Consumer issues make great short speeches because of the different angles you can take. For example, a speech about saving money can include buying in bulk, getting the most out of a sale or shopping for deals on consignment. Another option is to address what to look for in an investment banker, what banks have a solid reputation and what's reasonable to pay for their services. With presentations about stocks, you can include the hottest stocks by industry, the worst stocks to pick, and the best software to monitor the stock market.
If you're an experienced traveler, you may want to consider presentations about travel and tourism. Interesting topics include tips on obtaining a passport, safe travel abroad, finding reduced prices on vacation packages, selecting local cuisine and handy phrases to learn in a foreign language. A presentation about the best family vacations can offer ideas for fun, affordable trips – amusement parks, national landmarks or an unfamiliar city. Audiences appreciate visuals in these types of presentations.
Patient health and the health care system can generate appropriate short presentations. For example, you could deliver a short speech about losing weight, how to select a fitness instructor, and what foods constitute a balanced diet. While issues like abortion, bioethics and physician-assisted suicide would take hours to explain, choosing smaller subtopics, such as a recent court challenge or news event, might work better within the time constraints of a five-minute speech. Gear your use of medical terminology or jargon to your audience. A lay audience won't get much out of long, Latin words they don't know.
If you're proficient with technology, you may enjoy delivering a five-minute presentation on the best software programs, computers, printers, digital cameras and places to buy a computer. Showing audiences how to use a digital camera, how to connect to the Internet at a coffee shop, or how to properly use Bluetooth also provides helpful information. If you include a live demonstration, select a device that works reliably and be comfortable using it. Your presentation should be factual in addition to offering information about who uses these products and where to find other product reviews.