A presentation folder is a kind of folder that holds loose papers or

document A document is a writing, written, drawing, drawn, presented, or memorialized representation of thought, often the manifestation of nonfiction, non-fictional, as well as fictional, content. The word originates from the Latin ', which denotes ...

s together for organization and protection. Historically, two of the biggest end markets for presentation folders have been marketing, where they may be used as proposal covers or media kits, or in education. Presentation folders usually consist of a sheet of heavy paper stock or other thin, but stiff, material which is folded in half with pockets in order to keep paper documents. Presentation folders function much like that of a

file folder A file folder (or simply folder) is a kind of folder that holds papers together for organization and protection. File folders usually consist of a sheet of heavy paper stock or other thin, but stiff, material which is folded in half, and are ...

for organizational purposes. They can be either printed or plain and can be used, amongst other things, as a tool for

business Business is the practice of making one's living or making money by producing or Trade, buying and selling Product (business), products (such as goods and Service (economics), services). It is also "any activity or enterprise entered into for ...

presentations to customers to aid in the

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Uses of presentation folders

Presentation folders come in many different styles to suit a variety of purposes. Most all are produced by a company to provide

marketing Marketing is the act of acquiring, satisfying and retaining customers. It is one of the primary components of Business administration, business management and commerce. Marketing is usually conducted by the seller, typically a retailer or ma ...

for a

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and/or service, but they can fulfil other functions. A few examples would be a company producing a new product and wanted to show their customers all the benefits of that product in an organized fashion, or folders used to organise documents for distribution to delegates at a conference. Some types of presentation folders: * Standard 9" x 12" two-pocket * Tri-fold or Tri-panel * Capacity (usually with a 1/4"+ spine to hold more) * Tabbed (for use in hanging files or filing cabinets) * Mini or small * Green or

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Examples File:MoreFolders.jpg, More printed presentation folders for various businesses File:CapacityFolders.jpg, Folders with spines for holding extra documents File:Envirofolder.jpg, Eco-friendly printed folders File:4x9 Brochure Folder.jpg, A 4x9 brochure presentation folder

Uses of presentation folders

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