Investor Presentaiton

SHOWMANSHIP - MECHANICS OF PRESENTING APPEARANCE • • Remember how you look is the audiences' first im- pression of your presentation. Your clothes should be neat, clean, well pressed and attractive. Appropri- ate dress will depend upon the subject. Avoid things that attract attention (do not chew gum). Avoid fads. There should be no writing on your clothes unless it applies to your presentation. Be sure your hands and fingernails are clean and well kept. Keep jewelry to a minimum. Use light makeup. Keep hair off your face. For food presentations tie hair back or cover with a scarf, hairnet or cap. Start with a smile and a pleasant expression; they go a long way in getting the attention of your audience. EYE CONTACT . Look your audience in the eye. Look at your audi- ence 75-80 percent of the time. Eye contact is important because it invites the audi- ence into your presentation. BODY LANGUAGE/POSTURE/MOVEMENT • Stand tall, on both feet. • Keep your hands at your sides when you are not making something or gesturing. Avoid turning your back to the audience or shifting and swaying. Do not lean on the table or podium this gives the impression you are tired or don't care about your presentation. VOICE . Talk in a conversational voice to the audience. • Project your voice so the whole room can hear you. • TIPS FOR SETTING UP Check your outline for necessary supplies and equipment. Use only the equipment that is necessary and practical for your presentation. Arrange the equipment and supplies in the most convenient manner. The center of the table should be left free for the "doing" part. Trays provide a natural way to group materials and keep the table neat. Put all supplies and equipment needed on a tray to your right, once it is used place it on the empty tray to your left. Towels may be used to cover trays. • List equipment and supplies on a small card and place with that tray. Double check list to be sure you have all equipment and supplies. • Place extra equipment on a second table away from the demonstration table. . Develop skill in the use of the equipment. Have the equipment in good condition. See if electrical equipment works before you begin. In the interest of safe practices, bring ingredients or supplies in their original containers or product packaging, whenever possible. There may be a few examples when this is not practical, such as flour. Label contents stored in glass or clear plastic container to use for the supplies. In general, do not promote or endorse product or brand name that is used in the presentation. However, product or brand name comparisons can be used for educational purposes when referencing consumer issues. To help people to see; you may use: a slanted surface, table with raised back legs or a slanted mirror overhead, or use clear bowls and containers. • A paper sack taped to the table is good for waste disposal. • Keep a towel or sponge handy to use for spills, wiping hands or cleaning the table when you have finished. Use standard measurements, cups, spoons, etc. Measure accurately. If you do not have time to do all of the steps in your presentation, you may save time by measuring some ingredients in advance. Give clear and correct explanations of the steps you did not show the audience. Page 7

View entire presentation