TSX -10.79 to
12,542.13(CP) amid a mixed bag of quarterly financial reports and
signs that Canada's private sector added jobs last month even as the overall
unemployment rate rose in June to 7.2%. A double-dose of economic news was
released in Canada, potentially indicating that the economy wasn't faring at a
pace that some have come to expect. Statistics Canada reported a net loss of
39,400 last month, with public sector workers and youth taking on the biggest
share of the losses. On a positive note, however, Canada's private sector
employers added 31,400 jobs.
DOW -72.81 to 15,425.51
An onslaught of positive economic data from China was not enough to lift the
markets, as figures showed that Chinese inflation in July was steady at an
annual rate of 2.7 per cent. . Chinese industrial production also rose 9.7 per
cent in the year to June, ahead of expectations for a nine per cent increase and
retail sales grew 13.2 per cent in July from a year earlier
Dollar +.28c to 97.14c US
Oil -$2.57 to $105.97
Gold +$2.20 to $1,312.90US
Canadian 5 year bond yields markets -.02 to 1.76
The spread (obtained by subtracting the bond yield above
from the industry average 5 yr rate published mortgage rate of
3.59) is slightly below the
profit range at 1.83. If the increase in bond yield continues upward, the
spread shrinks, which could prompt interest rates to rise. The range for
investor desired profitability is currently in the region
of 1.90 and 2.10
Want to improve your presentation skills?
Maria Elena Duron The Globe and Mail Published Wednesday, Jul. 10 2013,
Knowing how to deliver a good presentation is an important skill for
everyone, whether they’re still students or the leaders of an organization. The
knowledge that an individual possesses doesn’t make a difference if they don’t
know how to convey those thoughts concisely. If you are a small business owner,
having a superior product is likewise not a guarantee that your business will
sell loads of it and be successful if you don’t know how to present the product
in a way that will convince your audience to purchase it.
An individual’s success is directly related to their ability to influence
others, because having good presentation skills captures the interest of the
audience and eventually transforms their view to your point of view. The skill
to speak effectively is crucial to building a brand and to the success of the
business. If you are someone who is very knowledgeable about your field of work
and you have the ability to share that knowledge effectively, people will look
to you as an expert in that field. This in turn, will help you in your word of
mouth marketing strategy for the brand because people will not only rely on your
products, they’ll also look for advice and recommendations.
But not everyone has the gift of gab. In fact, a lot of people dread speaking
or presenting in public. This doesn’t mean that this skill can’t be learned.
With this in mind, here are some of the tips that will get you comfortable when
speaking in public so you have a positive impact on others.
Public speaking tips
Your presentation skills are greatly influenced by the efforts you put into
preparation. Start with choosing the right clothes to wear. Dressing is very
important in creating an impression to the audience. Aim for a decent and
professional look; it makes you more comfortable and confident, aspects that
will be reflected to the audience who will focus more on what you have to say
rather than your clothes and appearance. Prepare visual aids, handouts, posters,
and other helpful material to aid your oral presentation. Not everyone in your
audience will concentrate for the full length of the presentation, so these aids
come in handy to pique their attention.
Prepare a speech beforehand. Thoughts are scrambled and words are hard to put
together if you choose to do things on the fly. A readily prepared speech gives
you pointers to base the presentation on, and also conveys an organized flow of
thought and ideas. Don’t forget to practice it, too!
Have a clear message. It is essential that you know the purpose and
objectives of the message.
Be clear and concise in your delivery. Again, the audience will likely shift
their attention to something else if you start rambling on about a particular
highlight. Keep it at most three points per topic, to keep from burdening the
audience with too much information. Further explanations to particular topics
can be supplemented by printed handouts and booklets.
Deliver your message effectively. It is very important to know how to express
your message to your audience. Avoid using words or phrases that are unfamiliar
with your audience, or that may be deemed as technical/jargon. Be conscious of
the tone of your voice as it will set the mood. It helps to share stories,
quotes, and anecdotes that your audience can identify with. Doing this increases
the engagement levels with the audience, and makes them more receptive to the
presentation.
At the end, interact with them by asking questions or feedback about what
you have just presented.
Public speaking, though not easy at first, is a very important tool to keep
in your word of mouth marketing arsenal. It provides you with a clear path to
the audience’s mind, so you have to be on your A-game before, during, and after
the presentation. Keep these tips in mind and you’re sure to pull off a great
public presentation.
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