Well, there you are at the show. You are wearing the
corporate golf shirt with logo. Hopefully you have the right
size so the sleeves don’t droop over your elbows and the tail
doesn’t hit your knees. It is clean and you pressed it before
you hit the show floor. You didn’t dribble salad dressing,
chocolate or hot dog stuff down your front. Hooray - you are
a neat representative for your company.

But what about the rest of you? Does it matter if your event is
super casual or super professional? Probably not. Here are
7 Tips to keep you Looking Good -

1. Press the pants or skirt. Make sure the complete
ensemble is complete.

2. Wear comfortable shoes that are appropriate to your
outfit.

3. No toe-cleavage. Sandals or flip-flops - no matter how
expensive or fashionable - belong at the pool or beach, not
on a show floor.

4. Casual clothes do not hide droopy shoulders, an
expanded waistline or poor posture. Look at yourself in a
full-length mirror and make corrections. The first is to stand
up straight.

5. Clean out your pockets. Take only the minimum cards,
change, identification. Otherwise you may have unsightly
bulges in your nether region.

6. Personal grooming is very important. You will not have
time to primp and puff on the show floor. Remember how
dusty the hall is and how tired you will be by the end of the
day. Before the show, get a good haircut. Manicure for both
men and women - yeah, guys, what are you doing all day? -
Shaking Hands.

7. You are on stage all the time. People will look at you front,
back and all around. Be aware that your good side may not
be what they are looking at.

These are simple, common sense tips to keep top-of-mind
when attending a trade show.

Julia O’Connor - Speaker, Author, Consultant - writes
about practical aspects of trade shows. As president of
Trade Show Training, inc,, now celebrating its 11th
year, she works with companies in a variety of
industries to improve their bottom line and marketing
opportunities at trade shows.

Julia is an expert in the psychology of the trade show
environment and uses this expertise in sales training
and management seminars. Contact her at
804-355-7800 or check the site
http://www.TradeShowTraining.com

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Some people go to the beach to just relax, play in the water, and soak up the sun. There are other people, however, who like to go to the beach to participate in such activities as fishing from jetties or the shore, riding on jet skis, or exploring beach caves or beach cliffs. For these more adventurous people, the Nike Aqua Sock IX Water Shoe is the perfect thing for their feet. The Nike Aqua Sock IX Water Shoe provides comfort and protection whether your feet are wet or dry, and they provide the kind of traction that is essential for sports that involve sand, rock, and slippery surfaces.

The Nike Aqua Sock IX Water Shoe is perfect for running on the beach. Beach joggers love how light these shoes are so that their feet can breathe, but they also like the arch support that they get when running. Jogging on the beach can be very taxing to the feet and legs, since sand has so much “give”. With the Nike Aqua Sock IX Water Shoe, runners still get the maximum effect to the leg muscles that beach running can provide, but they can run for longer distances due to the comfort that these shoes offer.

The Nike Aqua Sock IX Water Shoe is great for riding jet skis in the water, since the shoe is specifically made to stay strong and comfortable when it is wet, but it still can stay on the pedals of the jet ski without slipping off. When riding one of these vehicles on the water, it can get quite bumpy, and this fact, coupled with shoes that don’t have good traction, can be a recipe for disaster. With the Nike Aqua Sock IX Water Shoe, this never has to be a problem.

The part of the Nike Aqua Sock IX Water Shoe that surrounds the top of the foot is made of neoprene and textile, which is quite stretchy, making them perfect for rock climbing or beach cave exploring. Even though the material is stretchy and porous enough to make the shoes comfortable when doing vigorous activities, it can still keep the feet warm when the weather is cool - even when the shoes have gotten wet. For this reason those who are kayaking, canoeing, or fishing from the shore or from a boat find them ideal. The shoes are also made so that they dry quickly, which adds to their overall comfort.

John Gibb is the owner of beach shoes resources

For more information on beach shoes check out http://www.beach-shoe-guidance.info

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Recently reporting their quarterly earnings, many investors look for a fair sized rally for this shoe making king. However, with the upcoming recession and implications that it might have on Nike (NKE) shares, I would be hesitant to purchase any more shares at such a high price during such a volatile period.

It’s true that Nike did something positive in their report a few days ago which propelled the stock by four percent the next day. However, this was also the first time in three quarters that Nike reported an EPS lower than expectations. While the surprise was low, Nike typically reports earnings well above analyst estimates, illustrating the potential decline of Nikes’ profits during the next possible few years. Already experiencing some negative margins from quarter to quarter, with yearly margins only mediocre at best, Nike looks to be an upsetting stock for investors in the months to come. Reaching a near record high this year, I can vouch that Nike is an overbought equity waiting to be shorted.

The reasoning for such an assertion can be based on the premise of what type of company Nike is. Selling sport shoes and other clothing products at an above market price may not be complacent with consumers with the upcoming economic downturn. As inflation worries have propelled the Federal Reserve to increase interest rates, a negative effect will occur for companies such as a decrease in purchases. Consequently, companies will have to compensate for the lack of sales by firing employees. This results in lower domestic income for Americans, creating even more negative effects for the economy. Because consumers will not spend at their previous rate, profits will fall for companies that sell products at high prices (like Nike) and will transcend the bad news to shareholders of their stock. As Nike perfectly fits this description, expect some announcements in the future, especially if there is a hard landing, of a lowering of guidance.

Historically speaking, when the recession of 2001 through 2003 took place, shares of Nike dropped dramatically to near 33% which is a big downfall for a large capitalization corporation. When the economy got back to a more prosperous state, shares of Nike rose because of increases in margins and earnings, placing Nike almost 100% ahead relative to the end of 2003. Will Nike follow a similar pattern when the next recession occurs? The topic is debatable, but Nike does seem to follow a relatively cyclical pattern determined by the economy and its fundamentals.

It is true that Nike has an excellent PE ratio of nearly 17 and a good dividend payout of 1.24 cents per share, but with the negativity of the economy conspicuously hurting the fundamentals of Nike, and a technical pattern similar to that of a cyclical stock, I would be very wary of buying any shares of Nike at the current time. If you were lucky and have shares of Nike that you purchased earlier, I would advise selling these shares, collecting your capital gains, and buying shares of Nike back when the economy goes through this recession.

Dennis Biray presents advice on all kinds of topics ranging from finance and investing to fitness to sports. For more information email him at dbiray@gmail.com, or to view other articles written by him visit http://www.biraynetworks.co.nr

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