Business Pitching

Articles on the art of business pitching, with guides on how to present concise and compelling overviews of a business idea or venture to potential investors, partners, or stakeholders.

News

Social ventures net £50,000 investments following Dragons’ Den style pitching event

The Tech for Good Challenge has provided £50,000 of investment capital to 11 successful start-ups in the digital technology sector.

News

Former Dragons' Den pitcher founds website linking entrepreneurs with investors

An entrepreneur who was successful in securing a £100,000 from Duncan Bannatyne on Dragons' Den has launched a business site offering people the opportunity to pitch to investors.

Opinion

What investors really want to hear in an investment pitch

It's not the product, it's the execution stupid.

Entrepreneurs

Stand-up pitching

It’s a concept normally reserved for comedy or music, so what can an open mic provide for entrepreneurs.

Alternative Finance for Business

The perfect business pitch

Dragons' Den tends to glamorise the pitching process budding entrepreneurs go through when looking for investment. GrowthBusiness finds out the key tips essential to success, and what it's really like going under the microscope.

Entrepreneurs

Pitching for MITIE’s millions

On the day five budding start-ups came together to face the heat from a real-life Dragons' Den, it was apt that the mercury hit 28 degrees.

Alternative Finance for Business

Perfect the art of the pitch

Matthew Stafford, project leader specialising in technology start-ups and equity investment at Pembridge Partnership, says most pitches for funding or investment are poor, but there are ways for businesses to improve.

PR and Marketing Strategy

Tips on a winning sales pitch

Success in a sales meeting often needs a subtle touch. Three entrepreneurs give their top tips.

Company Flotations

Pitching to institutional investors

As a public company, some of the most important conversations you will have are with institutional investors, writes Philip Dumas of Dowgate Capital.

Why upgrading your tech regularly will help your business grow

To run an optimal business, you must have optimal tech. We explain why you must upgrade your business technology on a regular basis

Accounting and Finance Software

Desktop vs cloud accounting: What to consider

What are the key differences between desktop and cloud accounting software, and what should you consider when it comes to choosing a solution for your business