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Mon 07 Jul 2007Pitch perfectNEW BUSINESS:Keep it simple, clear and short. and don't assume investors know a thing about your business when making a pitch.NICE IDEA, SHAME about the pitch. It's surprising how many good ideas don't see the light of day because the promoters fall at the vital hurdle of persuading investors to back their business with hard cash.