A business plan can either make or break your business. That is why it is very important to get to know the basic protocols when it comes to the presentation of your best idea.

When you’re preparing a business plan, the key is adhering to the 10/20/30 rule: a PowerPoint presentation should contain 10 slides, lasts no more than 20 minutes, and font should not be smaller than 30 points. But you don’t have to always give a PowerPoint presentation – you can also use an opening preamble then a whiteboard sketching along with a few handouts like financials. The important thing is to get your message across to your listeners.