Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

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. The unpredictability of cancel culture means it can surface without warning, carrying with it profound implications for businesses.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Entrepreneurs and business executives are culturally obsessed with maximizing business growth. It is easy to get caught up in the mindset of business growth as a metric of success. I planned to write about how to think bigger, expand into new markets and win the brass ring. As we say in America, “The sky’s the limit!”

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

I recently wrote a piece for Mashable on how to create a company blog. Since it’s already written (and since I promised not to republish on my blog other than a summary) if you’re interested please have a read over there. Summary notes and then I’ll extend: Should you blog? What should you blog about?

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

And, I think but can’t prove, both were business failures. Investment and startups problem : we all want disruptive and game-changing businesses. The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business. Money to build the business is the number one challenge for most startups. Subscribe by email. Invested Interests.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

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 can benefit your business. Here are the top blog posts EO published on Inc.com in 2023: 1.

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Continuations

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

I have also been ridiculously busy with both existing and new investments as well as several projects, such as finally wrapping up work on my book The World After Capital. But I have a lot of thoughts rattling around my brain and I find that only writing has the power to help sort through them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 12, 2024

Over the last 30 years, I have created five pieces of content to help driven entrepreneurs get everything they want out of their businesses and lives. I’ve experienced the need for all five pieces of content firsthand as an entrepreneur building my businesses. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 18, 2010

I’ve been using Chartbeat for over a month now to track performance of my blog and I find myself looking at Google Analytics much less these days. He told me that it has become an essential tool to their business. The next users after that is reading a blog post that I wrote nearly 9 months ago. It’s addictive.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

For startups, financial forecasting is not just a tool for appeasing investors; it’s the backbone of effective strategic planning. While an initial forecast serves as a roadmap for your business, it’s crucial to recognize that this map needs to be continually updated, verified , and adjusted as new data comes in.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2023

As an entrepreneur or founder starting a business, you may think of capital as purely monetary. Capital is often viewed only as an opportunity for an infusion of money into a business to get it started or grow and scale your company. Outside investment is not mandatory when starting a business. To raise or not to raise?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2023

Contributed to EO by Ashley Luck, an EO SLP member of the Edmonton chapter, One Canada Committee member, and the founder and principal of AMP Business Solutions. Save time and effort Planning a retreat is time-consuming but hiring a retreat planner allows you to focus on other important tasks while they handle the details.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 23, 2023

Designing a results-driven marketing strategy is an essential priority for business leaders who want to stay competitive. As Gartner noted in a 2022 report , about half of CEOs planned to push growth. And it’s impossible to expand or scale without a well-executed marketing plan. and more articles from the EO blog.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 13, 2023

I don’t think I have ever gone three weeks without posting in the almost twenty years I’ve been writing this blog. The last week of May was completely nuts with a ton of stuff coming at me, some planned like a move out of our family office, some expected like a family medical situation, and some completely unexpected.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2023

As Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen said, “People don’t buy your product or service. Putting the customer’s progress as the central focus of what your business does is a critical component of scaling, but so is operational profitably. You weren’t joining some perfect toast movement. But how do you get there?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

If nothing else, the 2020 pandemic has shown everybody—particularly business owners and entrepreneurs—the value of being prepared and ready to pivot. Remove the “fat” from all aspects of my business. Ensuring that your cash position is not skinny going into a pandemic is the greatest business relief. Juggle fewer balls.

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Founder Bounty

APRIL 1, 2023

A business plan is an essential tool for any entrepreneur looking to start or grow a business. Writing a business plan can seem like a daunting task, but with careful planning and attention to detail, anyone can create a successful plan that will guide their business to success.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 14, 2023

Are you looking for inspiration to take your business to the next level? Look no further than these top business book recommendations from 10 successful Australian entrepreneurs who are all active members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). — Dawn Piebenga, EO Sydney, founder of Interface Medico-Legal 2. That’s great.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 17, 2023

Although it is true that painstakingly planning the big exit for years, perhaps decades, and walking away with a pile of cash is the dream of many entrepreneurs, Monish Budhrani has other dreams. He enjoys running franchises because they provide him the freedom to work on the processes needed to run a business. Creating a unicorn.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 24, 2024

Over the years, I have developed several best practices for setting annual goals and wanted to share them: Don’t Be Busy : Make 2024 the year you stop answering every “how are you?” with “busy”. Being busy doesn’t mean you are productive or effective; often you’re just focusing too much on things that don’t matter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I, and my business partner, saw an opportunity to secure a distribution agreement for a product and service that we are passionate about. We were devastated because we had a clear plan to make this venture work. In that six weeks, we honed the business plan, hired staff and invested in resources. staff business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2023

I sat down with three business leaders last week to interview them about how they handle strategy. This also means that, generally speaking, planning is not their strong suit. Ideally, these results are illustrated on a One-Page Strategic Plan (see books by Verne Harnish ). and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 2, 2020

As a wealth management advisor and managing director at Northwestern Mutual Santa Monica, he’s seen the need for financial planning grow during the pandemic. . Integrated comprehensive financial planning. How has your business changed during this time? . and more articles from the EO blog. . What is your specialty?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

For decades, businesses faced a genuine challenge with office space. While a hybrid schedule is generally preferred by staff and has many benefits for businesses, the fact that more people are working remotely than ever before creates a challenge. Create a new desk plan. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Proactively prepare for business continuity Rick hasn’t worked in his business much since his diagnosis; healing pancreatic cancer is his new full-time job. The business is doing fine. Shatter the illusion of control Most of us live our lives thinking we have control over our business, family, or health.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

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 share personal experiences and action steps that can benefit your business. Here are the top blog posts EO posted on Inc.com in 2023: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 20, 2020

As uncertainty swirls around how long the COVID-19 crisis is going to last, many businesses are temporarily shuttered. We spoke with Greg Crabtree , chair of EO@Wharton Executive Education program, to gain insights on how to plan during these uncertain times. The definition of “temporarily” is yet another unknown.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 13, 2020

He shared his experiences persisting despite disaster in a recent EO webinar about rebuilding through business. . Building his legacy as a socially-minded entrepreneur proved a winning combination and his company, VISIT Tohoku , expanded with a new office and satellite business in rural Taiwan. From Crisis, Opportunity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 15, 2022

I’m still digesting the wisdom and inspiration shared by our speakers during EO’s 2022 GLC this past April, and yet, here we are, planning for the next flagship learning event in 2023: EO is going to Cape Town , South Africa for GLC next April! As business owners and CEOs, the mental input we receive can feel overwhelming at times.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 10, 2023

She’s the author of A Business Owner’s Guide to Crisis PR: Protecting You & Your Business’ Reputation , and serves as the EO Los Angeles chapter’s Accelerator co-chair. That’s why it’s essential to have a solid Crisis PR plan in place. and more articles from the EO blog. But how can you stay ahead of the game?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2020

Remember when owning a small business was risky but rewarding? In the midst of a global pandemic, being responsible for your own business—as well as the livelihoods of your employees—very likely seems overwhelming if not completely debilitating. What does your small business look like six months from now, one year from now?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

You need a solid business plan, traction to demonstrate market fit, and the skills to pitch effectively. Seek investor advice to strengthen your business model. Work on any weak spots in your team roster or business processes, and show scalability. It’s a means to grow your business. The post Raising Funds?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Are you brainstorming a marketing strategy or quarterly plan and feeling fresh out of new ideas? Many people don’t realize, however, that nature can teach the most essential life lessons , especially when it comes to business. From my experience , here are four lessons Mother Nature can teach you about business: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level. In 2013, Allen went into business in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 14, 2021

One way we encourage and support young entrepreneurs is through the EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) , EO’s premier competition for college and university students who own and operate a business. What inspired you to start your business? Entrepreneur first, business after.” GSEA already impacted my business.

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Founder Bounty

AUGUST 20, 2022

There are a ton of things you want to include when you are looking to build out a business plan. Whether you are looking to go and raise a pre-seed fund from venture capital people, or you are looking to bootstrap a company here is a guide on starting a business plan from scratch. Why are you building a business plan?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 23, 2021

Every business owner wants it, especially after the economic roller coaster and reset of 2020. Yet most entrepreneurs have spent the past year in survival mode, not planning mode. Chances are strong that you used the pandemic as an opportunity to reset your business and redefine success. Recurring business ratio.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

I was honored to co-chair a board of 15 incredible humans for 18 months to plan and execute XCentric. and more articles from the EO blog. The post How We Amplified to Go Bolder: EO XCentric 2023 Recap first appeared on The EO Blog. The post How We Amplified to Go Bolder: EO XCentric 2023 Recap appeared first on The EO Blog.

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