The objective of this discussion is to help you delineate the key ingredients for the ideal funding pitch. This is not to develop your actual presentation (though it should help with the Final Project) but rather to define what, generically, makes for the ideal presentation. The textbook worksheet “Your Elevator Pitch” in Chapter 4 provides a great outline. What makes a pitch work
Consider how to convey your unique selling proposition while reinforcing your brand.
***Create a pitch with the info above and respond to the posts below****
Classmate 1 Post -According to our reading this week in Entrepreneurship, the elevator pitch it a short, concise description of our business idea. The pitch should be short and to the point but shouldn’t be sloppy or disorganized. Th idea is to convey your idea, plan and goals so that anyone could follow and understand.
Fine Fibers is a fiber farm where Merino sheep and Alpaca are utilized to produce the best in hand spin-able fiber and quality yarn. The ultra-fine Alpaca wool provides an especially fine fleece at 15 microns and the merino sheep produce an equally fine and elastic fiber at 11-15 microns. Fine Fibers is proud to offer the niche wool market the best fibers on the market.
Classmate 2 Post -To me, an elevator pitch is the same principle when advertising a product or service on commercials or billboards. You want to ensure you deliver engaging content to your audience. What makes a pitch work is presenting your idea to a target audience quickly and in a clear, compelling way to grasp their attention to listen to it. Also, persuading the audience to see the advantages of your product or service and that they would want to buy into it. (Newcastle University, 2022)
Example of my elevator pitch: Love All Great & Small Creatures LLC provides pet owners excellent service and treats their pets with great respect. What makes this company unique from the rest of the competitors is my references and affordable rates; I adore animals, am available on weekends, and welcome overnight stays with their pets. The market we target is full-time employees, single or married and retired individuals who love to travel or go out on special occasions.