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3 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Pitching an InvestorDo this critical mental work before you step into the room to pitch investors.

ByVonetta Young

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If there is one thingShark Tankhas made completely clear, it's that entrepreneurs should know every aspect of the numbers of their business. Walking into that room, you better know your cumulative and year-to-date revenue numbers, cost of goods sold, and customer acquisition costs, or you're toast.

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