Sell yourself to investors

Are you running your own busi- ness or have ambitions to run your own business? Either way, Engen Pitch & Polish is the platform you need to launch you on the path to success.

Now in its ninth year, Engen Pitch & Polish is a national entrepreneurial workshop and competition that has so far helped about 10 000 entrepreneurs improve the way they pitch their businesses to potential investors.

A perfectly polished pitch is key to growing and succeeding in business.

Magic always happens when investors hear a well-rounded pitch, as seen at last year’s final where the winner was offered R2.5 million in potential funding.

This year’s programme is hosted in partnership with Engen Petroleum, Nedbank and Raizcorp, with the Johannesburg workshop taking place on October 13.

You can register to attend as a delegate or if you feel you have what it takes, you can complete an online entry form to be considered as a contestant. During that one fun free day, participants undergo comprehensive and interactive entrepreneurial training on how to pitch like a professional. The session is facilitated by Justin Cohen, best-selling author, international speaker and TV talkshow host. After the training session, the preselected contestants can pitch their ideas or businesses to the entire audience in attendance. This is where things get really interesting, with both the facilitator and the audience providing feedback on how pitches can be improved. If you are convinced that you have what it takes, book now to ensure your place for the Johannesburg workshop. SMS “Pitch” to 43719 (SMSs are charged at 50c) or visit pitchandpolish.com to complete an entry form.