Monthly Archives - July 2017

Text reads "20 habits that will fuel your creativity" against a pastel-colored background with blue, pink, and peach sections. The words "20 HABITS" are bold, "That Will Fuel Your" is italicized, and "Creativity" is in a cursive font. Slide Store logo in the bottom right of the PowerPoint slide.

20 Habits That Will Fuel Your Creativity

Writers know the feeling of a writer’s block: forced imageries, that slight and awkward change in style, words being eked out just to say that something is written. Along a similar vein, visual artists suffer the same. There’s no inspiration. No guiding hand on the canvas. No mind’s eye seeing what a piece could look like or even a little imagination for a pitch. The worst part is that a creativity block can afflict anyone, even those not particularly [...]

A graphic with the text "Presentation Slide NO-NO'S That You Can Fix." It features a blueprint of a house, accompanied by tools like a hammer, screwdriver, ruler, wrench, glasses, pencil, and eraser. The background shows a faint, technical drawing pattern.

Presentation Design No-No’s That You Can Fix

The way presenters design their pitches has evolved. As Microsoft PowerPoint launches new features that boast of contemporary design and high-end technology, users become more aggressive and innovative in creating their slides. Pitches have become more promising, ultimately helping businesses attain their goals. Despite the progression, some presenters still fail to provide a visually-appealing pitch that can entice their audiences. Ugly typefaces, tacky transitions, and pixelated images continue to surface, making a presentation look horrible, or worse, unprofessional. Fortunately, with a [...]

A banner with a patriotic theme, perfect for a PowerPoint slide, featuring stars and stripes. The text reads, "4th of July - A Celebration of Small Business Independence." The left side has a blue background with white stars, and the right side has red stripes with a white background in the center.

Fourth of July: A Celebration of Small Business Independence

Americans sure love independence. The biggest event in the country happens every fourth of July as a celebration of its emancipation from foreign governments. During that day, pompous fireworks displays fill the atmosphere and flag-laden parades grace the streets. If Americans can go to great lengths to commemorate their history and government, they can surely do the same to honor not only their personal freedom but also the independence attained by their small businesses. According to the U.S. Small Business [...]

Illustration of a person giving a presentation on stage with an audience watching. The text reads "3 Reasons Why Taking Your Presentation Online is Beneficial." In the lower right corner, a hand holds a polaroid photo of the presenter next to a PowerPoint slide.

3 Reasons Why Taking Your Presentation Online Is Beneficial

In today’s technological age, it’s impractical and unwise to confine a presentation to the four corners of a room. Whether you like it or not, the majority of your audience can now be found in digital nooks, where their attention is constantly being fought over by brands. If you haven’t explored this platform yet, chances are your competitors have already beat you to it. But not to worry, it’s not too late to set things right and keep abreast [...]