Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2023

As an entrepreneur or founder starting a business, you may think of capital as purely monetary. Capital is often viewed only as an opportunity for an infusion of money into a business to get it started or grow and scale your company. Many entrepreneurs leverage a uniquely laser-focused mindset to bring their vision into reality.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 3, 2022

Contributed by Maxim Mulyadi (EO Indonesia East), the founder of Circularity Coach International, who is on a mission to help entrepreneurs achieve remarkable profit while balancing their purpose and the planet. I saw an opportunity for people, planet and profit to coexist in harmony. Defining Circularity.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

MARCH 26, 2024

I’ve unapologetically hyper-focused this shopping solution for women, as informed and directed by my personal experience and the experiences of my users as women, moms, and what I refer to as “household procurement specialists.” I always say that you create your own opportunities. Don’t ever put limits on yourself.

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Innovation 2 Enterprise

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has given whole segments of the economy the opportunity, and yes, even the permission, to do things differently. It is a generational opportunity for entrepreneurs who want to solve big problems for important industries. It is a golden opportunity for Oklahoma’s entrepreneurs as well.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 21, 2023

Since joining EO, I’ve heard from entrepreneurs time and time again that they can’t stop working because it is in their blood. In this series, I’ll share the stories of three entrepreneurs who have quenched their entrepreneurial fire while doing some real good in the world. And not just asking but treating them as such.

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Startup Blogpost

JANUARY 26, 2024

20 Resources for Identifying New Business Opportunities Unearthing new business opportunities requires the right tools and insights, so we’ve gathered wisdom from a diverse group of professionals, including business development managers and founders. For me, it stands as the best resource for finding new business opportunities.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 19, 2021

Manage All of Your Crazy Ideas and Review Them Each Quarter Like most entrepreneurs, I have no shortage of ideas. It’s frustrating when I see entrepreneurs jump on the same old business bandwagon with no real positioning as to how their company is different from the rest. When Opportunity Knocks, Scrutinize It.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 16, 2021

While the economic effects caused many businesses to fail, it also paved the way for many emerging business opportunities. If you’re an entrepreneur looking for some inspiration, we’ve rounded up our top eight ideas to get you started. There are opportunities here for platforms that help businesses streamline their hiring process.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

In fact, ACA members and groups are the most significant source of support for entrepreneurs, investing more than 1 million pro bono hours and $650 million of after-tax financing to more than 3,000 high growth companies annually. 2021 was a year filled with more opportunities for angels to interact and learn.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

When we think about the opportunity beyond Silicon Valley, we are really speaking of America. In reality, there will be some lag time before the checks being written by these same VCs are consistent with both the outward hype and existing market opportunity. America is the opportunity and we are worthy of investment, aren’t we? “We”

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 26, 2023

Investments made by individual angels and angel groups continued to “fuel the tank” for entrepreneurs and kept investment pipelines flowing for venture capitalists. Fostering these entrepreneurs and the economies they impact is a direct result of ACA’s mission to fuel the success of the angel investor community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As the captain of your ship, you’ll navigate a vast sea of opportunities. The next step is to find potential ideal employees through an interview process structured to get both technical and behavioral information from candidates. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 8, 2024

In 2024, the ACA will be building upon our growth in educational opportunities including on-demand Ann & Bill Payne ACA Angel University learning and an expansion of our timely, expert-driven webinar series. Public Policy: ACA believes in the impact and benefits of angel investing to entrepreneurs, job growth and the economy.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

JUNE 4, 2021

Here’s a list of top sources for funding minority entrepreneurs. The NASE has been around since 1981, providing entrepreneurs and micro-businesses, including those by minority owners with access to grants and educational resources. It is a great resource for minority entrepreneurs with a more specific funding need.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

However, despite the marked increase in women’s engagement in entrepreneurial activity, there are still far more male than female entrepreneurs in most countries, and there is also a need for greater support and funding for women looking to start and scale their businesses. After all, you can only be what you can see.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 6, 2013

In other words, if you aren't journaling what you're seeing and doing in a thoughtful way, you're running your company based on year or more old information, never cleaning off your blind spots. When an entrepreneur doesn't blog--it makes me wonder if they understand what investing in the long term really means.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2019

The words “sleep” and “entrepreneur” may seem like strange bedfellows unless you are running a start-up in areas such as making mattresses or developing a new Sleep app. Entrepreneurs can learn a lot from performance athletes in this regard. So what can busy entrepreneurs do about getting more sleep?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 3, 2024

Core strategies for local optimization include: Set up your business information in Google My Business, a free tool powered by Google specifically designed to ensure your business appears in Google Maps when people search for solutions you provide. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2024

(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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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 28, 2012

I have seen some entrepreneurs go into first meetings willing to share almost anything about their company. I’ve seen this back fire on entrepreneurs who say things like, “Well, we’re not talking financials with investors yet.”. The only real benefit of their having this information is in preparation for a term sheet.

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Startup Blogpost

JULY 14, 2023

8 Retirement Planning Strategies for Entrepreneurs and Self-employed Individuals In the complex world of retirement planning, entrepreneurs and self-employed individuals face unique challenges. Based on the information you find, you will know how long and how much to save for optimal security in the later years.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Justin Breen self-describes as “a Dad who happens to be an entrepreneur.” As a connecting superhero for visionary entrepreneurs with an abundance mindset , he partners with numerous EO members. Fact finders” who require information and research. He quickly qualified to join EO Chicago. Know your skill set.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 22, 2018

It’s what being an entrepreneur is about. I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. Research consistently shows that accountability partnerships, formal or informal, lead to better outcomes. Through the University of Missouri-St.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 5, 2014

We are expected to know everything and many people rush to conclusions given a limited set of information. For me, after nearly a decade in the trenches of being an entrepreneur I felt I was un-brainwashed from trying to pretend I had all the answers. And I encourage entrepreneurs to triangulate as well. It is unknowable.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Through these disparate styles, branded podcasts can tell stories about the company, its products, or its industry, as well as provide information, insights and entertainment relevant to the target audience. Branded podcasts give companies the opportunity to connect directly with their audience in an authentic, non-promotional manner.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 26, 2024

Unlike physical goods, digital products can be delivered instantly, offering a lucrative opportunity for fraudsters to quickly convert stolen financial information into cash or assets. 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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Innovation 2 Enterprise

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

Information technology plays a super-sized role In Oklahoma’s innovation economy. By Scott Meacham. I’m reading The Future is Faster Than You Think,” Kolomyjec said. The book talks about how a convergence of events, resources, and discovery can take technology that started off slow and make it accessible to the rest of the world.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

With a thirst for learning and a willingness to share lessons learned and insider experiences, EO members published 47 informative posts on EO’s Inc.com channel in 2023. These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. I’ve set many goals in 30+ years as an entrepreneur.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

AUGUST 20, 2020

The coronavirus turned the business world upside down, but surprisingly a power-group of COVID entrepreneurs immerged. Coronavirus provided a market opportunity. What’s more, over a third (37%) of entrepreneurs stated that the coronavirus outbreak created a market opportunity for them. What COVID Entrepreneurs Look Like

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021

For entrepreneurs building a business, the initial startup stage is an exhilarating time: you’re energized by your idea and engrossed in building the business. As an entrepreneur-turned-angel investor , I mistakenly assumed all entrepreneurs were gritty. See every challenge as an opportunity to solve a problem.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

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. Given the opportunity, investors will likely choose to take more time.

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

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Are you an entrepreneur with a great story to share? I had an opportunity recently to interview Marsha Dawood, chair of the Angel Capital Association board of directors regarding the critical importance of angel funding as it relates to the objective of getting early stage companies financed and launched. WJR Business Beat Transcript.

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Forward Cities

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Six successful restaurant and retail entrepreneurs will be matched with a team of high-level consultants and executives from diverse fields and given the tools to uplevel their growing businesses. . In May of 2019, we brought together 70 entrepreneurs from these two neighborhoods and surrounding areas. Learn More About the Series.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

“To me, an entrepreneur is anyone who decides to take responsibility for outcomes.” – Rick Sapio Rick Sapio (EO Dallas) is a lifelong entrepreneur who started his first company at age 13, after the untimely death of his father. As an entrepreneur, you take full and complete responsibility for outcomes. It’s bizarre.

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Entrepreneur's Handbook

JANUARY 25, 2023

In this blog post, I share the ten habits that lead to success: Habit #1: Take Time to Learn Learning is a lifelong process, and successful entrepreneurs understand the importance of staying informed about the latest trends and developments in their industry. They make time to read, learn and stay up-to-date.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 1, 2023

In March, EO recognizes and celebrates women entrepreneurs with its second annual EmpowHER virtual conference , which focuses on the specific challenges women in business experience. As an Arab woman entrepreneur from the Middle East, I’ve faced numerous challenges while launching and growing my businesses.

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