How to Present a Business Plan to a Committee
A business plan acts as a guide when starting a business. To prepare the plan, identify your mission, determine the operations of the business to fulfill the mission, organize the resources of people and project the growth of the company. A strong and realistic business plan presented to a committee of investors may help raise capital to get the business started.
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Identify the committees to which you will present your business plan. Seek committees with angel investors, venture capital investors or grant providers that realistically fit your needs. For example, avoid contacting venture capital committees specializing in million-dollar funding if you only need $50,000. Ask each committee for an appointment to make your presentation. Tailor your business plan to each committee.
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Prepare a pitch of no more than 20 minutes. Start by asking the committee for the amount of money you require, the purpose of the funds and the return, or financial benefit, to the committee, as shown in your business plan. For a slide show, if required, use no more than 10 slides or other visual aids to help demonstrate your points. Practice presenting your slide show. Prepare handouts for the slide presentation.
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Present your business plan to a committee. Introduce your product or service and its demand. Provide supporting orders to support the demand. Emphasize the strength of your team's leadership and why you believe you will succeed. Follow your formal presentation with a question and answer session.
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Tips & Warnings
Thoroughly review and understand your business plan before making your presentation. You have one chance to get the committee of investors to support your venture.
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