Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 3, 2024

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? These are the questions on your mind when thinking about the best way to approach an inbound marketing plan— so let’s address them! What about social media?

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

In February of 2017, Susan Fowler’s description of the pervasive cultural issues at Uber, after the company’s abject failure to address her sexual harassment complaints properly, finally broke through in a way that garnered the tech community’s appropriate attention. The company’s bad behavior was nothing new. They got worse. The second reason?

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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

APRIL 23, 2020

In early March, when the COVID crisis hit the US, Andy Steggles of EO DC was completing the final part of Harvard Business School’s Owner/President Management (OPM) programme. They realized their collective global network was their biggest strength and decided to start from there. Written for EO by Molly Nur. Here’s how.

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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. With some tough-learned lessons, it was clear to me that my new (and current) business Slidebean would not make the same mistakes. The plan-sort of worked. A HUGE network enhancer.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 12, 2022

Contributed by Libby Rothschild , EO New Jersey, the founder of Dietitian Boss , an online education and coaching platform that shows registered dietitians how to start, grow and scale a virtual private practice. When we started The Woobles, we made every kit with our own four hands. The whole experience has been a whirlwind! .

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Source Link

JULY 30, 2021

Affiliates agree that getting the word out about their SourceLink networks to entrepreneurs and business owners is one of their highest priorities. Next, check out the resources that are available and confirm the best channels to reach our specific audience and meet our goals. The basics.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

So, how can you determine which video is best for your strategy’s needs? So, how can you determine which video is best for your strategy’s needs? Best Video Types for Top-of-Funnel Marketing At the start of the funnel, you are focused on generating brand and product awareness to improve lead generation.

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

We developed a friendship as part of our Board service and a recent blog post of his made me think I wanted to learn a bit more about his Instacart experience. Hunter Walk: You started at Instacart in 2013, just a year after it was founded, which obviously turned out to be an epic decision. So what follows are Five Question with Nilam.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

If nothing else, the 2020 pandemic has shown everybody—particularly business owners and entrepreneurs—the value of being prepared and ready to pivot. Remove the “fat” from all aspects of my business. Ensuring that your cash position is not skinny going into a pandemic is the greatest business relief. Juggle fewer balls.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 16, 2020

Even during the best of times, it requires long hours, endless devotion, and a willingness to take big risks and make gut-wrenching decisions. The amount of difficult tasks and important communication threads business owners must juggle every day has grown by an unimaginable magnitude. Communicative.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

Led by Jan Heybroek, the closed, coached conversations facilitate shared experiences around one presenter’s specific business challenge in a deep-dive presentation format. Led by Jan Heybroek, the closed, coached conversations facilitate shared experiences around one presenter’s specific business challenge in a deep-dive presentation format.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) propels the world forward by empowering entrepreneurs with the community, tools, and support they need to unlock their full potential as they grow their businesses. Also, own your weakness as a business and focus on what you are amazing at. And that access adds up to success. Learn how to delegate.

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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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This is going to be BIG.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

A lot of people ask me what I think of posting to Twitter these days… (I’ll start calling it X as soon as I learn to stop saying Battery Tunnel and Triborough Bridge). That’s a complex question that should start with answering the following questions: What formats will you enjoy creating for the most?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

We asked six members of EO to share the number one thing they’ve learned from another inspiring woman in business. When we compare ourselves to other people, whether it is physically or how big one’s business is, it never leaves us with a feeling of being enough. Here’s what they said. Stop multitasking. Help them celebrate.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 3, 2022

progression: growing up in Indonesia, I experienced first-hand the complex relationships between consumers, businesses, governments, and the planet. I thought: If governments are able to make transformative shifts in their commitments, why haven’t small and medium-sized businesses—entrepreneurs like myself—done the same?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

APRIL 14, 2020

To best address these pressing questions for those unable to participate, we included below your top four money management questions, answered. Dr. Decker recommends that you first start with a goal. Find what best fits your needs and your lifestyle. Find what best fits your needs and your lifestyle. How can I save money?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 30, 2021

Contributed to EO by Shawn Johal, an EO member and former chapter president in Montreal, and Julia Pimsleur, a scaling coach, mindset expert, and best-selling author. He became short-tempered and super impatient with his team and at home, and started saying he wished he could just “walk away.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2023

As an entrepreneur or founder starting a business, you may think of capital as purely monetary. Capital is often viewed only as an opportunity for an infusion of money into a business to get it started or grow and scale your company. Outside investment is not mandatory when starting a business.

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Source Link

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Today marks the start of Global Entrepreneurship Week, an annual initiative that shines a light not only on the value entrepreneurs bring to our communities and global economy, but also the importance of building infrastructures that make it easier for them to start and scale their businesses. SourceLink?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 15, 2025

Visualize, plan, and automate business-critical processes Try Zapier Canvas For the past few years, I've tested dozens of online whiteboards to find the best ones for a variety of needs. For more details on our process, read the full rundown of how we select apps to feature on the Zapier blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 29, 2021

Entrepreneurs are uniquely positioned to lead impactful businesses and build a sustainable future for our world, but how exactly do you start? EO Impact Day , a quarterly event series, aims to answer that question by presenting experts and providing the tools entrepreneurs need to start making the world a better place. . “

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We first met at Harvard Business School as young students in 1989. But, just as important, we had access to a unique network: Harvard Business School alumni. We summarize these pearls of wisdom in our new book, Smart Startups: What Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know — Advice from 18 Harvard Business School Founders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 1, 2024

While the entrepreneurial journey can be deeply fulfilling, it’s important to acknowledge the mental health struggles that often go hand-in-hand with the challenges, uncertainties, and responsibilities of starting a business. My greatest source of relief from business responsibilities and mental stress is my family.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 5, 2020

Equality between genders is good for business, great for communities and essential for business growth. We asked EO Colorado member Ashley Picillo (picutred at left) to share her insights on gender equality in business. What specific ways are you supporting gender equality in your business and your community? Absolutely.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 15, 2020

In recent months, small business leaders around the world have faced the toughest decisions of their careers. Nearly 40 percent of respondents in a National Small Business Association poll said they were worried about staying afloat much longer after losing income and customers due to COVID-19. Yet here we are. Why the optimism?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Starting out in public relations and marketing, I always loved events. We were already incorporating sustainability into our projects, but the B Corp certification process required us to align every aspect of our business with rigorous social and environmental standards. Lessons Learned and Best Practices 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 15, 2020

The statistics on small business survival are daunting: Only 50 percent of new companies will survive for more than five years in the U.S. Before diving into entrepreneurship, wouldn’t it be ideal to tap into the knowledge of experienced, thriving business owners for advice on failure-proofing a new business? Hire the best.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Yet, as I mark five years leading the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) as its CEO, it’s a good time to reflect on five key insights gained from such a remarkable community of business founders. When I took over as CEO, I quickly realized the challenges ahead: how to best serve, unite and lead other leaders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Having previously worked in some of the largest companies in the world and earned an MBA from a prestigious university, I had no idea what I signed up for, but it didn’t take me long to realize that working there was the best professional decision of my life. He began to describe his latest business acquisition and—suddenly!—

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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. What is a rebrand?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

After leaving my first job at age 20, I attempted to start two small businesses, but both failed miserably before even getting off the ground because of the high costs of importing goods to Jamaica. I started an e-commerce boutique, Accessories & Essentials — Jamaica’s first full-service online boutique.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 27, 2020

As COVID-19 devastates nations and businesses, there’s a potential casualty you may not have fullly realized: your mental health. Looking after your mental health during this crisis should be every business leader’s No. Uncertainty around the health of your family, company and employees can be overwhelming. 1 priority.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Contributed by Shawn Johal , business growth coach, leadership speaker and co-founder of DALS Lighting, Inc. The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” Many entrepreneurs I meet have incredible stories about the way they started their businesses. My own journey started in the toughest of circumstances.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

It is perhaps the best new product of the past 5 years in terms of improving my professional life. Is Uber too aggressive at business practices? The story on Uber has been written about ad nauseam, which is why I’ve been reluctant to weigh in. I love Uber and I don’t believe there has yet been a real scandal. But scandal?

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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. But the No.1

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