Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 28, 2016

The family business model can be extremely rewarding for entrepreneurs, especially when it comes to creating a legacy that brings about pride, honor and family fulfillment. as family businesses expand, they face unique performance and governance challenges. Respect the business as its own entity.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 17, 2019

In this article, Manny shares his strategy for a smooth business exit plan. Needless to say, this was not one of my more successful investments. I know many first-time entrepreneurs who plunge into a business without ever giving a thought to how they’ll get out of it. A version of this article appeared in Fast Company.

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StartupNation

JULY 26, 2021

However, your blog posts can impact your bottom line just as significantly. . Long gone are the days when blog posts were written purely because publishing them was “something that needed to be done.” And if you combine composing informative and carefully selected blog posts with some conversions, you’ll strike a winning balance. .

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Hunter Walk

JANUARY 3, 2024

When the founder of WordPress/Automattic says all he wants for his birthday is for you to blog , well, you blog. If you want to release your software as open source, release the bit (or a bit) that doesn’t have intrinsic business value. Use that value to pay for the rest. And Happy Birthday Matt!

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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. Blog on a daily or weekly basis.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Entrepreneurs and business executives are culturally obsessed with maximizing business growth. It is easy to get caught up in the mindset of business growth as a metric of success. However, after interviewing 10 local entrepreneurs, my mind was changed, and I had to change my angle as well, to Keep your business smaller.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 7, 2018

When podcasting becomes a part of your business strategy to reach more leads and acquire more clients, your company enters a medium that’s quickly becoming very popular with industry leaders. So what do you need to know about this growing trend that business and entrepreneurial leaders are taking part in? Become Omnipresent.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2024

Guiding your startup to success demands much more than dreaming up a brilliant concept, launching a captivating social media campaign, and crossing your fingers that magic will happen. Dyer explained that by freely sharing my knowledge and insights, I would attract a loyal following and grow my business. And he was right.

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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? More importantly, how often do you look beyond the first few business options at the top of the results? Including that landing page in your Google My Business profile.

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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. I guarantee it!”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

We often judge success by tangible things like last quarter’s sales numbers. However, as a recruiting company that’s hired thousands of people for hundreds of companies, we see bottom-line success catalyzed by more intangible things: connection, autonomy, safety, fulfillment, individuality and purpose. This is not fluffy stuff.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In my experience, it’s critical to uncover the secrets of fishing in the perfect spots to hook the right clients and employees for your business success. Fellow alumni may be running their own businesses. Research business or social clubs that cater to business leaders. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Hunter Walk

JUNE 17, 2022

Jared’s a really talented NYC entrepreneur who recently started blogging more. The team comes from a ton of different web2 successes (and beyond), and they’ve eschewed a number of the traditional ways of measuring product success. Applying the Burn Multiple to Marketplace Business Models by Jeff Fluhr (Craft Ventures).

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 19, 2009

On December 2nd, 2006 I wrote the blog post published later in this post when I was CEO of startup Koral about my experiences in pitching VCs. After my company was acquired by Salesforce.com I was asked to stop blogging and they took over my blog as an asset in the sale of the company. My blog was wiped out.

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Red Rocket

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

When I wrote my first blog post back in February 2011, who would have ever imagined it would have grown to over 335 how-to lessons for entrepreneurs , three published books and over 2,000,000 online reads. Generating fresh content for over 10 years was quite a feat and labor of love, as most long term bloggers can attest.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We first met at Harvard Business School as young students in 1989. We both went on to have successful careers as consultants and entrepreneurs, and had a passion for working with and investing in younger entrepreneurs. But, just as important, we had access to a unique network: Harvard Business School alumni.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

I was always perplexed by the small ratio of women business owners at local, regional, and international events,” said Cindy Boyd. “I Their commitment and mentorship have resulted in significant milestones for women-led businesses, proving that collective support can drive meaningful change. and more articles from the EO blog.

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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. To raise or not to raise?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

As a business leader, it’s essential to recognize that while digital transformation is crucial for growth and data can influence decisions, we should never sacrifice human and emotional connections. Businesses can obtain these insights through methods other than data and analytics. and more articles from the EO blog.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 2, 2012

Blog some rhetorical questions that are on your mind. Comment on two seemingly juxtaposed approaches to success in your area? Writeup a theoretical exercise for a company changing something about the way they do business--like what if Twitter created a level of paid accounts or what if Facebook added features for the enterprise.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 31, 2024

Thinking back on it, the way I trained — the discipline and the plateaus — taught me a lot about the way business works. In business, I have to focus on and visualize my goals, feel them, believe I can actually achieve it, and then I can reach them. Business feels very much the same. The same is true for business and life.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 24, 2023

Through the Become One Again Method, Chantel helps clients enhance their relationships with themselves, their partners and their businesses with the goal of alleviating the associated mental stresses that come with high-demanding careers. In my experience, they often let the same passion that drives them toward success consume them entirely.

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Gust

JUNE 19, 2012

And, I think but can’t prove, both were business failures. Some say it changed Apple from failure to success. . Investment and startups problem : we all want disruptive and game-changing businesses. The 10 Best Sources of Cash to Start Your Business. Subscribe by email. Invested Interests.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2024

GSEA is the premier global competition for students who own and operate a business. It’s about passion As someone who has been on her business-building journey for 12 years and working for many more years than I care to admit, I often find myself laser-focused on profit, scalability and simply managing a growing team of over 50 people.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

You need a solid business plan, traction to demonstrate market fit, and the skills to pitch effectively. This tendency to prioritize short-term gains over long-term success is an example of the cognitive bias known as loss aversion. Seek investor advice to strengthen your business model. It’s a means to grow your business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 7, 2023

Follow-up systems are vital for effective sales in any business. During their podcast discussion, Adi and Camela covered why processes are critical and how they can minimize loss and increase profit—even if the business owner is a creative. There are many ways in which processes can help your business succeed where others have failed.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

While driving around with a friend who owned a tow truck business, she had an Aha! Inspired by her “prison hustle,” Saichelle saw an opportunity in the laundry business. But Saichelle’s never-give-up attitude prevailed, and she eventually secured her first client and lay the foundation for her business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2023

Contributed by Chris Kirksey, an EO member in Austin who is the founder and CEO of Direction , an SEO software and services company that helps entrepreneurs set their online strategy in the right direction to accelerate sales, grow the business, and dominate your market. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

In today’s business vocabulary, the word pivot—as a verb or a noun—has become shorthand for any change or shift. We talked with entrepreneurs and members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) who recently overhauled their businesses in order to survive—and perhaps even thrive—in a post-pandemic landscape. ” 3. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 14, 2023

Are you looking for inspiration to take your business to the next level? Look no further than these top business book recommendations from 10 successful Australian entrepreneurs who are all active members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO). I credit this book a lot for my success. The E-Myth Revisited by Michael E.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

From thoughts on maximizing meeting efficacy and expanding your mindset on goal-setting 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 posted on Inc.com in 2023: 1. I guarantee it!”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 12, 2024

Over the last 30 years, I have created five pieces of content to help driven entrepreneurs get everything they want out of their businesses and lives. I’ve experienced the need for all five pieces of content firsthand as an entrepreneur building my businesses. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 7, 2023

Remember, I’m a small business owner myself, so I know that feeling of setting up shop and thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, it’s only me now!’ “But But pretty soon, I started getting these hard-driving professionals and business owners coming to me for advice. Beginning with a clear vision of your goals and what success means to you.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Over the past three years, there has been a marked increase in the number of women pursuing entrepreneurship, with an estimated 40 percent of new businesses in the United States started by women. In Australia, we’ve seen similar growth, with the number of businesses owned by women increasing to over 35 percent in 2022.

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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

AUGUST 9, 2023

At age 21, I took control of the debt-burdened family business my parents started many years earlier. The business was on the verge of bankruptcy. We have weathered recessions, market crashes, and challenges that would have destroyed most businesses. Does the other person feel good about doing business with us?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Though he appeared successful to everyone else, a deep dive into his profit and loss sheet revealed he was barely making ends meet. I need to build a real business and support my family.” Your ego will make you successful — and keep you that way. and more articles from the EO blog. He said to himself, “I’m not happy.

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