Pitching to a Potential Investor
A small business owner presents their business plan and financial projections to a potential investor, seeking funding for expansion or startup costs.
一位小企业主向潜在投资者展示他们的商业计划和财务预测，寻求资金用于扩张或启动成本。
对话
聆听并跟进对话
词汇
对话中的必备词汇和短语
founder
The person who starts a new business or organization. In business pitches, it's common to introduce yourself as the founder to establish credibility.
启动新业务或组织的人。在商业提案中，通常会介绍自己为创始人以建立信誉。
pitch deck
A short presentation, often in slides, used to pitch a business idea to investors. It's like a visual summary of your business plan.
一种简短的演示，通常以幻灯片形式，用于向投资者推销商业创意。它就像商业计划的可视化摘要。
differentiator
Something that makes your product or service different from competitors. Use this in marketing to explain your unique selling point.
使您的产品或服务与竞争对手不同的东西。在营销中使用它来解释您的独特卖点。
organic ingredients
Food items grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, often seen as healthier. Common in discussions about sustainable or health-focused businesses.
不使用合成农药或化肥种植的食品，通常被视为更健康。在关于可持续或注重健康的企业的讨论中常见。
financial projections
Estimates of future money income and expenses. Investors ask for these to see if a business will make profit.
未来资金收入和支出的估计。投资者要求这些来查看企业是否会盈利。
customer acquisition cost
The amount of money spent to get a new customer. It's a key metric in business to measure marketing efficiency.
为获取新客户而花费的金钱金额。它是商业中衡量营销效率的关键指标。
economies of scale
Cost advantages from producing more goods or services, making each unit cheaper. Businesses use this to explain growth plans.
通过生产更多商品或服务获得的成本优势，使每个单位更便宜。企业用此解释增长计划。
allocated
To distribute or assign money or resources to specific uses. In funding requests, explain how funds will be allocated.
将金钱或资源分配或指定给特定用途。在资金请求中，解释资金将如何分配。
关键句型
需要记住和练习的重要短语
Thanks for taking the time to meet with me today.
This is a polite way to start a business meeting, showing appreciation. Use it to build rapport. Grammar: Present continuous 'taking the time' emphasizes the effort involved.
这是开始商务会议的一种礼貌方式，表达感谢。使用它来建立融洽关系。语法：现在进行时 'taking the time' 强调了所涉及的努力。
What sets Green Eats apart in a crowded market?
Asks about unique features in a competitive industry. Useful for investors questioning differentiation. 'Sets apart' means makes different; 'crowded market' refers to high competition.
询问竞争行业中的独特特征。对质疑差异化的投资者有用。'Sets apart' 意思是使不同；'crowded market' 指高竞争。
We're not just delivering food; we're providing a tailored wellness solution.
Emphasizes added value beyond basic service. Great for pitches to highlight benefits. Uses semicolon for contrast; 'tailored' means customized.
强调超出基本服务的附加价值。非常适合用于推销以突出益处。使用分号表示对比；'tailored' 意思是定制的。
How do you plan to achieve that growth?
Inquires about strategies for expansion. Common in investor discussions. 'Achieve that growth' uses 'that' to refer to previous mention; simple future 'do you plan to' for intentions.
询问扩大策略。在投资者讨论中常见。'Achieve that growth' 使用 'that' 指代先前的提及；简单未来 'do you plan to' 用于意图。
We plan to scale through targeted digital marketing campaigns.
Describes growth method using specific tools. Useful in business plans. 'Scale' means expand; 'through' shows method; infinitive 'to scale' after 'plan'.
描述使用特定工具的增长方法。在商业计划中有用。'Scale' 意为扩展；'through' 显示方法；'plan' 后是不定式 'to scale'。
The funds will primarily be allocated to upgrading our kitchen facilities.
Explains fund usage clearly. Essential for funding pitches. Passive voice 'be allocated' focuses on action; 'primarily' means mainly.
清楚解释资金使用。对于融资提案至关重要。被动语态 'be allocated' 关注行动；'primarily' 意为主要。
I'd like to take a deeper dive into your projected cash flow.
Requests more details on finances. Professional idiom 'deeper dive' means thorough review. Use in follow-up meetings; 'I'd like to' is polite for suggestions.
要求提供更多财务细节。专业习语 'deeper dive' 意为彻底审查。在后续会议中使用； 'I'd like to' 是礼貌的建议表达。
Absolutely, Mr. Johnson. I'd be delighted.
Polite agreement and enthusiasm. Good for ending meetings positively. 'Absolutely' means yes completely; 'I'd be delighted' expresses pleasure formally.
礼貌的同意和热情。适合以积极方式结束会议。'Absolutely' 表示完全同意；'I'd be delighted' 以正式方式表达愉悦。