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How To Pitch Your Brilliant Idea

April 13, 2016April 13, 2016 RISE NETWORKS0 Comment Business, Rise Networks Community, Youth Speak business, Decision, Idea, marketing, Pitching, Preparation, Prototype, risenetworks.org, Stereotypes

(By Kimberly D. Elsbach) “We all like to think that people judge us carefully and objectively on our merits. But the fact is, they rush to

A Simple Formula for Answering “Tell Me About Yourself”

February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 RISE NETWORKS0 Comment Business, Rise Networks Community Application, Experiences, Hiring Manager, Interview, Opportunity, Pitching, Question, Rapport, Resume, risenetworks.org, Skills, Vacancy

(By Kathryn Minshew) “A formula I really like to use is called the Present-Past-Future formula. So, first you start with the present—where you are right now.

4 Things to Remember When Looking for Investors

February 22, 2016February 22, 2016 RISE NETWORKS0 Comment Rise Networks Community Audience, entrepreneurs, Goals, Investment, Investors, opportunities, personality, Pitching, Potential Investors, risenetworks.org

(By Nina Ngai) When you’re taking your business to the next level, you may find you need help from an investor. Investors can be invaluable for

How to Sell Your Idea in 20 Seconds

January 27, 2016January 27, 2016 RISE NETWORKS0 Comment Business, Rise Networks Community business, clients, entrepreneurs, Idea, marketing, Networking, Opportunity, Pitching, risenetworks.org, Salespeople

(By Grant Cardone) “What is the objective and goal of your pitch? What is the one thing you want this person to do when the pitch

How to get a Meeting with anyone

December 23, 2015December 23, 2015 RISE NETWORKS0 Comment Business, Rise Networks Community, Youth Speak business, Credibility, entrepreneur, Impression, Leads, Meeting, Networking, Pitching, risenetworks.org, Sharing, Social media

(By Stephanie Vozza) “Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, there’s probably someone you’d like to meet. It might be a rock star, or it could be

50 Signs you might be an Entrepreneur

April 9, 2014April 9, 2014 RISE NETWORKS0 Comment Business, Rise Networks Community business, entrepreneur, Habit, Idea, Investment, opportunities, Passion, Pitching, Problem-Solving

(By John Rampton) Entrepreneurs are a unique group of people. Not only do they think differently; they act differently. They draw on personality traits, habits and mind-sets

10 Reasons You’ll Never Raise A Dime For Your Startup

October 9, 2013October 9, 2013 RISE NETWORKS1 Comment Rise Networks Community customers, entrepreneur, Expertise, Idea, Investors, leadership, Pitching, startup

(By Eric T. Wagner) “Just like you, professional investors (and even those who are in the crowdfunding realm) have areas of core competency. If an investor