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Having completed one of the above questionnaires, you'll find lots of articles, video tutorials, checklists and other valuable templates to help you increase the impact of your performance and the impact of your business. Have a look at some of our Featured Resources and Top Rated Downloads below.


Featured Resources
Post event follow-upPost event follow-up
Not only is there the possibility of being re-booked by the company or event organisers, but there is the potential for everyone in the audience -- including the other speakers - to book you too. This applies whether you're speaking to just a select few or maybe hundreds of people. . . . keep reading

Client NeedsClient Needs
It sounds too obvious to say that the more you understand what it is that your client wants to achieve, the greater the chance that you'll be able to help him or her. However, it's worth keeping this essential truth in mind. Why? Because speakers are approached on many occasions by third parties seeking presenters for events they're organizing. Let's be clear who I'm talking about when I say 'third parties' -- it's not just event organizers, or bureaux external to the end client; it could just as easily be someone from the client organization who is a long way removed from the executive who's paying the bill. . . . keep reading

Review of online survey toolsReview of online survey tools
Most of the time, many business owners especially those which have been in the industry for quite some time now think that they are aware of what their customers think about the product or service they provide. They also think that they already know what their customers really want. However, assumption is the most ineffective tool to draw an accurate conclusion. . . . keep reading

Introduction to High DefinitionIntroduction to High Definition
For the viewer, High Definition (HD) means crystal clear pictures with up to three times the horizontal and up to twice the vertical resolution of standard digital television. This allows you to produce amazing and detailed lifelike images that can approach film quality with clear, sharp edges, realistic colours and a greater depth of vision. HD refers to those systems of a higher resolution than those of Standard Definition (SD). . . . keep reading

How to burn DVD'sHow to burn DVD's
Burning footage to disc has never seemed so complicated, particularly with the rapid evolution of formats, codecs and programs. So to give you the great satisfaction of finally writing your own video, the following points will help clarify the process of burning to disc. . . . keep reading


Top Rated Downloads
Downloads: Are you a powerful brand?Downloads: Are you a powerful brand?
If you don't believe the messenger, you'll have a hard time believing the message. This download summarizes the associated article on branding and identity, with a focus on the impact that your physical presence has on your brand. . . . keep reading

Downloads: How to create a sample invoiceDownloads: How to create a sample invoice
This download addresses the 10 things that you must include when creating your invoices. The PDF provides a one page summary of the associated article. If you have MindJet Mind Manager and would like to download the original Mind Manager file, then you can access it in the Instant Knowledge Chart library. . . . keep reading

Downloads: Using and creating client satisfaction surveysDownloads: Using and creating client satisfaction surveys
The continual objective measurement of client satisfaction is critical to building long term brand loyalty and improving the services and products you offer. These downloads provide you with a Client Satisfaction form (written in Microsoft Word) and an associated spreadsheet to analyse the results (created in Microsoft Excel). For instructions on how to use these downloads, please see the associated article on client satisfaction. . . . keep reading

Downloads: Review of online survey toolsDownloads: Review of online survey tools
There are many high function online survey tools available today and they provide an excellent way of keeping in touch with your client base and assessing the needs of the market. This PDF provides a one page summary of the associated article. If you have MindJet Mind Manager and would like to download the original Mind Manager file, then you can access it in the Instant Knowledge Chart library. . . . keep reading

Downloads: Post event followupDownloads: Post event followup
There are many possibilities for future business that arise from single bookings -- potential is sitting in the audience, staring you in the face -- and it's there regardless of the size of the audience. This PDF provides a one page summary of the associated article. If you have MindJet Mind Manager and would like to download the original Mind Manager file, then you can access it in the Instant Knowledge Chart library. . . . keep reading


Downloads: The practicalities of event organisation
Downloads: The practicalities of event organisation

This PDF provides a one page summary of the associated article on organizing events, emphasizing the three important points:

  • What's the objective?
  • Who's the target audience?
  • What's the key message?

If you have MindJet Mind Manager and would like to download the original Mind Manager file, then you can access it in the Instant Knowledge Chart library.

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VIDEO - Client Needs Part 1
VIDEO - Client Needs Part 1

Organizational Issues

This video looks at the wider organization issues that ought to be addressed prior to accepting a speaking engagement. Getting good answers to these foundation questions can result in long term and mutually beneficial relationships. . . .
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Microsoft Outlook Part 1 - Autosignatures
Microsoft Outlook Part 1 - Autosignatures If you are already a regular user of Microsoft Outlook and use it as your principal email client, you will already be familiar with its basic functionality. However, you may be interested in learning about ways in which Outlook can further be explored and add to your productivity. . . . keep reading
Online CRM Systems
Online CRM Systems Competition is tough between online businesses, so the number of those opting for a CRM system to help manage their customer relations is growing fast. If you are considering incorporating a CRM system in your online business, you need to know that there are two types to choose from -- the on-site and the web-based CRM systems. To make the right choice, you must understand the main differences between these two systems. . . . keep reading
How to create a sample invoice
How to create a sample invoice It may be a long time since most people changed over from legacy systems, but many of us are still not confident enough to make a complete transition when it comes to basic business systems. Perhaps one of the most vital parts of running your own business is creating customer invoices. If we are unable to produce these in a professional way that reflects the quality of our services, it can create a major problem. . . . keep reading
Template for building a powerful speech
Enter at least one paragraph of text here. Enter this text just like you were typing on a typewriter, or copy text from a word processor. If you have questions about entering text, move y . . . keep reading
Review of sound recorders
Review of sound recorders Voice recorders are indispensable tools when it comes to documentation of audio information, especially during class lectures, interviews, meetings, presentations and court sessions. In the past, Dictaphones were popular involving mini-cassette recorders using mini-cassette tapes to record voice sound. . . . keep reading
Post event follow-up
Post event follow-up Not only is there the possibility of being re-booked by the company or event organisers, but there is the potential for everyone in the audience -- including the other speakers - to book you too. This applies whether you're speaking to just a select few or maybe hundreds of people. . . . keep reading
Client Needs
Client Needs It sounds too obvious to say that the more you understand what it is that your client wants to achieve, the greater the chance that you'll be able to help him or her. However, it's worth keeping this essential truth in mind. Why? Because speakers are approached on many occasions by third parties seeking presenters for events they're organizing. Let's be clear who I'm talking about when I say 'third parties' -- it's not just event organizers, or bureaux external to the end client; it could just as easily be someone from the client organization who is a long way removed from the executive who's paying the bill. . . . keep reading
Review of online survey tools
Review of online survey tools Most of the time, many business owners especially those which have been in the industry for quite some time now think that they are aware of what their customers think about the product or service they provide. They also think that they already know what their customers really want. However, assumption is the most ineffective tool to draw an accurate conclusion. . . . keep reading
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