Writing a pitch that will get a venture capitalist to agree to entrust you with thousands or even hundreds of thousands of dollars isn't easy. The reality is, no matter how polished your presentation, ...

Every now and then, you may bump into a friend or acquaintance with whom you'd like to reconnect. This person may have resources or connections that can be of value to you in your professional life.

The key to successfully pitching a new product idea or invention to a potential investor or company is being concise and clear. You may have the best idea for a product that will save people time and ...

The following excerpt is from Wendy Keller’s book Ultimate Guide to Platform Building. Buy it now from Amazon | Barnes & Noble | iTunes Sometimes, people who are just getting started in business ...

Everyone needs an elevator pitch. When you’re looking for a new job, you can use it to inform employers and recruiters about yourself, or to make a connection at a networking event. When you’re ...

So you’d like to write for Slate—that’s great! If you haven’t worked with us before, here are a few pointers on how to craft a pitch and capture our attention. The best editors to contact for each ...

It was the trailer. Yes, the 1 to 2 minute commercials always sucked me into wanting to see more. They utilized a strong narrator’s voice, powerful imagery, and enticing questions that somewhat ...

Answer by Todd Belveal, Founder and CEO at Washlava, on Quora: The startup ecosystem has people fixated on this idea of the elevator pitch. To be honest, I’ve never heard of anybody doing a deal in an ...

Sometimes, people who are just getting started in business decide to throw themselves at as many media as possible with a generic press release. They send the same pitch to every breathing journalist ...