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7 steps to making the perfect pitch to a potential client

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs | May 23, 2012

When pitching to a new client, it's important to prepare thoroughly and help your audience to see how your product would help them. "You want to paint a picture for them of a better future that they'll have as a result of buying your product," said Sarah Denholm of Improve Your Public Speaking. And don't be afraid to be direct and ask for the client's business at the end of your presentation. Sydney Morning Herald (Australia), The (05/23)


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SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs | May 29, 2012

Forget mom and dad: Young entrepreneur moves in with AOL to save money

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs | May 25, 2012

There's more than one way to be an amazing leader

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs | May 23, 2012

Are startup accelerators worth the cost of admission?

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs | May 24, 2012

5 ways to deal with difficult customers

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs | May 29, 2012

You can learn to look on the bright side of life

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs | May 23, 2012

How to start checking items off your company's to-do list

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs | May 23, 2012

2 kinds of customers you need to understand

SmartBrief on Entrepreneurs | May 24, 2012

Creative Commons licenses 101

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