10 Ways to Kill Your Sales Pitch

If you haven't nailed a sales pitch in a while, don't start pointing fingers at the economy. Sure, executives are watching their pennies more closely than ever, but you can only win new business if you can prove that your services will save potential clients money. Not sure what you're doing wrong? Check out this Forbes.com article for some answers. Here are a few presentation killers to watch for:

Keep it simple. Using a detailed Power Point presentation is a quick way to lose your audience. Keep text to no more than six bullet points, and use no more than six words for each point.
Touch, turn and talk. Never turn your back to your audience. Use a pointer to call attention to your visual, and make eye contact with your audience when you talk.
Get feedback. When your presentation is over, don't just summarize your points and leave. Ask your audience to voice any concerns, so you have time to disprove their objections.

Want the short version? Check out "In Pictures: 10 Presentation Killers."