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Nailing the Pitch: Preparing
You've crunched the numbers and done the research, and now you need investors to help you grow your business. How will you get them on board? Pitching can be intimidating, but with these tips, you'll be ready for success.
Here, we break down the pitching process from planning to presenting.
Here, we break down the pitching process from planning to presenting.
Meet Neena Avery
Neena Avery loves painting and crafting, but she used to give away her wares. Then, she decided to sell them on Etsy and have her own business.
Meet Shruti
“My primary job was to train volunteers on how to interact with, and what to expect from their blind and partially sighted “mates”. Through sharing my own story and experiences I was able to help put them at ease with regards to their vision mate role.”
Guide Dog Assistance Fund
Find out about financial assistance for extraordinary veterinary expenses. This fund is available to guide dog handlers from any guide dog school.
Guide Dog Programs in Canada
CNIB Guide Dogs recommends keeping your options open by applying to multiple guide dog programs. Here’s a list of other programs in Canada for your consideration.
Best Face Forward: How sisters Emilee and Hannah Schevers are creating community for people with disabilities
Emilee and Hannah Schevers know the importance of feeling included. That's why they created Tru Faces, an online community for people with disabilities and other identified differences to share their experiences. Read the story of these two teenage sisters and their mission to build a more open world.
Nailing the Pitch: Presenting
If you've read how to prepare for your sales pitch, here are some tips on presenting it.
Audio book recordings
CNIB is one of the largest producers of accessible/alternate format literature for people with print disabilities.
Meet DJ Shane Cashin
Shane Cashin is a DJ who is partially sighted. He runs a successful business in St. John's, Newfoundland.