Pitching investors
When You Raise Capital, Think ‘We’ Instead of ‘Me’
Serial entrepreneur Mike Jones on the nuances of building a business with other people’s money.
What Angel Investors Want Now
The second annual Halo Report released today shows where angels are excited to invest, both by sector and geographically, and how much they are commonly investing.
Pitch Perfect: How to Prepare to Speak in Front of Investors
Here's a guide for how to prepare your pitch for angel investors and venture capitalists the likes of Chris Dixon.
Biggest Mistakes: Why Birchbox Says Timing Is Everything (Video)
When the grooming-products subscription service went looking for funding, it may have been too soon, says co-founder Katia Beauchamp. Here’s a better strategy.
5 Tips for Customizing Your Pitch for Every Investor
Like entrepreneurs, investors also tend to specialize in certain industries. Here's how to cater to all of them.
Want to Charm Customers or Clients? Channel Your Inner Politician
No one can work a room like a politician. Here are a few tips for using their powers of persuasion to help you better communicate.
Barbara Corcoran’s 6 Pearls of Wisdom for Young Treps
Ahead of her keynote address at Entrepreneur's annual Growth Conference, here are some of her choicest gems of advice for young entrepreneurs.
Patent vs. Market Penetration: Where Should Your Focus Be?
Veteran venture capitalist Jason Green on why gaining market share is critical for early-stage startups.
4 Holiday Gifts for Time- and Fashion-Challenged Young Entrepreneurs
For the entrepreneur who has everything but time. Here are a few efficiency-boosting gift ideas that he/she or even you would love.
Exclusive Q&A with Shark Tank’s Investors
Get inside the mind's of the business and investment experts at the heart of ABC's powerhouse entrepreneurship show Shark Tank, as they dish on what it takes to make it in the world of business.
What You Can Learn About Ecommerce From Used Wedding Dresses
An online retailer pitches the sharks on her newly minted designer wedding dress consignment business, but no one bites.
Have a Burning Business Question? Ask the Expert
Venture capitalist Jason Green wants to answer your big questions about launching and growing a small business.
5 Foolproof Ways to Boost Your Public-Speaking Skills
From pitching investors to wowing to potential customers, speaking before an audience is a key skill to acquire. Here are some tips.
3 Critical Elements of an Investor Pitch
You only have a few minutes to convince an investor to fund your startup. Improve your pitch with these essentials.
