Elevator pitches are powerful marketing tools that tell your story in less than a minute. They are useful for any business person to have in her arsenal of networking tools to help with business, ...

The first elevator reportedly dates to the first century, when Roman gladiators rode crude lifts to reach the floor of the Coliseum. The first elevator speech may have occurred not long after ...

Crafting and executing the right sales pitch can be a nerve-racking experience. It takes a special kind of courage and determination to get up there in front of a team of judges who potentially hold ...

"What do you do?" This is a simple question, but it is one that is often misunderstood by young lawyers. "What do you do?" This is a simple question, but it is one that is often misunderstood by young ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. A polished elevator pitch is essential in our fast-paced world. Not only will it allow you to quickly and effectively communicate your ...

With just precious seconds to make an impression, nailing an "elevator pitch," can come down to what you do and don’t say. However, striking the balance of deciding what to include and what to leave ...

You could be anywhere when you bump into someone who is important to your career. It might be your boss’s boss, your CEO, or your key customer. How do you take advantage of this interaction? After all ...

At the core of any multi-story building is a safe, reliable mode of vertical transportation. Most building occupants take elevators—and escalators—for granted, but they are among the most complex ...

You’re talking to a potential investor, a client, a reporter, and you need a killer elevator pitch — that brief summary to hook someone’s interest and keep the conversation going. But how do you write ...

Soldiers who serve in the armed forces possess a unique set of skills, including leadership, organizational, and teamwork skills, to name a few. But when it comes to transitioning from the military to ...

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