This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 20, 2012

I was talking to an entrepreneur the other day, and I asked, "Do you feel like you have a good idea of how you should be spending your time?". One of the best ways to improve how you spend your time is coming up with a routine. Set personal learning goals for yourself so you have some way to measure if you are improving or not.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 27, 2024

Specifically, teams whose members had better broadband connectivity experienced improved outcomes on innovation. That evidence further supports the idea that refinements in remote work tech tools — enabled by fast broadband — offer the key to improved innovation. The process culminates in a discussion and finalization phase.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2021

State and local governments required nonessential businesses to close and people to shelter at home. Businesses had to rethink distribution of goods and services. This type of thinking is essential for entrepreneurs; define a problem or need, then leverage the ability to quickly pivot , iterate and actualize an idea.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 20, 2012

She started her business from a personal need. The idea came from having been recently married herself and seeing how expensive it can be to buy a new wedding dress. Unfortunately Tracy would learn first hand not much later that the business model has two components: both buying and selling. She’s infectious.”

peer-to-peer 363

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 23, 2012

Conferences, startup blogs, meetups--they're all filled with people telling you how to build your company. Half the time, founders were pitching a completely different idea than what took off--so the VC who looks brilliant for funding the latest viral app really funded a B2B product that never took off. Same with product ideas.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2018

And one of the most popular and effective ways to establish a positive online presence is a blog. Blogging can pay off faster than any other marketing strategy and requires almost no investment. Check out these six reasons a blog is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss out on: 1. Generating Ideas. Still not convinced?

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 30, 2011

Nobody really knows whether or not the idea is yet going to be big, so I believe in not over capitalizing too early. If you’re creating truly innovative products, you often have no idea whether the proverbial dog will eat the dog food. I loved the quote so much I wrote an entire blog post on the topic. Rinse & repeat.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 21, 2024

Becoming one can improve your influence in your field and within your company. When I shared it on LinkedIn, people started liking the article, commenting how they loved my ideas and planned to implement them. Many professional photographers offer a business photo package. Develop a website or blog to showcase your work.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

EO’s quarterly Impact Day events, as part of the sustainability plan, including “Reimagine Success” and “Designing Your Future,” focus on our planet and the vital role businesses play in building a sustainable future. EO member engagement is key. At the center of EO’s sustainability plan are EO members themselves. EO will empower its members.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

Emma Allen is active in the Charlotte, NC chapter of EO Accelerator , which empowers first-stage entrepreneurs with the tools, community and accountability necessary to catapult their business to the next level. In 2013, Allen went into business in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

When I founded Analog Events over eight years ago, I set out to challenge the norms of the event industry, transforming a simple idea into a force for change. However, it also provided a clear roadmap for improvement. It not only validates your efforts but also provides valuable feedback for improvement. This was no small feat.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 23, 2024

Being an entrepreneur doesn’t make you a great leader, Creating opportunities for others is commendable, but true leadership goes beyond business ownership. Over the past two decades, I have worked in a diverse range of positions and industries, some in corporate roles and others in business ownership.

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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. Look for the global context in local business conversations (and vice versa). These are lessons I have learned, thanks to all of you.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 21, 2010

Finally, a lot of people asking me about typos on my blog. This is interesting because just 2 years ago many of these businesses were shut down by the SEC. What interests me is that with the credit crunch we know that credit has tightened significantly for businesses and consumers. In business you spend your life in email.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Many business leaders pride themselves on perpetuating the “workaholic” lifestyle. When I unplug from the minutiae of daily business, I develop fresh ideas and perspectives. The line between a business leader’s personal and professional life is growing blurrier and blurrier with each passing day.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As a business consultant, I saw senior leaders shift their teams to fully remote work when, prior to the pandemic, they only allowed flexible schedules on an individually earned basis. Here are three action steps to better lead your company in an ever-evolving business world: 1. Why was the shift to remote work so powerful?

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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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Dream It

JANUARY 23, 2019

With Trendkite, brand marketers can understand how their earned media and communications marketing efforts affect corporate reputation, website traffic, revenue growth, and other business outcomes. The founders of Trendkite came into Dreamit six years ago with just an idea on a napkin,” said Steve Welch, Dreamit Co-Founder and Chairman. “It

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

They have been supportive when we’ve been doing well and also when we’ve made changes to the business. They seem to value openness, integrity and a realistic perspective of your business. So some show notes if you’re a bit busy to watch the video. Positive feedback feeds the idea. Nothing but value add.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

He helps organizations execute on their desire to do business for good by working with leaders to uncover hidden potential that benefits all stakeholders. I also believe that Conscious Capitalism offers an alternative that can align business with people, profit and the planet. The new wave of consumers is making different choices.

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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. One method is to focus on your company’s business success metrics by creating a unique business scorecard.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 14, 2021

One way we encourage and support young entrepreneurs is through the EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) , EO’s premier competition for college and university students who own and operate a business. What inspired you to start your business? Entrepreneur first, business after.” GSEA already impacted my business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

With nearly 19,000 members in over 80 countries, EO offers local, regional, and global experiences that support entrepreneurs beyond just business. During my first months in EO, I experienced a profound shift in how I approached both my personal life and business endeavors. If you’re a new EO member, congratulations!

peer-to-peer 212

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2022

Blogging can be a profitable side business. Startup costs are low and the nature of the business is flexible. You can monetize your blog through affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, display ads, and selling digital and physical products. million per year from their blogs. What is a blog? Source: Mantran.

media 84

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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. Business challenge: Scaling a SaaS business. Dan’s ultimate goal is to scale the business for a lucrative exit in about five years.

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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. How can business owners gain back their collaboration time?

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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. This unspoken competition between siblings can continue in the family business. One feels they must join the family business, which can lead to frustration and resentment. So, how do they do that?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 21, 2020

In all, billions of dollars are wasted on research and development of innovative ideas that never win new business. Likewise, simply improving a product for the sake of improvement does not lead to any strategic, industry-altering innovation. But not all of them represent the best business opportunities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 17, 2020

But each morning, I wake up to 20 new ideas in my inbox and 100 offers of hope and support on my social media feed. Our average members’ business size is US$5 million in annual revenue. So a large proportion of our members are the “small businesses” you are reading about that are fighting for the survival of their businesses.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2022

Blogging can be a profitable side business. Startup costs are low and the nature of the business is flexible. You can monetize your blog through affiliate marketing, sponsored posts, display ads, and selling digital and physical products. million per year from their blogs. What is a blog? Source: Mantran.

media 78

media strategy education collaboration 78

Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 31, 2022

Foreign investments (such as companies, commercial loans, or opening foreign offices) encourage globalization and mitigate risk for businesses. Expanding a business locally can save time and money while simply growing the team you already have. If your business is looking to invest, here are three tips for devising a plan.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 22, 2010

He studied the errors that other people had made and tried to improve on them. I had written a blog post on exactly this – how to not suck at group presentations – and what he said reminded me a lot of this post. Cham had other ideas. He began producing and selling “mixtapes&# of his music.

entrepreneurs 356

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

That exponential growth started when I realized that in order to build the business I wanted, I needed to push my limits and be the leader the business needed. A big part of this is showing my team my commitment to improving, inspiring them to grow and giving them both the framework and the support to improve.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize. But you also vastly expand the universe of those who will discover the topic and want to do a deep dive, learn more and then spread the idea to others. Rebelling is simply a form of snobbery.

peer-to-peer 379

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2023

In March, EO recognizes and celebrates women entrepreneurs with its second annual EmpowHER virtual conference , which focuses on the specific challenges women in business experience. We asked EO members how the workplace could and should change to improve women’s lives and empower better balance in regard to family. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 3, 2021

The idea of moving text in a video doesn’t seem like an attractive feat in terms of developing user engagement and persuasiveness, but here’s the shocker: According to Statista , businesses that used video elements with kinetic typography experienced a 14.6 percent improvement in customer attraction and retention.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 7, 2019

At my company, customer feedback has been at the core of building and growing the business. Listening to customer input and responding with product tweaks is business 101. We want to give the customer a voice to tell us what’s working and what would improve the product or experience. The payoff is well worth it.

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