BUSINESS people will be challenged to deliver a perfect pitch about their company in just seven seconds at a free breakfast meeting in Worcester next month.

But help will be at hand for delegates at Finditinworcestershire’s breakfast and networking meeting, as specialist speaker Heidi Chamberlain Jones will share her expert advice and experience. The event called ‘Pitching to Win’ will take place at Worcester Warriors’ Sixways Stadium on Tuesday, September 16 from 6.45am to 9.30am. Mrs Chamberlain Jones will demonstrate the do’s and don’ts of making a memorable impression at every opportunity, including developing the perfect seven-second elevator pitch for those moments when delegates might share a lift with a potential client.

Founder and managing director of Minx Media, Mrs Chamberlain Jones is the resident trainer, coach and consultant, specialising in marketing, sales and business development strategies. Members of the countywide business network will also hear her advice for gaining confidence and improving both verbal and non-verbal communication skills, as well as having their own questions answered in a question and answer session

Newly-perfected pitches will be put to the test in an open networking session with an average monthly attendance of 130 local business owners, directors and decision-makers.

A range of exhibition stands from leading local businesses and a special advice station from the county’s comprehensive business support service Worcestershire.Business.Central will also be on hand, as well as a complimentary breakfast.

The special event is free for members of Finditinworcestershire to attend and places can be booked by visiting www.finditinworcestershire.com, where unregistered local businesses can also sign up for free.

Kathryn Wagstaff, Project Manager of Finditinworcestershire, said: “The ability to explain the benefits of products and services in a very brief meeting can be vital to the success of small and medium sized enterprises, but it’s rarely a skill that comes naturally. Heidi Chamberlain Jones is a proven expert and a professional trainer, so this event is a great opportunity for our members to learn a valuable new skill and put it to the test, all for free.”