Step 3: Present Your Case to Your Investors
Create a slideshow to inform your investors of your specialized software requests. Your slideshow must include the following:
• The software you are requesting
• What type of software it is (system software, application software, etc.)
• Whether the software is open-source or proprietary
• Required system upgrades based on each software you have selected
• The reasoning behind each software and upgrade request, and how the software will contribute to the overall business objectives (e.g., selling more inventory, improving customer service, etc.)
Your slideshow should include at least eight slides with at least one image and one to two sentences of text per slide.
Slide 1: Title Slide
- Introducing our specialized software requests
Slide 2: Software Request 1
- Software: Adobe Creative Suite
- Type of Software: Application software
- Proprietary software
- System Upgrade: Increased RAM capacity
- Reasoning: The Adobe Creative Suite will allow our design team to create visually stunning graphics and marketing materials, leading to an increase in customer engagement and brand awareness.
Slide 3: Software Request 2
- Software: Salesforce CRM
- Type of Software: Application software
- Proprietary software
- System Upgrade: Upgraded server capacity
- Reasoning: Salesforce CRM will provide seamless customer relationship management, enabling our sales team to effectively track leads, close deals, and improve overall customer satisfaction, resulting in increased revenue.
Slide 4: Software Request 3
- Software: QuickBooks Enterprise
- Type of Software: System software
- Proprietary software
- System Upgrade: Upgraded storage capacity
- Reasoning: QuickBooks Enterprise offers advanced accounting and financial management features, streamlining our business operations, enhancing our financial accuracy, and contributing to quicker decision-making processes.
Slide 5: Software Request 4
- Software: Slack
- Type of Software: Application software
- Proprietary software
- System Upgrade: Enhanced network bandwidth
- Reasoning: Slack will enhance internal communication and collaboration among team members, allowing for faster information exchange, increased productivity, and improved project management.
Slide 6: Software Request 5
- Software: Google Analytics
- Type of Software: Application software
- Proprietary software
- System Upgrade: Higher processing power
- Reasoning: Google Analytics will provide valuable insights into website traffic and user behavior, enabling us to optimize marketing strategies, improve website performance, and ultimately increase conversion rates.
Slide 7: Software Request 6
- Software: Microsoft Office Suite
- Type of Software: Application software
- Proprietary software
- System Upgrade: Updated operating system
- Reasoning: Microsoft Office Suite is essential for document creation, data analysis, and efficient communication, benefiting our day-to-day operations, project management, and client engagement.
Slide 8: Software Request 7
- Software: Zendesk
- Type of Software: Application software
- Proprietary software
- System Upgrade: Additional storage capacity
- Reasoning: Zendesk will automate and streamline our customer support process, leading to improved response times, enhanced customer satisfaction, and an overall boost in our reputation for exceptional customer service.
Slide 9: Conclusion Slide
- Summing up the software requests and their contributions to our business objectives
- Thanking investors for their support and consideration