Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In the early 2000s, marketing students were taught the importance of an “elevator pitch”—a ...

An effective elevator pitch opens doors — it’s your introduction to professional acquaintances, colleagues, and potential employers. Here are three tips for crafting the perfect pitch. Crafting a ...

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: ...

The season 12 premiere of “Entrepreneur Elevator Pitch” features contestants trying to win life-changing investments from legendary business titans like Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph, marketing ...

Tell me all about it. You’ve got three minutes. Imagine chasing a dream. Something big. Something that will take years to achieve. Think about what that takes. Think about the ups, the downs, the ...