The German Speakers Association (GSA) annual convention is coming up in early September (7-9). Although many people are able to find the assistance they need when it comes to writing a persuasive business message at some point in time the vast majority of our business messages end up being (formally or informally) presented - and this is where speakers conferences and conventions can be really useful - even if you're not a full-time 'professional speaker'.  As with all speakers conventions, you'll be able to find lots of eductional materials on communications skills, including my own exhibition stand and products:

• Portable lecterns - more information, click here
• Micro-sized timing devices - more information, click here 
• Multimedia self-development material - more information, click here

While were on the subject of links, here's the link to the GSA site and their convention programme:

http://www.germanspeakers.org/de/Convention2007.php

If you're going, I look forward to seeing you there - maybe even in the workshop I'm running on the Sunday morning, link below:

http://www.germanspeakers.org/de/kommendeevents_Conv07Engl_Programm.php