Welcome to our June issue! We are excited about the new section in our newsletter: "Featured Client". We will share the diversity of our client's businesses as well as the numerous ways in which we are of assistance to them and their businesses.

Furthermore, we will show you why presentation skills are so important, how minor changes in your filing system can save you time and headaches, and what you should think of while creating effective marketing pieces for your business.

The other day, I went to a series of lectures given at a major university in the Bay Area. The speakers had miles of titles, books, and awards - so you would expect to be blown away by their presentations. In all fairness, most of them were indeed good, but one stood out, not because of its excellence, but because of the very bad PowerPoint slides that accompanied an otherwise good talk.

You know how in a lecture, you start counting how many times the lecturer says 'ah" in one sentence, well after the first one, I couldn't help but focus on the writing on every slide that flashed in front of our eyes at rapid speed.

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Have a look at your filing system - just open the drawer. Do you have to scan from side to side across the rows to see what is there - as you've made use of the 3 or 5 tab sections that come with the files? Want to save yourself a headache & time?

Place them all directly behind one another. The brain finds it a lot quicker and easier to assimilate all the facts if your eyes are not having to refocus on a completely different location each time. It's definitely easier to scan in one direction - leaving your brain to concentrate on looking for what you need.

Also, make sure the tabs are on the front side of the folders. It's more natural to 'open' the folder by pulling forward - thus enabling you to quickly drop something in, or scoop something out without fighting with trying to keep the file open.

Could you use an office organizer? Test yourself...

When considering the creation, or updating of your marketing materials, such as a flyer, brochure, or newsletter try to think in terms of a musical concert. Without all the necessary instrumental pieces in place, your concert will lack harmony. This means that you will need to include all the essential elements, and do more than just identify your product or service.

Think of your marketing materials as your door opener. It is an introduction of you and your business to your target market. This is where your image, style, and personality should come shining through. It is important to highlight the benefits of your products and/or services to your potential customers. By determining the audience for your marketing campaign you will be able to provide a more meaningful message.

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creative partner assisted Ramp Partners in the design, layout and printing of their new business brochure. In a quote from Pat Coan the Senior Partner at Ramp Partners:

"creative partner did a great job on our new brochure. They were very professional in their approach to the project and were able to deliver the brochure on time and on budget."

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For the month of June, creative partner is offering 10% off of any new brochure design or brochure update project. This offer includes:

- FREE consultation
- Design and layout
- Content assistance
- Graphics and images
- Assistance with printing

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