Public Speaking- Any Tips?

[ImogensImagination]

i did have a little check first to see if there was a thread about this before i started a new one, but i couldnt find anything.

ive been asked to give a talk at sheffield university on thursday about my crafty business...but this isnt something i have ever done before, well, not in person anyway!

ill be honest, im a little nervous, so i was wondering if anybody had any experience or tips they could share?

im thinking as a basic plan to cover the following:

intro- my background, training, how i got started
what i do- my roles within the business, how/where i sell
the future- where i want the business to go
questions from the floor

does this sound sensible and what things do you think would be key information for potential new start-ups?

thanks in advance :o)

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http://enterprise.shef.ac.uk/2011/10/craft-cash-international-craft-fair#more-11020

[NancysVintageChina]

Sounds like a great opportunity to talk about your business and meet fellow-crafy people.

If your talk is meant to provide inspiration and guidance for people who would like to start selling their crafts, I wonder whether a 'top 5 tips to starting a craft business' would be useful...

It's nice for the audience to have something tangible to take away with them and by providing the 'tips', it might provide an interesting way to structure your talk.

Also I'd take along some samples of your products too :) Good luck! If I was based in Sheffield, I'd definitely come along to the event!

[ImogensImagination]

oooh, rachel i like that! thank you :o)

hmm, i only have 10-15 mins though...maybe i can do a handout! :oO


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