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How Entrepreneurs Can Prevent Problems In Their Work-From-Home Strategy

Entrepreneurs' Organization

When Pete approached me for advice, I recommended the “Failure-Proofing” strategy, which is a pragmatic and easy-to-use technique to defend against planning and project disasters. 3 Key Steps to Preventing Disasters in Implementing Decisions. He recruited Ann, a member of the firm’s Advisory Board, to be an independent facilitator.

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Freelancer or entrepreneur? Making the mindset shift

Entrepreneurs' Organization

After 25 years of self-employment, I felt ready to make the shift from freelancer to entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs, however, usually call themselves founders or CEOs. There’s no need for long-term strategy or a plan for growth because there’s no risk if your venture fails to attract clients. Strategy involves long-term planning.

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Empowering Innovators: Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs Share Their Journey

Innovation 2 Enterprise

I still regularly meet with i2E for advice as I’m building my company. As a woman founder, what advice do you have for other aspiring women entrepreneurs who may be facing barriers or doubts about pursuing their own ventures? When creating Endero, I had terrible cramps for years and was diagnosed with endometriosis.

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6 traits that make an entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Heidi Zak , Elon Musk, Oprah, Warren Buffet, Kendra Scott , Sara Blakely and Bill Gates—entrepreneurs may appear quite diverse, but they typically share a few key qualities. What makes an entrepreneur? The adage couldn’t be more true than in the context of successful entrepreneurs. A passion for connection.

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Ashna Mahepal to Young Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Source of Empowerment

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Starting as a project manager with a background in engineering, Ashna launched YHS to develop and implement community projects supporting the U.N. At home she had always learned to share and help others, and her desire to support increasingly more people evolved over time. Obstacles and Lessons Learned as an Entrepreneur .

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TechCrunch+ roundup: Advice for laid-off techies, fintech flops, how to build a growth team

TechCrunch

I surveyed six seed- and early-stage investors to get their tactical advice for laid-off tech workers who are thinking about starting up. White (opens in a new window) / Getty Images Black entrepreneurs face a unique set of challenges, but Captain founder Demetrius Gray raised $107 million after his Y Combinator experience.

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EO members share 9 lessons learned from childhood entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Kym is fascinated by entrepreneurs and their journeys, so he asked EO members from various chapters to share their experiences. Years earlier, my parents had separated, and the income that dad supported us with was never enough. My friends didn’t have enough money to buy an entire box, so my teachers bought the cookies in support.