Running your own business?<\/p>\n
Want to run your own business?<\/p>
Engen Pitch & Polish is the platform you need to launch yourself on to the path of success.<\/p>\n
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Engen Pitch & Polish is a national entrepreneurial workshop and competition programme that has so far helped over 10 000 entrepreneurs improve the way they pitch their businesses to potential investors.<\/p>
As all entrepreneurs know, a polished pitch is one of the keys to growing and succeeding in business.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Young girls moulded into future vibrant economy contributors<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Some of the benefits of having a well-polished pitch include:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 It can help you to obtain funding.<\/p>\n \u2022 Succinctly presenting your business generates leads.<\/p>\n \u2022 It can help you close deals and gain new business.<\/p>\n \u2022 It can assist you with negotiations when buying or selling.<\/p>\n \u2022 It supports you when networking opportunities present themselves.<\/p>\n \u2022 Explaining your business in a shareable way helps to develop relationships.<\/p>\n \u2022 It helps to build confidence.<\/p>\n \u2022 It allows you to focus on the \u201cmeat\u201d of your pitch.<\/p>\n \u2022 It helps you to rely on your inner knowledge instead of physical notes.<\/p>\n \u2022 It helps to grab attention quickly and effectively.<\/p>\n \u2022 It hones your ability to articulate your business succinctly.<\/p>\n \u2022 It keeps you current and always prepared.<\/p>\n \u2022 It provides you with credibility.<\/p>\n 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 practise to grow your business.<\/p>\n An opportunity may present itself at any time.<\/p>\n Be prepared to meet it with confidence.<\/p>\n Book your place now for the Johannesburg workshop on July 6.<\/p>\n SMS \u201cPitch\u201d 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.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za <\/a><\/strong>or Leigh Hodgson (News Editor)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>or\u00a0Kgotsofalang Mashilo (journalist)\u00a0kgotsofalangm@caxton.co.za<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nGirls learn all about Germiston SAPS on Take a Girl Child to Work Day<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n