This is an example of an introduction to a business presentation about an investment opportunity in a new company.
Complete the text by choosing the correct word from the list given.
You can check your answers when you finish.
Business Presentation: An investment opportunity
Good morning, and welcome to the Grand Hotel. Thank you all very much for (1) _____[come]; some of you (2) _____ [travel] a long way (3) _____ [hear] us today, and I hope you (4) _____ [all have] good journeys. So let me (5) _____ [introduce] myself: my name is Robert De Souza, and this is my associate Martin Dawes.
The purpose of this presentation is (6) _____ [explain] our business plans to you and hopefully to get you interested in (7) _____ [invest] in our new company, Express Business Solutions.
In my presentation, I (8) _____ [hope] to do three things. First, I (9) _____ [give] you a short summary of our main business idea. Then I (10) ____ [tell] you the findings of our market research that we (11) _____ [conduct], and finally I (12) _____ [outline] our financial requirements and plans, which should show you what a sound and exciting investment opportunity Express Business Solutions represents.
If you have any questions you would like to ask,please leave them to the end when I will be happy to answer them.
How to Introduce a Short Business Presentation
If you're like most people, the thought of giving a presentation makes you break out in a cold sweat. The good news is that with a little bit of planning and some practice, you can confidently deliver a great presentation.
In this blog post, we'll give you some tips on how to introduce a short business presentation.
1. Start with a bang
You only have a few seconds to grab your audience's attention, so make sure you start strong. Consider starting with an interesting statistic or a relevant story.
2. Set the context
After you've grabbed your audience's attention, it's time to set the context for your presentation. Explain what your presentation will be about and why it's important.
3. Outline your key points
Finally, before you get into the meat of your presentation, take a moment to outline the key points you'll be covering. This will give your audience a roadmap for what to expect and help them follow along more easily.
4. Mix it up
Remember that people learn in different ways, so try to mix up the format of your presentation. Use a mix of visuals, audio, and text to keep things interesting and ensure that everyone in the room can follow along.
5. Keep it short and sweet
No one wants to sit through a long, boring presentation, so try to keep yours as short as possible. If you can deliver your key points in 10 minutes or less, that's ideal.
6. End with a call to action
Finally, make sure you end your presentation with a strong call to action. Tell your audience what you want them to do after they've heard your presentation.
Introducing a short business presentation doesn't have to be difficult or stressful. Just follow these simple tips and you'll be on your way to delivering a great presentation in no time!