Running your own business? Want to run your own business? ENGEN Pitch & Polish is the platform you need to launch yourself on to the path of success.
Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, ENGEN Pitch & Polish is a national entrepreneurial workshop and competition programme that – so far – has helped over 10 000 entrepreneurs improve the way they pitch their businesses to potential investors. As all entrepreneurs know, a polished pitch is one of the keys to growing and succeeding in business.
Sponsored by Engen, Nedbank and Raizcorp with media partner Caxton Local Media, the objective of the programme is to teach entrepreneurs and would-be entrepreneurs to polish their business pitches in order to secure funding and to know exactly how much funding is required.
The value of a good pitch cannot be underestimated, and it is a skill that will stand all business owners in good stead across multiple settings and environments. Some of the benefits of having a well-polished pitch include:
- It can help you to obtain funding
- Succinctly presenting your business generates leads
- It can help you close deals and gain new business
- It can assist you with negotiations when buying or selling
- It supports you when networking opportunities present themselves
- Explaining your business in a shareable way helps to develop relationships
- It helps to build confidence
- It allows you to focus on the “meat” of your pitch
- It helps you to rely on your inner knowledge instead of physical notes
- It helps to grab attention quickly and effectively
- It hones your ability to articulate your business succinctly
- It keeps you current and always prepared
- It provides you with credibility
A practised pitch – together with in-depth knowledge about your business, your finances and their health – is a building block that you can master through practice to grow your business. An opportunity may present itself at any time … Be prepared to meet it with confidence!
Book your place now for the Johannesburg workshop on 6 July. SMS “Pitch” to 43719 (SMSs charged at 50c) or visit www.pitchandpolish.com to complete an entry form, and maybe you will find that R1 million investment you desire.
