The Zapier Blog

JUNE 10, 2025

I tested both apps to see how their features compare and what teams they're best for. Needless to say, little Suzie didn't get a new pair of shoes in her Easter basket, and we lost a sale. If your company has an index card equivalent for organizing customer data and lending support, you're in need of help desk software.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

I often used the minutes from SGA meetings to help me write my article, but I quickly realized that's about all they were being used for—SGA members never read them and usually forgot what they'd discussed in their meetings the next day. Table of contents: 8 meeting minutes templates and examples What are meeting minutes?

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 10, 2025

Table of contents: What is the RACI model? Free RACI chart templates Benefits of a RACI chart RACI chart examples and use cases How to create a RACI matrix RACI model best practices RACI model alternatives What is the RACI model? Think of it as a roadmap for who's doing what. Grab our free RACI templates , and get started.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 18, 2025

What if, instead, these tasks happened automatically in the background? That's what document automation does: it moves information and files around for you, saving you time. It's workflow automation software that lets you focus on what matters. Skip ahead What is document automation? Here are just a few: 1.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 26, 2025

In this guide, I'll walk you through what scope creep is, why it's so dangerous to your projects, and how you can effectively manage and minimize its impact. Table of contents: What is scope creep? Why scope creep haunts project managers What causes scope creep? " We've all been there.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 20, 2010

Because more technology people probably read startup blogs I’m guessing this post will come under more scrutiny. The terms “CTO&# and “VP Engineering&# have such stigmas associated with what they are that I’m sure some people will feel uncomfortable with the definitions I’ve put forward.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2020

Then we ensure that our website content, such as pillar pages, subcategory pages and blogs, is up-to-date before we map out the various posts across our channels to support this vertical. What we do is we produce many videos for community to build trust, develop top of funnel awareness and sell Foundr products. Stay agile.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 9, 2025

Connect your project management software to your other apps Make your job easier That's what project management templates are to project managers: replicable systems of organization that keep everything efficiently structured. Table of contents: What are project management templates? Try the template 4. Try the template 5.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2023

But in my case, knowing what to do differently was hard without effective systems and processes in place! Through a blend of agile methodologies, data-driven decision-making, and a desire to continually improve, our organization has unlocked unbounded potential, fostering growth, innovation, and a company we love to work both in and on.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

What makes an entrepreneur? Businesses that have a plan and can react with agility are much more likely to survive tumultuous times than those that do not. 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.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 30, 2017

Rather than keeping workers divided into separate departments of functional expertise, businesses are encouraging employees to understand what is happening across the organization. More Flexibility and Agility in Work Types, Methods and Locations. Flexibility and agility in the workplace are only set to grow further.

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StartupNation

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Companies are generally moving away from more structured, yearly performance appraisals and are moving toward more flexible, agile performance discussions. You should consider what approach works best for you and your company’s culture. Not everyone has the drive to start their own business. How sustainable is your business?

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Guy Kawasaki

AUGUST 3, 2020

No, “agility” is not a business outcome.) To understand what is possible, survey the current technology landscape for data and analytics offerings. Therefore, what? Do you know what you need to solve all of those problems? The question is, “Therefore, what?”. Then you can take these insights and create the “what.”

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Impact Hub

AUGUST 19, 2020

The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) in their ‘ The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2020 ’ report, sound the alarm loud and clear about the growing impact of what we eat. Meanwhile, the individual costs to our own health of what we eat will add up to 1.3 trillion USD by 2030.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Whilst this was going on, though, I was constantly reminded by what one of our guru’s Mr. Buffet said, “Be greedy when others are fearful” and the entrepreneur in me started thinking, why have corporate profits been remarkably resilient in recent decades? none of it has managed to derail what has been a golden age of corporate profitability.

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Jason Malki

AUGUST 7, 2023

What is it that excites you about investing? There’s an exhilarating thrill in discovering and backing what could become the next Salesforce or Zoom, the next technology that could revolutionize our world. What has been your biggest challenge when it comes to finding the “right deals”?

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Ian Hathaway

JULY 29, 2020

This article originally published on the Center for American Entrepreneurship Ideas Blog My new book with CAE Advisory Board member Brad Feld published yesterday. Frameworks are helpful and principles apply broadly, but what ultimately works in each place and time will vary. Recognize there is more than one type of capital.

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OurCrowd

JULY 19, 2021

There is no better time to analyze what the tech trends are for the smart investor, and where the technology market is moving.”. Many of the ideas and solutions that emerged during the pandemic will be vital even after the virus wanes, Medved said. The best way to predict the future, is to build the future.”.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 3, 2024

From adjusting your pricing strategy to doubling down on what’s working, let’s explore how to effectively double your ARR and set your software company on a path to that next level. The Power of Pricing Strategies In the world of software businesses, your pricing strategy is more than throwing up a number and seeing what sticks.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 7, 2024

And that Center of Excellence itself requires a two-pronged approach for what it means to be excellent at using AI: observing the application of generative AI in other companies and understanding its use within your own ranks. 4 Key Principles for a Successful AI Integration But what makes a Center of Excellence truly successful?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Embracing the agility of the entrepreneurial spirit and EO’s Purpose: to move the world forward by unlocking the full potential of entrepreneurs, these member-leaders stepped away from their businesses to lead from the front. We asked Dawid about his experience in the past year, and what he learned while helping refugees from Ukraine.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 27, 2013

What Rob wrote in his post is right. So what are Rob’s secret hacks that he didn’t spill in his blog post? . Here is what I imagine Rob would say were his most effective tools. Rob Bailey is the CEO of DataSift. He wrote a post this long weekend on how he manages the board of DataSift. You should read it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2017

WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO START A BUSINESS TOGETHER? I realized that what I was building with Ryan was the only thing that really gave me joy. WHAT VALUE DID THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE? HOW DID YOU ARRIVE AT THIS DECISION, AND WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF GOING FLAT? WALK US THROUGH THE ORIGINS OF PUNCHKICK INTERACTIVE.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 13, 2022

Regularly ask yourself if the software and hardware you’re using are the best choices for your organization, if your IT architecture design is conducive to optimal performance, and if comfortable relationships with certain vendors are clouding your judgment on what delivers the best protection. . What systems are affected?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 10, 2024

What if, instead of a tight rope, your arms were airplane wings? So what’s the answer? What happens when the unexpected throws a wrench into your plans? That’s what we need to do in life: Constantly adjust, not just balance. It’s about being agile, being responsive to the winds of change.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 11, 2010

Tuesday, January 12th 6:30PM Agile UX at the Economist (Waitlist only) The Economist online will share their experiences, successes and lessons learned around practicing user-centered design in an Agile development process. Come see what the Popular Science guys have to say and give your 2 cents – trust us, they want your feedback!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2019

With his encouragement, our entire marketing team and several colleagues from other departments enrolled to become certified facilitators of the agile mindset. Having an agile mindset means working through an implement-measure-learn feedback cycle. The Impact of an Agile Mindset. I immediately saw the impact of going agile.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 1, 2010

What gets frustrating is that I tend to hear the same arguments over and over again from new entrepreneurs, and many of them are just completely unfunded. You know what—it’s supposed to work like that! Unfortunately, they tend to resonate really well with frustrated entrepreneurs and a lot of dust gets kicked up over them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 20, 2022

They met with some of these members, as well as other compassionate, agile entrepreneurs from around the world, who are—together—stepping up to support people in this time of great stress and need. Even in the face of extreme tragedy, this is what people need most. Do what others say is impossible. Do it because you can.

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StartupNation

JUNE 23, 2021

Agility : How agile is your strategy? Ask yourself: What do customers actually need to hear from you? What can you say that isn’t just empty promises or words on a page? What’s more: the unsubscribe rate is extremely low for email newsletters. Human experience : Your organization must be a mirror for your audience.

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Gust

OCTOBER 29, 2014

The Digital.NYC hub (an “Ecosystem Hub” as we call it behind the scenes) features every resource and insight for the NYC tech and startup scene including news, jobs, courses, events, blogs, and even available workspaces. Most of the profiles of startups and investors are provided by Gust.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 25, 2016

What surprised me was how resilient and upbeat he was whenever we spoke. Picture what you need to do and how you want things to go. Coplex builds startups and digital products using lean and agile techniques. The post How Internal Reflection Can Set You Up for External Success appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 10, 2018

After the very first class, my entire perspective on what it meant to be an entrepreneur changed. This helps them learn how to improve and reimagine what’s possible by developing greater discipline and focusing on fundamental business strategies. Agile development. Transitioning From a Founder to a Leader. Recruiting and hiring.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2019

There’s an inherent paradox with realizing change is needed, though: Getting comfortable with the idea that what made your business a success won’t always keep you successful. That means encouraging agile teams to actually get out of the building and talk to customers. Convincing leadership of this fact can be an obstacle.

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Startup Grind

AUGUST 16, 2018

One of the biggest challenges that the startup founders face during the initial stage is the lack of a well-proficient, professional marketing team. A well-rounded marketing team can make or break a startup and that’s why it is essential to hire the very best. Of course, it will take time, but after a few years, you will become an expert yourself.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2016

It’s what my company and I do every day, successfully. My three-part formula for what really works, based on success stories and hard-won experience comes down to this: making sure that the path forward is transparent enough so that everyone involved can contribute: Transparency with clients, to define and track the mission.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

But what does it really mean? What Zuck’ started in his dorm room is now a global behemoth. By understanding and employing these strategies, startups can elevate their chances of long-term success and stability. Why Thoughtful Growth Strategies Matter for Startups of All Sizes The startup world is a battlefield. Are sales increasing?

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