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Tag: Pitching

Five things investors want to see in a business plan

October 30, 2017

By Staff writer

You?ve got the idea. You?ve got the product. You?ve even got the business cards. The only missing piece is the money to make it all happen, so you reach out to investors but how can you win them over

The anatomy of a venture capital deal as told by a menswear entrepreneur

July 11, 2017

By Hunter Ruthven

It’s often the poison of choice for ambitious entrepreneurs looking to fuel growth, but what exactly happens in a venture capital deal” Real Business goes under the bonnet to find out.

An insider account of a trade mission to Australia

May 31, 2017

By Staff writer

Michael Hufton, CEO of ingage, recounts his tale of joining an 11-day government trade mission to the farthest corner of the globe.

Google Demo Day demonstrates the beauty of a four-minute pitch

May 9, 2017

By Hunter Ruthven

With the first Google Demo Day outside of the US taking place at the company’s new Kings Cross campus, Real Business went along to discover why it’s better to be fast, open and, all importantly, collaborative in today’s fast-moving tech market.

Pitching pointers from Richard Branson as VOOM 2017 commences

May 3, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

The details of the latest VOOM pitching programme have been revealed, as Richard Branson opened up the proceedings for a launch event at Trinity Buoy Wharf in East London.

UK leaders must improve pitching skills to win new business

April 3, 2017

By Zen Terrelonge

When it comes to showcasing your business with pitching skills, you may want to be aware that 90 per cent of firms use Microsoft PowerPoint.

Duke of York tells Real Business about Pitch@Palace

November 3, 2016

By Zen Terrelonge

On Thursday 2 November, Real Business visited St James’s Palace, courtesy of the Duke of York, Prince Andrew, who requested our company for the final of his sixth Pitch at Palace campaign where Queen Elizabeth was also in attendance.

Face-to-face meetings deliver £193bn a year to the UK economy

October 24, 2016

By Letitia Booty

Face-to-face meetings make an annual contribution of £193bn to the UK economy.

Reading your audience The key to investment success

October 24, 2016

By Shane Schutte

Having gone through the Dragons’ Den experience at the young age of 18, Christian Lane, the founder of home technology company Smarter, learned the key to investment success.

From CFO to CEO: Make the journey from the front row in the stalls to behind the lectern

October 10, 2016

By Staff writer

It is fair to assume CFO like numbers. What’s not to like The big number above demands your attention, even if you are not analytically inclined. Your interest will be further tweaked when I say that 30, 3, 30 are key numbers that will help CFOs step up to CEO.

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