Released on: May 25, 2008, 7:42 pm

Press Release Author: Kate Ingham

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Pitch \'08 is a competition for entrepreneurs and business
owners to "pitch" their idea, project or businesses to investors and receive
feedback from a panel drawn from a variety of financial and business backgrounds.\'
The philosophy behind Pitch \'08 is to support innovation and to educate the
investment community and general public on the excellent project and business
propositions available in Australia that often can\'t raise capital because they are
too \"early-stage\" or don\'t fall into the usual funding criteria.

Pitch \'08 is a much needed forum where \"the ideas meet the money\".


Press Release Body: Calling All Entrepreneurs

Do you have an innovative idea, project or businesses?

Are you interested in?

. Small and medium sized businesses?
. Start ups?
. Capital-raising?
. Early-stage investment opportunities?
. Investor education?

If so then Pitch \'08 is for you!

What is Pitch \'08?

Pitch \'08 is a competition for entrepreneurs and business owners to "pitch" their
idea, project or businesses to investors and receive feedback from a panel drawn
from a variety of financial and business backgrounds.\'

The philosophy behind Pitch \'08 is to support innovation and to educate the
investment community and general public on the excellent project and business
propositions available in Australia that often can\'t raise capital because they are
too \"early-stage\" or don\'t fall into the usual funding criteria.

Pitch \'08 is a much needed forum where \"the ideas meet the money\".

When and where is Pitch \'08 held?

Pitch \'08 is a public event, held in Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Click
below for more information on Pitch '08 dates in your state:

. WA Pitch \'08
. VIC Pitch \'08
. NSW Pitch \'08
. QLD Pitch \'08

What's on offer?

The 10 short-listed businesses from each state event will receive business mentoring
through the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board (ASSOB) as well as a pre-pitch
training workshop which covers communicating your business opportunity to investors,
pitch training and audio-visual resources.

. The winning business will receive a listing on ASSOB, valued at $40,000
. Runner-up prize valued at $11,000
. Third prize valued at $10,000

Who is hosting Pitch \'08?

Pitch \'08 is hosted by the Australian Small Scale Offerings Board (ASSOB). Our
co-hosting partners include:

. The Innovation Centre WA
. The Victorian Government
. The NSW Department of State and Regional Development

Why must entrepreneurs and small businesses apply?

Pitch \'08 represents exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs including:

. High level media and investment exposure
. Presentation and pitch training
. Advice on preparing investment opportunities for listing on ASSOB
. One-on-one business matching opportunities
. Opportunity to boost your reputation and gather new leads
. Develop and share ideas whilst advancing business innovation

Why must investors attend Pitch '08?

. Be the first one to discover the "rising star" of Australian businesses
. Receive an entertaining overview of pre-vetted investment opportunities
. Meet directly with the key people involved in potential investments
. An all-encompassing networking opportunity with the Australian small business
community



Web Site: http://www.pitch08.com.au

Contact Details: Kate Ingham
Pitch \'08 Director
p: 1300 722 954
m: 0414 321 641
e: kate.ingham@pitch08.com.au
w:www.pitch08.com.au