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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Laura Martin

How to make a memorable business pitch: entrepreneurs reveal seven top tips

Work colleagues celebrate landing a new business deal
Hitting the right note with investors requires research, practice and personality. Photograph: Bruce And Rebecca Meissner/Stocksy United

Motivational speakers and life coaches love to tell us that if we can dream it, we can do it. But coming up with an initial idea for a product, service or business is only the start of the journey; try as you might, simply manifesting the cash to fund your startup just isn’t going to cut it.

What budding tycoons actually need to move them up to the next level is investors. Whether the money might come from a personal contact, venture capitalist, or angel investor, a stand-out marketing deck and killer pitch are required. It’s a tried and tested route that most businesses will have to engage in to achieve their potential.

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