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 Before we continue, let me summarize briefly the points we were
discussing
 So, back to what I was saying about ....

3. Anticipating The Questions

Think of the questions in advanced. If you know your topic and audience, it’s
easy to anticipate what your audiences will want to know about what you tell

them. Make a list of questions. Try to predict the questions that may emerge.

A. Practice reformulating these questions below in your own words.

1. Question: All businesses have to start somewhere. How much capital is
needed and what resources do you need initially?

Reformulated question: I see. So, what you are asking is What do I need

to get started?
2. Question: How is your business going to compete with other competitors

that have already sold the same products? What makes you different?

Reformulated question:
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3. Question: Will you use traditional advertising or online marketing to
promote your business and why?

Reformulated question:
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4. Question: Are you sure that the amount you sell be able to surpass the
amount you owe? When will you break even?

Reformulated question:
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5. Question: Who will be the key players in your business? What are their
expertise and experiences?

Reformulated question:

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