It doesn’t matter how great your idea is if your pitch can’t back it up. As a small business, you’re relying on the continued support of your investors to help you grow. Presenting them with an organised list of information and pleading for help probably isn’t enough to get the job done. By creating a […]
Today I am proud to be throwing my support behind Australia’s startup sector by getting involved in UberPITCH as part of the 2015 SydStart Conference. The initiative, which has successfully run in San Francisco and India, gives entrepreneurs the chance pitch their idea to accomplished entrepreneurs for fifteen minutes. I’ve travelled the world for business […]
If frantically putting together a deck of PowerPoint slides in the final moments before a presentation sounds familiar to you, then read on – because according to one entrepreneur, you might not be ‘cutting it’. Starting 20 years ago in London designing presentations for City banks and research companies, Emma Bannister tells Dynamic Business about […]
A presentation is a public performance of your very own show. The show is remembered by the highlights, the laughs, the drama, and the pathos. However, as a business person you will be wise to avoid the facets of a Hollywood production and focus on your business goal. Below are some tips on how to […]
When the annual financial results come onto the agenda at work, you’ll probably notice everyone’s eyes glazing over. This is incredibly unfortunate, with many not realising the huge opportunity missed to clearly and effectively communicate a company’s value and impact to both their employees and potential investors. With so many company financials falling into the […]
Much of the fear and anxiety over public speaking boils down to the unknown or ambiguous elements of the presentation itself. Even a little bit of preparation can significantly reduce your anxiety.
There are a few ways that you can customise your message, cut through the noise and keep your audience engaged with what you’re saying.
Traditionally deadly sins have come as a neat package of seven, however, entrepreneurs appear to be more readily tempted by what we will call the “five deadly sins for entrepreneurs”.
The 3 lead qualms include the fear of embarrassing one’s self, boring the audience, and having something interrupt their message, such as a technology fault or a question they are unable to answer.
Be prepared to give compelling explanations to address challenging questions. As an entrepreneur you need to be able to defend your business claims with great explanations.
