Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2014

How can you say that? You should be asking yourself … how could two boys go down the chimney and one ended up dirty and the other ended up clean?!’ I enjoyed the first half of my time at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) because I was a computer programmer and had to build stuff that actually worked.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 7, 2013

Anyone who reads this blog frequently will know that I am a big believer in low-cost video content and specifically the power of YouTube as a content creation & distribution platform. So if Time Warner + Ynon Kreiz + 3 billion views / month isn’t legitimacy, I don’t know what is. .” hours of TV / day.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 13, 2020

As businesses begin to implement new ways of working in the new landscape , we asked three EO members—from three industries and three countries—to share how they are moving forward. . Yet, being based in Puerto Rico, we’ve learned a lesson or two from Hurricane Maria about how to adapt to volatile situations that are out of our control.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

<== Our conclusion was that this isn’t a temporary blip that will swiftly trend-back up in a V-shaped recovery of valuations but rather represented a new normal on how the market will price these companies somewhat permanently. When you look at how much median valuations were driven up in the past 5 years alone it’s bananas.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The problem, however, is that only 2 percent of people are estimated to operate at their fullest capabilities. As children, we assumed various identities all the time. Give that identity a name, define how it behaves, and do one thing daily that evidences the champion version of you in each of those areas.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 3, 2019

How then, do you expect to make money when you’re buying on the public market? How come VCs don’t think about it that way? I took the time to model out some returns using share price as a basis—to figure out if the price you’re paying when you buy up is worth the difference in the outcomes. Everyone knows the answer to that.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 21, 2025

With more than $1 trillion in annual billings flowing through Apples App Store aloneand an estimated 200 million creators monetizing content across platformsthe lines between content, commerce, and technology continue to blur. The Consumer Internet is Entering a New Era The consumer internet market is experiencing a seismic transformation.

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This is going to be BIG.

JUNE 9, 2020

If you’re a white professional in venture, you might feel uncomfortable tweeting or blogging about race. If you're in a more privileged position with lots of VC connections to pitch, you’ll either do one of the following things: You'll come right back at me, tell me why and how I'm wrong—because at this point you have nothing to lose.

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

This article provides key steps to gain visibility on the internet for your company and a marketing budget estimate based on the scale of your efforts, your industry, and whether you handle tasks yourself or outsource them. Brand voice and messaging How do you communicate with customers? But where do you start?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

It's time-consuming, and it's definitely not why you got into your business in the first place. Streamline your invoicing workflows with automation Learn how And with so many great free invoicing tools out there, you can streamline the process without any upfront investment. Learn more. Not all free plans are worth it.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 30, 2011

I’m sure it probably resonants with how most of you read the web. The global advertising market is estimated at around $475 billion / year with only 12% of this online and measurable. some data sources have this estimate much higher.) They first started in 1994 and are therefore almost as old as the Web itself.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

On the other hand, you might be looking for the chance to sell and suddenly sense the timing is right. When a would-be seller never takes the time to learn the specifics of how a prospective buyer actually views the company, they don’t know how to move the sale forward. Why sell your business?

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 28, 2015

So I thought now would be a sensible time – with six months on either side of the holidays. Until a few years ago I had tried every task management list and failed each time so I, too, resorted to email to-do’s. But it’s the holidays and I usually can’t be bothered. I love it. I will continue to love it.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 3, 2010

It’s always such a pleasure for me to spend time with Farb because he has all of the enthusiasm and energy you love to see in entrepreneurs. Farb talks about how he did that. We debated whether he should have raised less money and how you should decide how much to raise. Estimated 15mm downloads to date.

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Gust

JUNE 23, 2014

Blog image via Pixabay.com. With the estimated 510 million live websites at last year-end, and 280,000 new ones being added every day, the biggest challenge for an entrepreneur is to get found, and get some credibility for a new startup. I know that finding time is hard, and good writing is simply not what most people do.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 27, 2025

Their team of receptionists and AI agents serves businesses like law firms and home service providers by answering questions, booking appointments, and qualifying leads, all in real time. Here’s how the Zap works: Triggers when a new task is created in ClickUp within the "Call Quality Risks" space.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 30, 2018

During my time as President of EO DC, my chief priority has been an increased focus on diversity and inclusion, not just among our membership, but in our members’ workforces,” she said. How can organizations be more inclusive? What steps can you take to make your organization more inclusive and welcoming of diversity?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Nikhil continued: “We were fortunate to have two EO members who were able to demonstrate how they are addressing the SDGs through their companies – Pajani Singah and Troy Armour.” More than 15,000 Junk Kouture designs have prevented an estimated 40,000kg of waste from going into landfills, and inspired youth from 35 countries. “At

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Gust

JUNE 22, 2014

Blog image via Pixabay.com. With the estimated 510 million live websites at last year-end, and 280,000 new ones being added every day, the biggest challenge for an entrepreneur is to get found, and get some credibility for a new startup. I know that finding time is hard, and good writing is simply not what most people do.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 10, 2018

It wasn’t growing how I envisioned. This helps them learn how to improve and reimagine what’s possible by developing greater discipline and focusing on fundamental business strategies. My first move was to look at how I’d structured the organization and who I had on staff. Transitioning From a Founder to a Leader.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 2, 2016

I am not writing about this out of the blue – this seems to be the topic of the day in my social stream based on blogs written, retweets rendered and attaboys handed out. These days founders often raise money with minimal time spent creating a company and often have salaries from the early days. Founders start companies.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Here’s how I did it, and what happened. When our two largest clients who had been with us for years churned, it was a signal that we needed to change how the agency did business. But the more we dug into the market strategy, the more we realized we needed to do more than change how we marketed our services. I choose the latter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

It always surprises me how many business owners are behind in submitting their personal or business tax returns. Once the personal and business information is prepared, you’ll need to determine how much capital you need to run the business. I suggest small owners P.R.A.Y. to get capital. P repare yourself and your business.

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StartupNation

JUNE 16, 2025

Starting a business today is easier thanks to the internet. However, there’s a challenge: The competition for customers is high given the low entry barrier. In fact, more than 20% of startups don’t survive past the first year. Of the startups that fail, 38% state lack of cash as the top reason whereas 20% got outcompeted. What does this mean?

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Startup Catalyst

MARCH 27, 2018

San Francisco, and the associated Bay Area, is home to Silicon Valley – the epicentre of startup activity – where an estimated 27,000 startups and 15,000 investors operate in an area roughly equivalent to the the Brisbane-to-Gold Coast region, and with a population of roughly 7 million people. Why we run this particular mission. Who we took.

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Andreessen Horowitz

JUNE 3, 2024

Over the past year, generative AI’s capacity for content creation has drawn most of the noisiest headlines: how AI models can instantaneously create Pixar-like shorts starring your pet chihuahua, or drum up the Drake-Kendrick Lamar diss track you never knew you wanted. Concurrently, the way companies view marketing is changing.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In 2019, an estimated $19.6 In 2019, an estimated $19.6 As the 11th anniversary of Small Business Saturday approaches, now is the time for local, mom and pop entrepreneurs to begin prepping marketing and advertising initiatives for the holiday. Take a look at how to get started with the following strategies. Create value.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 5, 2017

Here’s how to navigate letting someone go, and redirect everyone in a more positive direction. Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, has estimated that keeping the wrong hires has cost his company more than $100 million. Tony Hsieh, CEO of Zappos, has estimated that keeping the wrong hires has cost his company more than $100 million.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 14, 2016

I know that eating sugar all the time is unhealthy for my body, just like we all know impersonal emails are unhealthy for our lead generation efforts. I know that eating sugar all the time is unhealthy for my body, just like we all know impersonal emails are unhealthy for our lead generation efforts. How can I make them healthier?

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

MAY 17, 2021

In this blog post, we’re not going to talk about different business models, seat-based VS usage volume pricing, or subscription VS pay-as-you-go. We’ll focus solely on how to identify your initial price tag; regardless of how that price tag is charged and what product or service it is attached to.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 25, 2023

Let AI write your business emails Learn how Emails can be an incredibly effective communication tool—if you know how to craft attention-grabbing ones. The following post is an excerpt from the book Unsubscribe: How to Kill Email Anxiety, Avoid Distraction, and Get Real Work Done , by Jocelyn K.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Bloomberg estimates that the new investment vehicle could total around $200 million dollars upon close. While Kutcher’s firm has been around for a long time and has lived through enough hype cycles to not be easily swayed one way or another, the filing made me curious. To get this in your inbox, subscribe here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

As the leader of a company that focuses on giving back to the community as its “why,” we asked Alex how he recognizes America’s National Working Parents Day and supports working parents every day. Here’s what he shared. It’s ironic that National Working Parents Day, observed annually on 16 September, falls on a weekend this year.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2016

He gave me invaluable advice over lunch, and his expertise was a reminder to seek out expert advice – every time. If you don’t hear back, ask one more time – entrepreneurs are usually busy people who may need a reminder. By Brian Scudamore, an EO Vancouver member and founder of O2E Brands. in 1989, and building it from the ground up.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 25, 2025

I've seen firsthand how the right automation can clear bottlenecks, align teams, and help you scale without burning out your people. Your team needs to move fast. You're launching campaigns, closing deals, onboarding customers—and trying to keep up with everything in between. But as your business grows, so does the complexity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 5, 2018

Mitch shared with us the story of this once-in-a-lifetime journey—including how his experiences as an EO member proved invaluable. How Hire Santa Started. On December 2, 2018, Mitch pitched the company on ABC’s Shark Tank. As an entrepreneur, I’m drawn to the concept of Shark Tank. and then I ran out of supply. It was fascinating.

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Berkonomics

MARCH 23, 2023

Fifty-seven percent of teenagers say that their mobile device is the “center of their universe.” We are entering the smartphone era, where 65% of time on our mobile devices is spent in non-communicating activities. We read increasingly using our digital devices. We compute using our smartphones and tablets. We take courses on-line.

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