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• How to Pitch Investors So They Bite>

  May 9, 2012 To get funding for your startup, convince investors in 30 seconds that your idea is a good one—and then prove it.

  DAVID LAVINSKY President, Dave Lavinsky President of Growthink, Inc.

  

• 5 Secrets to Creating a Winning "Mad Man" Pitch>

  April 10, 2012 An accomplished adman shares the secrets behind some of his most successful pitches.

  Matthew E. May Author, The Laws of Subtraction, CIO, EDIT Innovation

  

• 5 Entrepreneurship Lessons From ABC’s Shark Tank>

  March 21, 2012 Here's what the experienced investors on the television show are looking for in business pitches.

  Dan Schawbel Personal Branding Expert, Millennial Branding

  

• Why You Lose VCs at "Hello">

  February 29, 2012 For a successful business pitch, capture your audience's attention in the first 8 words.

  Courtney Rubin Business Writers

  

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• How to Take Your PR Pitches to the Next Level>

  February 28, 2012 Here's how you can tailor your pitches to nab some buzz from all the available platforms around.

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• How to Create an Enchanting Financial Forecast>

  January 19, 2012 How to weave in your financial forecast within your pitch in a way that most interests investors

  Guy Kawasaki Co-Founder, Alltop

• How to Create an Enchanting Business Plan>

  January 12, 2012 To make it enchanting, start writing your business plan as your perfect your pitch.

  Guy Kawasaki Co-Founder, Alltop

• How to Create an Enchanting Pitch>

  January 9, 2012 Using PowerPoint to make a pitch can be a powerful tool. Just make sure your deck gets straight to the point.

  Guy Kawasaki Co-Founder, Alltop

• Mastering The Art Of The Press Release: 5 PR Pitches You Shouldn’t Send>

  September 1, 2011 Are you tired of having your pitch letters rejected? Here's what you should be pitching instead.

  Maggie Hoffman Serious Eats

• 5 Biggest Blunders When Approaching A VC Firm>

  August 17, 2011 Pitching venture capitalists can be tricky. Make sure you're amply prepared by avoiding these common mistakes.

  Katie Morell Independent writer and editor, Business Writers

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