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How to Pitch Like a Shark Tank Winner
During my 20 years in the window industry, I’ve dealt with countless and constant complaints from my customers…
What 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…
5 Terms That are Killing Your Startup’s Pitch
Whether you’re (virtually) presenting before a group of investors or meeting an angel investor one-on-one via Zoom, the…
6 Tips to Improve Your Odds When Facing Investors
It takes money to make money. But how do you get startup funds to get your business off…
How Pitch-a-Kid Connects Curious Kids and Entrepreneurs
Several years ago, startup advisor and mentor Mike Millard was hard at work on a resource website for…
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to the Modern Day Business Plan
For the past 20 years, my company and I have written business plans for thousands of firms. Interestingly,…
Practice 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…
How to Prepare Before Pitching Your Business to Investors
Several years ago, I was trying to raise capital for my business. I spent months working with a…
From Concept to Delivery: Tips for Perfecting Your Investor Pitch
Raising money for a startup is a long process, but an important one. Securing funding may not be…
How to Design a Pitch Deck That Captures a Crowd
Starting a business is the ultimate dream for many, but often times, what stands in the way of…
How to Take Your Pitch Deck From Good to Great
What’s the difference between a good and a great B2B pitch deck? A good pitch deck clearly explains…
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…
Business Builder eBook Series: Build Your Perfect Pitch Deck [Free Download]
StartupNation’s Business Builder eBook Series provides you with a FREE downloadable guide to help you start, grow or…
10 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…
Angel 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…
Top 5 Best Presentation Apps Your Startup Needs
When your business is starting out, you need to present yourself quickly and show what your startup is…
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.…
6 Simple Rules of Pitch Deck Slide Design
You only get one chance to make a first impression with investors; you don’t want them to be so…
Pitch Deck: Creating a Message to Simplify
Can you fully explain your company in one sentence? If you can’t, you might want to think long…
The Anatomy of a Pitch Deck
Have questions on what it takes to get funding? Utilizing a pitch deck, share your compelling story in…