Free PowerPoint template with a seasonal design to celebrate the colorful palette of the change of seasons. This file also contains my "Universal Pitch Deck"a 12-slide structure for any presentation. Design & Digital Publishing by Joann Sondy | Creative Aces

1. PRESENTATION TEMPLATE
“AUTUMN” OCTOBER 2013
Joann Sondy | Creative Aces
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2. Bullet Slide
 Line 1
 Line 2
 Line 2b

3. TEXT & GRAPHIC LAYOUT
 Introductory text
here.

4. Table slide
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5. Bar Chart
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6. Simple org chart
• Subnote 1
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• Subnote 2a
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• Subnote 3a
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7. Universal Pitch Deck: Title
Keep it simple: Company Name, Logo,Tagline
and Website
REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR LOGO!
Free Powerpoint Template (October 2013) designed by
Joann Sondy | Creative Aces
www.creativeaces.com

8. Overview Slide
 Do this last, it is the “attention grabber.”
 Write concise and strong copy.
Reverse copy goes here.
Keep it brief and don‟t reduce the font size.

9. The Problem
 What is the problem that your services/product
will solve?
 If more than one, keep it clear and simple.
 Why have customers contacted you in the
past?
 What situation is causing a problem for your
niche market?Reverse copy goes here.
Keep it brief and don‟t reduce the font size.

10. The Solution
 Describe your business, be concise.
 Include compelling benefits, accompany with a
defining graphic that illustrates your product or
service.
This is a critical point, you either have your audience hooked by
now or you‟ve lost „em.

11. The Opportunity
 Quick synopsis of market.
 Include size and growth of
market for the next several
years; focusing on niche or
segments of your market and
percentage you’ll dominate.
Graphs can provide visual
interest and convey the
message without copy blocks.
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12. Technology
 HOW you/your company will deliver products
and services to the client?
 This is your value proposition.
Before and after diagrams from case studies, partners
essential to the process, etc.

13. Unique Competitive Advantage
 Team, relationships, new insights, expertise.
 What makes these special?
 Why should your potential customers care?
This is also called your “unique selling proposition” or
USP.

14. Competitive Landscape
 Who are your direct competitors?
 What differentiates you/your company?
Everyone has competitor, so ask yourself, again, “why
do my customers work with me?”

15. “Go To” Market Strategy
 This is your ideal customer profile and how
you’ve crafted your marketing plan to address
those key problems.
How and what do my customers buy?

16. Financial Roadmap
 No doubt this is the most critical slide in any
investor pitch deck!
 For those not seeking investment funding, this
slide can be used as an exercise to establish
projections for revenue and expenses; key to
pricing your product/services.
This slide is best implemented for those seeking funding. A
deep understanding of the business model and financial
projections for ~ 5 years out. Revenue and expense
analysis, capital investments, more.
Be prepared for questions.

17. Current Status
 What have you already accomplished?
 Next steps?
Reverse copy block for awards, certifications, target
achievements, etc.

18. The Team
 Emphasize what YOU bring to the table;
relevant accomplishments, etc.
 Who’s on the team, strategic partners?
 How do all team members contribute?
Reverse copy block for awards, certifications, target
achievements, client testimonials, etc.

19. Summarize your THREE strongest points; distilled down to memorable sound bites.
Solicit feedback and interaction, “Q&A”. What is your CALL TO ACTION?
How obtain more information?
Summary
Now, go back and rewrite the
Overview slide/page.