1. Preparing Effective Business Presentations Getting ready for a presentation may cause feelings of anxiety. The best way to reduce your fears is to prepare thoroughly. The first step in being well prepared for a presentation is planning. What should be your focus when determining your purpose? The structure you will use throughout the presentation What you want listeners to believe, remember, or do after the presentation The audience you are speaking to during the presentation Before planning or organizing your presentation, you should understand your audience and anticipate its reactions. What questions should you ask yourself to help you analyze your audience? Check all that apply. How many people will be in the audience? What does my audience already know about my presentation topic? What will help to make my points most effective: facts, statistics, or anecdotes? How do I incorporate smart art in my presentation? What is the educational level of my audience? How can I relate this information to my listeners' needs