know…but you also may be wrong. It’s so easy to send out a survey to ask prospective attendees what they are interested in. Get their feedback then be sure to let them know that they were heard. Follow up to tell them what changes were implemented because of what they told you. It’s pretty easy to base the conference tracks on what your audience is requesting – then tell the world that the “industry” developed the tracks…not your organization. And take this opportunity to thank them for their involvement in making the conference a success!

2. Develop a Call for Presentations with explicit expectations outlined. Tell prospective presenters that you’re going to build the strongest program in the history of your conference. Let them know that the industry has already been involved, and you know what they want to learn. Then tell them that in order to do this, you need more from your presenters than just showing up to give a breakout session. You need them “engaged” from the time they are accepted. They may be expected to create a LinkedIn discussion around their topic. They will be asked what actions will take place on-site to insure engagement. Can they provide a 30 second video briefing on their session which can be used in marketing the conference and their session? They may be asked to complete a questionnaire as a speaker highlight, allowing the audience to “get to know them” prior to the conference. Whatever the plan – it should not be limited to showing up to present a one hour session, then going home until next year when they do it all again.

3. Use the final content well before the conference to engage your audience. Promote all of the LinkedIn discussions that your speakers start. Create a YouTube channel with testimonials, promotions, and yes – speaker interviews or snippets of content. Tease the content through emails and other marketing materials. Ask your speakers to place your conference icon on their signature – inviting their contacts to become engaged. There are so many ways to utilize content to engage your audience – take advantage of it. While it does take some extra time and planning – in many cases, it doesn’t take a larger budget.

4. Make the on-site experience memorable. Instead of the screen at the front of the room, place two screens on both sides and set the room in layers of circles (a type of “fishbowl” set up). Ahead of time – think about what you want attendees to “think” and “feel” when they enter the room. Something as easy as adding music to the room as people enter can change the entire feel. Also – make sure that people can share what they are learning. Set up a conference Twitter hashtag and encourage its use, show the tweets, and use this as a communication tool yourself. Use QR Codes and easy links to direct folks online for more details about the content, to download presentations and to stay connected though online discussions.

5. The experience shouldn’t end when the conference is over. Keep your audience engaged through the same online tools. Also, encourage your presenters to follow up with attendees to provide updates to the discussions that took place onsite. Make it easy for these things to happen, and appreciate those presenters who are proactive in going the extra step. These are the ones that you want back again next year!

So it’s not too difficult, but it does require a plan. Take a day, map it out, and ask for help when needed. You won’t regret it – especially when your conference attendees are completely thrilled by their experience!

Personalised Presents for anniversaries makes the ideal gift for your special occasion. Whether you’re celebrating being together for 1, 2, 5 or 10 years or even the big 50 years. Your marriage is sacred and needs to be cherished with love, affection and unique gifts.

They say that it’s the thought that counts and what could be more special on your anniversary than giving a more personalised present. Imagine how your special man or lady will feel when they receive a gift that has been created just for him or her.

Presents with that personal touch help make your special day all the more spectacular. Chocolates are fine and so are flowers. Every type of gift that you could possibly think of has it’s place but having a one time only present created for your spouse goes that step further and helps to show them how much you really love them.

So if you’re stuck for a gift idea and the date is approaching fast then don’t panic. Take some time out. Consider which personalised presents would be appropriate for your wedding anniversary and go ahead and make a fantastic decision. Make your husband or wife very happy by wining and dining them and passing them a unique gift.

Here’s an idea to get you started:

Personalised Pottery including signing plates (including signing pens) – try a heart shaped plate.

Are you celebrating a different type of occasion?

Maybe the birth of a new baby? Then why not have your new babies footprint or handprint on a framed tile?

Whatever personalised gift you choose be assured that it will be special because of its uniqueness.