I'm dreaming!

You know something has really hit me when I dream about it immediately. Last night I traveled to another world. It was on the CARIMAC lawn with a panel of 'venture capitalists', namely Dr. James, director of CARIMAC, Ms. Charmaine Henry, Dr. Livingston Whyte and about two others whose faces remain blurry. My group, Creative JEMS was to pitch their business idea and I was chosen to bring it across.

I remember doing all the talking. Trust me, I could feel the passion in my sleep! Our business idea surrounds serving young children, which I have always had a love for. It was educational, which I believe is more important than idle play. Now that I apply this dream to my stray thoughts and subject them to be analysed, I realize that I have a passion for children. I have a child's mind sometimes and I can play with them and do foolishness just to make them happy. I want to have six children after all, I must love children.

I have never looked into this aspect though that I could use that passion to drive my entrepreneurial ventures. Serving the children of Jamaica educationally would do us all a great value. We want to make good leaders, nuh? A child shall lead them. We want less brain drain... so why not start drilling cultural patriotism in their brains from a young age? It seems forceful, but it really is just smart long-term thinking. It is difficult to teach an old dog new tricks, and so we must practice proper and engaging learning tools as early as possible!

In other light, learning about the elevator pitch has helped me to organize my personal brand. As a future multimedia consultant, I must always be 'topping up' my image and abilities. I must be prepared to sell myself and my skills in any situation. Time and time again, I have sold myself, without my business card.... something I NEED to do, I KNOW! But if I am not completely prepared and confident, how can I make a successful pitch? I know that my skills are valuable and relevant. Through learning about this elevator pitch some more, I know I can be a better business woman and marketer and by extension, a successful entrepreneur.

Here are some tips to create the perfect elevator pitch.

~Madam-Entrep~