The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

Not in a replace-me-with-a-robot kind of way (I like health insurance); more in a I-should-be-focusing-on-more-important-things kind of way. And while AI has since come on the scene, it hasn't replaced automation—it's made it better. Automation used to be the best way to do that. Here are some key reasons to implement it.

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StartupNation

JUNE 11, 2025

When you consider the ups and downs of the global economy, it’s clear that finding new ways to improve profits is more important than ever before. It’s also one of the best ways to improve long-term stability and growth. One of the best examples of this strategy is Amazon.

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NZ Entrepreneur

MARCH 27, 2025

A well-crafted media story, a thought leadership article in an industry publication, or a compelling presence on social media can be far more effective than a direct advertisement. If a journalist contacts you for a comment or interview, responding within the hour can make the difference between securing coverage or missing an opportunity.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 7, 2025

It's happening on your website, in your inbox, through social media, at events, or across dozens of other tools your team relies on every day. CRM automation takes data from one system and moves it into your CRM. A lot of times, the "other system" is used for lead capture, like a form on a website.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 17, 2025

There's one for the sound bar, one for a Blu-ray player (RIP), two for gaming systems I don't use, and one that might control a ceiling fan in someone else's house for all I know. Zapier does the heavy lifting on the backend, and the automated systems run themselves while you focus on the most high-impact work.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

LinkedIn has been my lifeline as a content strategist for B2B SaaS companies—it's where I find clients, build relationships, and establish credibility in my field. Use automation to get more out of LinkedIn Get the free eBook Some weeks, I'm on fire, posting daily and engaging with my network. But Taplio's not perfect.

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Campaign Monitor

MAY 30, 2025

Disclaimer: The features, pricing, and details mentioned for each product are as of May 2025, and may have changed since then. 5 (1000+ reviews) Mailchimp All-in-one marketing Comprehensive marketing stack with strong AI features Free (paid from $13/month) 4.4/5 Looking for a GetResposnse alternative? ” — JoAnn H.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 18, 2025

You probably feel like you spend half your life copying and pasting information and files from one location to another. Saves time and reduces manual work Instead of spending hours on administrative work like renaming files, uploading them to the right folder, or generating contracts from scratch, automation handles those tasks for you.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

Each platform breaks down organic reach by post type, which you can usually find on the post itself or in your analytics. And over time, consistently high organic reach means more opportunities for engagement, brand awareness, and even conversions—all without paying a cent. Why is organic reach important? Is organic reach dead?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Look for automation opportunities Identify the low-hanging fruit. Some workflows may be too complex to automate right away—or may require human approvals at certain stages. Establish security and compliance Automated workflows need to be just as secure as manual ones, if not more. Accelerate onboarding? Who has access?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

There's a warning on the box my steam iron came in that says, "Do not iron clothes while wearing them." I'd also consider whether the box should come with a logical analysis puzzle the user needs to solve before they can open it, but that's just me trying to fix the world one steam iron at a time.)

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 20, 2025

You may think that's sad, but I'd argue it's simply convenient —and I owe those conveniences to the power of APIs. I worked with an expert on APIs to put together this beginner's guide and tutorial on how to use them. You'll need one to access most APIs.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 12, 2025

and gathered insights from real estate professionals who actually use these things every day to find the ultimate CRM for real estate agents. Here's everything you need to know about the best real estate CRMs on the market. Learn more about how to automate Follow Up Boss , or get started with one of these pre-built workflows.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

No matter how bad things got, it didn’t seem to occur to anyone, not even to that one pair of outspoken investors, that perhaps the CEO should get tossed—or at least they weren’t willing to say it. Two reasons: One, they had no other real choice. The comment, left by “Bob”, was prescient. Travis should hire her back??

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As the captain of your ship, you’ll navigate a vast sea of opportunities. Where do you find big fish? You need to know where to fish to find your ideal client. Where can you find them? I suggest they may be found at higher-level industry conferences and trade shows. Consider starting one. None in your area?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2020

Shoppers may be less interested in going to the grocery store once they’ve grown accustomed to home delivery. Meditation apps like Headspac e and Calm will provide opportunities for users to unwind after a long day of solitary work or managing a household full of kids off school. Your business may want to consider partnering with them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2020

What does your small business look like six months from now, one year from now? Embrace this era of uncertainty as an opportunity. As EO CEO Carrie Santos observes , “Entrepreneurs do not catch up on news and wonder how they will face the COVID-19 crisis. Focus on your people. Yes, there may be lay-offs.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

In this challenging time, we may need to do it a little differently but that’s exactly what we intend to keep on doing,” Brad explains. Change only one element of their go-to-market strategy. Trent explains, “In our experience, businesses that stay focused on their existing target market have secured success quickly.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 21, 2020

Find the truth behind what motivates customers to make purchases in a given industry, then innovate around those foundational realities. Opportunities to Innovate: Addressing Challenging B2B Customer Experiences through Digital Products. This gaps analysis will reveal one or more “jobs to be done.” ” Step 2.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

What’s one way to keep the topic at the forefront of our minds as entrepreneurs? ” She explains, “Culture may seem amorphous and vague, but to us, it means concrete actions. My team deserves the same, and I see mistakes as learning opportunities,” she says. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

5000 list for their insights on what helped them achieve such rare air. Here’s what they shared: What is one lesson learned, tip, or strategy you can share with entrepreneurs who want to grow and scale? 433 on the Inc. You have two ears and one mouth for a reason. 29 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 Focus on your strengths.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2011

Sometime around 2003/04 my technology team turned me on to “Spolsky on Software&# a periodic newsletter served up blog style from Joel Spolsky of FogCreek Software, a maker of bug-tracking software. Blogs weren’t popularized yet so it was an oddity for me to read the founder of a software company spewing out advice.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

This blog post originally appeared in serialized form here on TechCrunch. I recently spoke at Caltech at the Caltech / MIT Enterprise Forum on “the future of social networking,&# the 30-minute video is here and the PowerPoint presentation is here on DocStoc ). cheap accessible digital hardware].

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

Your first year with EO is a journey of discovery, filled with opportunities to grow and connect. Dive into various programs, attend local and international events, and find your tribe. “My Here is a sampling of EO opportunities to maximize your first 12 months with the organization: Join a Forum for entrepreneurial growth and support.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Actively listen to find the gold. When you believe you can learn from each person’s wisdom, you will find it. It was new to me after arriving at EO to learn that I did not have to keep on my armor of perfection and infallibility, and there was much more to learn by being vulnerable about my weaknesses and disappointments.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 2, 2023

Complex regulatory and tax environment: How will your company comply without experience or experts on staff? Talent shortage: Skilled employees are hard to find. Where will you find like-minded entrepreneurs that you can trust? There is a Chinese proverb that resonates with me: ‘One must keep learning as long as she lives.’

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2024

We asked Roxana Shershin, an EO Atlanta member who has served as the US East regional GSEA Expert for two years, to share what she gained from the role: One of the most rewarding aspects of my EO journey has been my involvement with the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards program, known as GSEA.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 13, 2011

It allows him the opportunity to do what he does best, finding and motivating entrepreneurs then thinking through market strategy. One of the benefits of investing our own capital is that we are not on a rigid investment schedule. One flaw could have been AOL acting like a big company. Netflix is a great example.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Pre-pandemic, people were, on average, spending 85 percent or more of their time in collaborative activities—time spent on the phone, in meetings, on email and utilizing instant messaging. No one is paying attention, though—leaders generally are just foisting more and more demands on overloaded people.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2022

Debbie Goodman is an EO Los Angeles member and Global CEO of Jack Hammer , an executive search resource that helps organizations find great leaders. As a global talent acquisition leadership guru and expert on hiring diverse leadership teams, Debbie shares her insights on how to drive real change within your organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

By fostering early exposure and education about entrepreneurship and other career paths, Franc.World is paving the way for an inclusive landscape where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. — Jenifer Clift, EO Melbourne, Director of Otto Stronger Female Networks Mentoring opportunities are less often afforded to women.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

As we turn the calendar to May, Mental Health Awareness is top of mind with Mental Health Awareness Month and the upcoming May 13-19 Mental Health Awareness Week. Between being a husband and a father, I get ample opportunity to engage in activities outside of managing a business. I try to live one life.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 24, 2023

Contributed to EO by Chantel Cohen, an Atlanta EO Accelerator participant who founded CWC Coaching & Therapy to help entrepreneurs and professionals alike find a healthy sense of work-life integration and create the lives they always imagined. Focus on your minimums, not your maximums (this I learned from Jay Shetty!).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Undeniably, the ability to deliver a message efficiently, eloquently, and effectively is one of them. Since then, the programme has graduated and certified inspiring high-impact talks delivered by members on every continent. To me, the only way to answer that question was to go through proper training and find out.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 6, 2015

We look for pockets of excellence where we may have skills that aren’t native in other markets or where our home town may have some unique skills or talents. The report on the LA Tech Market can be found on this link. It will also serve as home to our partner blogs and to our company announcements.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 28, 2016

From a high-level perspective, these small businesses are making a positive impact on the global economy, creating more jobs and empowering communities. On a personal level, giving entrepreneurs the support and resources to realize their potential is immensely valuable on many levels. You wear all of the hats in your business.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

APRIL 24, 2021

Advice for non-technical founders for finding a serious CTO for your startup Finding a co-founder is hard work. Finding a technical co-founder is even harder. As a serial technical founder, I often get approached for co-founder opportunities. Background So why is it really hard to find a technical co-founder?

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