The cutting edge competition of today’s business world demands organizations to be at their apex level. In the 21st century’s technological sphere, PowerPoint Presentations have served as an unparalleled tool to reinforce the organization's branding image. Impressing clients with boards and charts in a closed room is history. Today, PowerPoint Presentations are the magnum opus of the business domain to engage the audience with your business pitch and leave an everlasting impression on their minds. Abounding in numerous features and benefits, presentations have become a groundbreaker to set up contact with the stakeholders and investors.
Uniqueness, innovation and an audio-visual kick uplift the PowerPoint Presentations over traditional platforms, making it a superior choice among corporates. Personalised and professional PowerPoint templates with dynamic content allows you to craft a tailored presentation for a schematic display of the company’s data. PowerPoint presentations assist the corporations to connect with their potential target audience owing to their graphical charm of images, animations, graphs etc. Be it about structuring market collateral, exhibiting subject information or pitching ideas to your potential clients, presentations are always a game-changer for corporations.
Here are some key features of PowerPoint Presentations which makes it a powerful tool in the business world-
Interactivity and Engagement
First impressions on the potential clients and associates are always long-lasting and set the dynamics of the business. If you don’t engage the audience with your material within the first few minutes of your presentation, you stand the risk of losing them. PowerPoint presentations provide a structured framework for communicating knowledge about the products, brand identity and services of the company. Incorporating relevant metrics and statistics about the performance of the company goes a long way to impress clients.
PowerPoint Presentations’ versatility and attribute of face-to-face interaction keep your clients away from boredom. When you are delivering a well-constructed presentation about your business in front of your investors you engage them meaningfully. Feedback of the audience can be taken simultaneously while presenting. Presentations serve as a platform to provide an in-depth analysis of the company’s performance in terms of its profits and competition which resonates with the audience.
Multimedia and Visual Boost
PowerPoint Presentations are an amalgamation of audio-visual boost with their impactful and alluring graphics, images, transitions, animations, sounds and typography. A presentation template infused with bold vector graphics, captivating SmartArt, mind maps, charts, timelines, infographics etc. makes the presentation stand out with a pictorial zeal. Gripping visuals will elevate your branding style and save the time of the audience in reading the elaborate text of the slides.
The appealing illustrations trump the textual content of the presentation creating a maximum impact on your clients. When it comes to displaying raw figures and data PowerPoint offers a variety of tools to present them in a refreshing way to which the stakeholders can relate. Strategic initiatives, decision making, profits and losses to the company, future programs etc. can be beautifully portrayed with eye-catching visuals. Compelling visual aids enhance the productivity of the slides.
Collaboration with Peers
When forming that business report for your management or crafting a presentation to rope in new sponsors, PowerPoint Presentations always come in handy to work with your peers. With platforms like Google Slides, KeyNote, SlideShare entrepreneurs and businesspersons can work collaboratively in real-time with their associates easily. These online cloud platforms make it easy for your co-workers to access the presentation anytime anywhere.
In today’s digital era files can be conveniently shared and downloaded. After reviewing the presentation, the colleagues can edit it as per their needs and discretion to further make the presentation stimulating for the clients. Every co-worker can craft their assigned presentation part to cater to different prospects. This way the burden of designing a perfect presentation does not fall on only one employee and everybody has shared responsibility.
Customizable and User-Friendly
Flexibility is one of the prime reasons why PowerPoint aces to present business reports and data. Its customizable templates can be moulded according to the intended purpose of the corporation. Digital presentations include more flexibility than a printed medium, like a corporate brochure, because they are expensive to modify. Whereas, a presentation can quickly incorporate new information catering to different audiences with few clicks and alterations. Presentations can be calibrated for sector-specific content for each client.
It can be personalized with tailor-made professional templates, HD graphics and charts, and make it text-heavy or image-heavy depending on the subject matter. There is no easier platform to use than PowerPoint for making presentations as it is user-friendly with easy instructions to follow which saves the time of employees. Specialized templates and designs can be easily downloaded and edited in PowerPoint paving your way to creating a state-of-the-art presentation.
Organized and Time-Saving
A PowerPoint Presentation aids you in keeping your business on track by giving you more control over the information you’re presenting. An immaculate presentation with cohesive thoughts and well laid out data can prove to be the key to imprint your corporation’s aesthetics on your clients. Having a presentation with you while imparting your knowledge on the investors also acts as your cue points to speak only the important points by reducing the distractions and diversions.
Although, these presentations can be time-consuming for the employees to make, using the right tools and online software can benefit them. A multitude of sites host professionally designed templates and business slide decks which can be imported in the PowerPoint and customized as per need. Using presentations saves the time of the clients as they do not have to undergo the ordeal of reading the heavy paper files before listening to the business pitch.
PowerPoint Presentations have been in force in every niche since a long time now, especially advantageous in the business and corporate realm. All the top-level tiers to employees adopt presentations during board and employee meetings as they are a polished way to put across valuable information to the workforce. In most business settings, presentations pose as the most powerful tool to display the data and necessary information. PowerPoint is here to stick for a long time and can further the business propositions manifold.
UK-BASED Nanak Hotels recently acquired the 60-room Kings Court Hotel, a 17th-century property in Warwickshire, England, for £2.75 million. This is the first regional acquisition by the privately held firm led by British Indians Harpreet Singh Saluja and Karamvir Singh.
Nanak Hotels, which operates a UK property portfolio, plans to invest in the property's refurbishment and repositioning, according to a statement from Colliers International UK, which brokered the transaction.
“We’re excited to bring Kings Court Hotel into our portfolio as our first Warwickshire acquisition,” said Saluja. “It has a solid foundation and loyal customer base. We see potential to develop the hotel while preserving its heritage.”
The West Midlands hotel, on a 4.2-acre site between Alcester and Redditch, began as a 17th-century farmhouse and now operates as a hospitality business with public areas, event and conference facilities and wedding capacity for up to 130 guests.
The hotel’s previous owner said Kings Court had been central to their work for over 30 years.
“It’s been a privilege to grow it into what it is today,” the owner said. “As we retire, we’re pleased to see it pass to a new owner who shares our commitment to hospitality and has a vision for its future.”
“The sale of Kings Court Hotel drew strong interest due to its size, location and trading performance,” said Josh Sullivan and Peter Brunt of Colliers International UK. “We’re pleased to have completed the transaction with Nanak Hotels and look forward to seeing how they develop the asset.”
In February, UK-based Shiva Hotels, led by founder and CEO Rishi Sachdev, secured $372m (£289m) to renovate The BoTree in Marylebone, London. Separately, Indian tech firm Oyo announced a $62m (£48m), three-year plan to expand its UK hotel portfolio by acquiring inventory and securing leasehold and management contracts, supporting 1,000 jobs.
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PRIYA NAIR has been appointed as the CEO and managing director of Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL), effective from August 1. She will be the first woman to lead the company in its history.
The announcement was made by HUL on Thursday (10). Nair, who currently serves as president, Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever, will take over the role from Rohit Jawa, who will step down on July 31 to pursue other interests.
She has been appointed for a five-year term and will also join the HUL board, subject to necessary approvals. She will continue to be a member of the Unilever Leadership Executive.
Nair began her career with HUL in 1995 and has held various roles across sales and marketing in the company’s Home Care, Beauty & Wellbeing, and Personal Care businesses.
Between 2014 and 2020, she served as executive director, Home Care and later as executive director, Beauty & Personal Care from 2020 to 2022. She then moved to a global role as the chief marketing officer for Beauty & Wellbeing at Unilever, and in 2023, was named president of the business.
Under her leadership, the Beauty & Wellbeing division has grown into a more than £10 billion global business covering hair care, skin care, prestige beauty, and health and wellbeing, including vitamins, minerals and supplements.
She has overseen brand building, innovation, revenue growth, digital transformation, and profit delivery.
Speaking on her appointment, HUL chairman Nitin Paranjpe said, “Priya has had an outstanding career in HUL and Unilever. I am certain that with her deep understanding of the Indian market and excellent track record, Priya will take HUL to the next level of performance.”
Nair’s appointment comes after Jawa’s two-year term, during which the company focused on volume-led growth. “On behalf of the Board of HUL, I would like to thank Rohit for leading the business through tough market conditions and strengthening its foundations for success,” Paranjpe added.
Over her 28-year career, Nair has built and managed several leading consumer brands. She is recognised for turning around underperforming businesses and leading cross-functional teams.
The Indian executive has also served as an independent director on the board of a publicly listed Indian company, a board member of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI), and a member of several government-backed partnerships and industry bodies.
Nair currently lives in London with her husband and daughter.
(with inputs from PTI)
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The Canary Wharf business district including global financial institutions in London.
THE UK economy contracted unexpectedly in May, marking the second consecutive monthly decline, according to official data released on Friday. The figures present a challenge for the Labour government as it attempts to revive economic growth.
Gross domestic product fell by 0.1 per cent in May, following a 0.3 per cent contraction in April, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement.
Economists had forecast a 0.1 per cent increase in GDP.
The data comes at a time when prime minister Keir Starmer's government is dealing with global challenges, including US tariffs and persistent inflation.
The Labour government’s fiscal strategy relies heavily on economic growth, particularly after recent reversals on welfare cuts and winter fuel payments for pensioners.
Finance minister Rachel Reeves described the figures as "disappointing" and said there was "more to do."
Labour has announced plans to reduce red tape and has unveiled a multi-billion pound investment programme aimed at the National Health Service and infrastructure to boost growth.
In separate data published by the ONS on Friday, UK exports to the United States increased by £0.3 billion in May. This followed a record fall in April when President Donald Trump's tariffs took effect.
"Growth is becoming incredibly difficult to achieve for the government," said Lindsay James, investment strategist at Quilter.
"The plans put in place so far are unlikely to move the needle in the absence of improving business and consumer sentiment in an environment of ongoing cost pressures," she added.
ONS director of economic statistics Liz McKeown said there were "notable falls in production and construction" which affected GDP in May.
She said the decline in production was led by "oil and gas extraction, car manufacturing and the often-erratic pharmaceutical industry."
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BANKING major State Bank of India (UK) has cut interest rates on its buy-to-let mortgage products to help landlords reduce borrowing costs.
The bank said the rate cuts would help landlords invest in rental properties and meet growing demand for rental homes across the UK.
For the Standard Product Range, interest rates have been reduced by up to 35 basis points across all Loan-to-Value (LTV) tiers for five-year fixed-term products. In the SPV Product Range, rates have been cut by up to 40 basis points. Additionally, a flat fee has been introduced on larger loans for limited companies, aiming to simplify the lending process, a statement said.
The Houses in multiple occupation (HMO) product range has seen significant improvements. Rates have been reduced by up to 90 basis points on two-year fixed products and up to 50 basis points on five-year fixed products. Non-green properties now benefit from a flat rate of 5.15 per cent for five-year terms.
Fees for five-year products have also been lowered to 1.50 per cent for 50 per cent and 65 per cent LTV. Furthermore, green properties receive an additional discount of 10 basis points. Also, pricing for Multi-Unit Freehold Blocks (MUFB) has been brought in line with the HMO product range, offering similar rate reductions and terms.
Abhishek Sahay, chief business officer at SBI UK, said the bank wanted to support landlords with better lending deals.
"We understand the importance of service standards and have added capacity to our underwriting team to process applications in a timely manner," he said. "We recognise the crucial role landlords play in the UK housing ecosystem, and these rate reductions are designed to help them thrive in a dynamic market."
He added that the bank's ongoing commitment to green lending reflects focus on sustainability and reduction in the carbon footprint of the housing sector.
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Starlink will next need to acquire spectrum from the government, build ground infrastructure, and carry out testing and trials to meet the agreed security requirements. (Photo: Reuters)
INDIA’s space regulator on Wednesday granted Starlink a licence to begin commercial operations in the country, removing the final regulatory barrier for the satellite internet provider.
The company, led by Elon Musk, has been waiting since 2022 for licences to start operations in India. It received an initial approval last month from India’s telecom ministry and was waiting for clearance from the space regulator.
The licence, issued by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe), is valid for five years.
Earlier on Wednesday, Reuters reported, citing sources, that Starlink had secured the licence from IN-SPACe.
Starlink is now the third company to receive approval to enter the Indian satellite communications market. India has previously cleared applications from Eutelsat’s OneWeb and Reliance Jio.
The company will next need to acquire spectrum from the government, build ground infrastructure, and carry out testing and trials to meet the agreed security requirements.
Musk and Reliance Jio’s Mukesh Ambani had disagreed for several months over how spectrum should be allocated for satellite services. The Indian government later supported Musk’s position that spectrum should be assigned, not auctioned.