Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 15, 2020

This is especially critical when talking about finances—one of small business owners’ biggest challenges anyway. What you discover will make you a stronger, more competent entrepreneur ready to face leadership in difficult times. You’ll sleep better—and so will your trusted employees. An opportunity to trim fat from your budget.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Your Finances Will Be Quite Strained. With no actual influx of capital into your business, you’re looking at a dangerous mix of emotions, finances, and ego. He is a professional writer who focuses on blogging, digital marketing and self-education. If one of your friends invests more, will they expect more control?

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

Last week a company we enthusiastically backed, uBeam , led by a very special entrepreneur, 25-year-old Meredith Perry , announced a $10 million round of financing. Leadership over backbenchers? I wish I had 20% of her confidence, focus and leadership skills at 25. Are you willing to give them the benefit of the doubt?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 6, 2021

I analyzed my financial circumstances and calculated how much time I would have to “make some hay” before my personal finances would come crashing down around me. Entrepreneurship is a unique and incredibly satisfying path toward personal growth, leadership development, personal financial gain, and many other worthwhile life achievements.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 31, 2020

Can you expand on where you got your passion for personal finance management? At the age of 21, with a nudge from my mentor, I started teaching myself how to invest in the local stock market and, as I was learning, shared my knowledge with others through a blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 4, 2020

From webinars with real-time information globally, to amazing educational sessions on leadership, finance, self care, and employment issues—all were at my fingertips.” The post The Good News You Need Today appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Founder Bounty

APRIL 2, 2023

One of the best ways to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices is to follow entrepreneurship blogs. In this blog post, we'll look at the top entrepreneurship blogs in 2023. Founderbounty : is a leading blog and podcast on how to build a business from some expericned YC and techstars founders.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

Passionate About Women and Wealth Syama Bunten, EO San Francisco, advocates for women’s wealth and entrepreneurship and was the the recipient of the 2022 Thought Leadership Award for Evangelizing Female Entrepreneurs. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

I wasn’t the first female member, but I was the first of any gender to hold these important leadership positions—and I believe that says something important about the ethos of EO and how the organization sees everybody as equal and of value. Getting financing for the contract was a struggle. Living every day. An evolving tribe.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Contributed by Madhavan Sivashankar , chief executive officer and founder, Gulf International Finance Limited. Madhavan Sivashankar is the CEO and founder of Gulf International Finance Limited , a regulated firm based in the Dubai International Finance Centre. Sivashankar has been a member of EO UAE since October 2020. .

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2011

All of this is covered in more detail on the TWiVC video above (and much of it is covered in text on this blog on the “ Raising VC &# tab). This isn’t weakness – it’s leadership. Progress to date of your company (when started, key milestones, what shape is the product in, any pilot / beta customers, financing).

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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. No bank would even consider us for financing, so we had to find a way to make it all work. The post 4 things I wish I knew as a young entrepreneur appeared first on THE BLOG. Mark Twain.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 24, 2017

Use a method similar to the SBI Feedback Tool developed by The Center for Creative Leadership. The post Delegation, Communication & Feedback: 3 Critical Keys to Leadership appeared first on THE BLOG. Yes, as the owner, you’re in charge. Still, it works best to ask the employee for permission.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Accurate forecasting informs your leadership team about the startup’s time and risk-taking capacity, facilitating informed decision-making. Alex has extensive experience working in finance operations, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and private equity-backed companies. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

Jonathan Strauss took this issue head on in a blog post that I believe every startup founder should read on “ Replacing Oneself as CEO.” I know because I marked the occasion with a blog post on how to have a great VC meeting. Jonathan shared that experience in his blog post so I won’t repeat it. chapter unfold.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2019

The one thing that reorganizations have going for them is that they are supported by company leadership. It’s up to product and innovation teams, however, to figure out how to channel leadership’s involvement toward the right initiatives. Convincing leadership of this fact can be an obstacle.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2020

The post Top Four Survival Tips for Small Business Owners appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. EO helps leading entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

I was working for Polaroid as a Finance Manager, and was amazed at the cost an agency charged for placing employees. This post originally appeared on Kym Huynh’s Leadership Toolkit blog and is edited and reposted here with permission. and more articles from the EO blog. Don’t sign any agreement in a hurry.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 9, 2023

To find a pace that works for you, refer to an internal, financeable rate of growth, based on your cashflow and profit. Erick recently shared 5 Timeless Principles of Entrepreneurial Success on EO’s Inc.com channel and Reflections on the Origin Story of EO Global Leadership Academy (GLA). and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 23, 2015

I wrote this conundrum and the need to take charge of how the market define your skills in my much-read blog post on “ personal branding.” We did the early round of financing and the founding team walked when the market turned and when the situation got tough. HR Leadership Startup Lessons' ” (Warren Buffett).

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

The market seemed crowded and our leadership position that had been built over many years seemed to not matter any more. I was reminded of all this this when I read a blog post by one of my favorite thinkers on the VC market, Bryce Roberts, who talked about “ unfundable companies.&#.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 1, 2011

If you get a moment, as a favor to John for having produced such wonderful notes I’d be grateful if you would check out his most excellent startup blog The X Factor. I appreciate the write-up and your continued support of this blog. Thank you, John. Why AltaVista Failed To Become as Successful as Google. were doing.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 31, 2022

It can also influence how leadership and directional structure align. and more articles from the EO blog. One way we can truly diversify is to pursue opportunities both at home and abroad. Excluding sources of investments may alter the way a startup builds and shapes its culture. Kevin is co-founder of the Human Heritage Project.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2017

Celebrate with us by visiting the EO Octane blog every day this week! She is a sought-after speaker on topics including innovation, leadership and social change, and has launched more than 100 products. The post Global Entrepreneurship Week 2017: Company Culture Matters appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 7, 2019

She was the first woman to deploy with an Air Force bomber unit, and the first woman to reach the rank of brigadier general from comptroller (finance). But Vaught was a one-star general and, like me, had made a career in finance. Kathy Delaney-Smith is another mentor who influenced me and my leadership style.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 8, 2018

Octane recently checked in with EO Utah’s leadership to discuss the year ahead. Professionally and personally speaking, I want to inspire and challenge our members by asking them to Step Up in three areas: leadership, fitness and community. Step Up Your Fitness— Leadership takes a tremendous amount of energy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

By Andrew Armstrong, an Octane blog contributor. Your success will likely hinge on how well you handle finances, the quality of your equipment, and your ability to market yourself. Get a website, blog regularly, learn how to get found by the search engines, and establish yourself on social media. Success tips.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Whether it’s related to your personal finances, business growth or world events, one characteristic many entrepreneurs share is a knack for preparedness. The post 6 traits that make an entrepreneur appeared first on THE BLOG.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Lindsey—who, at the time, was my girlfriend, programmer and designer—said, “I will take over the finance piece, you go sell and run the shop. Our conversations often moved from things we cared about in our personal life to business strategy and hiring and finances. I’ll handle this side of things.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Contributed by Shawn Johal , an EO member and former president of EO Montreal, who is a leadership speaker, bestselling author of The Happy Leader , and founder of Elevation Leaders , a business growth practice helping companies 10X their business valuation. and more articles from the EO blog. Working capital.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 7, 2024

and more articles from the EO blog. The post Why Investors Are Watching–And Judging–Your Work-From-Home Policy first appeared on The EO Blog. The post Why Investors Are Watching–And Judging–Your Work-From-Home Policy appeared first on The EO Blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

By Rob Dube, an Entrepreneurs’ Organization member in Detroit, is the author of D o Nothing, The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You Will Ever Take , set for release in late 2017. appeared first on THE BLOG. He is president and co-founder of imageOne , a document lifecycle management provider and a 2017 Forbes Small Giant. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 22, 2022

I recently delivered my 2,000th session with the hard-charging leadership teams of 135 companies. The number one cause is a strong leadership team. Today, I’ll give you the flip side of strength and call them “the seven signs of a weak leadership team.”. There isn’t even a close second. So, what do I mean by “strong?”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 31, 2017

In the first part of this blog , William shared how to assess your needs for capital and explains potential sources for raising it. In this example, debt financing (purchase order lending) makes the most sense. Does the company generate enough cash flow (profits) to support the payments that would be required to obtain debt financing?

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 3, 2016

They offer leadership conferences, regular content articles on leadership, board pack templates and the like. Both firms were able to establish themselves as clear market leaders in early-stage finance even though they were effectively startups 10 years ago in their own right because they did things a different way.

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David Teten VC

MAY 19, 2017

Revenue Based Financing Network Group. International Climate Finance Accelerator – based in Luxembourg. Coursera, e.g., Innovative Finance. John Gannon’s Blog. Corporate Finance Institute. Executive Leadership Council – focus on African-Americans. VCNetwork – for GPs in the Bay Area.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The company, with bases in both Austin and Australia, was started in 2009 and facilitates exits for millions of online business owners, some that operate on e-commerce marketplaces, blogs, SaaS and apps, the newest data integration being for Shopify, Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, told TechCrunch.

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