Busting the Myths of Small Business Funding
Securing funding for your startup may seem impossible, but it is no more difficult than making a sale. Fundraising is not impossible, it is an obstacle that requires the proper focus, beliefs,...
View ArticleAOL Co-Founder Steve Case on AppleLink in The Third Wave [Book Excerpt]
The following excerpt was selected exclusively for StartupNation readers from “The Third Wave” by Steve Case. The excerpt shares Case’s process pitching his startup company, Quantum Computer Services,...
View ArticleAngel Investors Share Tips for Successful Business Pitches
As any entrepreneur knows, having support from angel investors in the early days can make all the difference when it comes to the success, or failure, of a startup company. It’s a boost just to know...
View Article10 Ways to Create a Successful Business Pitch
Recently, the term “business pitch” has become as popular as the term “startup.” A pitch is essentially a business plan that one presents verbally to potential investors of a business. A shorter...
View ArticleDon’t Pitch Your Business, Pitch Yourself [Book Excerpt]
Brian Wong graduated from college by age 18, raised $24 million in venture capital by 25 and swears by all of the secrets packed into his book, “The Cheat Code.” In it, he offers up advice for...
View ArticleWhy Starting a Business is Not the Same as Running One
You spend months collecting knowledge and years honing your skills. You garner resources and advisors, you find a location and a name, and before you know it, you’re off and starting a business....
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9 Ways to Win Your Next Pitch Presentation [Infographic]
Considering what a rare commodity human attention is these days, it’s become more critical than ever for entrepreneurs to make an impact while giving a pitch presentation to prospective clients,...
View ArticleOvercoming a Fear of Sales as a New Entrepreneur
Let’s face it: sales isn’t for everyone. Some people just seemed to be wired in such a way that they can walk up to a door or into a board room and jump right into a winning pitch. They seem to be born...
View Article5 Tips for Making the Perfect Investor Pitch
You’ve heard it before and you’ll surely hear it again: “What is your elevator pitch?” Compressing passion, data and complicated work into a few key points is no small feat, but it’s necessary for...
View Article5 Things You Need to Do Before Approaching an Investor
Would you be surprised to know that some of the most innovative startup ideas fail to secure investor funding? Although many startups focus on perfecting their concept, the idea itself is one of the...
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How to Pitch a Shark: Everything You Need to Know
If you have an idea for a business, or if you already have a company of your own, then you probably love the show “Shark Tank.” It’s reality TV, sure, but it’s not like a lot of the other junk that’s...
View ArticlePractice Your Pitch: 5 Techniques for Success
Everyone wants to have an effective presentation that really captivates their audience’s attention. If you are unprepared and relying too much on a script or reading directly from the slides, you’re in...
View ArticleWhat We Learned From Turning Down a Deal on Shark Tank
When we appeared on Shark Tank to pitch our popular Zipadee-Zip swaddle transition product, we were thrilled to receive three different offers from the sharks. We ended up striking a deal on the show...
View ArticleThe Anatomy of a Pitch Deck
Have questions on what it takes to get funding? Utilizing a pitch deck, share your compelling story in order to influence an audience to fund your business. For those unfamiliar with the term, a pitch...
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How to Design and Deliver a Business Pitch That Secures Startup Funding
A business pitch is a presentation put together to entice an investor or group of investors. The goal of your pitch is to secure funding to proceed with your value proposition so you can take your idea...
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How to Pitch Your Business Idea to Startup Investors
Securing funding, whether for a startup or an established business, is not an easy task. A strong startup concept won’t be enough when approaching investors; you’ll also need an exceptional pitch to...
View ArticleWJR Business Beat: TCNewTech Hosts Reverse Pitch Event in Traverse City...
On this episode of the Business Beat, Jeff Sloan talks about the TCNewTech reverse pitch contest that had investors pitching to entrepreneurs. Tune in below to learn more: Tune in to News/Talk 760 AM...
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View Article5 Strategies Startups Use to Win Over Major Clients
Startups in any industry have advantages due to their fresh industry perspectives and agility. Entrepreneurs enjoy the passion of these smaller businesses and partnerships. However, they often start at...
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