The Good, the Bad, and the Fugly

1. The Good, the Bad, and the Fugly

2. AVOID ALL CAPS AT ALL TIMES.Avoid all caps at all times. AVOID ALL CAPS AT ALL TIMES. Avoid all caps at all times. AVOID ALL CAPS AT ALL TIMES. Avoid all caps at all times.

3. AVOID TEXT THAT STRETCHES ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE PAGE. IT MAKES READING TEDIOUS. INSTEAD, TRY BREAKING IT UP INTO COLUMNS. THE EYE NEEDS TO REST. And turn off the flippin’ caps lock!!!! Also- no white text on a black background!

4. Don’t break lines up Yourself. Let the machine do it for you.

5. Contrast Rocks!

7. Background does not interrupt text. • Text is big enough to read, but not too big. • The hierarchy of information is perfectly clear. • Columns of text are narrower than in a book to make reading easier on the screen.

8. PowerPoint Techniques PowerPoint Techniques PowerPoint Techniques

9. Transparency

10. Sepia, No Transparency

11. Washout

12. PowerPoint Tips • Minimal text • Make handouts • Striking images • No clipart • Effective animation • No cheese

13. Yup, something tells me you did. Did you use a Theme?

14. Make your power points powerful! Getting More Power with Power Point Presentations

15. Power

16. Staying in Business • These tips will allow you to keep your business thriving even in times of trouble (natural disasters, etc.) • You should have a cash reserve • Enough to last through at least three months with minimal income. • You should have good insurance • Do your homework and know the specifics of your insurance policy. • Be aware of assistance offered by local, state, regional, and national agencies.

17. Staying in Business