Read the scenario about planning a presentation, and the answer the question Felicia works as a salesperson for a craft and fabric store that sells sewing machines and supplies. The store is holding a special event for people who want to learn how to sew, and Felicia's boss has asked her to make a presentation that will help customers decide which sewing machine to buy What should be the central message of Felicia's sales presentation? We have a variety of sewing machines that work well for beginners love sewing, and last month I made myself this stylish new dress. of you buy one of our top-of-the-line machines, you'll be able to sew yourself a new suit. Understanding the context of the presentation you've been asked to give is important. Which of these questions will help you assess environmental factors that may affect your presentation? Check all that apply. will be the only speaker? How much time will have to present? Why is this topic important to the audience? How far will the audience be from the speaker? 1. Planning an Effective Business Presentation To get your message across in business, you must be able to make presentations as well as communicate in writing Presentations require authentic, authoritative communication Which of these are examples of informal presentations or oral briefings? Check all that apply. A brief explanation of a current problem given to your supervisor when she walks past your office A speech made at a meeting of a professional association B A short pitch by a sales representative about a new product An update on a current project requested at a meeting without advance notice Read the scenario, and then answer the question about environmental factors that may affect the presentation Philippe works in product development for a company that sells consumer electronics. He i preparing a presentation for his company's sales team about upcoming product releases. He hopes his audience will be alert and receptive to his message Which of these situations would most likely ensure that Philippe's audience is alert and receptive? The sales meeting schedule is still being made, and Philippe may be asked to change topics at the last minute Philippe will be speaking right after lunch on the second day of the sales meeting, New media training was the presentation topic most requested by the sales staff, Philippe will be the first speaker of the morning, and the sales staff specifically requested a presentation on upcoming product releases