How to Pitch an Idea Tip 14: How long will the costs go on for

7 Mar 2022 · 1 min

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This content was created by Chris Fenning. This content was uploaded by Chris Fenning. This is a YouTube video titled "How to Pitch an Idea Tip 14: How long will the costs go on for" (created 2022-03-07). It’s a short instructional clip from a single presenter (labeled SPEAKER A) giving pitching advice: when proposing an idea you must clearly state how long ongoing costs (run, maintain, support) will continue (years/weeks/months) so funders/supporters know the expected duration of expenses.

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How to pitch an idea, tip number 14. Say how long the costs will go on for. Once we've built a thing or implemented a service or an idea, there's going to be costs to run, maintain, and support that idea, product, or service. In your pitch, you have to make it clear how long those costs are going on for so the people that support and fund your work know how many years, weeks, or months they're going to have to write a check to support that service. Very few things are paid to build and then free to use or free to maintain. So when you pitch your idea, make sure that you say how long the costs are going to go on for.