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Handouts or Leave-Behinds? 
Five reasons a leave-behind is the better move.

1. Handouts are Distracting Spoilers
2. Reinforce Your Message
3. Leave a Lasting Impression
4. Expand Your Audience
5. A Good Investment

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1. Handouts Are Distracting Spoilers

If you offer handouts at the beginning of your presentation, participants will flip through them and jump ahead before you've even had the chance to say hello.

Instead, create a sense of anticipation by telling your audience you'll have something for them at the end of your presentation.

2. Reinforce Your Message

Leave-behinds give you the opportunity to repeat and enhance your message.

But don't just print out your slides.

To begin with, your slides will likely (and should) have minimal information —and they won't have much meaning if you're not there to explain them.

A comprehensive overview of your talk in a dedicated leave-behind will be more effective.

3. Leave a Lasting Impression

Your leave-behind is a tangible reminder of who you are, and your credibility is reflected in the quality of your materials.

Make it professional.

Get help with the writing, editing, and design. Because it matters. (That's where we come in!)

Is there too little time to present all you want to cover?

Put it in a leave-behind.

 4. Expand Your Audience

An effective leave-behind is one that will be shared when participants return to the office and meet with associates.

Make it interesting and you'll capture a whole new audience.

5. A Good Investment

A well designed leave- behind continues to work for you after your presentation.

You can repurpose it as bonus content on your website, use it as a mailer, or post it on your blog.

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