Crafting a winning elevator pitch is an essential skill for entrepreneurs. In the fast-paced business world, the ability to clearly and concisely convey your idea can be the difference between ...

For decades, the elevator pitch has been associated with entrepreneurs seeking funding or pitching their groundbreaking ideas to potential investors. But now it's evolved into a potent tool that ...

An elevator pitch is a concise and compelling summary of your business that can be delivered in the time it takes to ride an elevator, typically 30 seconds to 2 minutes. This brief yet powerful ...

Every cold call or first-time business encounter starts with an elevator pitch. When you meet people at a conference or tradeshow, the first question they ask is, "What do you do?" You should have a ...

It’s all too easy to fumble your response to the dreaded, “Tell me about yourself.” Even if it’s not an interviewer asking you that question directly, when presented with the chance to explain your ...

When two matching offers come in, entrepreneurs need to use a combination of research and gut instinct to choose the best deal. Marketplaces are two-sided platforms. Investors want to know which side ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In the early 2000s, marketing students were taught the importance of an “elevator pitch”—a ...

This week’s board of investors includes Marc Randolph, co-founder and first CEO of Netflix, Kim Perell, CEO of 100.co and Gary Swart, partner at Polaris Partners. Entrepreneurs need the strength to ...