Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

My advice to all entrepreneurs: Don’t shy away from hard conversations. By streamlining processes and defining roles and responsibilities for greater accountability, increased profitability opportunities become visible and provide the potential for exponential growth.” Read the post to learn more about Chris’ journey.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2016

This article was written by Richard Walton, an EO Cape Town member and founder of Avirtual , for the March 2016 issue of Octane magazine. Listening, in fact, is one of the most useful things you can do when you’re starting out— not just to me, your older and wiser self, but to everyone who is willing to give you advice. No one cares.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

It is only a business opportunity. It’s not always successful, but by saying you are also seeking advice on declaring bankruptcy will usually buy you another week or two.”. As Manly notes: “Always keep in mind this quote from Richard Branson: ‘Business opportunities are like buses, there is always another one coming around’.”.

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NZ Entrepreneur

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

Church also remembered the advice of her mother who has been in small business her whole life. It gave me the opportunity to reflect on my belief systems around money and what I could do better overall,” she says. When every other business was retreating, he took the opportunity to stand up and prove himself.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 9, 2016

This story was featured in the March 2015 issue of Octane magazine. There’s always the opportunity to expand the idea out to more users later. Vision: When talking with investors and other advisors, it’s easy to get pulled off task by following advice that’s not right for your idea.

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Firefly Digital provides advice to brands such as iconic Kiwi entrepreneur story, AJ Hackett Bungy. Through their channel here on #nzentrepreneur they’ll be providing practical insights, ideas and useful online marketing advice that you will be able to action in your own business. NZ Entrepreneur. NZ Sales Manager.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 17, 2022

Good ideas often stem from our experiences – opportunities we’ve seen that have come from problems we’ve had. Essential skill #2: spotting patterns to be ready to pounce on opportunities. In today’s innovation-led marketplace, spotting opportunities offers a first mover advantage. But the idea is simply the starting place.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 15, 2010

The life of an entrepreneur is filled with 20 second opportunities. Some get converted into 5 minute opportunities or into a lifetime. One person who doesn’t waste this opportunity is Sam Jones of Formation Media. I buy dead magazines.” I buy dead magazines. We buy dead magazines. Most are squandered.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 14, 2022

To learn more about where top VCs are searching for opportunities, and solicit their advice for entrepreneurs who want to attract positive attention, I asked the following investors to share their thoughts: Christine Choi, partner, M13. What kind of opportunities are you looking for in Q1 2022? Christine Choi, partner, M13.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 25, 2023

When collecting customer data, you need to ensure it delves deep into the emotional state of customers so that all connection opportunities become visible. We encourage businesses to design everything they do to deliver true emotional value, and treat every interaction with a customer as a crucial opportunity to do so.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Whether you’re after additional capital to grow, to make the most of a time-sensitive opportunity or to cover the end of year cashflow squeeze – it’s important you’ve done your homework. Seek advice. The post Three things to consider before borrowing money for your business appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Even when they are “off the clock,” they will almost always investigate potential opportunities if they present themselves (94% are very/somewhat likely to click a link/read a post if it could potentially solve a business need). SBOs are constantly thinking about their business (85% say “always/often”).

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StartupNation

JUNE 20, 2021

What challenges gave you an opportunity to grow and overcome hurdles? What advice would you give to someone in your shoes, knowing what you know now? Creating a podcast gives you the opportunity to speak at length about a subject you are passionate about. Who are you? What is your background? All of these questions have answers.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Many of us still make career decisions based on location, status, opportunity, or profit. Here’s Joe’s advice on how you can do the same. There are huge opportunities in emerging technologies that didn’t exist even 5 years ago.”. Think about how you spend your time. NZ Entrepreneur. NZ Sales Manager. Australian Sales Leader.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 17, 2022

Before getting paid, you get opportunities to serve more businesses. Look at these challenging times as opportunities. Advice from Fundbox CFO. One of the toughest challenges for smaller companies is that their customers, especially B2B customers, might take 30 – 90 days to pay them. This jams up cash flow. What to do?

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NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

No matter what you’re dealing with, chances are there will be someone who’s been there before and can offer a friendly word of advice. If you prefer opportunities to connect with people face-to-face, over breakfast or a glass of wine and nibbles, networking events can often be your best bet.

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Gust

JANUARY 19, 2014

Most successful entrepreneurs have been written up on the Internet, or in magazines, or books. No matter how much advice and counsel you have been given, I guarantee that you will encounter new challenges daily, to enhance your learning opportunities. Read entrepreneur stories. Just start a business.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JANUARY 24, 2022

Prepare and package your business for sale, to ensure the opportunity is obvious and desirable. The post Build a business that sells for more appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. 6) Selling your business. Now that your business is sale-ready, develop a plan and market your business widely using key mediums.

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Hunter Walk

AUGUST 6, 2023

This is not the time to complain or lament your fate – it’s your opportunity to rise to the occasion and push through despite the challenges. It’s words (and advice) he’s been given and had to take himself. So it’s not “rah rah go do the work and make me my money” bs content marketing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2016

What’s the best advice on productivity you’ve ever received? I’ve received great advice from many people over the years. Write a time-consuming guest article for a well-known magazine? Once you reach a decent level of professional success, lack of opportunity won’t kill you.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 11, 2022

Exposure to industry giants can bring entrepreneurs new opportunities to create and sell to different markets. Advice is worth its weight in gold in the business industry. It is invaluable to be able to get advice from industry giants who have experienced pitfalls and can make sure your company doesn’t make the same mistakes. .

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NZ Entrepreneur

JULY 23, 2019

Mentorships provide direct access to people with relevant business skills and expertise, who can offer regular, tailored and timely advice – on general business practice and strategy, or specific areas of concern (finance, marketing, governance). Adrienne Church is General Manager at Prospa New Zealand.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 29, 2019

Her company, Food to Eat specializes in connecting immigrant, women and minority-owned food vendors to opportunities for growth. Purposefully and carefully produced, the entire day is maximized for peer to peer networking and expert advice from the experiences of our speakers. Jason Feifer, Editor in Chief, Entrepreneur Magazine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 7, 2021

While these times have undoubtedly caused challenges for business operators, there have also been many inspiring stories shared – businesses born out of job losses, pivots in business strategies that trigger growth and companies that turned adversity into opportunity. Insights from the team at MYOB.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Thanks to NFTs, your business can also offer its audience the opportunity to buy into its community. This technology represents an opportunity to connect deeper to clients than purchasing a subscription. What’s more, many top sportspeople have the opportunity to release unique items for their fanbase to purchase.

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 16, 2021

The advent of COVID and our special Kiwi approach to solving the world’s big problems has created an exceptional opportunity to amplify the impact of our startups. The post Why every Kiwi should back or build a startup appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine. The stakes are incredibly high if we don’t seize this.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The money comes from outside opportunities, such as speaking engagements and endorsements. Vayner Speakers is less than two years old, but their goal is to help other speakers have their voices heard, and help events really figure out what they need and how they can best take advantage of the opportunities in front of them. . “If

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 3, 2022

While dipping into your wallet may give you a level of flexibility or feeling of control over your finances, a good history of repaying debt can provide you with the opportunity to build a strong credit history. The post Mixing personal and business finances common but not always optimal appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

APRIL 20, 2021

But I also know the upside of entrepreneurship: limitless opportunities and the path to economic freedom. Things like company name, tax advice, website design, and marketing tools are just the tip of the iceberg of what you will need to turn your business dreams into a reality.

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 22, 2020

But it has also provided business owners with a unique opportunity that they wouldn’t have had otherwise – reimagine their business with a clean slate. This is a great opportunity to hire someone new to fill some of those skill shortages. The post Clean slate business planning appeared first on NZ Entrepreneur Magazine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

JUNE 17, 2021

There will be many times when you’ll wonder if you’re doing the right thing, and many opportunities to give up. Give them the courtesy and opportunity to make an informed decision, and you’ll probably be pleasantly surprised. Richard Liew is founder and editor at NZ Entrepreneur magazine.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MAY 31, 2021

The data shows that a small number of investments in each portfolio will account for the vast majority of the returns, so you need to invest in enough opportunities to increase your chances of finding a winner. It’s not just about taking every possible opportunity and making a lot of investments.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MAY 21, 2021

Hidden business opportunities. While initially I was defeated, I saw this geographical move and transition into the military spouse lifestyle as a multifaceted opportunity. I saw it as an opportunity to serve my community. And perhaps most importantly, I saw this as an opportunity to live out my personal mission.

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NZ Entrepreneur

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Explore local business groups and associations for networking or professional development opportunities. Networking can pay dividends when it comes to recruiting, attracting new customers and seeking advice, and lots of events are free. Surround yourself with support and be open to opportunities that come your way.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 8, 2009

We had more than 700 resumes, short-listed 65, interviewed 16 in one-hour meetings had 6 full-day interviews including a presentation by the candidate on a selected market opportunity and we did 3 finalist dinners to test cultural fit. My advice to people thinking about getting an MBA is to think about the five C’s.

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NZ Entrepreneur

DECEMBER 2, 2020

The opportunity you have been building towards for a decade literally sinks to the bottom of the ocean. As you coolly assess why the fishing rod sunk to the bottom of the ocean, and your golden opportunity with it, map out alternative scenarios to see how things could have been done differently. Your heart sinks, too. So get fishing!

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NZ Entrepreneur

AUGUST 12, 2019

What opportunities are you missing, or risks can you reduce, in each area? So if you’re not sure, ask for advice. There are operational, legal and tax implications to these decisions, so it’s a good idea to get advice from a business adviser who specialises in retail. Cash flow tactics. Locations, locations. NZ Entrepreneur.

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