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An elevator pitch is a concise and compelling summary of your business that can be delivered in the time it takes to ride an elevator, typically 30 seconds to 2 minutes. This brief yet powerful ...

Crafting a winning elevator pitch is an essential skill for entrepreneurs. In the fast-paced business world, the ability to clearly and concisely convey your idea can be the difference between ...

Every cold call or first-time business encounter starts with an elevator pitch. When you meet people at a conference or tradeshow, the first question they ask is, "What do you do?" You should have a ...

Lucie Allaire, founder of the Guiltless To Go healthy food ordering app, explains how she scored a major investment on “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch.” Do your research — what have the investors you are ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Businesswoman giving a presentation in the boardroom [Courtesy] When it comes to gaining ...

The modern attention span continues to shrink at an alarming rate. Roughly two decades ago the average person could spend two and a half minutes engrossed with any one particular item or activity ...

In the dynamic landscape of professional growth, the ability to turn casual conversations into strategic stepping-stones is a skill that can change the trajectory of your career. These ...

Don’t sell it, tell it. Investors don’t want to be treated like customers. Explain how your business works and how it is going to make them money. Every great company starts with a simple question: ...