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Waterborne Wonder: Getting to Know Antonio Lennert

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Antonio Lennert , a member of EO Canada Bridge, is an entrepreneur, designer and community builder. The move to Toronto meant that opportunities for surfing, his favourite pastime, appeared few and far between. I just feel so honoured and humbled to have my story documented,” Lennert reflected. It’s so special.”

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How We Turned Our Biggest Setback Into an Innovation Opportunity

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Or I could use this moment to reevaluate our business model, examine the flaws that lead to this situation in the first place, and look for opportunities to evolve. Have you ever considered the value of fear in an entrepreneur’s journey ? . Before, we didn’t have anything documented. I choose the latter.

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Ashna Mahepal to Young Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Source of Empowerment

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

As an independent woman with a go-getter attitude, she shared insights with us into her life as an entrepreneur and what it was like getting YHS off the ground, as well as her advice for other young entrepreneurs in Latin America and the Caribbean. As someone who gave them an opportunity.”. The Entrepreneurial Spirit. “I

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In-person vs. virtual onboarding: Which is best for your team?

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Whether in-person or virtual, entrepreneurs at all levels must think holistically through the new-hire experience. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. No matter what, the path we take must be easy for the new employee to understand. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Here’s Why a Solid Business Plan is Your Best Safety Net as an Entrepreneur

StartupNation

The bottom line is, your business plan will make your life as an entrepreneur much easier. This is one of the biggest secrets that successful entrepreneurs know. This is where being an entrepreneur gets really fun. First of all, you need a business plan to map out the products or services you plan to sell.

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From Chaos to Control: How to Create Effective Systems and Processes in Business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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. A few of the most impactful benefits I’ve realized are: 1.

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Finding North In a New World

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Contributed by Ross Drakes , an entrepreneur and creative director based in Johannesburg, South Africa. He joined the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in 2013. Called “Finding North (Again),” it explores emerging trends and how to create opportunity from this period of chaos. . It is not long or complicated.

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