Raizor's Edge The Successful Pitch

The mitigants

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No company is immune to business risks. They impact your business in several ways and can pose a serious threat to the very existence of your organisation. It’s imperative to address these risks during your pitch and indicate to investors how you plan to mitigate against and minimise them. Investors want to see that you have a thorough understanding of the main risks that have the potential to affect your business. Join Allon Raiz for episode 42 of The Successful Pitch series for some insights into this topic.
13 Dec 2022 English South Africa Business · Management

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