Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Starting a business is an exciting adventure. After all, who could be a better partner than your best friend? You might be surprised by the obstacles you could face as friends in business together, though. Here are just seven reasons to think again before you launch a business with your buddy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 18, 2020

Whether your business has remained open, scaled back, temporarily closed, or even ramped up during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s one thing we all have in common: Commerce as we knew it has—perhaps forever—changed. Lower Your Employees’ Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus. Those that don’t are risking extinction.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 30, 2014

Everybody has a blog these days and there is much advice to be had. There are some smart if not somewhat cerebral bloggers I read who say that you shouldn’t take any startup advice at all because it’s too generalized to be useful to your situation. On marketing I talk about “ Arming & Aiming ” 4.

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NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

In this blog, we’ll break down everything you need to know, from choosing the best business structure to getting professional help. Choose the best business structure for you Choosing the right business structure for your startup is a crucial first step. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

I actually really enjoyed many of the points Muhammad made about marketing in general and I found myself nodding through the entirety of the article except for it’s core premise. It’s about looking out for and catching the next major marketing wave before others have grokked it. I laughed as I did at much of his rant.

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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. To support our affiliates, we’ve recently held three virtual discussions on marketing in March, May and July. Give them your print collateral to deliver directly to local businesses.

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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.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 12, 2014

But being best-in-class at online marketing is also a sine qua non to standout from your peer group. The starting point of product IS marketing, which is what a lot of young entrepreneurs that never studied business don’t realize. Online marketing uses techniques for driving promotion and place.

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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. Led by Jan Heybroek, the closed, coached conversations facilitate shared experiences around one presenter’s specific business challenge in a deep-dive presentation format. Don’t go with your gut.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 18, 2014

When I’ve seen extreme success up close (as in the case of Marc Benioff at Salesforce.com) I can tell you it comes with absolute dedication to being number one 24/7 to the point of crowding out nearly everything else in your life. I told Tristan that if he ever started that business We’d love to fund it. And we did.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Here’s a fact: No matter how diverse or inclusive you believe your organization is, there is always more work to be done. Anou believes that practising diversity and inclusion in the workplace is essential for a thriving business. “It At Koh Living, both myself and my business partner, Tui Cordemans, are out and proudly gay!

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This is going to be BIG.

APRIL 11, 2022

I’m sending you an e-mail with early access to the application because I see that you’re busy with this group, but I just wanted you to match the name and the face. They’re looking to spend only a precious few seconds with each person, forcing you to rush your pitch. They can’t try your product. My name is Alan. And that was it.

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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? marketplace.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 8, 2014

TrueCar, an LA-based company, sells more cars now than any physical dealer in the country and recently went public and has a $1 billion market cap. I’ve blogged about this before and provide a lot more details in these posts: 1. Indeed we have already seen the beginnings. Angels & Recycled Capital.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Is your company looking for creative ways to stand out and connect with your target audience? While traditional marketing methods and GTM (go-to-market) motions continue to be used, there’s a new strategy you can tap into — the branded podcast. Podcasts have a lot of upside for marketers.

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This is going to be BIG.

MAY 13, 2015

The food has become a staple of my diet, which wasn't the case after trying various food delivery services out on the market. These weren't services that I needed, nor did they fit into my busy, unpredictable lifestyle. Just because something appears at your door regularly doesn't make it a service. Mmm.zucchini pesto.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 17, 2024

The following battle-tested steps can help you launch your first product on a budget, from identifying a Minimum Viable Product and bootstrapping development to finding affordable manufacturing options and mastering guerrilla promotion. These strategies will help your product reach the market successfully, even when funds are limited.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Using video content as part of your digital marketing strategy can be very profitable. Educational videos, whiteboard animations, video explainers — each popular type of marketing video brings something unique to the table, and it’s critical to use the right tool at the right time to get the results you want!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2022

Looking for an innovative way to breathe new life into your existing content? And here’s the best part: You probably already have all the content you need to create a robust set of marketing videos for all your social media channels. Video slideshows work well on most marketing channels, except for YouTube. FAQ answers.

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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. Are your investments smart decisions?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2020

He is the founder and CEO of Acceleration Partners , an affiliation marketing company. There will be both short-term and long-term impact as consumers and businesses are forced to change their behavior radically for weeks or months. Your business may want to consider partnering with them. Direct to Consumer Brands.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 12, 2013

I have a motto in business and life, “give before you get.” And it applies to business relationships & networking as much as it does to remuneration in the workplace. The more you accomplish through hard work the more you will feel comfortable asking for more compensation at your job. ” I see it on Twitter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 14, 2019

No matter what business or client strategy you try to implement with your team, its success completely relies on the people implementing the plan. It is the personality of your organization—those moments created by people breathing life into your values; your unique way of working or protocol.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2020

There is a popular meme circulating these days that asks, “Who is responsible for your company’s digital transformation?”. As this joke shows, most businesses are struggling to evolve in the current environment. Your ability to empathize with people in your business and your key relationships will ensure support and loyalty.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 10, 2015

Even when I’m not the one being sued I find myself being dragged into deposition after deposition and my blog (along with all my emails) are being served as evidence. Make sure you have standard vesting – even before your raise capital. Lawsuits are becoming so prevalent these days. Lawsuits are on the rise.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Her guests include the women driving innovation, evolution and revolution in every industry imaginable—including IT, fitness, marketing, nutrition, finance and fashion. Lauren Messiah: This Los Angeles­–based EO member has built a robust business at the intersection of personal development and personal style. Listen here. Listen here.

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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

AUGUST 16, 2024

Margee Moore of BigOrange Marketing shared that, “The community of peers is so very helpful. It’s amazingly helpful to share challenges, opportunities, and experiences with people who understand what I deal with daily as a business owner. CEOs and executives do not understand any of that unless they themselves are business owners.”

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 20, 2015

Anybody who reads the blog regularly will know that I’m long video. The best way to get across what your startup does is through video, too. In 30-90 seconds you can use visuals, story-telling, music, stats and humor to get across your message. Think of the best tech company at marketing that you know. Empty Nest.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 19, 2015

Any reader of this blog for a period of time will know that I’ve been long YouTube for years. If you want to build a large business in video you need to fish in a pond where the fish are. Content is a “hits driven business” and therefore you can only invest in platforms not media. That is YouTube today.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Store your inventory in a safe place—a hard lesson I learned when my dog stumbled upon my baseball hat collection and bit the tops off all of them. — My friends could not afford an entire box of cookies, and if I had fixated on my go-to-market strategy, I would never have sold any boxes of cookies. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

Agonise over whether or not you need business partners. If you can afford it, don’t have business partners. The tenth entrepreneur without the headache is usually the one without a business partner. For me, not having a business partner is one less problem. Your job is to find where the other person’s sweet spots are.

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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. Continuous education and training for your team are essential.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2020

And every business owner and founder knows that social media is one of the most cost effective ways to market your products and services. . Then we ensure that our website content, such as pillar pages, subcategory pages and blogs, is up-to-date before we map out the various posts across our channels to support this vertical.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Erich Joachimsthaler , founder and CEO of VIVALDI envisions a new business model—one that creates shared value for all. Read on to learn why Joachimsthaler believes this framework encourages innovation more than any other business model. Interaction field companies belong to the new class of digital business models.

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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. Here’s what he shared: Describe your company. What inspired you to start your business?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Growing a business from the ground up requires being willing and able to adapt as your product evolves, your market changes, and your customer base grows. As the business grew, I outsourced tasks I disliked or weren’t in my zone of genius, such as accounting and marketing, to external consultants.

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