Ask The Pitch Doctor: How do I impress the board?
Q: Iâve recently started my own consultancy business. A customer has asked me to put a pitch together for their board. I’m terrified! How can I make sure I wow them?
Ask The Pitch Doctor: How do I tackle “speed networking” events?
Q: I've been asked to take part in a networking conference next month, which comprises a number of short meetings with companies we want to meet. How do I cram in enough details about my firm and make the right impression in such little time?
Ask The Pitch Doctor: My CrackBerry clients won’t pay attention
Q: I am a manager for a mid-sized accountancy practice. During pitches, I’m finding that the audience are spending more and more time on their BlackBerrys. I know they’re busy, but how can I get them to pay attention without coming across as rude?