Powerpoint Publishing

Posted by seotech on July 2, 2009 under Multimedia Companies, Powerpoint Publishing, general interest | Be the First to Comment

Powerpoint

Powerpoint is a Microsoft program that has enhanced the way we deliver presentations through making it a multimedia experience. The program was initially developed in 1984 by Forethought, Inc then bought in 1987 by Microsoft. What the program does it create a presentation that is ultimately displayed on a screen by a video projector. It is made up of a number of slides (an allusion to the slide projector) on which can be scrolled through by the presenter. A range of multimedia can be inserted into the slides including text, pictures, images, animations, sound effects, music, video clips, hyperlinks and so on.

Powerpoint has transformed the art of public speaking in companies, schools and universities, or any institution that gives presentations. Whether Powerpoint is a more effective technique for teaching or persuading is debated in comparison to other visual aids, especially depending on the level of skill that the presenter has in putting together the presentation. However it has definitely changed expectations of audiences and the overall professionalism of presentations.

Publishing Powerpoint Online

One of the great features of Powerpoint presentations is that it can published and accessed online. However many presentations are too large to post online (as downloads would take hours), or don’t have the audio accompanying the presentation. Through using the services of an online multimedia company, the Powerpoint presentation can synchronise any audio with the Powerpoint slide transitions so that the person viewing it knows exactly which slide the presenter is referring to.

Additionally, companies such as SEO Technologies Pty Ltd, can reduce the size of the Powerpoint file through converting it into Adobe flash. By using Flash technology (available to 99% of all internet users), it not only downloads rapidly and needs no software to be installed, but also can be published on CD-ROM, DVD, and so on.

Online Annual Reports

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Annual Reports

An annual report is a document presented to shareholders at the end of the fiscal year to show its yearly financial results and the outlook for the future. It is also called an annual account. The audited report (or in other words, analysed and verified report) is required by the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission). It includes an auditor’s report as well as the following financial statements:

1. Balance sheet
2. Income statement (or profit and loss account)
3. Cash flow statement
4. and a Review of Operations.

It also includes a forecast for future prospects and supporting documents. Along with the Annual Report, publicly listed companies are also required to filed a 10K and a 10Q. The 10K is similar to the annual report but more detailed, including the bylaws of the company, any legal documents and information on lawsuits, description of products and market segments, competitors, customers, etc. A 10Q (also known as a quaterly report) gives an analysis of the company’s quaterly financial results.

Online & Interactive Annual Reports

Standard Annual Reports usually come in a brochure which is sent out to shareholders as well as available as PDF files which can be emailed or found on the company’s website. Creating an interactive online annual report has many advantages over these traditional forms and can be done easily through a online multimedia company. Rather than creating an expensive brochure than many won’t read, an interactive report can be interesting and visually attractive to grab and keep their attention. It will save the company money as all it requires it to transform your existing PDF files into an interactive format- eliminating costs of printing and mailing.

Furthermore it can be made into a fully searchable document making it easier for your shareholders to immediately find what they’re looking for. It can also include interactive navigation, seamless integration with the company’s website (following themes and layout), and be SEO friendly.