Not everyone is going to pitch their Business Plan to investors. There are many great businesses to be built without ever raising a Rand from external investors, and many types of businesses shouldn’t pitch to external investors to begin with. With this said, I wanted to present some insight on pitching because I know that:
Short and simple answer… To tell the story about your business with math. A great financial model isn’t just a spreadsheet: it’s an outline of your fundamental business model that can be used to understand your business. A lot of stakeholders tend to say that financial models are irrelevant for start-up companies. I agree that financial
Consumers now more than ever feel they need a stronger connection with the companies they engage in business. Branding and business representation are imperative in today’s market. How you come across and are perceived are more important than just a logo and a tag line. There’s no denying consumers crave a deeper connection with the
Despite having a great idea for a new product or cutting-edge service, many aspiring business owners find themselves asking, “Am I ready?” Considering just how much there is to accomplish when launching any business – protecting your idea, figuring out the proper compliance and licensing, getting the right office space, structuring, hiring staff, figuring out how much
Entrepreneurs need to be prepared when pitching their start-up companies to investors by anticipating the questions they will receive. Presenting to potential investors will involve as little as 10 questions and as much as 100 questions. We have focused on the Top 10 Most Common and Most Difficult Questions that entrepreneurs can expect when presenting
Uncertainty, especially economic uncertainty remains at the top of mind for most South African businesses. Perhaps now is an ideal time to look at ways you can successfully manage your business through these uncertain times. When times are good and product is moving, companies can run a little blind. It is not unusual to discover
