Free E-Course Teaches 11 Ways to Present Persuasively and Sell More

Free E-Course Teaches 11 Ways to Present Persuasively and Sell More

"Foundations of Persuasive Presentations" is now available as a free e-Course at the Working Smarter blog (http://blog.smartdraw.com), part of the Working Smarter Network (WSN), an exclusive consortium of websites and blogs that provide varied, useful and relevant information to help businesspeople be more effective.

San Diego, CA (VOCUS) January 28, 2009 - "Foundations of Persuasive Presentations" is now available as a free e-Course at the Working Smarter blog (http://blog.smartdraw.com), part of the Working Smarter Network (WSN), an exclusive consortium of websites and blogs that provide varied, useful and relevant information to help businesspeople be more effective.

Whether a business sells a product or a service, persuasive presentations are a key to success. "Foundations of Persuasive Presentations" takes a detailed look at engaging an audience based on their needs, gaining their trust by developing an advisory relationship, and helping them to more easily come to a decision.

This e-Course is divided into five parts and is delivered by email to those who register directly at http://www.smartdraw.com/ecourse-windsor-persuasive/signup.htm. "Foundations of Persuasive Presentations" includes, but is not limited to:

1. The Big Picture -- Tune in to your audience's goals. Learn how the achievement of that goal benefits them, and how you can instantly and memorably express that goal in your presentation.

2. Visions of the Future -- Get your audience involved in your presentation on a deeper, more personal level right from the start by asking the right questions.

3. So Many Choices -- Learn why acknowledging your competition in a presentation actually helps make your audience's decision easier.

4. Yeah, But -- Preempt your audience's objections, questions and concerns to build trust and credibility.

5. Don't Take My Word for it -- People like to look to the actions of others to help them decide how to respond. Giving them an easy means to do so will make for a quicker decision.

"Foundations of Persuasive Presentations" is authored by John Windsor, an award-winning marketer, columnist for Sales & Marketing Management, and creator of the You-Me Framework™ and The YouBlog. Windsor has held executive-level positions in marketing, sales and business development throughout his career. He holds an MBA from UCLA's Anderson School of Management.

About the Working Smarter Network

The Working Smarter Network (WSN) is an exclusive consortium of websites and blogs that provide varied, relevant and useful information to help businesspeople be more effective. The content provided by WSN members is geared towards managers, business owners, consultants, and other professionals who want to improve their productivity by learning and applying the best techniques available. The WSN currently consists of 24 members whose specialties include presentation skills, sales management, training, leadership, marketing, and communicating visually. The WSN was founded in December 2008 by SmartDraw.com. Please visit the Working Smarter blog at http://blog.smartdraw.com.

Contact:

Michelle Francis Munroe, for the Working Smarter Network

Peak3 Communications

858-717-7063

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Contact Information Michelle Francis, for Working Smarter

Peak3 Communications

http://www.smartdraw.com/learn/worksmarter/index.htm

858-717-7063

Social Networking Software for Business - Bitrix Intranet Portal

Social Networking Software for Business - Bitrix Intranet Portal

Bitrix announces the next generation social networking software for business collaboration - Bitrix Intranet Portal.

Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) January 27, 2009 -- Bitrix announces the next generation social networking software for business collaboration - Bitrix Intranet Portal.

"Effective and secure communications is a dream for any CEO. Bitrix Intranet Portal brings innovative tools and functionalities to any organization and enhances their collaborative teamwork. The portal can make your team work like a perfectly tuned engine: giving a task - assigning a responsible person -- discussing -- controlling -- reporting. It is everything (and more) what you need to work effectively and to turn the success of each employee into the success of the whole company," says Sergey Rizhikov, CEO of Bitrix, Inc.

Have you ever wondered how much time you are spending on managing workflows and projects? Time that could be used better only if there was a tool that would allow you and your team to collaborate freely in the workplace.

Social Networking which you and your colleagues frequently use out of the office can be now used in the office with the business in mind. Discover Bitrix Intranet Portal (http://www.bitrixsoft.com/intranet/?r1=prw&r2=intranet) to setup a business-focused network with collaborative workspace and fascinating tools like:

* File and document authoring, editing, storing and sharing

* Instant messaging

* Task management

* Quick portal search across the entire content

* Profiles, groups

* Blogs, forums

* Group and personal calendars

* Knowledge Base

* Requests forms with Workflow

* Video Repository and Photo Galleries

* Staff training

* Absence Graph Charts

* Link directories

* And many more

Enter Bitrix Intranet Portal -- a comprehensive Web 2.0 portal designed specially for business collaboration.

Relieve yourself from the need for a dedicated and process driven workflow. The Intranet portal allows you to create dynamic workflows that suit the nature of a project. So now you can ensure peak efficiency from everyone on the team.

One of the most exciting features of the Intranet portal is that it requires no installation on the user's machine. This means any member in the team can decide to work from home and not worry about his files, documents, etc. Talk about efficient collaboration!

The portal is fully featured with multimedia sharing capabilities as well as real time messaging. The portal seamlessly integrates into any existing IT infrastructure and poses no threat to the integrity of the existing network. The UI can be designed very easily so the home screen will show the user what 'he' wants to see. He can choose from a list of elements like daily calendar, tasks, deadlines, project status, etc.

To realize the advantages of Bitrix Intranet Portal, download the 30-day trial version (http://www.bitrixsoft.com/download/intranet.php?r1=prw&r2=intranet) or check the online demo (http://www.bitrixsoft.com/intranet/demo.php?r1=prw&r2=intranet).

For more information on the Portal, please visit the Bitrix site (http://www.bitrixsoft.com/?r1=prw&r2=intranet).

About Bitrix:

Bitrix, Inc. specializes in the development of content management systems and intranet portal solutions for managing web projects and multifunctional information systems on the Internet. Bitrix Site Manager and Bitrix Intranet Portal are the unique and innovative web applications that combine the robustness of technology with ease of use. This software tech-corp was established in 1998 by a group of IT specialists. Bitrix continues to hold a leading position in the web development market, always offering high-standard content management and intranet solutions to its clients and partners.

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Contact Information Jane Gerasimyuk

US

http://www.bitrixsoft.com

7037408301

MODA Offers Paperless QC Micro Webinar Series on Automating Environmental Monitoring, Utility and Product Testing

MODA Offers Paperless QC Micro Webinar Series on Automating Environmental Monitoring, Utility and Product Testing

First of two interactive presentations features ImClone Systems, a global biopharmaceutical company and innovators of ERBITUX® (cetuximab), novel therapy for advanced head and neck cancer.

Wayne, PA (PRWEB) January 26, 2009 -- MODA Technology Partners will be launching its Paperless QC Micro Webinar Series on February 10, 2009, 11:00-11:45 am (Eastern Standard Time). The live, interactive presentation will focus on Automating Environmental Monitoring, Utility and Product Testing and will feature Robert Lutskus, QCMLS Supervisor at ImClone Systems.

ImClone is global biopharmaceutical company and innovators of ERBITUX® (cetuximab), novel therapy for advanced head and neck cancer. ImClone is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eli Lilly and Company that utilizes the MODA-EM platform for improved Environmental Monitoring and Utility Testing. The Webinar will be co-sponsored by Applied Biosystems and the Particle Counting Division of Hach Company.

With increased production demands of modern therapies--vaccines, injected drugs, human tissue--more aseptic processing conditions are required so that manufacturing facilities can ensure potential viable and non-viable contamination are under control. The paper-based, labor-intensive environment monitoring programs that are so prevalent in the industry are not capable of delivering the maximum value desired, and have become very costly to sustain. Mobile and wireless technologies now provide opportunities to automate environment monitoring and quality control SOPs and regulatory compliance.

MODA and ImClone will discuss the following:

• Concepts for automation Vs. the paper-based QC process

• How mobile technology can overcome EM challenges--quickly!

• Best practices requirements and real world success examples

• Decision support: reports, trending and visualization

The second Webinar in the series will feature utility and product testing, instrument integration: process for non-viable air testing, and delve deeper into reports, trending, visualization, and ROI.

To learn more about MODA and the February 10 Webinar, visit http://www.modatp.com.

About MODA

MODA provides a mobile data acquisition platform that enables quality assurance and quality control organizations to automate their regulated manufacturing processes, including pharmaceuticals and consumer products. MODA's flagship software, MODA-EM™, is a paperless solution that leverages mobile computing technology and advanced visualization tools for increased operational efficiency, improved quality, and reduced costs. For more information, visit http://www.modatp.com.

About Applied Biosystems (Life Technologies)

Life Technologies (NASDAQ:LIFE) is a global biotechnology tools company dedicated to improving the human condition. Our systems, consumables and services enable researchers to accelerate scientific exploration, driving to discoveries and developments that make life even better. Life Technologies customers do their work across the biological spectrum, working to advance personalized medicine, regenerative science, molecular diagnostics, agricultural and environmental research, and 21st century forensics. Life Technologies was created by the combination of Invitrogen Corporation and Applied Biosystems Inc. For more information, visit http://www.lifetechnologies.com.

About Hach

With nearly half a century of expertise in analytical instrumentation, The Particle Counting division of Hach Company delivers the best solutions in quality monitoring and process analytics worldwide. Our instruments are coupled with global service expertise for the Life Science Applications. Our research programs and innovation ensure that our customers meet regulations and optimize quality throughout their processes. Hach Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Danaher Corporation, a fortune 500 leader. For more information, visit http://www.hach.com/hua.

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Contact Information Bob Toal

MODA Technology Partners

http://www.modatp.com

484-253-1000 +133