User: What techniques should I use to pitch a business idea?
Assistant: Some techniques you can use to pitch a business idea include: 
1. Creating a detailed plan of your business concept, including descriptions of your product/service, how it meets customers' needs, projected timeline for development, and financial projections. 
2. Researching the market for your product/service to understand potential competitors and understand customer growth opportunities.
3. Presenting your business idea using visuals to clearly outline the concept and procedures.
4. Equipping yourself with knowledge of investable trends and identifying the problem your product will solve.
5. Crafting a sound elevator pitch that is brief, engaging, and answers the questions of who, what, why, when, and how. 
6. Understanding the target audience and tailoring your pitch accordingly.
7. Involving potential investors in the feedback process and taking their advice and/or criticism into account. 
8. Networking and developing relationships with investors, mentors, and other entrepreneurs. 
9. Utilizing resources such as a business plan and proposal to provide investors with tangible evidence for your product/service. 
10. Adapting and tweaking your pitch to incorporate feedback from potential investors.