10 Tips for Women to Successfully Raise Startup Capital
Women have more of a challenge than men when it comes to raising money. According to Fortune Magazine,…
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This Angel Investor Shares 11 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Raise Smart Money
Often, I read articles offering tips for entrepreneurs that revolve around generic advice on getting started. However, what…
The 4 Essential Factors That Make a Good Business Pitch
The following is excerpted from “Brag Better: Master the Art of Fearless Self-Promotion“ by Meredith Fineman, in agreement…
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 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…
6 Tips for Entrepreneurs to Successfully Pitch to Women Angel Investors
The stats for women in investing are somewhat bleak. Only 11% of VC partners are women, and as…
6 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Vying for Media Coverage (and How to Fix Them)
Positive media coverage can be a very valuable asset for your company. To put it simply, it’s free…
StartupNation Radio: Shark Tank Tips and Success Stories
On today’s episode of StartupNation Radio, Jeff is joined by leading business coach and co-host, Jon Dwoskin. Together,…
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…
Pet Plate Founder Renaldo Webb Shares a Behind-the-Scenes Look at His Shark Tank Experience
I’m the founder of Pet Plate, a fresh-cooked, human-grade pet food subscription service. We use only the freshest…
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…
It’s Essential to Have a Pitch for Every Niche, Says The Pitch Girl’s Laura Allen
Whether you’re pitching your business on “Shark Tank” or figuring out how to create an effective pitch during…
Investment Tips From the Funder and Founder Perspective
Recently, Sofia Fund, one of the country’s longest-running angel investor groups focused exclusively on women-led startups, invested in…
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…
7 Tips for Getting a Product on Shark Tank
Growing up in San Diego, California, I was unprepared for how mosquitos would impact my family’s quality of…
How to Show Your Audience You Believe in Your Business, Product or Service
The following is excerpted from “The 3-Minute Rule: Say Less to Get More from any Pitch or Presentation”…
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…
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…
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,…