Thought Leaders
Avoid the PowerPoint Trap by Having Less Wordy Slides
Don't let your slides distract an audience from the message you're delivering.
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Building a Business
Why TED Talks Are Impossible to Resist
If your presentations have 'emotionally-charged events,' your message will stick with your audience.
Marketing
Want to Sell Your Ideas? Tell Engaging Stories.
People don't want to be barraged by numbers and statistics. Instead, connect with them on a personal level.
Building a Business
The Do’s and Don’ts of This Year’s Hottest Conferences
Professionals from technology, entrepreneurship, finance and beyond offer their picks and advice.
Business News
8 Startup Events and News to Watch This Week
Twitter goes public, entrepreneurs unplug in Boulder, New Yorkers vote for a new Mayor, SCORE teaches small biz tips in Detroit, top brand managers meet at Tech Madison Ave, a no BS conference. This week's notable news and startup events for entrepreneurs.
Building a Business
30 Is Not the New 20: How Author Meg Jay Sold Me on Entrepreneurship Today
The urge to start up can come on suddenly and powerfully. Here's how College Trep columnist Mark Burns got the entrepreneurial bug.
By Mark Burns
Marketing
Will SXSW Successfully Extend Its Brand?
South by Southwest took a bold step in expanding its brand by launching SXSW V2V for the startup community. Is this just the beginning?
By Kai Sato
Marketing
The Secrets of 7 Successful Brands
Whether they've been around for decades or were launched in the last two years, some companies just have a bit of magic when it comes to grabbing attention and establishing themselves as fan favorites.
Business News
4 Inspiring TED Talks for Young Treps
From business books to online classes, learning the ropes of starting up is easier than ever. TED talks can also be enlightening for aspiring young entrepreneurs.
Building a Business
Why You Need to Know TED
A first-person account of the world-renowned conference--and how it will change your business and perspective forever
By Craig Reiss