There are times when you may want, or need to pitch a business idea to investors, buyers and customers, or at conferences, and you need to be prepared. Many small business people aren’t adept at public speaking since they’ve had limited opportunity to build their skills.
In this section you’ll find tips for doing top notch presentations, pitches and other group sessions.
Questions To Help You Understand Your Business Plan Audience Know your audience. Making a business presentation involves balancing your needs with the needs and expectations of your audience. If they expect you to speak to them in a particular format, do it. If they expect a certain…
Your Small Business Presentation Checklist This is an excerpt from Perfect Phrases For Managing Your Small Business, which is available in book stores and at amazon. Please click the picture for more information. There are some other things to do to prepare for your presentation,…
Begin Your Presentation By Explaining Why You Are There, and What You Hope The Outcomes Will Be An effective business presentation begins with clarity of purpose. If you know what you want from your audience (your purpose), you’ll be much more likely to get it. If…
Audiovisuals In Your Small Business Pitch The use of audiovisuals is particularly effective for business presentations. Graphics communicate complex numbers better than words. For example, a simple bar chart is a great way to show how revenue has grown over the last five years or how the market…
Your Small Business Pitch/Presentation The Introduction To Your Pitch Your introduction should be short. It should convey warmth, credibility, and comfort (if possible). It should explain in brief who you are, why you are there, and what action, if any, you hope your audience will take. It’s also…
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