Startup Professionals Musings

MAY 7, 2011

I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. You need to do it yourself.

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PR Elevator Pitch Public Relations Startup 231

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 30, 2012

I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. You need to do it yourself.

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Elevator Pitch Public Relations Startup IP 240

Up and Running

OCTOBER 21, 2014

Census Bureau or the national Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network, your local chamber of commerce and relevant industry publications. Day 8: Write a one page pitch. Consider your One Page Pitch (similar to an elevator pitch), the precursor to your business plan. Talk to people, including customers.

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Elevator Pitch Software Review SBA Business Plan 166

Up and Running

DECEMBER 16, 2014

To grow a business, most entrepreneurs know that they should be implementing PR strategies. For this webinar, we were joined by Jennefer Witter, CEO and founder of the Boreland Group, and author of the new book, “The Little Book of Big PR: 100+ Quick Tips to Get Your Small Business Noticed.” They mix it up with advertising.

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Public Relations Small Business PR Entrepreneur 117

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 17, 2010

I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. You need to do it yourself.

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Public Relations Elevator Pitch Startup IP 226

Gust

JULY 22, 2012

I hear lots of excuses from startup founders, like “I’m too busy,” concern over IP security, can’t afford an agency, and it’s too early. I’m talking about doing some real networking to test your elevator pitch, and get to know some potential investors before you ask them for money. You need to do it yourself.

Elevator Pitch 158

Elevator Pitch Startup IP Public Relations 158

Up and Running

APRIL 5, 2016

You’ve secured your funding. Think of your story as though it’s an elevator pitch; it has to be succinct, memorable, and deliverable in a few sentences or a short conversation. Tom Smith of Insights From Analytics recommends doing PR outreach to local media and sharing your story. You’ve planned your business carefully.

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