Every business is unique but there are steadfast presentation principles that position all new business ideas for success. Whether networking or simply a chance meeting a succinct, powerful and engaging introduction can have a great benefit. Remember you only get one chance for a great first impression.

Here are some of the topics being covered: 

• Not being able to easily and crisply articulate and answer to “What do you do?”
• Unable to reliably turn a chance meeting into an opportunity
• Tell their business story in a way that excites and engages the audience

By the end of this presentation you should be able to: 

• Confidence that you are prepared for networking and chance meetings
• A process to craft a company pitch directed to the audience with greater impact
• Present your business in a professional way by being prepared, keeping your audience engaged and listening to feedback.

About the Presenter: Simon Bard

Simon Bard is a Certified Mentor for the SCORE Northeast NJ Chapter. Being an electrical Engineer by education, he worked during earlier years in his career in the corporate world (Siemens, Symbol/Motorola) in a number of senior Engineering and Managerial positions, with growing responsibilities. During that time, he earned 55 US patents in different technical areas. Lately, Simon Bard spent his career of building global supply chains as well as establishing and running manufacturing businesses overseas. Currently he is a private consultant specializing in international trade.

About the Presenter: Curtis Springhead

Curtis Springstead is a Certified Mentor for the SCORE Northeast NJ Chapter. During his 38 years in the IT industry he has worked as a strategic IT consultant, designing and implementing major business change and the supporting technology at a variety of clients including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Bank of New York, Prudential, Honeywell, TD Ameritrade, Optimum, and Liberty Travel. Curt has been a trainer and adjunct professor for 30 years.