High Cost: Avoiding the Price of an Ineffective Pitch Deck
One pitch deck presentation gone bad can cost more than you think, according to this Think Outside The Slide article: almost as much as…
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Frequently Asked Questions in a Business Pitch
Your Q&A with the audience is the best way for you to get feedback. Being offered feedback makes your pitch more engaging and helps…
Three Principles for a Minimalist Pitch Deck Design
You might have experienced times when you used minimal content in your pitch decks. Has use of the minimalist concept sometimes led to bare…
Is it Okay to Apologize during Your Sales Pitch?
Saying sorry has its pros and cons: it can win audience’s sympathy or lose your credibility. While there are unexpected events that may occur…
The Most Important Slides Your Pitch Deck Needs in a Sales Pitch
The number of slides in your presentation depends on two things: your audience and the type of presentation you’re delivering. For sales pitches, there…
Prepare Your Defenses: Battling Noise in Sales Pitches
As we’ve seen in stories, zombies are drawn to loud noises. This lets them swarm you and prevent you from reaching whatever goal you…
Manage Stress Before a Big Pitch
We’ve all had those days where stress pushed us to the edge, and we all know it’s not good to be around someone who…
On the Other Slide: 3 Powerpoint Hacks to Improve Your Deck
PowerPoint may be a user-friendly tool, but its functions go beyond templated slide designs and bullet-point lists. You don’t have to stick to plain…
Match Made: Romancing the Audience for a Better Sales Pitch
Business pitch decks aren’t confined to stiff and stuffy deliveries. You can find inspiration outside the boardroom, especially if you’re up for a sales…
Sliding the Deck: 3 Uses of a Scrolling Web Pitch
Technological advancement has become a major game changer in people’s lives. It transformed the way we interact with and perceive our surroundings, affecting the…
