1. Muddy messages. One of the reasons that presentations are boring is that there is no clear reason for the presentation. There is just a lot of "stuff" that the presenter dumps on the audience.

Whether in person, over the phone, or via video, connecting quickly and delivering a strong pitch can make or break a deal. Here are three common sales-presentation mistakes—and how to avoid ...

A person seeking to develop an effective 15-minute business presentation must know his audience before giving his speech. This is easily accomplished using internet search engines and business ...

You’re giving an important presentation, and your audience suddenly seems unreceptive and disengaged. Some people start shifting in their seats, crossing their arms, or staring forward blankly.

You don’t have to synchronize and coordinate every word, but the three elements that will make the most difference in your group presentation are planning, transitioning, and executing a strong Q&A.

Here are the top three to avoid when giving a sales presentation: being overly informative vs. persuasive, failing to close, and “winging it.” SKIP TO CONTENT Harvard Business Review Logo ...