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If you are looking for finance for your business then you must
ensure you plan carefully. Careful planning can make the difference between winning or
loosing financial assistance. To assist you in your campaign have a look our
tips:
- Ensure you have a clear and comprehensive
business plan. Impressions make a difference, so your
business plan should be presented as neatly and professionally as you make it. Ensure it
is typed throughout, and arrange it in a file or folder. Dont make your business
plan too complicated and minimise its content to between 15 to 20 pages.
- Ensure you are clear about your plan. Are you enthusiastic and
positive about your ideas? Will You come across enthusiastic and positive in your
interview? Remind yourself of the most important points in your plan and insure they are
emphasised.
- Your ideas will probably be criticised and examined thoroughly, be
aware of this and plan ahead. Ensure you have reasonable answered for possible questions.
- Know your facts. If you are unsure of any detail or find yourself
questioning your plan; then its time to re-think. Effective planning and business
management is an important part of running a business, so any doubts can seen like bad
management and planning to a prospective lender.
- First impressions last, so ensure your appearance is impeccable.
- Rehearse your approach with a business colleague or close associate.
Role play can help you to deal with the actual situation and it might help you plan your
answers more clearly.
- Names, Job titles and dates are all important. Ensure you are clear
as to who you will be speaking to and what their role is within the organisation.
- Be an effective sales person. Sell yourself and your business ideas
as you would your products or services. Be positive!!
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