Re: FN-FORUM Presentations

date posted 17th January 2002 22:29

lindsey,

having been part of a presentation i can say the following:

dont bullshit, they're likely to have someone who can sniff out crap from a
good mile.

get a quick flat presentation - if they know you've spent time analysing the
problem rather than the presentation they have more confidence in you. any
moron can do a presentation, it takes a specific moron to do a flat set-up!
:D we did about 20 html pages, nothing fancy just text and links, which
made all the difference and the client realised we'd actually looked at the
problem rather than do a nice slideshow.

dont be intimidated, they'll have some questions to which *they* wont have
all the answers too - they'll have asked an IT manager or something similar
so dont be worried when they ask them, give an easy answer without too much
jargon. if they knew the jargon they'd be building the site themelves.

use language they know - its fine using a bit of jargon to hammer home that
you know what you're on about, but generally make sure they can keep up with
you - they'll appreciate it. if you can explain in clear language as well
as jargon they'll place a premium on you as you wont be difficult to discuss
issues with.

thats about it, just remember they dont know as much as you and want to see
what you can do for them rather than listen to it-based bull - they want
someone who understands their business issues not just do a fancy site.

as for a forum and message board, mail me offlist the requirements if you
want it in ASP and i'll certainly be able to do a message board
competatively and quickly (already have some code knocking about.. :) ).
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lindsey Hill" [EMAIL REMOVED]
To: "freelancers" [EMAIL REMOVED]
Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2002 9:46 PM
Subject: FN-FORUM Presentations


> Hi all
>
> I've been shortlisted for a tender for a big website. I didn't think I
would
> get this far, down to last 3, but I have to give a 15 minute presentation
on
> Monday.
> Now, I have always worked in the background and never even BEEN to a
> presentation so I'm going to have to blagg it somehow. I'm borrowing a
> laptop and doing a Powerpoint presentation (or would Flash be better?).
>
> Does anyone have any advice on tender presentations? I don't think they
> expect a design at this stage, so it will have to be samples of design and
a
> lot of bullshit I think. The main thing is talking through it I'm scared
of,
> I haven't a clue what to do.
> Also the website includes a forum and message board, so I have got a vague
> idea from someone on price but may come to you guys if I get it. Anyone
got
> any jargon or things I can say about how that will be done? ASP or
whatever?
>
> Thanks
>
> --
>
> Lindsey Hill
> www.apperleydesign.co.uk
> design | create | innovate
>
>
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