Tips for Presentations

• What you wear matters! Dress nicely, take a shower, shave, coordinate your colors!

• Have a well thought out, rehearsed pitch to start your presentation. This is your “hook” to grab investors’ attention and get them excited about your product.

• PRACTICE! We can tell the difference between a prepared presentation and a kid who is winging it.

• Greet the sharks—they are your target audience. You may bring them a little something extra to get on their good side if you want.

• Be confident! Speak clearly! Be enthusiastic! Have fun!

Molly Zimmer

MZ Designs

Loan Amount: $1,000 Equity in MZ Designs: 10%Valuation of Company: $10,000How investment will be used:

400 skeins of high-quality acrylic yarn 15 wooden crochet hooks of various sizes200 buttons and 57 rolls of ribbon

Company Description

•Mission Statement:•Problem to be Solved:•Objectives:•Legal Form of Ownership:

Product Description

•Description of Product:•Reference Appendix with prototype

•Competition:•Differentiation from Competitors:

Market Analysis

•Target Customers:•Market Research:

•Reference customer interviews •Supportive quotes•Summary of what you learned

Composite Character ProfileName

Age

Gender

Location

Income level

Social class and occupation

Education

Other (specific to your industry)

Startup Expenses

•Itemized estimate of startup expenses necessary to launch your business.

Financial Plan (Reference BP!)•Cost per Unit:•Price per Unit:•Per Unit Profit:•Sales Projections

•First Month•First Year

•Profit Projections•First Month•First Year

Your Investment Opportunity!

Who wants to revolutionize the way

people keep their heads warm?

I am seeking $1,000 in exchange for 10% equity in MZ Designs