Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 13, 2024

When you join EO, it opens the door to a vibrant community of like-minded entrepreneurs at the local, regional and global level who enjoy sharing experiences in business and life. Forging connections with members from different regions is a pathway to both self-discovery and professional growth. EO North Asia’s “Discover” series of events is tailored to help you explore the region’s most intriguing cities and enjoy unique experiences surrounded by EO members who share your thirst for learning.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

International Women’s Day encourages us to inspire inclusion and value the contributions of women. In EO, we celebrate the remarkable women entrepreneurs who have shattered glass ceilings and are now paying it forward to pave the way for future generations of female founders to rise. “Women still only get about 2% of venture capital investment money, and we want to see that change,” said Cindy Boyd, EO Houston.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 6, 2024

Anyone – yes, even you – can build a web app, saving you both time and money. If you’ll indulge me: In Pixar’s Ratatouille, world-renowned Chef Auguste Gusteau claimed that “Anyone Can Cook,” even going so far as to publish a cookbook by that same name. Though he was initially ridiculed, what he meant, of course, was not that everyone can become a great chef, but rather that a great chef can come from anywhere or be anyone.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 1, 2024

For high-performance entrepreneurs, retreats are remarkably powerful tools — and the best ones can offer a significant transformative power to entrepreneurs who are seeking sustained success. I will never quite forget the experience of an early retreat which truly opened my eyes to the transformations one can experience. I was participating at a retreat on the tranquil west coast of Canada, and I declared my intention to be selfish, indulgent and receive all I could muster.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the high-stakes adventure of entrepreneurship, the search for your ideal clients and employees can become a thrilling quest. As the captain of your ship, you’ll navigate a vast sea of opportunities. But here’s the catch – to reel in your ideal fish, you’ve got to know where to cast your line. In my experience, it’s critical to uncover the secrets of fishing in the perfect spots to hook the right clients and employees for your business success.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Entrepreneurs and business executives are culturally obsessed with maximizing business growth. And in the US, we’re arguably more focused on this than any other country. It is easy to get caught up in the mindset of business growth as a metric of success. As we say in America, “The sky’s the limit!” When I started to research this article, my working title was How to break geographic self-bottlenecking.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Where do you find energy and inspiration to show up for work each day? For me, it’s my team and the culture we’ve created together. This is not by happenstance or luck. Setting in motion a perpetual cycle of positivity at work takes time, intention, commitment, collaboration and authenticity. You can’t architect it, force it or fake it. We often judge success by tangible things like last quarter’s sales numbers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As a business leader, it’s essential to recognize that while digital transformation is crucial for growth and data can influence decisions, we should never sacrifice human and emotional connections. It’s nearly impossible to replicate the complexity of human communication with all of its nuances, both verbal and nonverbal, online. It’s not that technology has eliminated our capacity to connect on a human level; it’s just that digital connections and online exchanges will never achiev

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

A healthy ego can be an entrepreneur’s best friend. But when vanity intrudes, all the puzzle pieces start to come apart. The terms “ego” and “vanity” tend to be misunderstood. The ego represents your sense of self. The ego is concerned about what you think of you. (That’s not a typo.) Vanity brings the outside world into the mix. When you ask, “What do other people think of me?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2024

Over winter break, I discovered the drawstring on my favorite flannel pants had been pulled completely into one of the holes. This rendered the drawstring unusable and made the pants not fit properly. This kicked off a frustrating, hours-long effort of using a safety pin to try and pull the drawstring back through the hole, before I realized the string was stuck in the waistband of the pants.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 19, 2024

You may have read Anya Crowe’s post about key takeaways from five days on Necker Island with Sir Richard Branson and 53 EO members. Did it make you wonder how EO members gained exclusive access to the iconic entrepreneur? Simply put: Because of MyEO. MyEO is a unique EO programme that enables each EO member to curate their own tailor-made curriculum of groups and events that match their interests and passions, while connecting with other members who share them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 10, 2024

Do You Even Know Your Own Brand? Can you clearly describe what your brand is and, equally important, what it isn’t? Can your newest hire articulate it, and do they understand how their day-to-day actions reinforce it? Could your latest customer describe it? When you make strategic decisions, is it easy to determine what is on-brand — and what is off-brand?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. From thoughts on maximizing meeting efficacy and expanding your goal-setting mindset to improving employee engagement and reaping the benefits of systems and processes, EO members share personal experiences and action steps that c

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

EO’s Most Engaging Posts on Inc.com for 2023 With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. From thoughts on maximizing meeting efficacy and expanding your mindset on goal-setting to improving employee engagement and reaping the benefits of systems and processes, EO members sh

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Contributed to EO by Eden Gillott, an EO Los Angeles member who serves the chapter as MarComm co-chair and is president of Gillott Communications , a strategic communications and crisis PR firm. She’s the author of A Business Owner’s Guide to Crisis PR: Protecting You & Your Business’ Reputation. We asked Eden how to set yourself up for success in 2024.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Ah, the holidays. The “most wonderful time of the year” is filled with joy, anxiety—and a lot of stress for some of us. According to the American Psychological Association, 41% of US adults said their stress increases during the holiday season compared with other points in the year. From financial concerns to grief, there are a lot of stressors during this time, and in our increasingly divisive society, anticipating conflicts at family or team gatherings is a major trigger.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 6, 2023

One of the most fundamental business principles I’ve learned involves strategy. Strategy, at its core, is a choice. The choice to be the cost leader, the choice to pursue a certain market sector, the choice to sell through e-commerce vs. brick-and-mortar. With strategy, there needs to be a choice and a contrast (ie, would you consider doing the alternative?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 1, 2023

EO members share a collective Thirst for Learning — in fact, it’s one of EO’s core values. That thirst keeps entrepreneurs curious and open to new ways of operating that can improve both your personal and professional life. EO’s Powerhouse Speakers Series is designed to give entrepreneurs exclusive access to inspiring thought-leaders and change-makers across a wide swath of industries.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

The echoes of inspiration are still reverberating after the US Central region hosted its annual regional event, EO XCentric 2023 in Detroit, from 2-4 October 2023. Under the theme of “Amplify”, EO members were encouraged to go bigger, bolder and better as disruptors and doers as they explored the heartbeat of the Motor City that birthed Motown. “You can’t replace the magic, spontaneity and connection that happens when EOers get together at in-person events,” said Andrew Kuhn of EO Detroit, who s

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Forum retreats provide EO members with a vital sanctuary to recharge and connect with each other. Recent statistics highlight a concerning reality — 75% of entrepreneurs grapple with mental health concerns. Among them, 56% have received diagnoses related to anxiety, depression, or stress-related issues. Many EOers face such challenges, and if you find yourself in this situation, it’s important to remember that you are not alone.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

EO Path of Leadership (PoL) offers members who have served in local or regional leadership positions an opportunity to grow their leadership skills as a leader of leaders while serving the organization as a whole. Not sure which position is right for you? Try this fast, fun questionnaire to discover your ideal leadership role in EO. We asked Kate Holden (EO Winnipeg), who serves EO as Leadership Director for EO Canada and Regional Chair-elect, about the value of her PoL journe y.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Contributed to EO by Eden Gillott, an EO Los Angeles member who is president of Gillott Communications , a strategic communications and crisis PR firm. She’s the author of A Business Owner’s Guide to Crisis PR: Protecting You & Your Business’ Reputation , and serves the EO Los Angeles chapter as MarComm co-chair. We asked Eden how to tackle a PR crisis that’s thrust upon your company by external forces.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The theme of this year’s  World Mental Health Day  on 10 October is “Mental Health is a universal human right.” Yet, even though most entrepreneurs have access to mental health services, and 72% of entrepreneurs report experiencing mental health challenges (versus 48% of the general population), far too few entrepreneurs seek help when mental health issues arise.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

It’s been a tough few years for the U.S. economy, especially for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Rising interest rates and a tightening credit market are making it difficult for some businesses to access capital. Banks granted about 18.8% of loan applications in June , down sharply from early 2020, before the pandemic, when they approved nearly half of all loan requests.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Happy Birthday, EO! On 17 September 2023, EO marks its 36th anniversary as the world’s premier, purpose-built organization designed with a mission to empower entrepreneurs from every sector, culture and industry. EO was created by a small group of young business owners, led by Verne Harnish, as a community of entrepreneurs, for entrepreneurs. Today, we are an evolving catalyst that provides not only inspiration but also the tools and strategies entrepreneurs seek to unlock their full potential a

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

We asked six members of EO to share the number one thing they’ve learned from another inspiring woman in business. Here’s what they said. Stop multitasking, stop comparing and stop being quiet. Stop multitasking. Many people think multitasking is a skill that women are naturally good at, but eventually working as an entrepreneur at a million miles an hour will take its toll.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Public relations sounds so easy in theory. Send compelling content to publications and journalists, and watch the leads roll in. However, if you’ve been in the marketing world for over a day, you know how hard it can be to get media attention, especially online. The digital world is filled with noise. You’re not only competing for target audience attention with businesses in your industry but with businesses around the globe.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2023

In December 2022, my co-founder and I closed a friends and family seed round for Popsmith , raising US$1.53 million from 84 investors in under 45 days during arguably one of the worst times to raise money since 2008. I’ve founded several companies over the past 20 years, but this was my first time raising money. Over the years, I have learned a lot of important lessons as a member of Entrepreneurs’ Organization , Million Dollar Sellers and eCommerceFuel.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 17, 2023

How Entrepreneurs Can Create Meaningful Impact through Philanthropy, Part II A three-part series showing alternative paths to the traditional model of making a boatload of money at all costs and then giving it away. Read Part I: Run Your Non-Profit Like A Start-Up. Contributed to EO by Brandon Hatton , an EO member in Miami and the founder and CEO of Conscious Wealth , which helps its clients live abundant, intentional lives.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 9, 2023

Fast money, big dreams, and never-ending hustle. That’s what entrepreneurship is all about, right? I take a different view. To me, entrepreneurship is about more than making a quick buck. It’s about building something that lasts. Something that makes a difference in the world. At age 21, I took control of the debt-burdened family business my parents started many years earlier.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 28, 2023

Word-of-mouth is a key factor when it comes to growing a business. In fact, referrals and recommendations make up 65 percent of new opportunities — a percentage no business can afford to ignore. If you’re a small business leader, it’s a best practice to ensure client referrals are an integral part of your marketing and sales strategy. With a strong incentive program in place, your business will be able to generate more leads and increase customer loyalty in one fell swoop.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 21, 2023

My favorite thing about being an entrepreneur? My business has allowed me to become the most authentic version of myself. However, it wasn’t always an easy journey to get here. As I’ve reached a high level of success in my own business and coached hundreds of six- and seven-figure female entrepreneurs, I’ve seen one theme repeatedly: Financial success is amazing, but with business growth comes added external pressure — pressure from your team, your advisors, and even your customers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2023

Why did you buy your toaster? It‘s probably because you wanted toasted bread. You weren’t joining some perfect toast movement. As Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen said, “People don’t buy your product or service. They hire it to help them make progress in their life.” You were hiring a toaster to toast bread. That “job” came first; everything else came second.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 11, 2023

Contributed to EO by Marina Byezhanova Justinus Adriaanse is an EO Canada Bridge member who grew up in a middle-class family in South Africa, keenly observing the glaring disparities that were unmistakably present in his surroundings. Nelson Mandela’s 1999 retirement brought these injustices further to the forefront, unveiling the deep-rooted inequalities within South Africa’s education system and society as a whole.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

In a world where constant change and the need for sustainable solutions are more urgent than ever, young entrepreneurs emerge as the driving force behind innovation and progress — as demonstrated by the winners of EO’s 2023 Global Student Entrepreneur Awards. Such passionate individuals are not only disrupting industries but also making a significant impact on social and environmental issues.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2023

With 74 percent of US companies transitioning to a permanent hybrid work model, leaders are turning their attention to measuring the success of their hybrid strategy. That’s because there’s a single traditional office-centric model of Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm in the office, but many ways to do hybrid work. Moreover, what works well for one company’s culture and working style may not work well elsewhere, even within the same industry.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Vietnam, with its youthful population, a growing middle class, and the strong work ethic of its people. But entrepreneurship is a challenging journey, no matter where you are in the world. In Vietnam, the road to entrepreneurial success can be especially tough. From navigating complex regulations and securing funding to connecting with and growing a network, entrepreneurs in Vietnam face a unique set of challenges as they build their businesses: Ac

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