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3 Real-World Startup Lessons from Harvard Business School Entrepreneurs

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We both went on to have successful careers as consultants and entrepreneurs, and had a passion for working with and investing in younger entrepreneurs. So when Jim floated the idea of a book targeting entrepreneurs to help more of them succeed, we gave it serious thought. There is no random “lightbulb” or “aha” moment.

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Business Book Bonanza: 10 Must-Read Gems To Skyrocket Your Business

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Whether you’re a startup entrepreneur or a seasoned veteran, remember: Great leaders must be readers! Look no further than these top business book recommendations from 10 successful Australian entrepreneurs who are all active members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). I credit this book a lot for my success.

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10 Disciplines To Help Driven Entrepreneurs Find Peace and Shine

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Working with driven entrepreneurs has been my life for over three decades. Being a driven entrepreneur is a blessing and a curse. 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. The world needs entrepreneurs now more than ever.

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Why your team needs scheduling software: Microsoft Bookings vs. Calendly

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Calendly vs. Microsoft Bookings . Let’s compare the two most viable meeting scheduler choices: the best in class, Calendly, and the easiest option to implement, Microsoft Bookings. . What is Microsoft Bookings? . Microsoft Bookings is a scheduling app that’s part of Microsoft 365. Pros of Microsoft Bookings .

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4 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid

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An excerpt from the book Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur , by Charlene Walters , MBA, PhD. Becoming a successful entrepreneur is all about working on and developing an entrepreneurial attitude by making certain shifts in the way that you think. For starters, productive entrepreneurs avoid overscheduling. You must too.

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Why Creativity is Essential for Entrepreneurs

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This type of thinking is essential for entrepreneurs; define a problem or need, then leverage the ability to quickly pivot , iterate and actualize an idea. Being in quarantine can offer opportunities for creative entrepreneurs, despite the challenges it forces upon you. What do all of these examples have in common? Creativity is a job.

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6 Ways a Retreat from Globalization Could Impact Entrepreneurs (For the Better)

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One stark reality exposed by the pandemic is “the fragility that 50 years of purposeful globalization has brought to various countries and markets,” writes Rana Foroohar, Financial Times global business columnist, in her new book, Homecoming: The Path to Prosperity in a Post-Global World. Place matters more than ever.