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Here's GOOD NEWS For Entrepreneurs and CEO's who seek equity capital and want to really grab the attention of investors but don't know how to get started.... "Are you Tired of Wasting Time Trying to Raise Capital? This Program will Give you Tried and Proven Techniques to Change the Attitude of Investors from Disinterest to 'Let's Talk More'..." The "Winning over the Investor" Program has consistently achieved success rates of between 23% and 52%. And that’s against the average of 2%. It can do the same for you. Discover how "Winning over the Investor" ...
This Venture Capitalist explains why it's important to prepare thoroughly and leave no stone unturned to get your pitch right... Bob Christiansen is a founding partner of Southern Cross Ventures. He has a $300M fund to invest in technology businesses.
"The laser is right on you..." - Bob Christiansen, Southern Cross Venture Partners Dear Friend, If you're an entrepreneur, CEO, management team leader, risk taker, innovator or business owner that wants to expand your business through raising equity investment, wants to get into some really serious markets and wants to stay ahead of the game… ... then you're a person who sees your future in a profitable and thriving business able to get the resources you need to employ highly experienced staff, open new offices, get overseas, form alliances and see your products and services as best of breed in your markets. With the right equity investment all of this is possible. But you’re looking for expert advice on how to go about raising capital to achieve your dreams. This letter may well be exactly what you need right now… My name is Gail Geronimos, I'm the co-founder and owner of the Achaeus Group. For over 17 years I've been totally dedicated to assisting entrepreneurial companies just like yours raise the equity funds they need to achieve their dreams... and achieve a strong and viable global market presence for their businesses. And I know for sure when it comes to winning over tricky investors, I can provide you with a powerful presentation advantage that will ensure you present as a true professional. In fact, I'm confident in saying that if you follow my rules in just a few short weeks you'll have a presentation up and ready to run that will hit your audience with the WOW factor! I'll show you how easily this can be achieved in the first 30 seconds of your presentation but first... If you'll give me a moment of your time I'd like to share my story... The first time I made a presentation to raise capital it was a nerve wracking event. Looking back, we really didn't know what we were doing. But, at the time, we were very cocky and confident. I thought that we had done all the right things to convince our potential investors but really we had no idea... and like 98% of businesses that want to raise equity investment, we were just stabbing in the dark. We didn't get the money and that was so painful... We were left feeling totally dejected and rejected. And, of course, our business was in a very tight spot financially, however, as you've so often heard... Many positives come adversity and... It was through the awful experience of being rejected in this way that I decided to find out what separates a pitch that flops from a pitch where you get the money and go on to realize your dreams. I have seen far too many companies blow their chances of success simply because they did not understand how to pitch their investment opportunity - like our friend, John Carrol. When John and his team turned up in my office they wanted help to develop a killer presentation to raise capital. After the first meeting it was clear that the management team had not properly nailed the key messages for the investors. I became very nervous, so before they go to potential investors I suggested that they do some more work. The response... 'But Gail, you don't understand. We have it in the bag. These investors actually invited us to present. They love our technology. The presentation is just a formality. These guys are the best in Silicon Valley for our company. And besides, the meeting is set. People are flying in. We can't cancel now.' I was now even more nervous about the outcome of John's meeting because I knew that his lack of preparation would set him up for failure... Against my professional advice ... John and his team got on the plane for their big investor meeting and set off to make their pitch. Sadly, the investors gave them a flat refusal right there and then. And, worst of all, they were not interested in seeing them again... the refusal was definitely not negotiable. The point of the story... Most entrepreneurs simply don't do enough preparation before walking into an investors’ boardroom to deliver their pitch. In John and his team's case, they were simply not ready to talk to investors. This was a devastating result for John Carrol. This was his best chance and now he had no chance. The worst part, it could have been so easily avoided... You don't have to be an expert presenter. However, you can't wing it. It isn't enough to know your business and feel comfortable about presenting. You will never be able to just wing it. That's why you need to get this right the first time! I'm sure that you know a lot about your markets, your technology, your projections, etc. However, that alone is not enough to convince investors to part with their money. You may even be a very good presenter, a natural, however, that alone won't get you over the line either. You have very limited time to get the attention of hard nosed investors who see hundreds, if not thousands, of business presentations.
Some straight talk about equity investors... They are very good at picking up on the slightest inference, side-glance or offhand comment. They have to be good because their investment businesses rest on this ability to assess presentations, just like yours, in a few minutes. They do this every day and their intuition is razor sharp. The good news is… For thousands of entrepreneurs, CEO's, management team leaders, risk takers, business owners and innovators "The Perfect Presentation Program" is a proven 12 point step-by-step formula that promises to sharpen up your presentation skills and develop a power packed pitch for Investors.
According to the Money Tree Report, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and The National Venture Capital Association, less than 2% of entrepreneurs are successful at raising venture capital. And only 16.04% of capital raised was invested in seed and early stage companies in Q1 2007. These are very low odds – you’ll need to leave no stone unturned in your quest to raise capital. Why is the rate of investment so low? I've surveyed a lot of investors over the years to get the answers. A key finding was that entrepreneurs and CEOs don't know how to 'hit the hot buttons.' The investors are only interested in your equity offer and whether it is strong enough to give them the best possible return for their money... It's that simple. You've got the opportunity to pitch, make sure it's a WINNING PITCH! "The single most important step in the process..." - Bob Christiansen, Southern Cross Venture Partners So why is "Winning over the Investor" Program so popular? Imagine, giving a winning presentation to investors that raises the money you need to employ more staff, move into better office space, enter overseas markets, develop the next version of your product, and achieve the increased revenue and profit that you know is achievable with additional capital. Wouldn’t that be fantastic? In fact, the injection of investment capital will solve the problems you face immediately and you're able to move ahead, expand quicker and with less frustration... wouldn't that be brilliant? What if you're giving a presentation to investors and you feel an intense and positive reaction in the room as you speak. And it's all because you're confident... and you know this can be attributed to your preparation ... how about that? Imagine, being able to get a commanding message out to a group of doubting, reluctant investors who are easily bored - have them do an about-face and provide you with the equity funds you need ... nothing could be sweeter don't you think? Well, all this is possible but you need to know what works and what doesn’t... I'll tell you how you can turn your doubts about raising money to grow your business into something much more positive and I'll also show you just how very easily this can be achieved. But first... Here's what others have to say about my 12 point step-by-step formula "Winning over the Investor" program ...
Well as they say the proof's in the pudding. These people are extremely happy and you will be too...
And it's not a dream or some sort of airy-fairy wishful thinking. Not at all. You'll soon realize that by simply using my step-by-step program building cash flow in your business will be so much more achievable. Break through investor resistance with a confident and brighter outlook for raising equity funds for your business. A new future...
Are you starting to see why it's important to get it right the first time in any presentation you make to investors with: no fluff, no nonsense, just straight out professionalism and high quality pitching? And that's why... "The Perfect Presentation Program" provides you with all the advantages you need to super-charge your business. Of course, I'm not advocating 'that money will fall at your doorstep': there's really no such thing. I'm not saying you won't have to do work here. I'm certainly not saying that this program will absolutely guarantee you success. What I'm talking about is creating a fantastic presentation for you to get it right whenever you pitch your business to investors. By using all the tips, tools and templates in “The Perfect Presentation Program” you’ll know that your presentation scores 10 out of 10. Are you getting the idea of what I'm on about and why a top quality presentation program will put you well ahead in your endeavour to raise that much needed capital.
So let's take a look at what you get in the "The Perfect Presentation Program". 1. The Power Packed Presentation Skills Manual Here is an example of what you will get:
And much, much more... 2. The Quick & Easy Presentation Reference Template It will trigger all the points that you need to cover in your business presentation...and you'll spot in a second exactly what you need to include. 3. Everything You Need To Know About The Fatal Flaws Of Pitching Over the years that I have been reviewing presentations I've noticed that certain issues keep coming up for my clients time and time again. And when they did occur investors just simply shut down the presentation...and were not prepared under any circumstances to reopen negotiations. The entrepreneurs were of course devastated when this happened - not knowing what really went wrong. Investors don't always explain why they shut down negotiations. They are busy and it's often difficult to get feedback from them. That's why I've put this program together. You see, I've been at the table myself with investors and I've heard exactly what they're after in presentations...and why they don't want to proceed with some opportunities presented to them. If you don't understand these fatal flaws then you might as well stay at home and play with the kids. There may even be aspects of your business that may not be up to scratch...but you'll be forgiven by the investor... after all, they are realists. But there are a few key elements as far as your presentation goes that will not be forgiven...and these are the FATAL FLAWS you must, without a shadow of a doubt, be fully aware of. Get things wrong and it's all over - no more second chance, no more meetings. Understanding the Fatal Flaws is critical for your success.
4. The Insider's Guide To Using PowerPoint Presentation From this detailed guide you'll understand the difference between PowerPoints that are dull and boring and those that excite and add tremendous value to your presentation. In fact, learn how to use PowerPoints properly and you will instantly see the clarity they add to your message... and the positive impact it will have on investors. This Guide is based on a presentation made by a group of entrepreneurs to raise capital. I have added my notes and explanations of the structure and the content so that you can see, first hand, exactly what an effective PowerPoint presentation should look like. This is an easy-to-follow example of how to construct your own PowerPoint presentations. Using this Guide you will never be accused of the “Death by PowerPoint Syndrome”. 5. The Investment Readiness Checklist 6. Essential Books To Read 7. Additional References and Resources Are you starting to see what power the information in “The Perfect Presentation Program” has on offer for the future of your business? What you stand to gain from the Program could be astronomical in dollar terms without doubt! Many of my clients have raised many millions of dollars using this Program and it could do the same for you. Your Investment in “The Perfect Presentation Program” I run workshops where I present all this material to participants. These workshops range from $550 to $700 per person. Then there is the added cost of time and travel. That gives you some idea of the value of the Program. My philosophy is to make this material available to as many people as possible at an affordable price. So your investment for “The Perfect Presentation Program” is just $97 for the download version. That's the complete package. Not bad for only $97. Once your order is processed, you can access all the material in just a few short minutes. No waiting, you could be using these tools, tips and templates to improve your presentation immediately. So let's look at the entire package in detail again. Here's what you get...
What makes these presentation tips and processes better than all the other material and workshops out there? Simply this… I have worked with more than 970 companies seeking investment, surveyed hundreds of investors and attended thousands of pitching sessions. I have made presentations at venture capital conferences, prepared entrepreneurs for intensive pitching panels, been on various assessment panels for companies looking for capital and provided feedback and critiques to senior management. I have analysed in minute detail what works and what doesn’t. I have tested every point and every principle hundreds of times. I have interviewed and had discussions with multimillionaires who are successful investors and venture capital companies. I have reviewed books, CDs and a whole range of other resources. “The Perfect Presentation Program” is the collected wisdom of experts and veterans in the investment business. Their solid experience has been pooled to give you mastery over investment presentations. Nothing has been left to chance. There is nothing that hasn’t been tested dozens of times. Every detail has been discussed and debated by ‘people who know’ including investors, successful entrepreneurs, CEO’s and professionals who work in the capital raising business. And that’s the big difference with “The Perfect Presentation Program”. It will give you the foundation for success. *** 100% Safe and Secure Site ***
Your Satisfaction Is Completely Guaranteed. Just in case you have any lingering doubt, your purchase is completely risk free. If you sincerely feel that the information in the Program is not worth the money, just send me an email. I’ll issue an instant refund, no questions asked. How long do you have to decide? Forever. As long as I’m in business (17 years now) I’ll give you a refund if you ask for it. All I ask is that you give the Program a fair try. I can make this guarantee because the Program has proven itself with entrepreneurs raising millions of dollars in equity capital. Here's Who Shouldn't Buy The "Winning over the Investor" Program.
However, if you're a person who wants the best and who is willing to let the "Winning over the Investor" program solve your obstacles to raising money...and can use those much needed extra funds to support your business... then I urge you to download this information on presenting to investors.
You can order now and get access within minutes! With “The Perfect Presentation Pitch” one thing’s for sure… Also consider this final important thought… Will you master the art of perfect presentations without the this Program? Will you be able to figure it out for yourself? Will you be able to pick up on all the subtle points and fatal flaws without “The Perfect Presentation Program”? My guess is yes, eventually… But at what price? It took me over 17 years, attending thousands of presentations, critiquing hundreds of pitches, talking to dozens of investors, and spending countless days reading and reviewing articles, surveys and the media to really understand the game. Wouldn’t you rather take a shortcut and read the distillation of this expertise and experience? If you want to take a chance on doing this without the benefit of this Program then that’s up to you. Simply exit this site now. What benefits will you get from this Program?... Benefit #1 Benefit #2 Benefit #3 Benefit #4 Benefit #5 Benefit #6 Benefit #7 Benefit #8 Benefit #9 If you want to start using the tools and techniques and gain the benefits of “The Perfect Presentation Program” then simply follow these 3 easy steps… Step 1 ORDER NOW Step 2 Step 3 Experience what it's like to turn your negativity and frustration about approaching investors for capital into something that's positive and rewarding. I'm looking forward to welcoming you on board as a client and solving your problems with "The Perfect Presentation Program". Warm Regards,
Gail Geronimos
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