The elevator pitch gets its name from the terrifying moment when you find yourself taking an elevator with the professional contact of your dreams and have just a few floors' worth of time to win that ...

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What if you had a potential investor or customer standing next to you and you had 30 seconds to sell your idea or business to them? What would you say? As I work with small business owners at The UPS ...

The elevator pitch: It’s something every entrepreneur is expected to be good at but almost none will ever have to attempt. Sure, trying to close a funding round or sale while the clock is ticking is ...

An elevator speech is a quick and effective way of getting someone’s attention, and getting them to see things your way. The concept of an elevator pitch is to engage your audience, make your point ...

20 seconds to impress, and possibly involve, one of the most respectable figures in Silicon Valley. What do you deliver? Imagine you are in San Francisco (Woohoo, Silicon Valley!) for a presentation ...

The elevator pitch: That less-than-30-second spiel you’re supposed to have in your back pocket so you can pull it out and impress on a moment’s notice. Depending on which expert you’re listening to, ...

Crafting a solid elevator pitch is a critical exercise for founders of early-stage startups; I know from experience. That little spiel about your company can play a big role in securing investor ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A polished elevator pitch is essential in our fast-paced world. Not only will it allow you to quickly and effectively communicate your ...

A polished elevator pitch is essential in our fast-paced world. Not only will it allow you to quickly and effectively communicate your value proposition, but it can also help you win more business. In ...