Whether you make it into The Pitch 2010 or not, this list of resources will equip you with a loads of useful tips and advice for pitching for investment, grants or even for new business. We will constantly be adding to this free repository, so watch this space.
Make the dragons say yes: Tips for securing business investment
Pitching to investors can be a scary experience even for the most confident of entrepreneurs. But if you do enough preparation and know your business inside and out, you're likely to leave with the cash you want. Ian Shields explains how to do it.
Pitch perfect: How to charm investors
Venture capital can be the ticket to meteoric success for a small business, but securing it involves winning over hardened investors with your enthusiasm and business expertise. Geoff Sankey, director of the £50 million venture The Capital Fund, speaks to Matt Henkes about some of the dos and don'ts of pitching for investment.
Presentation tips for first time speakers
Delivering a presentation can be an anxious time for even the most outwardly confident business man or woman. Dealing with nerves, PowerPoint and crowd control can get the better of us all. Jacky Selway, business tourism manager at the Aberdeen Convention Bureau, offers advice for first time speakers to help ensure their presentation runs effectively and smoothly.
Pot luck or pot of gold? How to get a business grant
There are lots of business grant opportunities out there but is it worth all the red tape and hassle if you still end up with diddly squat? BusinessZone.co.uk features editor Louise Druce investigates the application process.
Becoming an entrepreneur: What qualities do I need?
What key qualities are necessary to being a successful entrepreneur? Matt Henkes investigates.
Funding bliss: How to get past the heavy petting and find good investment bedfellows
Sales improvement specialist Marcus Cauchi uncovers the reasons why many entrepreneurs fail to get the funding they want.
How to get funding for your business
Chris Barling, who has raised millions of pounds for his company Actinic, advises on how to secure business funding.
How do you combat pitching and presenting nerves?
Speaking in public is, for some, the most terrifying experience imaginable. More so when you're trying to win over an audience of potential backers or clients.
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