Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

A recent Microsoft study found that 49 percent of managers of hybrid workers “struggle to trust employees to do their best work.” Employee monitoring software confirmed that the shift to remote work during Covid improved productivity by 5 percent. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 13, 2022

A “we’ve always done it this way” culture can put your business behind by favoring legacy software, old processes and outdated solutions. Aversion to change is something that many companies fall foul of, and it tends to impede decision-making that can lead your business down the wrong path. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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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

MAY 22, 2020

Pete is a mid-level manager in the software engineering unit of an entrepreneurial startup that quickly grew to 400 office-based employees doing electronic health records (EHRs). Pete was assigned by senior management to lead the team transitioning all 400 employees to telework. Check for cognitive biases as well.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Some product managers might be more technical, working on feature requirements and interfacing with the engineering team, while others might be more like brand managers who are the GM of their brands. Just start looking for blog posts on "10 SEO tips for startups" or "How to write a marketing survey". Now you need some practice.

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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. The post Handfuls Helping Millions During COVID-19 appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization. Here’s how.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

While it’s difficult to pinpoint exactly what percentage of software developers are female, all data point to a stark gender gap between men and women. Studies specifically focused on software developers suggest that as few as 8-10% of all software developers are female. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Contributed by Dr. Gleb Tsipursky , an internationally-renowned thought leader in future-proofing and cognitive bias risk management and an EO 360° podcast guest. Teams established a separate channel for personal, non-work discussions using collaboration software. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Siegel’s recent book, THE BRAINS AND BRAWN COMPANY: How Leading Organizations Blend the Best of Digital and Physical , explores how (and why) many business owners in digitized industries overlook and underappreciate traditional competencies like logistics, manufacturing, customer service, and quality control.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 6, 2014

The main thing you’re concerned about in this phase of your company is maintaing control of your board, which in a legalistic perspective is ensuring that founders & management have the majority of seats on the board. how to evolve our management team. We have also built out an amazing management team.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2024

For entrepreneurs, the weight of managing and expanding a business often serves as a firsthand lesson in stress management. I even developed software to help me keep up with important people in my life, using everything BUT social media (which I believe induces stress). and more articles from the EO blog.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

You should agree on three or five key promotional strategies, ideally meeting your business needs for a start: Blogging Best for → establishing authority over time and search engine optimization (SEO) PPC advertising Best for → speedy conversions (be careful not to overspend on it!) There’s nothing simple in executive management, either.

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StartupNation

MAY 23, 2025

Event planning Dropshipping Handmade crafts selling Pet sitting Social media management Repair service Blogging/vlogging Alternatively, consider more revolutionary business ideas like AI automation consulting or podcast-editing services. Today, Tori Dunlap is a successful female entrepreneur leading the financial feminist movement.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Web3 is a software-driven innovation that has a built-in financial system. On the one hand, tokens enable developers and users to contribute to open-source protocols and participate in the economic upside of doing so, leading to strong developer communities. Software development will be more open-source and composable.

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StartupNation

JUNE 6, 2025

You should agree on three or five key promotional strategies, ideally meeting your business needs for a start: Blogging Best for → establishing authority over time and search engine optimization (SEO) PPC advertising Best for → speedy conversions (be careful not to overspend on it!) There’s nothing simple in executive management, either.

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 7, 2025

A customer relationship management tool (or CRM) is a critical hub for sales and marketing teams—but it's not just a place to store contact details. When used effectively, your CRM becomes a central command center for tracking relationships, managing pipelines, and coordinating touchpoints across your entire customer journey.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

Jan contributed this article with help from Rhonda Suttle, EO Atlanta executive director, and Thamara Ataide, EO Atlanta marketing manager. One way the organization does this is by facilitating deep, honest and respectful conversations that lead to growth and breakthroughs. Seek existing middleware tools. Value external input.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2020

Meditation apps like Headspac e and Calm will provide opportunities for users to unwind after a long day of solitary work or managing a household full of kids off school. Here are 10 Industries That Will Be Winners appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

Here are the top blog posts EO published on Inc.com in 2023: 1. Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., Read the post for details on how to manage tough conversations in your company.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 27, 2022

Dan and his team shared their expertise on how scheduling software can improve productivity—and which ones are best. . To save your team time and headaches, meeting scheduling software can reduce the back-and-forth between organizers and participants—the part which takes the most time. Calendly vs. Microsoft Bookings .

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

This blog post originally appeared in serialized form here on TechCrunch. If you came here via a direct link you might want to check out the more detailed full version on my blog, which is here. mobile, locations, layering of services, data management, portability & more]. But the masses didn’t want to blog.

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Revolution

MARCH 28, 2023

Why it will revolutionize the way we shop, browse, and learn Source: openai.com/blog/chatgpt-plugins The electrifying launch and global adoption of ChatGPT has been amazing to witness. Moderation will also be essential — dangerous plugins exposing users to scams or misinformation are a huge risk for this new ecosystem.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Contributed to EO by Peta Strachan, Operations Manager at Free 3D Hands , a mission-based charity in Australia that designs and 3D-prints prosthetic hands and assistive devices for free. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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The Zapier Blog

JULY 1, 2025

Pen and paper set a very high bar to clear, but these are the six best mind mapping apps that manage to clear it. "BBQs" might lead to "Family time," "Good food," and "Burgers." " "School's out" could lead to "Summer jobs," "Extracurriculars," and "Alice Cooper."

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 9, 2025

As anyone who's ever seen a cartoon plumber knows, the best pipeline management tool is a monkey wrench. But if you want to know the best sales pipeline management tool, unfortunately, you should probably read the next several thousand words of in-depth software analysis.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 1, 2019

You, of course, need the basic toolkit such as a firewall, antivirus and encryption tools, and in some cases, you can get free versions of the software. It’s usually subscription-based, so you don’t have to pay a bunch of upfront costs for software. Manage the human element. Another option is security as a service (SECaaS).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2023

For instance, a study published in the National Bureau of Economic Review reported on a randomized control trial comparing the performance of software engineers assigned to a hybrid schedule vs. an office-centric schedule. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 13, 2020

Carlos Melendez is the CEO of Wovenware , a nearshore software services firm focused on chatbots and AI. Eric Hoffer owns Hoffer Pest Solutions , a leading pest control and lawn care company in Florida. Check out the EO Together platform for support and resources related to managing your business through the pandemic. .

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 5, 2010

This blog post originally appeared in serialized form here on TechCrunch. mobile, locations, layering of services, data management, portability & more]. Was it massively better software, better companies, better markets? Suddenly we were all creating blogs on Blogger.com, Typepad & WordPress. The Present Era.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 26, 2022

Software and virtual assistants (VAs) manage it all. Proprietary software creates “pairings” so everyone is uniquely matched. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. and more articles from the EO blog. .” — Shantel Kriss, EO Atlanta, Imagine Media.

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 30, 2025

Free invoicing software makes the billing process a whole lot easier. How we evaluate and test apps Our best apps roundups are written by humans who've spent much of their careers using, testing, and writing about software. 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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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

In this guide to IT automation, we'll walk you through what it is, how it works, and how you can get the most out of your IT automation software with Zapier. IT automation is the use of software, predefined instructions, and workflows to tackle routine IT tasks that would otherwise require manual intervention.

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 2, 2010

You can also spend time with a newer startup helping them navigate the world of product management, venture capital or team building. I started blogging because Brad Feld blogged. It turned into this blog. years as a software developer I decided I wanted a change. Sure, you can get away with less, but why?

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The Zapier Blog

JUNE 18, 2025

Despite the initial confusion, building a CRM in Google Sheets can be a surprisingly effective way to manage customer relationships (and slightly less terrifying than whatever Skibidi Toilet is). It includes a pre-built Customer Data sheet to store lead/customer info, an Interactions tracker, and a Dashboard with some basic reporting.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Have a Crisis Management Plan These are stand-alone or part of a business continuity plan. Using advanced tools like social listening software, you can monitor brand mentions and detect potential issues before they escalate. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 21, 2014

” But it’s that exact trust that allowed them to agree for me to join, the gradually introduce change (that they encouraged & supported) and to eventually co-lead the partnership after just a few short years on the inside. David is also frequently an inspiration for a story on my blog. Luckily we had history together.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Risk management: Understanding your financials inside and out allows you to take calculated risks, enhancing the startup’s competitive edge. For example, startups with well-prepared forecasts are better equipped to manage through challenging economic environments. and more articles from the EO blog.

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