Business Presentation Services for Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

You've lined up a group of angel investors (or lenders, venture capitalists, partners, vendors, suppliers, or potential clients.)

You're ready to make your presentation.

Are you sure?

Most of the time you only have one shot to get it right. Usually, that one shot lasts no more than 10 or 15 minutes. If you leave out a crucial fact, spend too much time on the obvious, or don’t build a powerful and compelling case, you could go away empty handed.

Developing the Presentation Materials

We can help you develop an attractive professional business presentation (usually in PowerPoint) that puts you, your products and services, and your company in the best light. The most effective business presentations are usually extremely simple, focused, and clear. Complicated graphics, charts, and detailed technical explanations might be appropriate for a written report, but usually spell disaster in a 10 or 15 minute presentation. We’ll help you sort through the clutter, bring out the highlights, and create a strong and lasting impression.

Business Presentation Practice & Coaching

We can also help you prepare for the big event by listening, observing and reacting while you deliver your presentation to us. We will provide detailed, constructive feedback on every aspect of your presentation. This is a great way to practice your pitch in a realistic, yet non-threatening setting.

• We'll ask rapid-fire questions, just as a real investor would.
• We can even play different roles. For instance, you might want to practice one presentation to a group of angel investors for equity financing, and practice another presentation to a conservative SBA lender.
• We can help you tailor your presentation and presentation style to each audience so you maximize your chances of success.
• If you like, we’ll invite several people with different viewpoints so you get a diversity of opinions.
• Give your presentation as many as three or four times in one day.

The only difference between the practice session and the real thing is that your money isn't on the line here. You can make mistakes with us, and still have plenty of time to plan for the real thing as we work with you to -

• Refine your presentation materials and style — for example, "Should the third slide really be so aggressive, or will that turn the audience off?"
• Practice your "soft skills" — how you smile, how you stand, how you hold your hands, how you move in front of the audience, your speaking style, your eye contact, your body language, your tone of voice, and how you respond when an investor asks an annoying question.

The Bottom Line

The whole reason for a business presentation is to achieve results. You want to land a new client, seal a partner agreement, sign a contract with a large vendor, or land an investor. While we can’t guarantee you will close the deal because of our help, we can dramatically increase your odds of success. The key to success is preparation. Remember, you are probably not the only person looking for money (or closing a deal). Just one critical mistake and you go back to the end of the line.