Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Contributed by Shawn Johal , business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. Many entrepreneurs I meet have incredible stories about the way they started their businesses. Rare are those who spent months planning with a highly detailed strategic plan filled with metrics and key performance indicators.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. I also believe that Conscious Capitalism offers an alternative that can align business with people, profit and the planet. Higher purpose.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2022

an award-winning online printing company that has helped over 5,000 businesses print more than 20 million presentation folders. Sticking to the bare essentials often results in a design that’s more deliberate and less busy—on top of saving you a considerable amount of money. Avoid costly mistakes. The company made the Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2020

We pivoted a lot of media plans and creative work—often multiple times—and didn’t charge for it (we called it “The Covid Pledge,” and we encouraged all agencies to do the same). Working from home also exposes what is and isn’t working in your business. What critical mistake taught you a lesson that proved invaluable?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2021

While you rarely hear about one without the others, conflating them would be a mistake. DEI initiatives have become imperative for ethical and business reasons , yet few leaders know how to turn intention into action. Be clear on what you plan to do—and get ready for people to hold you accountable. Set more meaningful goals.

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Dream It

JULY 31, 2019

We eventually launched the product, which didn't generate enough revenue to support us- so we shut down the business after all my credit cards maxed out. With some tough-learned lessons, it was clear to me that my new (and current) business Slidebean would not make the same mistakes. The plan-sort of worked.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 24, 2021

Contributed by John Sanei , a futures strategist who conveys smart, effective strategies to business owners and entrepreneurs to help build the courage and clarity they need to forge the future they want. The future, like architectural plans for a house, will still evolve, adapt and expand. Do I admit to making mistakes?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 10, 2022

I worried I’d lose friends–and business. Sometimes it’s as simple as not correcting someone when they ask what plans my wife and I have for the weekend. It is our experiences that give us insight and equip us to better understand our stakeholders, solve complex problems and get back up when mistakes are made. .

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

They''re building up their PR plans to make the financing announcements part of a larger story arc. Announcing your funding without a larger PR plan is the equivilant to George Costanza saying "I love you" to his date and not getting it returned--"that''s a pretty big matzo ball" to leave hanging out there.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 12, 2020

Intellectual property can create trouble for startups in their early stages, and getting it right is a crucial aspect to running a successful business. Amongst the greatest of the mistakes that many startups can make is assuming that intellectual property is not important to their business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 9, 2022

Contributed by Cindy Norcott , EO Durban, a motivational speaker, author, entrepreneur, business coach and philanthropist. explores practical wisdom and a humorous take on the lessons learned from balancing business, life and family across her 28-year entrepreneurial journey. I plan a to-do list for each week in advance.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

How did your early life shape how you run your businesses and how you lead? has been the cornerstone of how you’ve done business since your earliest days. Many people believe that when you choose a career in the restaurant business, you are choosing a career of long hours and low pay, with a poor quality of life.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Written by Jackie Carrillo, a content coordinator and contributor who writes on technology, marketing, business management and education. . However, it isn’t always clear how many marketers your business needs to accomplish its marketing goals. Thus, if your business earns US$2.5 Not so fast. SEO software: $US80–600 per month.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2022

Right now, you are probably thinking of all the ways you want to improve your enterprise’s operations and grow your overall business success in the New Year. However, there are so many other ways to take your business to new heights in 2022 and beyond. Reduce web development costs with basic wireframing software.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 14, 2018

When you’re managing a business and trying to grow it, being able to lead a team to greatness is key. For example, you might choose to enroll in an MBA so you can get a thorough understanding of the ins and outs of business. No matter how careful and proactive you are, you can’t control everything in business.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 9, 2020

If you’re a white professional in venture, you might feel uncomfortable tweeting or blogging about race. Besides, if you’re not comfortable with making mistakes and learning from them—what are you even doing in venture? Do you see any pathway to getting this business to a $100mm a year annual business?

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 16, 2018

Almost all businesses are digital and their marketing efforts are completely different from the way traditional marketers used to market. However, if you are a design agency, your time will be spent hiring business developers and performance marketers for the startup. Check if they have started a group, community, or even just a blog.

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StartupNation

MAY 19, 2021

This new economy is all about aligning your business with your creative calling, and for many, that means creating an online course or program to monetize their zone of genius and help others level up in theirs. Plus, this is a business you can run from anywhere and at any time. Planning your online course launch.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 26, 2021

It’s been a fascinating insight into how the minds of other entrepreneurs work but I see the same mistakes in the crucial area of financial planning over and over again. For most of them, one negative shock would have caused them to run out of cash and close their business until I encouraged them to change their ways.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

We thought it was a mistake,” Adams said; it was no mistake. The plan improves the quality of the soil and reduces the amount of fertilizer needed.”. Customer discovery through i2E has made structuring the business plan easier. They won’t let us put a plan together that won’t work with farmer’s budgets.”. “We

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 24, 2021

However, once the business, project or idea has begun, many find themselves stuck in one of two scenarios. Too many projects with no traction are a problem that I regularly consult and coach on with many entrepreneurs and business leaders. Three-year plan? Five-year plan? Ten-year plan? Hyperfocused on perfection.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Along the way, we’ve noticed several common conversion mistakes on landing pages, ads, emails and elsewhere that make your copy less persuasive. For better results, here are 10 common copywriting mistakes to avoid, plus, how to fix them. Writing in passive voice. Whenever possible, write in the active voice. Misaligned motivation.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2019

“ Unless you have the next greatest billion-dollar idea, plan your career out for four or five years. Aim to spend a minimum of two years at a small business and also at a Fortune 500 company. Each mistake is a life lesson and will make you better and stronger.”. ? Here’s what they shared. What would you add?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Whether your kids will one day run the family business or you simply wish to pass on the values and work ethics that helped you succeed in starting and owning a business, devoting time to coaching your children can feel like its own challenge. Any additional advice you wish to share about family businesses? Learn more now. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 4, 2018

The original version of this article appeared on Aaron’s LinkedIn blog. EO Accelerator allowed me to accept my mistakes, fill my experience gaps with wisdom and create an inspiring vision for my business.” By this point in my life, I had already been in business for myself for 10 years.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 22, 2017

I joined EO Accelerator in 2009, when I owned a business and my business owned me. I had been bumping up against the growth ceiling for 10 years and needed to understand why I was in business. Until then, my business plan was best summed up as, “Don’t go out of business.”

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The 15 Best Strategies for Developing New Business in a Crowded Market In the quest to uncover effective strategies for developing new businesses in a crowded market, we turned to fifteen Founders and CEOs for their tried-and-true tactics. Any new local business could try this.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2018

headhunters for small- to medium-sized businesses and company culture consultants. . The incessantly talked-about “company culture” and “employer branding” are rapidly transitioning from fun-to-discuss and cool-to-brag-about concepts to being an essential part of any winning organization’s business strategy. The good news?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

She started her business from a personal need. Unfortunately Tracy would learn first hand not much later that the business model has two components: both buying and selling. So Tracy began keeping a blog about … (what else?) I blog on entrepreneurship & VC precisely because entrepreneurs and other VCs are my customers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

You choose to spend months thinking it through and developing a high-quality plan, while he rushes his plan, getting it in the hands of potential investors way ahead of you. You—because your plan is better and more thought-out. Whether it’s a product or a service, that approach applies to almost any business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

After having facilitated more than 200 executive planning meetings, it doesn’t take long for me to spot major alignment issues among the CEO’s top brass. Follow these steps to get your leadership team back in alignment with your plan and with each other—and then get ready for big growth. ” appeared first on THE BLOG.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 2, 2023

Also, while it does well even with tricky English accents, those of us that skip enunciating some words clearly or eat a few vowels can also lead Otter to make mistakes. Except for mistaking Zapier for "SAP here" at the beginning, it's on point. Its main enemies are big spaces with a lot of echo and background noise.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 14, 2015

I don’t know Ezra yet but since he’s taking the time to blog (which I hugesly respect) and share thoughts I thought I’d take him up on his challenge and also spill the beans on my secrets. On blogging I blog because I love it. Mostly I’m Blogging for the Hell of It, Not Blogging to Stay Relevant.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2018

When you launch a business on your own, you don’t need to worry about anyone’s performance apart from your own. As your business grows, you recruit talent to work with you. How can you develop the right personal development plans for your people? How to Use a Talent Grid for Personal Development Plans.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Starting a business is incredibly hard. However, if you want to increase the chance that you will successfully close a round in late 2017, try the following 10 step approach: Prepare a concise investor deck that tells the story of your business in bite-size chunks. It would be an unfortunate mistake to read the deck aloud.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 17, 2019

In this article, Manny shares his strategy for a smooth business exit plan. Along the way, I’ve learned that a “successful exit” for a startup—that critical moment when the founding team and investors decide to get a return out of the business—will be different for everyone. A version of this article appeared in Fast Company.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2021

These mistakes happen due to mental errors that scholars call “cognitive biases.” That applies to business and other life areas. His newest book is Adapt and Plan for the New Abnormal of the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic (2020). And even experts can make serious errors when they don’t rely on such decision aids.

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