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Formal Presentation

Peso
25%
Descripción
The Formal Presentation is a four-minute presentation where each business will share details of its product or service with a panel of judges, usually in the form of visual slides.
Pautas e información
  • A maximum of four minutes will be allowed for each business presentation.
  • Timing begins when the presenter begins speaking.
  • There is no minimum or maximum number of entrepreneurs that can present.
  • Immediately following the presentation, judges will ask questions.
  • Others in attendance are not permitted to ask questions or to comment.
  • Entrepreneurs must give the presentation live and in person.
  • Entrepreneurs are permitted to utilize handouts and other visual aids.

Please review the Formal Presentation Rubric for full judging criteria.
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Rubric

Market Opportunity - Has the business identified a problem or a need? Has research determined there is a sizeable market to support the business for success? Or are there already existing businesses that are meeting consumer needs?
Originality of Product/Service Offering - Has the business developed a new, creative, original, or innovative product or service to solve the market’s problem or meet demand? Or is the business offering a fairly typical product or service?
Local Impact - Is the business based locally (Lincoln, Mitchell, Osborne and/or Russell counties) with the opportunity to make sales beyond the local area or draw customers into our local area?
Business Viability - Has the business demonstrated a realistic plan to grow a viable and profitable business? Is there a strong management team, reasonable financial assumptions, and a strong marketing strategy? Or does the plan seem unrealistic?
Presentation - Did the team demonstrate poise, confidence, comprehension, appropriate attire for the business, were able to answer judges questions, and presented within time limits? Was the team professional in how they presented their business?
Ranking – When first scoring, give all businesses a score of 1 (No Placement). Then after reviewing ALL businesses, determine your top 4 and adjust those scores according to 1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc. Do NOT give more than one business the same placement.