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If you need  prospects to remember your company long after the big meeting, high-quality presentation folders are an unsurpassed marketing solution. Start browsing our most popular folder styles… and your clients will never know you got them at a huge discount!

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Discount Presentation Folders

Each custom printed folder on sale in this collection is specifically designed to give you a cheap price without compromising on quality. These inexpensive folders can still be purchased in bulk and fully personalized with logo artwork, text, or other graphics of your choice. However, they do have limited options when compared to our other presentation folders.

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Balancing Affordability and Quality with Cost-Effective Presentation Folders

An inexpensive way to put together a promotional portfolio is with one of our discount presentation folders. Just because it is an economy folder, doesn’t mean it has cheap quality. Imprinted business folders are available using four-color process, foil stamping, or PMS printing on one of 59 paper stocks, giving you a lot to work with to create an affordable design to match your marketing materials. All styles are available with twin pockets for extra storage, allowing you to stretch your budget further. You can also take advantage of the free business card slits offered to keep your business card snug, secure, and easy to find on the right pocket.

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Below are examples of our standard folders. We also offer a large variety of alternate folder styles . These examples are intended to show some of our capabilities. If you don't see what you are looking for, we create custom dies for folders with unique design and construction, and can provide you with a custom template per your specifications.

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24-G TEMPLATE 9 x12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets.

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4-color process 1-side.

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CP-1000-1 TEMPLATE 9 x12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets.

4-Color Process 2-Sides

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44-CP-2000-1

9 X 12 Presentation Folder with one 4" glued pockets.

44-CP-2000-2 9 X 12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets.

44-CP-2000-3 9 X 12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets and 1/2" tab that is great for filing.

Tri-Panel 4-Color Process 1-Side

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340-CP-1000-1 9 X 12 Tri-Panel Presentation Folder with 4" glued pockets and an open middle panel.

340-CP-1000-2 9 X 12 Tri-Panel Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets and an unglued 4" flap in the middle.

340-CP-1000-3 9 X 12 Tri-Panel Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets. The third panel is curve shaped and has 1/8" capacity spine and folds over the front panel to slide into a slit die-cut on the front panel.

Tri-Panel 4-Color Process 2-Sides

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344-CP-2000-1 9 X 12 Tri-Panel Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets and an open middle panel.

344-CP-2000-2 9 X 12 Tri-Panel Presentation Folder with one 4" glued pocket on the middle panel.

344-CP-2000-3 9 X 12 Tri-Panel Presentation Folder with 4" glued pockets on the middle and left or right panel.

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VP-1000-1 9 x 12 presentation folder with two 4" wide vertical sleeve pockets that are open at side facing center fold.

HV-1000-1 9 x 12 presentation folder with one 4" tall standard pocket at right side and one 4" wide vertical sleeve pocket that is open at side facing center fold.

LS-1000-1 12 x 9 landscape orientation presentation folder with two 4" tall, 12" wide pockets.

Stitched Inserts

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44-CP-2000-1 9 X 12 Presentation Folder with one 4" glued pocket.

Economy 1 & Economy 2

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CE-1000-1 & CE-2000-1 9x12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets.

CE-1000-2 & CE-2000-2 9x12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets and 1" reinforced edges.

CE-1000-3 & CE-2000-3 9 X 12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets and a full length wraparound tab for one-sided printing.

Group A-1 & A-1 Plus & Group A-2 & A-2 Plus

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GA-1000-1 & GA-2000-1 9 X 12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets.

GA-1000-2 & GA-2000-2 9 X 12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets and 1" reinforced edges.

GA-1000-3 & GA-2000-3 9 X 12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets and a full length wraparound tab for one-sided printing.

Group B-1 & Group B-2

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GB-1000-1 & GB-2000-1 9 X 12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets.

GB-1000-2 & GB-2000-2 9 X 12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets and 1" reinforced edges.

GB-1000-3 & GB-2000-3 9 X 12 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets and a full length wraparound tab for one-sided printing.

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PF Prestige Folder: 9” x 12” folders with 4” pockets and BC slits

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RC-1000-1 & RC-2000-1 8-3/4 x 11-1/4 two piece report cover with 2 x 4 die-cut window on front cover. This allows the cover page to show through the window.

RC-1000-2 & RC-2000-2 8-3/4 x 11-1/4 report cover folder (one piece) with 2 x 4 die-cut window with round corners on front cover. This allows the cover page to show through the window. Delivered flat.

CH-1000-1 & CH-2000-1 Certificate Holder: 9.5 x 12 closed, 4 half moon slits on inside back panel to accomodate an 8.5 x 11 certificate. Delivered flat.

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LG-1000 9 X 14.5 Presentation Folder with two 4" glued pockets. This folder holds legal size documents.

Escrow Jackets/Expandable Escrow Jackets

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BF-1000-1 9 X 12 with two 4" Glued Pockets. Business Card Slits on right pocket.

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CD-2000-1 6 x 8 Folded, 23-3/4 x 8 Flat. Holds disc only. All panels can be printed.

CD-2000-2 6 X 8 x 3-1/2 Folded, 18-5/8 X 11-1/2 Flat. Slit holds disc. Pocket at left side holds 5.5 x 8.5 sheets. Optional business card slits.

CD-2000-3 5-1/8 x 5 Folded, 10-1/4 x 6-1/2 Flat. Only holds CD/DVD.

CD-2000-1-S 6 X 8 Folded, 23-3/4 X 8 Flat. Holds disc only. WITH SPINE. All panels can be printed.

CD-2000-3-S 5-1/8 x 5 Folded, 10-1/4 X 6-1/2 Open. Holds disc only. WITH SPINE. All panels can be printed.

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HK-1000-1 / HK-2000-1 / HK-4000-1 3-5/8 x 6 hotel key holder with two 2-1/2" pockets. Slits to hold key card can be on one or both pockets.

HK-1000-2 / HK-2000-2 / HK-4000-2 2-3/8" x 3-3/4" with one 2-1/4" pocket at right side. Delivered open, 4-3/4" x 3-3/4"

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SF-1000-1 and SF-2000-1 6 x 9 presentation folder with 3" glued pockets, ideal for 5.5 x 8.5 insert sheets.

SF-1000-2 and SF-2000-2 10-1/4 x 4-1/2 document jacket with front 4" tall sleeve pocket; exposes ½" tab from back panel. Folded at bottom, glued on both sides, open at top.

SF-1000-3 and SF-2000-3 4 x 9 tri-panel presentation folder with two 3" glued pockets and 3" unglued flap in middle

SF-1000-4 and SF-2000-4 4 x 9 presentation folder with two 3" glued pockets.

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DS-4000-1 5" x 5" disc sleeve, closed at three sides. A die-cut thumb notch is commonly used to help slide disc out from sleeve.

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In an increasingly digital world, it can be difficult to know the best solution for organizing and storing physical documents. There are a lot of options on the market, but one of the easiest and most affordable ones to consider are pocket folders. Pocket folders are incredibly accessible, storable and portable, which makes them perfect for collating records, presenting interesting facts and anything in between.

What is a Pocket Folder?

A pocket folder is a folder that features one or more pockets designed to keep documents organized. Also known as a presentation folder, pocket folders can be made from materials such as paper, glossy cardstock, or plastic and feature multiple pockets for maximum storage. They also come in different varieties. Bi-fold folders fold in half down the middle and tri-folds have three panels and two folds.

What Size is a Pocket Folder?

When folded, most pocket folders usually measure 9 x 12 inches. They are designed to hold standard 8.5 x 11 inch sheets of printer paper . For larger documents, there are also legal-sized pocket folders that measure 9 x 14.5 inches, which is perfect for storing standard legal-sized paper .

What Features Can Pocket Folders Offer?

Pocket folders have a variety of handy features. Many pocket or presentation folders include flaps at the top to keep papers from sliding or slipping out of the pockets if the folder is tilted or turned upside down. The majority of them have fasteners that allow users to securely place hole-punched papers between the covers of the folders. For 3-prong fastener folders, papers can be secured and attached to the inner spine via three metal prongs, called brads. Other pocket folders feature two prongs located at the top of the folder. These are commonly used for medical and legal paperwork. Some folders themselves are three-hole punched so that they can be placed into larger three-ring binders .

Some brands even feature business card holders on the inner pockets that add a professional touch if you’re using your folder for a presentation or interview. Additionally, this product comes in a variety of color options, so you can color code and differentiate between folders, maximizing your organization potential.

What Can Pocket or Presentation Folders be Used For?

Other than holding papers, pocket folders can be used to:

• Present final projects and papers for academic purposes
• Hold informational resources to handout, such as brochures, event schedules or pamphlets
• Turn in several documents at once
• Present resumes and work samples at career fairs and job interviews
• Add an extra level of organization within a filing cabinet system

What Customers Look For in Pocket Folders

We've compiled a list of the most common searches in Pocket Folders. We have put the most common searches together into one place to help you easily find what you need. There are 624 different Pocket Folders available for you to choose from. Please use the below links to help you find the perfect Pocket Folders for your needs.

Top Brands for Pocket Folders

Staples carries 28 different choices of brand in pocket folders. Below are some of our customers favorites.

• Vera Bradley - 5 average rating based on 3 reviews starting at $5.49
• Innovative Designs - 5 average rating based on 5 reviews starting at $2.49
• 3M - 5 average rating based on 1 reviews starting at $5.69

Top Choices of Color Family for Pocket Folders

Staples has 19 choices for color family in pocket folders - these are the top rated selections by Staples shoppers.

• Metallic - 5 average rating based on 5 reviews starting at $27.29
• Multicolor - 4.77 average rating based on 367 reviews starting at $2.49
• Yellow - 4.72 average rating based on 4,415 reviews starting at $2.49

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Looking for a specific environmental feature? Out of 5 choices, the selections listed below were voted by Staples customers as the best in pocket folders:

• EPA CPG - 4.46 average rating based on 160 reviews starting at $2.49
• All Eco-ID qualified - 4.46 average rating based on 229 reviews starting at $2.49
• Sustainable Forestry Initiative - 4.4 average rating based on 9,422 reviews starting at $10.59

According to our Customers, These are the Best Pocket Folders

• JAM Paper® Heavy Duty Plastic Multi-Pocket Folders, 10 Pocket Organizer, Blue, 2/Pack (389MP10BUJ)
• JAM Paper® Two-Pocket Textured Linen Business Folders, Gray, Bulk 25/Pack (386LGYA)
• JAM Paper Heavy Duty Plastic 3 Hole Punch Two-Pocket School Folders, Yellow, 6/Pack (383HHPYEB)

Which are the Cheapest Pocket Folders at Staples?

• Oxford Twisted 2 Pocket Portfolio Folders, Assorted Colors (OXF 52074)
• Oxford 2-Pocket Fastener Folder, Assorted Colors (55776)
• Staples 3-Hole Punched 2-Pocket Portfolio Folder, Navy (26187)

The Most Popular Pocket Folders According to Staples Customers

• Staples 2-Pocket Presentation Folders, Dark Blue, 10/Pack (13377-CC)
• Staples 2-Pocket Presentation Folders, Light Blue, 10/Pack (13381-US)
• Staples 2-Pocket Folders, White, 10/Pack (13384-CC)

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7 Amazing Sales Presentation Examples (And How to Make Them Your Own)

7 Types of Slides to Include In Your Sales Presentation

Inside the mind of your prospect: change is hard, before-after-bridge: the only formula you need to create a persuasive sales presentation, facebook — how smiles and simplicity make you more memorable, contently — how to build a strong bridge, brick by brick, yesware — how to go above and beyond with your benefits, uber — how to cater your content for readers quick to scan, dealtap — how to use leading questions to your advantage, zuora — how to win over your prospects by feeding them dots, linkedin sales navigator — how to create excitement with color, how to make a sales pitch in 4 straightforward steps, 7 embarrassing pitfalls to avoid in your presentation, over to you.

A brilliant sales presentation has a number of things going for it.

Being product-centered isn’t one of them. Or simply focusing on your sales pitch won’t do the trick.

So what can you do to make your offer compelling?

From different types of slides to persuasive techniques and visuals, we’ve got you covered.

Below, we look at data-backed strategies, examples, and easy steps to build your own sales presentations in minutes.

• Title slide: Company name, topic, tagline
• The “Before” picture: No more than three slides with relevant statistics and graphics.
• The “After” picture: How life looks with your product. Use happy faces.
• Company introduction: Who you are and what you do (as it applies to them).
• The “Bridge” slide: Short outcome statements with icons in circles.
• Social proof slides: Customer logos with the mission statement on one slide. Pull quote on another.
• “We’re here for you” slide: Include a call-to-action and contact information.

Many sales presentations fall flat because they ignore this universal psychological bias: People overvalue the benefits of what they have over what they’re missing.

Harvard Business School professor John T. Gourville calls this the “ 9x Effect .” Left unchecked, it can be disastrous for your business.

According to Gourville, “It’s not enough for a new product simply to be better. Unless the gains far outweigh the losses, customers will not adopt it.”

The good news: You can influence how prospects perceive these gains and losses. One of the best ways to prove value is to contrast life before and after your product.

Luckily, there’s a three-step formula for that.

• Before → Here’s your world…
• After → Imagine what it would be like if…
• Bridge → Here’s how to get there.

Start with a vivid description of the pain, present an enviable world where that problem doesn’t exist, then explain how to get there using your tool.

It’s super simple, and it works for cold emails , drip campaigns , and sales discovery decks. Basically anywhere you need to get people excited about what you have to say.

In fact, a lot of companies are already using this formula to great success. The methods used in the sales presentation examples below will help you do the same.

We’re all drawn to happiness. A study at Harvard tells us that emotion is contagious .

You’ll notice that the “Before” (pre-Digital Age) pictures in Facebook’s slides all display neutral faces. But the cover slide that introduces Facebook and the “After” slides have smiling faces on them.

This is important. The placement of those graphics is an intentional persuasion technique.

Studies by psychologists show that we register smiles faster than any other expression. All it takes is 500 milliseconds (1/20th of a second). And when participants in a study were asked to recall expressions, they consistently remembered happy faces over neutral ones.

What to do about it : Add a happy stock photo to your intro and “After” slides, and keep people in “Before” slides to neutral expressions.

Here are some further techniques used during the sales presentation:

Tactic #1: Use Simple Graphics

Use simple graphics to convey meaning without text.

Example: Slide 2 is a picture of a consumer’s hand holding an iPhone — something we can all relate to.

Why It Works: Pictures are more effective than words — it’s called  Picture Superiority . In presentations, pictures help you create connections with your audience. Instead of spoon-feeding them everything word for word, you let them interpret. This builds trust.

Tactic #2: Use Icons

Use icons to show statistics you’re comparing instead of listing them out.

Example: Slide 18 uses people icons to emphasize how small 38 out of 100 people is compared to 89 out of 100.

Why It Works:  We process visuals 60,000 times faster than text.

Tactic #3: Include Statistics

Include statistics that tie real success to the benefits you mention.

Example: “71% lift driving visits to retailer title pages” (Slide 26).

Why It Works:  Precise details prove that you are telling the truth.

Just like how you can’t drive from Marin County to San Francisco without the Golden Gate, you can’t connect a “Before” to an “After” without a bridge.

Add the mission statement of your company — something Contently does from Slide 1 of their deck. Having a logo-filled Customers slide isn’t unusual for sales presentations, but Contently goes one step further by showing you exactly what they do for these companies.

They then drive home the Before-After-Bridge Formula further with case studies:

Before : Customer’s needs when they came on

After: What your company accomplished for them

Bridge : How they got there (specific actions and outcomes)

Here are some other tactics we pulled from the sales presentation:

Tactic #1: Use Graphics/Diagrams

Use graphics, Venn diagrams, and/or equations to drive home your “Before” picture.

Why It Works:  According to a Cornell study , graphs and equations have persuasive power. They “signal a scientific basis for claims, which grants them greater credibility.”

Tactic #2: Keep Slides That Have Bullets to a Minimum

Keep slides that have bullets to a minimum. No more than one in every five slides.

Why It Works:  According to an experiment by the International Journal of Business Communication , “Subjects exposed to a graphic representation paid significantly more attention to , agreed more with, and better recalled the strategy than did subjects who saw a (textually identical) bulleted list.”

Tactic #3: Use Visual Examples

Follow up your descriptions with visual examples.

Example: After stating “15000+ vetted, ready to work journalists searchable by location, topical experience, and social media influence” on Slide 8, Contently shows what this looks like firsthand on slides 9 and 10.

Why It Works:  The same reason why prospects clamor for demos and car buyers ask for test drives. You’re never truly convinced until you see something for yourself.

Which is more effective for you?

This statement — “On average, Yesware customers save ten hours per week” — or this image:

The graphic shows you what that 10 hours looks like for prospects vs. customers. It also calls out a pain that the product removes: data entry.

Visuals are more effective every time. They fuel retention of a presentation from 10% to 65% .

But it’s not as easy as just including a graphic. You need to keep the design clean.

Can you feel it?

Clutter provokes anxiety and stress because it bombards our minds with excessive visual stimuli, causing our senses to work overtime on stimuli that aren’t important.

Here’s a tip from Yesware’s Graphic Designer, Ginelle DeAntonis:

“Customer logos won’t all necessarily have the same dimensions, but keep them the same size visually so that they all have the same importance. You should also disperse colors throughout, so that you don’t for example end up with a bunch of blue logos next to each other. Organize them in a way that’s easy for the eye, because in the end it’s a lot of information at once.”

Here are more tactics to inspire sales presentation ideas:

Tactic #1: Personalize Your Final Slide

Personalize your final slide with your contact information and a headline that drives emotion.

Example: Our Mid-Market Team Lead Kyle includes his phone number and email address with “We’re Here For You”

Why It Works: These small details show your audience that:

• This is about giving them the end picture, not making a sale
• The end of the presentation doesn’t mean the end of the conversation
• Questions are welcomed

Tactic #2: Pair Outcome Statements With Icons in Circles

Example: Slide 4 does this with seven different “After” outcomes.

Why It Works:  We already know why pictures work, but circles have power , too. They imply completeness, infiniteness, and harmony.

Tactic #3: Include Specific Success Metrics

Don’t just list who you work with; include specific success metrics that hit home what you’ve done for them.

Example: 35% New Business Growth for Boomtrain; 30% Higher Reply Rates for Dyn.

Why It Works:  Social proof drives action. It’s why we wait in lines at restaurants and put ourselves on waitlists for sold-out items.

People can only focus for eight seconds at a time. (Sadly, goldfish have one second on us.)

This means you need to cut to the chase fast.

Uber’s headlines in Slides 2-9 tailor the “After” picture to specific pain points. As a result, there’s no need to explicitly state a “Before.”

Slides 11-13 then continue touching on “Before” problems tangentially with customer quotes:

So instead of self-touting benefits, the brand steps aside to let consumers hear from their peers — something that sways 92% of consumers .

Leading questions may be banned from the courtroom, but they aren’t in the boardroom.

DealTap’s slides ask viewers to choose between two scenarios over and over. Each has an obvious winner:

Ever heard of the Focusing Effect?

It’s part of what makes us tick as humans and what makes this design move effective. We focus on one thing and then ignore the rest. Here, DealTap puts the magnifying glass on paperwork vs. automated transactions.

Easy choice.

Sure, DealTap’s platform might have complexities that rival paperwork, but we don’t think about that. We’re looking at the pile of work one the left and the simpler, single interface on the right.

Here are some other tactics to use in your own sales presentation:

Tactic #1: Tell a Story

Tell a story that flows from one slide to the next.

Example: Here’s the story DealTap tells from slides 4 to 8: “Transactions are complicated” → “Expectations on all sides” → “Too many disconnected tools” → “Slow and error prone process” → “However, there’s an opportunity.

Why It Works:   Storytelling in sales with a clear beginning and end (or in this case, a “Before” and “After”) trigger a trust hormone called Oxytocin.

Tactic #2: This vs. That

If it’s hard to separate out one “Before” and “After” vision with your product or service because you offer many dissimilar benefits, consider a “This vs. That” theme for each.

Why It Works:  It breaks up your points into simple decisions and sets you up to win emotional reactions from your audience with stock photos.

Remember how satisfying it was to play connect the dots? Forming a bigger picture out of disconnected circles.

That’s what you need to make your audience do.

Zuora tells a story by:

• Laying out the reality (the “Before” part of the Before-After-Bridge formula).
• Asking you a question that you want to answer (the “After”)
• Giving you hints to help you connect the dots
• Showing you the common thread (the “Bridge”)

You can achieve this by founding your sales presentation on your audience’s intuitions. Set them up with the closely-set “dots,” then let them make the connection.

Here are more tactical sales presentation ideas to steal for your own use:

Tactic #1: Use Logos and Testimonials

Use logos and  testimonial pull-quotes for your highest-profile customers to strengthen your sales presentation.

Example: Slides 21 to 23 include customer quotes from Schneider Electric, Financial Times, and Box.

Why It Works: It’s called  social proof . Prospects value other people’s opinions and trust reputable sources more than you.

Tactic #2: Include White Space

Pad your images with white space.

Example: Slide 17 includes two simple graphics on a white background to drive home an important concept.

Why It Works:  White space creates separation, balance, and attracts the audience’s eyes to the main focus: your image.

Tactic #3: Incorporate Hard Data

Incorporate hard data with a memorable background to make your data stand out.

Example: Slide 5 includes statistics with a backdrop that stands out. The number and exciting title (‘A Global Phenomenon’) are the main focuses of the slide.

Why It Works:  Vivid backdrops are proven to be memorable and help your audience take away important numbers or data.

Psychology tells us that seeing colors can set our mood .

The color red is proven to increase the pulse and heart rate. Beyond that, it’s associated with being active, aggressive, and outspoken. LinkedIn Sales Navigator uses red on slides to draw attention to main points:

You can use hues in your own slides to guide your audience’s emotions. Green gives peace; grey adds a sense of calm; blue breeds trust. See more here .

Tip: You can grab free photos from Creative Commons and then set them to black & white and add a colored filter on top using a (also free) tool like Canva . Here’s the sizing for your image:

Caveat: Check with your marketing team first to see if you have a specific color palette or brand guidelines to follow.

Here are some other takeaways from LinkedIn’s sales presentation:

Tactic #1: Include a CTA on Final Slide

Include one clear call-to-action on your final slide.

Example: Slide 9 has a “Learn More” CTA button.

Why It Works:  According to the Paradox of Choice , the more options you give, the less likely they are to act.

Step One : Ask marketing for your company’s style guide (color, logo, and font style).

Step Two: Answer these questions to outline the “Before → After → Bridge” formula for your sales pitch :

• What are your ICP’s pain points?
• What end picture resonates with them?
• How does your company come into play?

Step Three: Ask account management/marketing which customers you can mention in your slides (plus where to access any case studies for pull quotes).

Step Four:  Download photos from Creative Commons . Remember: Graphics > Text. Use Canva to edit on your own — free and fast.

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10 Best Sales Presentations To Inspire Your Sales Deck [+ 5 Tips]

Published: August 17, 2022

While many salespeople focus on making their sales decks flashy, fun, and exciting, they do little to ensure that their presentations address the prospect's top concerns and offer an irresistible solution.

As a result, many presentations are met with wishy-washy responses that drag along the sales process and waste valuable time.

What does a great sales deck look like? We'll take a look at some of the best, and provide tips for creating your own stellar sales deck and presentation.

What is a sales deck?

A sales deck is a slide presentation (e.g., PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.) used to supplement a sales pitch. The sales pitch, given by a salesperson to a prospect, often includes an overview of the product or service, offers a value proposition and solution for the prospect, and includes examples of success stories from other clients.

The primary purpose of a sales deck and presentation is to introduce a solution (ie, your pitch ) that ultimately leads the prospect to purchase from your company.

If you've done everything right during the discovery process — digging deep into your prospect's challenges and understanding exactly what they need — only to get a noncommittal response, then your presentation needs some major adjusting.

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Sales Deck vs Pitch Deck

A sales deck is a pitch meant to convince a prospect to make a purchase by showcasing your product features, benefits, and value proposition.

A pitch deck , on the other hand, is usually created for investors who want to learn more about your company, vision, products, financials, and target audience. Think of the pitch deck more like a synthesized version of your business plan.

Ready to see some sales deck examples? Here are a few of the best, in no particular order.

Sales Deck Examples

• UpstartWorks
• Attention Media
• Leadgeeks.io

1. Leadnomics Sales Deck by Katya Kovalenko

Leadnomics has done something few companies successfully do in presentations: Showcase their brand identity.

The internet marketing agency hired a designer to create a sales deck that reflected their sleek, techie brand.

So while prospects learn about Leadnomics and what it offers, they can also get a peek into what it represents as a brand.

2. UpstartWorks Sales Deck by BrightCarbon

This slide deck for UpstartWorks starts with an image of the road to success, followed by a value proposition and a list of benefits buyers can enjoy from working with the company. They provide an overview of what they deliver to customers, who their clients are, and the results their customer base has seen.

The sales deck touches on all the key points a sales presentation should cover. And when it includes graphics and logos, they are clearly organized and not cluttered.

3. QS Sales Deck by BrightCarbon

QS , a platform that ranks colleges and universities, effectively uses icons and visuals throughout its sales deck to communicate its messages. At just a few slides, this is one of the shortest sales decks featured on this list.

If you’re going to make your sales deck short, make sure the information you include gets straight to the point, and be sure to front-load the most important information.

In terms of content, QS showcases its features, value proposition, and client impact.

4. Attention Media Sales Deck by Slides

Attention Media , a B2B creative agency, hired a presentation design agency to create a sales deck that features statistics and reasons businesses should work with them.

Key figures and messages are either in a bold, large, or bright font to make them stand out from the rest of the text.

While their slide deck is on the shorter side (the typical presentation is around 10 to 15 slides ), they include intriguing visuals and statistics that grab attention and keep viewers interested.

5. Freshworks Sales Deck by BrightCarbon

Freshworks is a B2B software platform that promises an all-in-one package for businesses. Its sales deck emphasizes simple text and organization. The problem and solution are introduced using graphics, which makes the text easier for readers to prioritize.

They include a dedicated slide to their mobile app, one of the product’s key differentiators and most salient benefits. The following slides provide a step-by-step walkthrough of how customers are onboarded and what they can expect on a regular basis.

Since the slides aren’t text-heavy, the salesperson can easily elaborate and answer any questions the prospect might have.

6. Soraa Sales Deck by BrightCarbon

Soraa , a lighting company, starts its sales deck with a visually appealing table of contents that contains three items: “Quality of light,” “Simply perfect light,” and “Why Soraa?”

The brand then dives into what its prospects care about most: How the light will look in their spaces and how they can apply Soraa’s offerings to their specific use case. It sprinkles in the benefits of using Soraaa as a lighting supplier. And it does this all while maintaining its strong branding.

7. Planetly Sales Deck by OCHI Design

The first thing Planetly does in its sales presentation is present an eye-catching statistic about customers wanting more eco-friendly brands. Then, they present the reasons behind that data.

The deck doesn't overwhelm prospects with too much text, opting for more graphics and visuals instead. It introduces a hard-hitting stat about the problem their prospect is facing, engages them by asking a question, and provides a solution to the issue.

The slide deck continues to outline specific product details and what sets the solution apart from others, ultimately leading to a slide that represents the expected outcome for the prospect.

8. MEOM Sales Deck by Katya Kovalenko

What you’ll first notice when scrolling through MEOM's sales deck is that it’s straightforward and easy to scan.

The brand kept it simple with their deck, making it easier for consumers to take in the information. Too often, companies overload their decks with information, and by the end of the presentation, consumers can’t remember anything.

On every slide, MEOM has one main message with supporting information in smaller font. In addition, the brand incorporates a detailed look at one of its staff members — a powerful tool when trying to attract consumers.

9. Leadgeeks.io Sales Deck by Paweł Mikołajek

Sometimes, the best way to explain a concept is through a series of process maps and timelines. In this sales deck, Leadgeeks.io takes this approach to explain its product process and onboarding process.

This method helps consumers visualize how this software will help them reach their goals and how they can adopt it at their business.

10. Accern Sales Deck by Katya Kovalenko

Similar to Leadnomics, software company Accern puts its branding at the forefront of the sales deck.

In addition to the use of design to make the sales deck stand out, Accern also highlights customer case studies in its deck, another form of social proof that shows the success other customers have found with this tool.

Each of these presentations provides a general overview of the products, problems, and solutions, and they can easily be tailored and customized to each prospective company. A custom presentation not only piques the prospect's interest but also increases the likelihood that they'll buy from you.

Curious as to how you can word your presentation during your meeting with prospects? Below, we go over the best examples we’ve seen so far.

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Example Sales Presentation

While there are plenty of videos online on how to deliver a sales presentation, there aren’t quite as many live sales presentations to watch.

That’s because sales presentations are delivered in the privacy of a meeting between the sales rep and the prospect, and are often not recorded with the intention of sharing online.

As a sales rep, though, you have an excellent resource for inspiration: explainer videos. Companies publish explainer videos to pitch their products to qualified leads. (Sound familiar?) Use the below examples to hone your own pitch to buyers, and pay close attention to the structure of each video.

This explainer video for Leadjet starts with an urgent problem: Finding leads on LinkedIn and moving them to a CRM loses valuable time and minimizes lead opportunities. Leadjet then presents its product as the solution.

The video jumps into the benefits users can enjoy, such as synchronizing conversations over both your CRM and LinkedIn, keeping the lead status updated, and adding custom details. In this video, Leadjet follows the ideal sales presentation structure: problem, solution, and benefits.

2. Node Influencer App

The Node influencer app allows small business owners to connect with influencers on social media. It starts its video with a simple question: “Looking to promote your brand with social influencers?” The presentation effectively identifies and addresses the target market before pitching the product to viewers.

This presentation is more tutorial-based, making it ideal inspiration if you’re creating a sales deck for someone who’s closer to making a decision. People most often want to see actionable demos when they’re ready to choose a provider.

This explainer video from Upsend, a former customer service software, begins with a problem: Most customers want instant responses to their queries, but customer service systems can be expensive for new companies. Enter Upsend.

The presenter addresses the target market — startups and small businesses — while assuaging their concerns about budget. In addition, it covers the most important features of the platform and the end result for the user. If Upsend were still available, this would be a product a new business would immediately want to add to their tech stack.

4. Algoplanner

Within a few seconds of the start of this presentation, Algoplanner drives home the critical urgency of adopting a supply chain software. It uses a scary number to pull your attention, citing a possible “loss of millions of dollars” if you fail to adopt the right tool.

It then introduces its product with a breakdown of what the software can do for users. Plus, it provides powerful stats to back up its claims, including that users can reduce automation development costs by 80%. The call to action at the end is powerful and simple, telling viewers to schedule a demo.

Sales Deck Presentation Tips

Ready for your presentation? Sticking to these five simple sales presentation guidelines, recommended by Marc Wayshak , will help you blow your competition away while dramatically increasing your chances of closing the sale.

1. Lead with solutions.

Have you ever met with a prospect who was excited about your product or service – and used your presentation to keep on selling? This is called over-selling, and it's the leading cause of death for sales presentations.

When you start your presentation, first lead with solutions. Don't talk about the benefits of your product's features or tell the prospect how great your company is.

Simply dive into how you're going to solve the deepest frustration your prospect is facing right now.

2. Incorporate case studies.

Once you've addressed the specific solutions you can provide to the prospect, it's time to add some color to your presentation.

Turn your sales presentation into an engaging story by sharing case studies of similar prospects and the results they've achieved with your help.

This step is important for building trust and credibility with the prospect. At the same time, case studies bring your solutions to life in the real world, making your presentation more engaging.

3. Ask for feedback throughout.

Most presentations are a one-way monologue by the salesperson. This approach is boring – and it's certainly no way to connect with a prospect.

Instead, ask short questions throughout your presentation like "Does that make sense?" or "Can you see how this would work for you?" Asking for feedback periodically ensures your prospect stays on the same page.

4. Welcome interruptions.

If you want to close more sales, you have to care about what your prospect is thinking throughout your presentation.

Any interruption is the perfect opportunity to find out. Whenever a prospect interrupts you – either with a verbal remark or subtle shift in their facial expression or posture – stop immediately.

Acknowledge the interruption, and welcome the opportunity to explore it with the prospect. Never ignore signals just to stay on a roll and conclude your point. Invite prospects to ask their questions or share their concerns.

The opportunity to respond to those concerns is always more valuable than whatever you were about to say.

5. Wrap it up quickly.

Your presentation should be ASAP: as short as possible.

It's natural for salespeople to get excited about what they have to share, but this causes most of them to ramble on for far too long.

Prospects only care about themselves and their challenges. Present the information they'll be interested in and nothing more.

Practice your next sales presentation with a colleague or friend and ask for their honest feedback on its length.

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Get Inspired With These Sales Presentations

When delivering a sales presentation to a prospect, you can do so with the knowledge that thousands and millions of others have been in the same position as you. Luckily, we can see their work online to guide our sales deck creation process. Use these decks to structure your own, and you’ll be well on the road to closing more deals and exceeding your quota.

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in April 2019 and has been updated for comprehensiveness.

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5 Proven Ways to Design a Sales Presentation That Actually Converts

In a past life, I spent 15 years working as a designer at an advertising agency. That decade and a half taught me a lot about pitching and winning business.

One of the most important takeaways? It’s the quality of your sales presentation that often determines whether you win a project – or if it ends up going a competitor’s way instead.

So how do you create a sales presentation that actually converts?

Firstly, you need to keep your prospect’s needs – and how you intend to address them – at the forefront of your mind. Ensure that every point you make is relevant to this particular client.  

Secondly, remember that your presentation design is at least as important as what you plan to say .

Great sales presentations help you to communicate your offering more effectively. They also help you to demonstrate your professionalism. And to stand out from the crowd of sales presentations passing through a prospective client’s boardroom on any given day.

In a nutshell, a well-designed sales presentation is the best possible weapon for your salespeople to have at their disposal.  

Ready to up your slide design and make your offer more compelling? These expert design tips will help you to ace your presentation design and – most importantly – motivate buyers.

• Design an impressive cover slide
• Use emotional design
• Create excitement with color
• Get straight to the point with simple slides
• Build striking infographics and charts

Extra tip: selling remotely?

1. design an impressive cover slide.

First impressions really do count. Your presentation cover page affects how a viewer perceives your whole presentation . And by extension your organization and your product. No pressure then!

A simply typed title just won’t cut it. Badly or sloppily designed cover pages suggest a lack of effort. And they raise immediate doubts amongst your audience about the quality of your overall offering.

It might not be fair. But it’s human nature. And that’s exactly what your sales presentation needs to take into account.   

People engage well with visuals and color. So, include both on your cover page. You might even want to include your client’s logo to give the whole thing a personalized touch.

Check out our previous article on presentation cover page design for more top tips.

One extra thing to consider… If you’re emailing your sales presentation to a prospect, the first impression you make is with a file thumbnail! Make sure your cover page looks good shrunk down to thumbnail size and your presentation file is much more likely to be opened and read.

2. Use emotional design

We’re all less logical than we’d like to believe. Emotions play a big part in our decision-making process. Studies have shown that emotional responses to advertisements influence a person’s intent to buy more than the content of the ad itself.

So creating an emotional connection between your product and your client is a sure-fire route to sales success. You can do this by incorporating emotional design techniques into your sales presentation.

It might seem obvious, but pictures really are key. They’re much more effective than words at generating emotion in a viewer. (This is called the picture superiority effect .)  

Also bear in mind that happiness is officially contagious! A Harvard study found that when people around us are happy, we tend to feel happier too.

So choose photos of happy, calm, and contented-looking people for slides detailing the benefits of your product or service . Your audience will instantly and subconsciously link those positive emotions with whatever you’re trying to sell.

Using your sales presentation design to make your prospect feel something is easier than you might think – and it’s super effective too.

3. Create excitement with color

Color is another useful tool for prompting an emotional response to your sales presentation.

Color has the power to influence how we feel . This is a fact widely acknowledged by the advertising industry, where the color of company logos, websites, and even packaging are carefully curated to encourage a desired reaction.  

It’s important to learn about the connection between color and emotion before deciding on a color scheme for your presentation.

Blue conveys trust. Reds and oranges create excitement. Green promotes a sense of calm – which is why it’s a popular choice for slides showing product prices! Think about the image and the emotion you want to convey. Then choose appropriate colors to back up your message .

One quick word of warning! Before you go wild with your color palette, be sure to check with your brand team. They may ask teams to stick to a standard color formula so branding remains consistent.

4. Get straight to the point with simple slides 

Simplicity is the best way to keep the audience’s attention. Especially when you consider that our collective concentration span seems to be shrinking !

You’ve probably been taught – somewhere along the way – that bullet points are the way to simplify your message. But the truth is, bullet points just aren’t simple enough.

The International Journal of Business Communication conducted research that found “Subjects exposed to a graphic representation paid significantly more attention to, agreed more with, and better recalled the strategy than did subjects who saw a (textually identical) bulleted list.” 

So ditching the bullet points from your presentations could make all the difference in winning new business.  

Bullet heavy sections can be replaced with visuals. And – as long as there’s no limit on the number of slides you can use – you can split bullet point lists over a number of different pages.

Check out our guide on building a presentation without bullet points for more info on how to do this.

Demonstration videos or images can also help to bring your product or service to life . They save a lot of unnecessary text and explanation and tend to be more memorable too.  

5. Build striking infographics and charts 

Making a good first impression, creating emotion, and keeping it simple are all essential to your sales presentation strategy. But without cold, hard data to back up your claims, you’re unlikely to seal the deal.

According to a Cornell study , graphs and equations have persuasive power . They “signal a scientific basis for claims, which grants them greater credibility.” 

Including infographics and charts – with data presented in a simple, memorable, and easily digested way – is therefore a sales presentation must.

A few extra tips to maximize the impact of your stats… Customize the appearance of your graphs so they fit with your overall design. A default option just won’t look as impressive.

Choose chart layouts that best illustrate the point you want to make. There’s a whole world of options beyond the standard pie chart!  

Also, highlight key data to draw your audience’s attention to what matters most. Make understanding the data as easy as possible for your prospect.

And, if you really want to knock it out of the park, incorporate data storytelling techniques . An effective data narrative will ensure your audience truly understands the importance of the numbers you’re putting in front of them.  

Remote presentations are increasingly the norm. This was a trend that actually started pre-COVID-19 and it’s unlikely to disappear any time soon.

If you’re delivering an online sales presentation, check out these extra design tips .  

Your audience might not be able to read your body language. But with good sales presentation design, your slides will do more of the communicational legwork for you and your message will be just as effective.  

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