I have to make a pitch to a seriously important client who will start my new little business venture off on the right foot. I have never done anything like this in this context before (although I have done lots of education presentations to Heads, advisors etc so I keep telling myself it'll be no different).
All vibes appreciated because I am bricking it. Also, any tips from you lovely Hitchers who do this sort of thing all the time would be much appreciated.
Well, just back and it went really well. They've completely changed my proposal, but in a positive way. They're now talking about hiring me for at least 30 weeks rather than 10. I have had to make a few concessions (namely the name of the magazine) but TBH they want to brand it the same as their local youth programme which has a much stronger brand image than mine locally, anyway. I've agreed to do it as a one-off rather than a repeat contract (which makes me stand out from competitors) which has impressed them and there is already talk of doing other magazines and how they might fund the next few if this one is successful. Lots of "we're so excited about this" and "we have never produced something like this on this scale" etc. They've also agreed a PR campaign locally that includes the local press and a poster and billboard campaign which, whilst it isn't directly related to my brand name, I will make sure everyone and his wife knows we are doing it, so it's great PR for us too.
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I celebrated by buying a sexy pair of patent grey shoe boots and a matching handbag ? Mr Clairy won't be pleased.
