Pitching ideas is not easy and can be a challenge at the best of times. Knowing how to use technology and new features can give you the edge and increase your confidence. Being familiar with the latest features in presentation software like PowerPoint can help you stand out from the crowd and impress your audience during a presentation. Of course, it's also a good idea to know the best practices when it comes to presenting, so we will cover both here in this blog post.

There are many ways to deliver an effective presentation. 

If you’re a skilled presenter with a clear and powerful message you will most likely succeed in impressing your audience without needing to rely on a host of visual aids.  Even so, presentation tools -correctly used- can certainly increase your impact.

The problem is: How do you know which tool to use?  And once you’ve chosen a presentation tool, how do you get the best out of it?