Raizor's Edge The Successful Pitch

What kind of return will you give us?

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Another question to be prepared for is the inevitable, “What’s in it for me?” Your investor isn’t in the investing game to give money away freely. You are one of three or four potential investments. This month.
Join Allon in episode 34 of The Successful Pitch to gain some insight into balancing why the return-on-investment opportunities far outweigh the potential risks – and how to prove you can be believed.
18 Oct 2022 English South Africa Business · Management

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