Pitching: Page 7

Growing a Business

Everything You Need to Know to Pitch an Investor

Asking investors to fund your business is uncomfortable, intimidating and at times even excruciating. Here's how to make it better.

Growing a Business

She Won $1 Million for Her Big Idea at WeWork's Global Pitch Competition. Here's How -- and Her Top Pitching Strategy. (Podcast)

Chloe Alpert, CEO of Medinas Health, shares her pitch tips on this episode of 'How Success Happens.'

Thought Leaders

How to Get Your First Big Win in Business

Six entrepreneurs look back on how they earned that pivotal first "Yes!"

Leadership

11 Fun Presentation Ideas That Will Help You Engage With Your Audience

Liven up your next presentation by incorporating some fun presentation ideas. You will enjoy presenting much more and your audience will thank you for it too.

Leadership

5 Ways to Become More Persuasive

To convince someone to buy into your ideas, you need to be able to think on your feet.

Business News

How to Write an Elevator Pitch That'll Score You New Business

Saying the wrong thing could cost you thousands.

Operations & Logistics

4 Tips to Launch Your First Effective PR Campaign

When you dive into public relations, the spotlight will be on you.

Fundraising

The Submissions We Received for Our Video Pitch Competition Were Terrible -- Don't Make the Same Mistakes

We had to cancel the competition because the videos were so bad.

Business Process

A Wake-Up (Sales) Call to Entrepreneurs

Selling is not something just for the sales staff, nor is it some automatic phenomena. It's a skill any founder can and ought to acquire.

Thought Leaders

'Shark Tank' Investors Reveal Top 5 Tips to Make Your Business Famous

Is your business worthy of fame? If so, pay attention to what the Sharks have to say ...

Growth Strategies

Seeking Funding? Here Are Five Tips for Creating an Effective Pitch Deck

Keep these points in mind and give your best to the pitch when your startup seeks funding

Business News

7 Corporate Skills to Take With You Into Entrepreneurship

I've realized that I owe the corporate world a debt of gratitude. Skills I honed during those 17 years are serving me well in my new paradigm.

Fundraising

How to Get Male Venture Capitalists to Invest in Your Female-Targeted Product

Often, male VCs just don't understand products for women -- or they need to ask their wife or daughters first.

Starting a Business

Pitch Perfect: Dubai Startup Hub Hosts Emirati Pitch Training Workshop

Under the guidance of entrepreneur, investor and lecturer Ahmed Abdulwahab, the participants received real-world feedback on their ideas and valuable advice on how to upgrade, scale or fine tune their innovations to appeal to investors.

Fundraising

How to Pitch Your Business, Product or Idea to Industry Experts

I say no to almost all of the pitches that come my way, but the few "yeses" really stand out.