Learn how to create a persuasive elevator speech that hooks listeners immediately.

First impressions stick. It’s obviously an overused cliche, but it’s a cliche for a reason. People remember how you make them feel the first time you meet them. Did you make them feel uncomfortable?

Everybody dreads the 60-second elevator pitch. You are stuck in a tiny room with someone who could make or break your career. You are supposed to wow them with a small speech all about you? Even if ...

Pitching a business before age 30 can feel like showing up to a final exam while still learning the class. You may have the ...

As a small-business owner, generating revenue is your responsibility, so along with all the other challenges you face in business, you also have to invest time and effort into securing clients. One ...

In the agriculture and energy industries, it’s tempting to hit “send” on a press release whenever there’s anything new to share. But if you want to build lasting media relationships and secure ...

What do investors want to see in startup pitch decks? For founders seeking funding for their companies, that's the million-dollar (or multimillion-dollar) question. And it's one Allison Byers, CEO of ...

Successful startups seem to be the bread and butter of modern business. But what’s one old-fashioned skill they all share? Sales. Every startup company had to master the art of sales in order to ...

Apollo reports that a successful sales pitch connects solutions to buyers' needs, including researching targets, managing ...