Building a Business
The Magical Number That Will Amplify Your Next Presentation
Many of the most persuasive TED Talks are packed with trios. You should follow the speakers' lead.
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Building a Business
The 9 P’s to Prepare for Pitching Panic
Pitching to investors is part of the game. Yet, for many entrepreneurs getting up and presenting your idea can be downright petrifying. Here are a few tips on how to get through the presentation and seal the deal.
By Adam Toren
Tech
10 Questions to Ask When Creating a Killer PowerPoint Presentation
How to craft presentation slides that powerfully visualize your ideas, engage your audience and boost your brand.
Business Accounting
To Attract Funding, Develop a Prototype
In the startup world, selling your vision in a PowerPoint presentation is so passe. To get the attention of VCs, prototypes are a must. Here is why.
By JD Albert
Building a Business
10 Key Elements of a Perfect Investor Pitch
One of the first steps on your way to making an idea a reality is pitching. Here are 10 ways to make sure you ace your presentation.
Tech
What You Can Learn From Michael Bay’s Embarrassing Presentation Mishap
'Transformers' director Michael Bay abruptly walked off stage in Vegas yesterday after his guest spot during a Samsung product intro became fraught with teleprompter issues.
By Geoff Weiss
Business Accounting
The Do’s and Don’ts of Giving a Killer Presentation
When presenting to investors you will either nail it or put people to sleep. Here is what to know about making your presentation a success. .
By Bill Burnett
Business Accounting
7 Ways to Kill a Perfect Investor Pitch
The very fact that investors are in front of you means they're interested in hearing your pitch. You already have their attention; the trick is keeping it.
By Lisa Calhoun
Building a Business
10 Body Language Tips Every Speaker Must Know (Infographic)
When delivering a presentation before an audience, our words aren't the only thing people pay attention to. Consider this advice for making better eye contact, staying calm and more.
Human Resources
9 Steps to Becoming a Great Writer
To be successful, you need to know how to write well. Here are a few hints on how to make your words live on the page.
By Steve Tobak
Building a Business
5 Keys to Great Nonverbal Communication
Clear and effective communication is essential during presentations. Here's how you can get it right.
By Dustin York
Thought Leaders
10 Honest and Completely Helpful Tips for Hitting a Public-Speaking Homerun
Looking for advice on how to amp up your public speaking skills? Here are a few tips from a pro.
Marketing
5 Must-Know Public Speaking Tips for Introverts
Your fear of public speaking can hold you back. Try these tips to make it less intimidating.
Human Resources
How to Save Any Presentation From a Technology Meltdown
Don't let a technology glitch or mistake ruin your next presentation. Here are four ways to save any presentation from disaster.
Tech
Presentations Made Easy With Slide Tool App
Adam Tatt and Kevin Leneway wanted to put together a slick presentation without a design staff, so they invented an iPad app to do it for them.
Building a Business
Be Willing to Suffer for Success and Other Must-Read Business Tips
A look at why you should persevere when things get tough, how to stop being anxious about presentations and more advice for business owners.
Building a Business
Tips for Delivering Kickass Business Presentations
Keep these five important things in mind in order to overcome fear, keep organized and be smart and flexible when responding to questions.
By Lewis Howes
Marketing
Sound Advice: How to Make Your Voice More Effective
How you articulate reveals a lot about your sincerity, credibility and confidence. Here are some tips to use your voice more effectively the next time you pitch your business or give a presentation.
Building a Business
10 Startup Lessons From Kaplan’s EdTech Accelerator Demo Day
Learn business tips from the 10 companies that are reinventing conventional learning and disrupting the education industry.
By Ashley Lee
Building a Business
What You Can Learn From Ashton Kutcher About Public Speaking
The 'Jobs' actor's stirring acceptance speech at the Teen Choice Awards is earning him considerable respect among speechwriters.
By Matt Wilson
Business News
Xbox One a Serious Business Tool? Nice Try, Microsoft
Microsoft makes a far-fetched pitch to small businesses by calling its new gaming console a presentation tool.
Tech
3 Simple and Creative Alternatives to Using PowerPoint for Presentations
Consider these options for making creative and inspiring presentations.
Marketing
Making Sales Presentations
Not a natural-born sales person? We walk you through the steps to take to succeed at selling.
Thought Leaders
How to Be a More Charismatic Leader
Some people command attention when they enter a room. Here are five tips for the rest of us.
By Gwen Moran
Thought Leaders
How to Project Confidence
Four tips to help you appear confident and sell your ideas effectively.
Building a Business
Eyeing an Industry Conference? Here’s How to Tackle It
Industry conferences can quickly become a huge expense, so you'd better choose wisely. Here's how to decide which to attend and make the most out of them.
By Adam Toren
Marketing
This Is Your Brain on Fear (Infographic)
A look at what happens inside your brain when you're afraid.