Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Starting a business is an exciting adventure. After all, who could be a better partner than your best friend? You might be surprised by the obstacles you could face as friends in business together, though. Here are just seven reasons to think again before you launch a business with your buddy.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

I have never been more optimistic about the impact that the tech startup community is having on cities in America or about the role that cities outside of San Francisco / Silicon Valley can play in our future. I just returned from 3 days in Cincinnati including attending the annual meeting of one of Upfront’s LPs – Cintrifuse.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 3, 2024

In a world where everything is increasingly tailored to people’s needs, inbound marketing is crucial to getting your brand out there. However, as with everything in business, the right strategies constantly change (even when the fundamentals stay the same). Should I use AI to help with a blog? What about social media?

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

You need a set of innate skills that differentiate you from the thousands of others who set out on your similar journey. You need a great concept in which you will build something that is truly unique and that will be valued by your customers. But without a passion for what you do I am dubious about your chances for success.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2013

I recently wrote a blog post in which I pointed out that many investors & advisors discourage enterprise startups from having a professional services (PS) business and I think this is a big mistake. I think it’s important for enterprise startups to layer in professional services into your revenue stream.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 17, 2011

It’s pretty easy to be liked after you’ve just held a successful tenure as social chairman. When you speak to crowds – whether 5 or 500 – you need to tell a story. Your speech needs to have a cohesive narrative to it. I pledged what was then the best fraternity on our campus, Phi Delta Theta. Easy peasy.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know, from choosing the best business structure to getting professional help. Choose the best business structure for you Choosing the right business structure for your startup is a crucial first step. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

His creative recruitment business was growing and he needed stronger personnel management skills, which was an area I had spent the previous 10 years developing in my own career. We would work closely to create the next chapter of our business together. Building a Foundation for Success. Make it fun. Talk things out.

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Dream It

JULY 31, 2019

We eventually launched the product, which didn't generate enough revenue to support us- so we shut down the business after all my credit cards maxed out. I learned more there than in six years in college and six years in Intel. I had a clear 3-step plan: Not going out of business. A HUGE network enhancer.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 17, 2011

I’ve always believed it’s been one of the most important attributes of business success yet something very few business leaders talk about. It’s why I always work hard to find images for my blog posts & why all of my keynote presentations are visual rather than bullet points with words.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 21, 2024

Sibling relationships can be complex and difficult, especially when siblings work together in a family business. Families must find ways to work together effectively and peacefully to avoid these negative consequences. This unspoken competition between siblings can continue in the family business. So, how do they do that?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 10, 2024

Do You Even Know Your Own Brand? Can you clearly describe what your brand is and, equally important, what it isn’t? Can your newest hire articulate it, and do they understand how their day-to-day actions reinforce it? Could your latest customer describe it? What is your Brand Promise? What is your Brand Promise?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

In his post he asserts, “You get the VCs you deserve” and the corollary “You get the performance out of your board that you deserve.” By spending more time educating your board on your business you get more valuable advice from them. Wallflower – yours truly.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 23, 2021

Every business owner wants it, especially after the economic roller coaster and reset of 2020. Chances are strong that you used the pandemic as an opportunity to reset your business and redefine success. The best way to do that at this point is for us entrepreneurs to switch back to a growth mindset.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

What makes an entrepreneur? Let’s focus on the traits shared by most entrepreneurs—and how you can tap into these characteristics to jumpstart your own success. . The adage couldn’t be more true than in the context of successful entrepreneurs. Successful Networking with Less Legwork.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

Agonise over whether or not you need business partners. If you can afford it, don’t have business partners. The tenth entrepreneur without the headache is usually the one without a business partner. For me, not having a business partner is one less problem. I have held back because I place more value on the relationship.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 21, 2022

For many growing businesses, a rebrand is part of the cycle. While there are many reasons a business may choose to rebrand, it’s not always easy to see them from the inside. Choosing to rebrand isn’t easy , but it’s necessary when your business hits a wall and needs a refresh for continued success.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

EO is purpose-built to create connections and belonging to help individual leaders grow, contribute, and achieve even more, together. That’s an 86% success rate of Accelerator grads joining EO because of the direct learning, access to mentors, leaders, peers, and experts that made it irresistible to join EO.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 8, 2011

By the way, I didn't add social media as a tip because, if you're reading this blog, you probably already use it. and if you don't understand the value of Twitter, blogging, etc. Being around really great people is incredibly important to success--and some people simply bring a lot more value to the table than others.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

What began as a passion for crafting unique experiences has evolved into a dedicated mission to make events more sustainable and impactful. It was a stunning success in terms of engagement and client satisfaction, but when the event ended, we were left with an overwhelming amount of waste. This was no small feat.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 5, 2011

I really liked BigDoor, MediaPiston, OpsCode, BuddyTV, SEOMoz and much more. They have their successes; yet somehow all of the neurons don’t yet seem to be firing are powerfully as they need to be. And I think about the “Seattle issue&# as a metaphor for startups and business in general. Can’t list them all.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Entrepreneurs and business executives are culturally obsessed with maximizing business growth. And in the US, we’re arguably more focused on this than any other country. It is easy to get caught up in the mindset of business growth as a metric of success. As we say in America, “The sky’s the limit!”

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 26, 2011

What types of things might happen in 2012, as opposed to needing another 3-5 years to come to fruition. PS.there are various companies in this article I have or have had business involvements with. 2004 gave us widespread blogging and Meetups, and 2008 showed how the web could be a community organizing and fundraising tool.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

We often judge success by tangible things like last quarter’s sales numbers. However, as a recruiting company that’s hired thousands of people for hundreds of companies, we see bottom-line success catalyzed by more intangible things: connection, autonomy, safety, fulfillment, individuality and purpose. This is not fluffy stuff.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 24, 2023

Through the Become One Again Method, Chantel helps clients enhance their relationships with themselves, their partners and their businesses with the goal of alleviating the associated mental stresses that come with high-demanding careers. In my experience, they often let the same passion that drives them toward success consume them entirely.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

And so, in 2005, I decided to start a business with only $100 in my pocket. So, here’s what the business rollercoaster taught me (sometimes harsh truths) besides holding on tight, of course. Go through the top seven lessons from being an entrepreneur and CEO for 20 years, from leadership to business growth. CEO Lesson #2.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

From thoughts on maximizing meeting efficacy and expanding your goal-setting mindset to improving employee engagement and reaping the benefits of systems and processes, EO members share personal experiences and action steps that can benefit your business. Here are the top blog posts EO published on Inc.com in 2023: 1.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

In that article I talked about how PR drives: recruiting, employee retention, biz dev deals, funding and even M&A and that often “attribution” to your PR activities is unknown. It’s like “direct” traffic to your website that seems to magically appear. When to start PR?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 10, 2024

You’re up there carrying different weights, trying to balance your career, family life, health, and personal growth. You’re up there carrying different weights, trying to balance your career, family life, health, and personal growth. What if, instead of a tight rope, your arms were airplane wings? But life isn’t static.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 25, 2010

Chris Dixon wrote a blog post last week titled, “ Techies and Normals &# in which he defined “Techies&# as people who are not just “early adopters&# but also have more of a geeky, technical, product bent. Anyway, Chris’s blog got me thinking about Techies and Normals. He is both. Blah, blah, blah.

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StartupNation

MAY 23, 2025

Yet, despite all the buzz and frenzy around it, the business failed. So, does that mean you don’t have the slightest chance to bootstrap a business with little money and keep it afloat (ideally, thriving)? As I’ve already slipped the spoiler in the title, you can start a business under $100. Business Toolkit.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

He stood up, grabbed the mic and gave a heartfelt overview of his experiences in experimenting with new technologies to build relationships with his audience, get feedback on his product quality and to market his music all the way to the top of iTunes. On why you should be an entrepreneur, “A lot of people do what they have to do.

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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. That number went up by 5 to 8 hours a week through the pandemic.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 21, 2024

Becoming one can improve your influence in your field and within your company. I was initially inspired to produce thought leadership content because I wanted to increase my company’s visibility on search engines and get more links to our website. You need more than a headshot. Find a mentor to coach you.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

And so, in 2005, I decided to start a business with only $100 in my pocket. So, here’s what the business rollercoaster taught me (sometimes harsh truths) besides holding on tight, of course. Go through the top seven lessons from being an entrepreneur and CEO for 20 years, from leadership to business growth. CEO Lesson #2.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2023

Contributed by Chris Kirksey, an EO member in Austin who is the founder and CEO of Direction , an SEO software and services company that helps entrepreneurs set their online strategy in the right direction to accelerate sales, grow the business, and dominate your market. Let’s dive into my four-step process.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2024

At EO’s 2024 Global Leadership Conference (GLC) in Singapore, the more than 1,800 attendees from 65 countries sat in on an energetic fireside chat with Chatri Sityodtong , founder and CEO of ONE Championship , the world’s largest martial arts organization. Is this the meaning of life? That’s what Chatri wanted.

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