5 Ways to Improve Your Pitching Skills—From a Former Opera Singer
Pitching your business? You can learn a lot from professional musicians and singers. These tips from a former opera singer (and current public speaking coach) will help you nail your investment pitch.
By Allison Shapira |
The Perfect Pitch: A Pixar Storyteller’s Secret
Storytelling is the most effective way to change minds, behaviors, and philosophies. Here's how Pixar has mastered the act of storytelling, and how you can apply storytelling to your business.
By Matthew Luhn |
7 Reasons to Create a One-Page Pitch Before You Plan
Writing a business plan? Do this first. Here's why you should create a one-page pitch to develop your business strategy before you write a detailed business plan.
By Noah Parsons |
4 Pillars to Nailing Your Investor Pitch
Sometimes investment pitches don’t work out because the businesses themselves aren’t as solid as they should be. The reason? They’re missing one of these four pillars needed to win investment.
By Uzair Khan |
The Real Reason You Should Audition for Shark Tank
The chances of making it on Shark Tank are slim indeed. Maybe you’ll be one of the lucky few to make it on the show and land a deal, but the true benefits lie the process of preparing to audition.
By Amethyst Tagney |
5 Ways to Boost Your Entrepreneurial Confidence
What does it take to have enough faith in yourself to execute your business ideas? Here's how to up your confidence as an entrepreneur.
By Abdo Riani |
Give the Best Elevator Pitch Ever With a 3,000-Year-Old Technique
You've just unexpectedly bumped into a major investor who could help your business get off the ground. What do you say? Take a cue from Aristotle, and try this persuasive speech technique.
By Jay Heinrichs |
How to Create an Elevator Speech (With Examples)
A great elevator speech can spark interest in your business and hopefully lead to a deeper conversation—and maybe even a partnership or funding opportunity.
