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Business is all about taking risks. Smart business people understand that life is a risky business. If you are not moving forward, it means you're standing still, and that is not a healthy competitive position.

When you are planning to expand your business, you are risking your time and probably a part of your profits or capital. You are gambling that you will make enough profit to cover your money and your effort. Your business plan shows you that your investment should pay off. The important word in the previous sentence is “should“. You are taking a risk, but it’s a calculated risk.

No matter what your business, you have at least one thing in common with every successful entrepreneur. You both have exactly 168 hours every week to sleep, work, and have a life. My observations, over the last few years of business, have shown me that the successful entrepreneur usually accomplishes a lot more in their work week than the average business person. They tend to work smarter, not harder.

A good business consultant helps you identify new markets by performing analysis on your product. Your product may a big hit in your country but will it accepted in a different country in their market? There where your business consultant come into picture to find out answers to such questions. A consultant takes a micro view of your business and provides solutions for the macro outlook which helps you to focus on the future success of your business in a new market.

Hence to summarize my views a business consultant can be a huge asset to your business, they can help you increase your business with new strategies and can guide you with its pros and cons while entering any new market.

Tips to Overcome Fear while Presenting Presentati​ons

Presentations are one of the most important aspects in business as it helps you showcase what your company does or how you contribute to the company’s success. I know that one tends to get nervous while presenting their presentation in front of an audience or within a small group of colleagues in the office. I remember while graduating in BMS we were taught presentation skills by our professors. Presentation skills are something that you either have or you don’t have, however it can certainly be learnt.

When you are about to being your presentation, keep a focus and energy on your presentation instead of focusing on how nervous you are. Follow a golden rule of taking few deep breaths to help you rid yourself of your tensions.

It is important to prepare your presentation in a format that makes things easier for you. Try to use pictures in presentations, it not only makes the presentation entertaining but also helps you present things more effectively.
One must always keep the presentation short and simple. No one really complains if the presentation is too short, what kills a presentation is the length of the presentation. It tends to become boring if it is too long.

Before presenting to a large audience or to a client or your colleagues, it is important to rehearse your presentation. Practice surely makes for a perfect performance, hence the more you practice the more you will reach perfection. Make eye contact with one person at a time as if you are speaking directly with them.

While presenting your presentation, try and come up with short stories. Tell stories and anecdotes to help illustrate points. It helps you make your presentation more effective and memorable. Always keep a positive attitude when asked questions. If incase you don’t have an answer to a particular question don’t try to fake your knowledge, instead just say that you don’t have an answer to this question and offer to find out more information and respond back once the presentation is completed.

Becoming an effective presenter doesn’t need to be a stressful job. I am sure that by following the above mentioned tips it will help you overcome your fear and also give you an opportunity to improve your presentation skills.