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Freelancer or entrepreneur? Making the mindset shift

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After 25 years of self-employment, I felt ready to make the shift from freelancer to entrepreneur. When I moved to Washington State in 2014, I initially registered my business as Julia L F Goldstein Communications. Entrepreneurs, however, usually call themselves founders or CEOs. But I could change my perspective and my goals.

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How entrepreneurs benefit from ‘Alien Thinking’

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We asked authors Cyril Bouquet, Michael Wade and Jean-Louis Barsoux how entrepreneurs can benefit from Alien Thinking: What does it mean to think like an “alien”? . Can you share those stories and the lessons for entrepreneurs? What must entrepreneurs keep in mind as they take this critical step?

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5 Transformations The Best Retreats Offer To A Leader

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For high-performance entrepreneurs, retreats are remarkably powerful tools — and the best ones can offer a significant transformative power to entrepreneurs who are seeking sustained success. Now, think about the advantages self-reflection could bring to entrepreneurs for an entire three days and three nights.

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20 Women Entrepreneurs Changing Their Industries (and the World)

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And while there’s a long way to go in terms of workplace equality, women entrepreneurs are making their mark on their industries and communities now more than ever. These 20 women entrepreneurs are the ones who are leading the charge—and we think you’ll be inspired by their tremendous impact: Reshma Saujani / Girls Who Code.

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No Idea? No Problem. How to Be a Successful Entrepreneur Without a Winning Idea

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Written for EO by Walker Deibel , an experienced acquisition entrepreneur who has co-founded three startups and acquired seven companies. . Too many individuals believe they need revolutionary ideas to become entrepreneurs. Of small businesses started in 2014, only 56 percent survived four years. Stay on top of trends.

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18 Films Entrepreneurs *Should* See

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Here are 18 movies that have been recommended to us by multiple writers, entrepreneurs – and a few of our staff – for those who look for films depicting drive, inspiration and sometimes, the pitfalls that can occur when intentions go sour. Nightcrawler (2014). Chef (2014). Wild (2014). Rocky (1976).

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We Recast Our Business Expertise Into Valuable Incentives for Young Entrepreneurs

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I’ve been an EO member for 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that I became involved with the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). I had served many roles previously on the BC Children’s Hospital Board, but I wanted to transition into something that engaged young entrepreneurs – and I found one. We also scoured newsfeeds.