Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 1, 2022

Contributed by Vincent Finaldi, an EO New Jersey member and vice president of TeleCloud , a second-generation business that provides seamless VoIP communications solutions. Family members who are involved in business together can likely relate to this picture. Structure your business meetings. Lines become blurred.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

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. Fellow alumni may be running their own businesses. Research business or social clubs that cater to business leaders. Where do you find big fish? What about smaller fish?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 16, 2023

Centering accessibility and belonging for a more inclusive and profitable business By Jewelle Saunders Knowing all of the benefits of prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion in your business, you must continually consider the sustainability of these initiatives.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Many business leaders pride themselves on perpetuating the “workaholic” lifestyle. When I unplug from the minutiae of daily business, I develop fresh ideas and perspectives. The line between a business leader’s personal and professional life is growing blurrier and blurrier with each passing day.

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Revolution

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Furthermore, according to recent data from Carta, the percentage of rounds with structure, specifically greater than 1x liquidation preferences and participating preferred, are up over 4x and 3x, respectively, from the pandemic troughs. The latter is emotional and hard, but, in my view, necessary.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2021

He has raised venture capital for his startups, helped hundreds of founders craft their pitch decks and fundraising strategy, and invested as a business angel. Here is what he shared: During my career, I pitched my business hundreds of times—sometimes to friends and family, sometimes to customers, and sometimes to potential investors.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

EO’s quarterly Impact Day events, as part of the sustainability plan, including “Reimagine Success” and “Designing Your Future,” focus on our planet and the vital role businesses play in building a sustainable future. EO member engagement is key. At the center of EO’s sustainability plan are EO members themselves. EO will empower its members.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Contributed by Rob Cross , professor of global leadership at Babson College, cofounder and research director of the Connected Commons business consortium, and author of Beyond Collaboration Overload: How to Work Smarter, Get Ahead, and Restore Your Well-Being. How can business owners gain back their collaboration time?

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Paul G. Silva

JUNE 3, 2021

30-page business plans are great for established businesses and terrible for startups that need to iterate quickly. 15+ years ago the Business Model Canvas (BMC) changed everything by giving us a 1-pager (or 4×3 foot poster) to help you quickly document and test the key hypothesis behind your business model.

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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. Structure and accountability are key.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Invest in Your Business. If you can’t create the highest return on investment in your present company—then maybe you should rethink continuing to operate your business. When you think about investing in your business, consider adding talent and equipment. The multiple is driven by the risk factors inherent in the business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

It’s critical to business. “Without happy people, we don’t have happy clients, and without happy clients there is no revenue, and without revenue there is no company,” says Lee Deas, Founder of Obviouslee , a marketing and design agency. For your business to grow you first must grow; and, 2. We’re all human at work, after all.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

We’ve all seen the statistics on how many businesses fail within the first few years of operation, and the current pandemic may accelerate that struggle for some startups. These businesses are making mistakes that not only hurt them during the current crisis, but may increase the chances that they will struggle in the years ahead.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Skiing and talking business with EO friends. “I We talked personal and business. My Florida EO friend shared e-commerce resources, and I sent him two podcasts that pertained to his business. We thoroughly enjoyed sharing our common love for skiing and business.”. One from Florida and the other from Colorado.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 19, 2021

Two of the most popular entity formations for business incorporation are limited liability companies (LLCs) and corporations. This creates a separation between the assets of the business and the owner, and protects the owner’s personal assets in the event of an unforeseen circumstance. Let’s start with LLC ownership. Management.

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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Struggling to map your business model because you have lots of stakeholders / customer segments? The Keep It Super Simple (KISS) Canvas takes your complex, multi-sided business model and turns it into an easy-to-understand story. Magic Mops must have a viable business model for all three stakeholders or their company will fail.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

APRIL 18, 2024

The competition aligned perfectly with our entrepreneurial goals at that time, as it provided a structured platform to articulate our vision, receive feedback from experienced judges, and gauge the viability of our concept in the market.

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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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Paul G. Silva

DECEMBER 15, 2023

There are a lot of tools that can help, but each has limitations: The Business Model Canvas identifies the big picture hypotheses of your venture… but struggles to help you ID what is needed to get all your key stakeholders on board. The flow of the Business Model Canvas. Once that was fixed, product adoption took off.

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Startup Blogpost

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

I would recommend having a look around for health savings accounts (HSAs) and retirement plans that specifically call out the tax advantages for various reasons and see if they will be right for your business, as I’ve seen these in action before and was relatively impressed with how well they functioned.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 28, 2020

Many Gen Zers are also watching businesses make significant pivots with their business models and may be inspired to make similar moves. Why wait for a dream job when you can start your own dream business? Starting a business, no matter which industry, means setting the necessary foundation for the company’s success.

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AsiaTechDaily

AUGUST 17, 2023

When creating content, the fundamental structure consists of the beginning and end of an event, and a conflict plot. We add details to this basic structure. We have structured this narrative. This structured approach enables endless story variations without compromising the core narrative.

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Gust

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A C-Corporation, often referred to as a “C-Corp,” is a legal business structure that separates the company from its owners, providing limited liability protection to shareholders. The post What Is a C-Corporation?

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 7, 2023

Marjorie Radlo-Zandi Contributor Share on Twitter Marjorie Radlo-Zandi is an entrepreneur, board member and mentor to startups, and an angel investor who shows early-stage businesses how to build and successfully scale their businesses. When you absolutely need a lawyer Your startup needs the right legal structure.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Read part 1 on Choosing the Right Funding Structure here. If this is your first time embarking on a debt raise, it can be a daunting task , particularly given the sheer number of options, structures to consider, resources required, and ever-evolving debt provider landscape. Read part 2 on Trade-offs Across Terms here.

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TechCrunch

APRIL 9, 2022

While many funds are returning to more conservative check-writing , with a focus on profitability and business fundamentals, crypto remains a sector in the spotlight that attracts dedicated billion-dollar funds and investment terms that remind us more of 2021 than 2022.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The Entrepreneur’s Cup, presented by Love’s Travel Stops, provides a platform for the next generation of business leaders to showcase their innovative ideas and support toward transforming these concepts into thriving businesses. Thanks to committed sponsors, Entrepreneur’s Cup students have received an impressive $2.4

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AsiaTechDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2023

“I thought that an organizational structure that allows employees to participate in important moments for the company and gives employees confidence that they can do the same might be a model that can grow in a rapidly changing market.” ” – Kim. . ” Kim. In the startup world, exit strategies are vital.

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Berkonomics

AUGUST 17, 2023

Trusted, close resources include sophisticated relatives, friends and business associates who know how to structure a deal as a win-win for you and for them, while allowing you to retain control over your vision and execution. A small venture firm and a few more angels rounded out the total investment. Why tell this story at all?

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A new year means a clean slate for business. If your business is still in sole proprietor status, now is the perfect time to start thinking about incorporating as a registered entity formation. Which type of business benefits as an LLC? The flexibility of an LLC makes it a popular choice among businesses of all shapes and sizes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 7, 2021

Written for EO by Kate Holden , an entrepreneur, philanthropist and business leader behind De Luca Fine Wines , a fast-growing retail and e-commerce wine business. My career ambitions were different, too: I had dreams of owning my own business and building something of my own. I noticed my expectations were higher than others’.

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Tomasz Tunguz

MARCH 8, 2022

When a business is ready to scale, a startup ought to develop an organizational roadmap. These roadmaps chart the growth of each organization within the business. This schematic depicts a common structure for a marketing team at a later-stage company. The demand generation function is structured similarly.

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StartupNation

MARCH 28, 2021

As a fractional CFO, my first reaction to any tax reform is: what does this mean for small business? Although we do not have an official White House plan yet, I have reviewed Biden’s campaign promises against the leaked info and have some strategic tips to offer small businesses. How does tax reform affect small business?

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Tomasz Tunguz

JANUARY 18, 2024

My teacher, Mrs. L, was particularly passionate about the importance of structuring our thoughts on paper. Many of us recognize the value of outlining, and frameworks like Situation, Complication, Question, and Answer (SCQA) exemplify this approach, offering a structured way to organize thoughts and convey messages clearly.

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