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Freelancer or entrepreneur? Making the mindset shift

Entrepreneurs' Organization

After 25 years of self-employment, I felt ready to make the shift from freelancer to entrepreneur. Entrepreneurs, however, usually call themselves founders or CEOs. There’s no need for long-term strategy or a plan for growth because there’s no risk if your venture fails to attract clients. Strategy involves long-term planning.

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3 tips to create your company’s foreign and domestic investment strategies

Entrepreneurs' Organization

And you make it easier to attract investors, which is why entrepreneurs in China aim for direct public listing on domestic exchanges. Create a strategy. You’ll need two strategies for your business investments: one that’s domestic-focused and one for international exposure. Kevin is co-founder of the Human Heritage Project.

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6 traits that make an entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Heidi Zak , Elon Musk, Oprah, Warren Buffet, Kendra Scott , Sara Blakely and Bill Gates—entrepreneurs may appear quite diverse, but they typically share a few key qualities. What makes an entrepreneur? The adage couldn’t be more true than in the context of successful entrepreneurs. A passion for connection.

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NJEDA Hosts Diversity Finance Advisory Board Meeting, Convening Diverse Group of Entrepreneurs and Investors

American Entrepreneurship

March 5, 2024) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) held the first in-person meeting of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) last week, bringing together a diverse group of investors, entrepreneurs, and mentors for presentations and networking sessions.

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Entrepreneurs Must Optimize Their Fundraising Strategy to Move Forward

StartupNation

Despite the recent radical economic changes, entrepreneurs have been resilient and adapted their business models to cope and sometimes even go public. However, entrepreneurs often make costly, avoidable errors in their funding strategies. Keys to a winning fundraising strategy. Set deadlines.

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NJEDA Establishes Diversity Finance Advisory Board

American Entrepreneurship

(September 21, 2023) – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) today announced the establishment of the Diversity Finance Advisory Board (DFAB) which will work to increase access to institutional capital for women- and minority-owned startups. Harmon, Sr.,

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4 things I wish I knew as a young entrepreneur

Entrepreneurs' Organization

He is also an active member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Montreal chapter. . Many entrepreneurs I meet have incredible stories about the way they started their businesses. No bank would even consider us for financing, so we had to find a way to make it all work. The secret of getting ahead is getting started.”