If ever there was a confusing term used in the business world, it is portfolio. So many people think of different things when they hear the term. Many people understand portfolio to mean the summation of all of their investments at a point in time. Others think of a leather portfolio that they carry to work. Even that version of the term has multiple meanings, adding to the confusion. Some people think of a briefcase and disagree over what style constitutes a portfolio. Others think of a leather binder, the type that would be used in a business meeting or presentation. And with the advent and increasing popularity of the multifunctional leather padfolio, there are plenty of people who consider a padfolio to be a portfolio. The next time someone tells you they would like a portfolio as gift, remember to make sure that you are absolutely clear about what they mean by the word.
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