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. How long can you support your team? Focus on your people.

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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. Ensure that your cash position is not skinny. Ensure your staff stay informed. Have a plan for the worst-case scenario.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 26, 2024

Margo Gianos has propelled her business Endero forward through two i2E programs – E3 and the Entrepreneur’s Cup (formerly known as Love’s Entrepreneur’s Cup), a statewide collegiate business plan competition where her team won first place in the High Growth Undergraduate division. Learn more at bigassbag.com.

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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. Accurate forecasting informs your leadership team about the startup’s time and risk-taking capacity, facilitating informed decision-making. Embrace scenario planning.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 26, 2021

When the world shut down seemingly overnight, business owners and leaders had to react quickly. Data from McKinsey & Company on global consumer sentiment shows that consumer and business adoption of new strategies advanced five years in just eight weeks. This increase in small businesses helps to bolster the local economy.

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American Entrepreneurship

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Ideas for a startup business emerge from a variety of sources that should be thoroughly researched and evaluated. When you drive through your local community or go to your place of employment, you are coming in contact with businesses, both large and small. Self-assess your skills, expertise, and experience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“To me, an entrepreneur is anyone who decides to take responsibility for outcomes.” – Rick Sapio Rick Sapio (EO Dallas) is a lifelong entrepreneur who started his first company at age 13, after the untimely death of his father. Lesson: Empower yourself to take charge, research options, and make choices aligned with your values and goals.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The 30 Most Important Lessons Learned About Developing New Business In this article, we delve into the wisdom of thirty seasoned professionals, including Founders and CEOs, who share their most important lessons learned in developing a new business. This industry demands not only technical expertise but also emotional strength.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 30, 2021

Johal and Pimsleur also contributed 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Mental Health and Happiness Right Now. If you don’t take care of your mindset, your body will send you a stern memo in the form of headaches, backaches, an upset stomach or worse. Around that time, Reza began to feel a constant pain behind one of his ears.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As a business consultant, I saw senior leaders shift their teams to fully remote work when, prior to the pandemic, they only allowed flexible schedules on an individually earned basis. Here are three action steps to better lead your company in an ever-evolving business world: 1. Why was the shift to remote work so powerful?

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2024

Maybe you could walk us through a bit of your career arc, what were the key learnings from each of those different periods, and how does that inform what we’re going through today? I started just with regular software development, doing software of different kinds. And then I started selling. David: Totally.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 10, 2023

In July, I will start my presidency of the EO Philadelphia chapter, where we currently have 111 members. Taking on a leadership role in a non-profit organization is a big commitment of time and energy, especially while building a business. Before I started my EO journey in 2018, I was in survival mode.

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Andreessen Horowitz

DECEMBER 4, 2023

After all, once your company goes public, you’ll be expected to justify every dollar you spend. R&D spend is the lifeblood of technology companies—all the more so as companies race to build and incorporate AI into their products to remain competitive. Without a product that provides unique value to customers, nothing else matters.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 16, 2023

We carry it from relationship to relationship, job to job and business to business. Whatever you’re doing now, your past experience will affect your actions. But after the big exit, a new question started to surface: what’s next ? We all have it. That’s a lesson I’m learning the hard way right now.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 5, 2022

Working your reliable day job has been paying the bills, and your evenings and weekends have been reserved for your true passion: running your own business. In some ways, you have been getting the best of both worlds: stability and security, coupled with some time to stretch your wings and star in your own show.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 13, 2022

Some people believe that launching a business is stressful. Uncertainty exists no matter how well you plan your to-do list or schedule your time. Most businesses collapse due to financial factors such as the entrepreneur running out of cash , being incapable of paying workers, or not supplying enough goods to stay afloat.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 2, 2021

You’ve probably heard it countless times: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” While it’s always a great idea to think about your long-term personal goals, this adage is even more applicable if you’re venturing into entrepreneurship. Smart planning can go a long way in making your startup bankable. You own it.

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Andreessen Horowitz

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In this series, we have explored a variety of funding options for startups looking to launch a new financial product as well as terms to consider when negotiating your first warehouse facility. At this point, your company has decided to raise debt or at least would like to explore the option… where do you start?

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Jason Malki

MARCH 6, 2024

What motivated you to launch your startup? I have always wanted to have enough knowledge of our space and the right creative inspiration to start a game studio, and I finally got to a point where the time was right to take the plunge. It’s a time of great opportunity when it comes to building a games business.

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Andreessen Horowitz

APRIL 30, 2024

Angela: You’ve had 3 corporate careers and Global Payments was really your first operating role. Talk through the journey before you started Global Payments, and then why did you specifically join when you did? I started out as a lawyer, corporate finance lawyer, for about two and a half years. Jeff: Yeah.

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TechCrunch

MAY 5, 2022

He is responsible for sourcing, executing and monitoring investments in third-wave services businesses. If so, before you open the door to potential investors, your financial house might need a little spring cleaning. During due diligence, every investor is looking for an accurate view of your business performance, value and potential.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 24, 2020

I was expecting the conversations to skew toward established entrepreneurs, but I quickly learned that new businesses, started by women and minorities, are on the rise. Your Guide to the Season’s Hottest Gifts from Dell: Download Now and Save up to 39% Off. Women are starting second (and even third) businesses.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A smooth sale depends on doing several things right Deciding to sell my business was a pivotal moment in my entrepreneurial journey. I poured my heart out over eight long years to make the business the best it could be, so exiting was a decision that I didn’t take lightly. From start to finish, my exit took 11 months.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

DECEMBER 15, 2023

There are always people who will buy your product no matter what. There are always people who will never buy your product. The further you move down this list, the less risk that your customer feels, but also, the slower that you’ll collect cash from sales. We implemented a credit card upfront trial at Codecademy.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Mistakes made in building and selling an agency Image: Jodie Cook Once they reach a certain level, business owners can get pretty cocky. Sure of themselves and their ability, they start to believe they are invincible. Chapter One: Build a Business The first three years were everything a new business should be.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 13, 2022

But just like any other exceptional adventure, entrepreneurship comes with pros and cons, and there are plenty of obstacles and difficulties that need to be taken into account, especially when just starting. (I I strongly believe in proper preparation before executing a plan or emerging into deep business waters.

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The Zapier Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

Putting together a script, getting all the footage, and editing everything to perfection—or as close as possible—can eat up enormous chunks of your time. Learn more about how to use AI at work Get the Zapier blog in your inbox. Generative text-to-video apps that take your prompts and generate a video output on the spot.

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David Teten VC

JULY 27, 2021

Starting a new business as a student is daunting. How can you get free money and other support for your business idea? . I have been researching this both to support Versatile VC ’s portfolio companies and also as part of research for my new book, To University and Beyond: Launch Your Career in High Gear.

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StartupNation

APRIL 26, 2021

So, you want to start your own business — in which you are your own boss and you’re in control of your professional destiny. Yes, you gain freedom and more control over your projects and schedule. However, you will also be completely responsible for your own financial future. Get started for free.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Securing a solid foothold in the market requires a well-planned approach, and that’s where effective growth strategies come into play. Every day, countless new businesses emerge, each vying for attention, customers, and a share of the market. To merely exist without a clear growth plan can quickly spell the end for a budding business.

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Startup Blogpost

OCTOBER 13, 2023

From starting with an in-depth strategy to approaching marketing spending correctly, these experts provide invaluable advice on how to navigate the complex world of startup marketing. Many businesses fail to create a strategic marketing and development plan from the start. Kennette J.

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TechCrunch

MAY 2, 2023

The direct-to-consumer business world continues to be noisy. It’s not enough to just start up a business and advertise on Google and Facebook: Today’s e-commerce merchants have to be masters of all channels. We’re entering an era where you can’t just overspend and hack your way to continued growth.

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Startup Blogpost

JULY 14, 2023

8 Retirement Planning Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Self-employed Individuals In the complex world of retirement planning, entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals face unique challenges. Firstly, you should review the retirement plans to decide which will work for you.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 11, 2024

If this topic fills you with dread, your tracking infrastructure is likely broken somewhere. Over time, however, as the company grows, the founders need to spend more of their focus building the company, and the market evolves. Let me also acknowledge that I have never seen a company with 100% of its tracking set up correctly.

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Jason Malki

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

What motivated you to launch your startup? What is it that excites you about what you’re building? One of the most rewarding aspects of building Happie is the opportunities I’ve been able to provide for my team. What has been your biggest challenge when growing your startup?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Minority businesses make up a large part of the American economy. Unfortunately, these businesses have had the hardest time scaling up, in part because of a lack of funding. Fortunately, there are some organizations that can help minority businesses with funding. These are needed for any business to grow.

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