Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2020

Consider offering gift cards toward future services or investments in upcoming projects. Health and fitness businesses are finding new ways to deliver their services. The post Top Four Survival Tips for Small Business Owners appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2020

Home delivery services have been surging in the past decade, but as people are encouraged to avoid crowded supermarkets and big box retailers, you can expect direct-to-consumer providers of clothing, over-the-counter medicines, cleaning supplies, and even home decor to see an influx of new customers. Virtual Health Services.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 3, 2024

Should I use AI to help with a blog? Local SEO How often have you searched stores or services near your location on Google Maps? Tools like ChatGPT can help you research ideas and improve drafting for content creation— from blog posts to educational video scripts. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 22, 2014

Case in point, “ Why Your Uber Driver Hates Uber ” is a blog post dressed up as journalism. The author followed an Uber driver around and used it as evidence of why Uber drivers hate the service. The author follows around a single driver for a day to show evidence that Uber drivers en masse hate the service.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

OCTOBER 1, 2020

My partner Rebecca wrote about our most recent education investment, Sora , on the USV blog today. We have been investing in learning for over a decade at USV and have built a terrific learning portfolio focusing on companies that are providing services direct to the learner (as opposed to selling “ed tech” to institutions).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

Activities like joint event organization, cross-promotional efforts using each other’s marketing channels, or offering collective service or product deals are ways to collaborate. Focus on Customer Experience: When you offer both outstanding products and top-notch customer service, customers will talk about your business positively.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 2, 2024

Over the last few years, I’ve moved my internet life from web2 to web3 and rarely use any web2 services anymore. So I am starting a series called “I’ve Moved Onchain” to explain this journey to everyone and today’s opening post is about blogging, naturally. They are also composable web3 services.

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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. The vendor who previously serviced those accounts sued them. Lawsuits are becoming so prevalent these days. I angel funded a company 5 years ago.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

As you hire new staff members , as you assign projects, as you assess salaries, as you engage with potential clients, as you set goals for growth, as you market your services—all the areas of running a business are impacted by how intentionally you advocate for equality, diversity and inclusivity. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 15, 2020

There were issues around pushing employees to the brink when it came to trying to overcome the growing backlog of customer service issues--work over holidays, late nights, etc. I continue to emphasize that as an investor today.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 11, 2021

Today, he is chairman and CEO of Magic Johnson Enterprises , which provides high-quality products and services that focus primarily on ethnically diverse and underserved urban communities through strategic alliances, investments, consulting and endorsements. And also ran a trash hauling service on the weekends as a second job!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

Over 80 percent of all Chinese consumers use its core payment service, Alipay. It offers a broad range of services. Eight out of every 10 Ant customers use at least three of its five services. The post The business model of the future appeared first on THE BLOG. That’s 1.3 billion consumers in total.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 29, 2020

Help them with a service or product that they need, regardless of whether you will make money or not. You can use the time to optimize your owned media, such as social media , newsletter, blogs, or to even start new content channels like webinars and podcasts. Pipeline, ultimately, makes every business thrive.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Maurice is also the founder and president of Thomas Services, Inc. a solutions-based, logistics and supply chain service company. the conversation morphed into a discussion around the opportunity for me to start a business designed to service HIS new business. Are entrepreneurs born or made?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 2, 2021

Chris is a US Army Veteran and mentor for US military service members transitioning into the civilian world. The post 4 outrageous ideas to reinvigorate company culture appeared first on THE BLOG. Contributed by Chris Kirksey, an EO member in Washington, DC, and the CEO of Direction Inc. ,

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 8, 2024

By leveraging our extensive networks, we open doors to potential customers, service providers, partners, and cutting-edge operational resources, creating a robust ecosystem for growth and innovation,” Cindy explained. To that end, Shaivi offers branding and communication services to women entrepreneurs At Cost.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Secondly, unlike many advertising agencies, we are fortunate to offer public relations and crisis communications services. The combination of account growth in key verticals, as well as specialized crisis communications services, was complemented by a nimble leadership mentality and approach to our business operations.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 6, 2020

Rustand has run more than a dozen companies during this career, most recently Providence Service Corp., a publicly-traded social service and transportation firm. The post Advice from Warren Rustand: Put Your Head Down and Walk Into the Storm appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2024

The service is so seamless that you would never realize the receptionist was not in the same office as the person you called. When I started Ruby, I was driven to create a service I thought could be very valuable to small businesses and prove that it would work. Focus on knock-your-socks-off service for both customers and employees.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 24, 2024

The Mark Lincoln Award is EO’s ultimate honor, reserved for those who are on an exemplary journey of leadership and service within our community. Winnie represents the epitome of these ideals, embodying them in her service to EO, and then some. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 27, 2020

When all employees have access to free, confidential workplace counseling services, it not only helps improve the overall efficiency of the company, but also shows the commitment and care of the employer. In order to ensure a healthy working environment, many employers have opted for workplace counseling.

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Both Sides of the Table

JUNE 29, 2014

I wrote about this in a blog post last year titled “ It’s Morning in VC ” but I never made the full deck available until now. The costs to start are much lower than ever (90% reduction in infrastructure costs to start a company through open source & web services) and large companies being created in many geographies.

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Creators produce and share content, products, or services primarily through digital platforms. The Fields Where Creators Have Key Roles Content Creators produce videos, blogs, podcasts, and other media content such as YouTubers, TikTok influencers, streamers (on social platforms like Twitch), and bloggers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 10, 2024

Questions to help you define it include: What distinguishes your products and services from the competition? Example: In-N-Out Burger’s Brand Promise is Give customers the freshest, highest-quality foods with friendly service in a sparkling clean environment. and more articles from the EO blog. What is your “because”?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Let’s say that your ideal clients are CEOs of mid-market companies that need your consulting services. Smaller businesses may be attracted to blogs, social media posts, and email marketing. and more articles from the EO blog. In other words, where do they congregate, what do they read, and what are their interests?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

If their response is “no”, it’s not because they don’t want to use your products or services. It’s because you just haven’t pitched your products or services to solve their problems. A version of this article originally appeared on Kym Huynh’s blog. and more articles from the EO blog. . Listen to your gut.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Driven primarily by service to the firm’s purpose, rather than by power or money, conscious leaders inspire, foster innovation and transformation, and bring out the best in those around them. Zappos offers free shipping and returns, as well as an accessible and effective customer service department.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Focusing on quality Delivering a high-quality product or service for people and knowing some of those people gives you a warm, fulfilled feeling that is so satisfying — it’s hard to describe. Not to mention, higher-quality products or services often pair with higher profit margins and a larger bottom line.

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Hunter Walk

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

Most strategies are some combination of innovation and best practices along the classic five steps of venture investing: See, Pick, Win, Service, Exit. As a result I’ve seen hundreds of VC decks, all certain they will be among the top performers. This post is about ‘seeing.’

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 18, 2020

We highlighted our delivery services while people were in isolation”. We had meal bundles, bulk buy, free delivery, value-added services and support for the health-conscious”. We also have a dietitian support service”. It also sped up the delivery of our products and services as well as collections” Explore your inbox.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The moment your idea becomes a startup, your first objective is to prove that the product or service can generate demand from customers. You should focus on developing the product or service that allows you to prove the fit. and more articles from the EO blog. Validate demand as cheaply as you can.  And nothing more. 

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

After experiencing insurance and financial services businesses take advantage of people she cared for, State Farm agent owner Emma Allen knew she would go into that industry to support her community. Emma Allen State Farm offers a variety of insurance services, mortgages, investment planning and 401K rollovers.

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

But sometimes the CEO takes the initiative to recruit an absolute gem and that was the case with ResQ , a software startup servicing the hospitality owners and service/repair vendors. It was serving on that Board where I first met Nilam Ganenthiran , back while he was an executive at Instacart.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

And I want people to think positively of me and our service.” WashRoom Laundry is a mobile laundry service providing a wide range of quality dry cleaning and laundry services for all commercial, private, apparel, and household needs. and more articles from the EO blog. I just want to do what’s right.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2023

As Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen said, “People don’t buy your product or service. Fix my customer’s problems Operationally, Intercom then built four distinct services to support those “customer jobs”. Remember: Your customer doesn’t buy your product or service. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In 90 seconds or less, you cover three main points: What your products or services are, why they’re useful for your viewers, and why they’re better than the competition — and that makes them perfect for the consideration stage of your marketing funnel. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 15, 2022

Not only are you catering to the modern audience that prefers to consume information visually, but also you are positioning your product or service in a highly compelling way! That said, for videos that are part of an email campaign, here are popular styles to consider: Promotional videos and service launches.

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