In a previous post, we wrote about many cloud-based services to keep things tidy in your digital life. All the while, we’ve been quietly working on a cloud-based offering of our own: PTC-Sync. It’s a whole new way to keep track of your transactions with us and offers our Escrow Officers to work with you from anywhere. Find out more and sign up to be notified when PTC Sync hits the street by visiting the official PTC Sync page.
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Jun, 2011
PTC Sync is coming…
10
Jun, 2011
Fine-tune your presentations…
As the old saying goes, great presenters aren’t born – they are prepared and if you’re like us, there’s always a fine line to tread when creating a presentation that is not only effective, but engaging and informative as well. Lifehacker posted a new article about presentations (aptly titled “How to Create Presentations that Don’t Suck) based largely on advice from Nancy Duarte. Her design firm has prepared over 250,000 presentations over the last 23 years. Some key points:
- Too many ideas on one slide
- Cliches and Clipart
- Lack of emphasis
- Questionable design choices
- No relationship to the audience
The article is definitely worth a read and bookmark-worthy if you have an upcoming presentation or just care to hone your skills a bit more.
Further Reading:
- How To Get a Standing Ovation by Guy Kawasaki
- The 10/20/30 Rule of PowerPoint by Guy Kawasaki
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Jul, 2010
A Whirlwind Summer!
It’s hard to believe 2010 is more than halfway over and while many of us indulge in BBQs and pool parties, some might be wondering, “How many more shopping days ’till Christmas?” But with the summer in full swing (albeit unseasonably cool), there have been lots of changes here at Pioneer Title Co. June brought the new PTC Index (as featured in the Idaho Business Review and The Idaho Statesman), a whole new website and an office relocation. Here’s the lowdown…