Overview
If you can put your biggest ideas in a nutshell, you can get all the support -- and perhaps even the financial backing -- you've been seeking. Being concise is important, because it helps you get to the heart of the matter without wasting anyone's time (including your own). Instead of going on and on about what you hope to get out of something, just ask for what you want. You don't have to oversell yourself. If you deserve something, you'll get it.