Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JULY 27, 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses faced challenges staying open and growing. As changing conditions create a path to returning to normal, many businesses that persevered through these challenges are seeing rapid growth during the recovery. What has it been like to scale your business? By Bryce Kelly.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

There is so much confusion and misinformation out there about the government sponsored “payroll protection plan” loans to companies that the heads of every small business CEO in the country must be spinning. 350 billion of this money is dedicated to small businesses under a loan program called the PPP (payroll protection plan).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Nearly 100,000 businesses have permanently closed due to COVID-19. And with no end in sight for returning to business as usual, that number can be intimidating to anyone who’s considering opening their own business or entrepreneurs hoping to survive the next year. Consider safety measures and employee health.

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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

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. I often speak about co-founder fighting and how this ends in lawsuits but this has become much more prevalent. Lawsuits are becoming so prevalent these days.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Thankfully, for those of us who may periodically struggle in managing our mental health while we’re also trying to balance the pressures of running a business and supporting a family, we now benefit from more open discussions and the sharing of helpful tactics on platforms like LinkedIn. Entrepreneurship can be a lonely and stressful journey.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 18, 2020

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. These shifts are also likely to change how people work and shop far into the future and accelerate the pace of changes already underway. We are entering a new reality: the stay-home economy.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 7, 2025

This article explains AI agents and how businesses can use them. Also, examples of ones that can be readily integrated into small business operations are given, plus other valuable insights about AI agents to help you grow your business. What Are AI Agents?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 20, 2013

It’s a shame because the ability to nail these presentations at key conferences can be once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to influence journalists, business partners, potential employees, customers and VCs. So I thought I’d write a piece on how not to suck when you give a presentation. It’s how I did.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 22, 2020

People lost homes and businesses—banks blew up—but then we went on an 11-year bull market run that sent unemployment down to historic lows. Some sovereign wealth funds lost their shirts and some startup employees had their options fall underwater when the likes of WeWork blew up, but somehow we collectively dodged serious pain again.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 26, 2014

In that article I talked about how PR drives: recruiting, employee retention, biz dev deals, funding and even M&A and that often “attribution” to your PR activities is unknown. But of course it’s hard to advise people that they should do PR without a guide to how to do it on the cheap or how to do it at all.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 28, 2022

With everyone working in the same place, there are more chances for employees to interact organically and communicate with coworkers outside of their teams. This disconnect is not only a problem for small businesses or entrepreneurs but also for larger tech companies. Creating a More Connected Organization.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

One area of risk that cannot be underestimated is your company’s information technology (IT) system: It can impact everything from data security to business performance. Here’s how—and why—to take advantage of cloud computing for your small business. How Cloud Computing Reduces Risk. Flexibility to scale.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

If you’re like most business leaders and entrepreneurs, you know what it’s like to be stressed. Admittedly, it took me years to find a useful life tool— mindfulness and meditation. Sitting alone in silence probably sounds like the worst way for a busy business entrepreneur to spend their precious time. To an extent, sure.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Are you struggling to find new ways to motivate your work team? Many people don’t realize, however, that nature can teach the most essential life lessons , especially when it comes to business. From my experience , here are four lessons Mother Nature can teach you about business: 1. Learn how to adapt quickly.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 6, 2016

I even prefer to fund entrepreneurs who have experience some level of set-backs in their careers or startups because I think it brings a humility to decision-making that I find healthy. I talk about failure a lot because I think it can be tremendously instructive and I think that success without failure often masks underlying lessons.

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Revolution

OCTOBER 4, 2022

This article originally appeared in Harvard Business Review on October 3, 2022. Where will they find the best talent with the desired subject matter expertise? That raises the question: How does a young company evolve to become a tentpole of a local economy?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 12, 2020

From donating reusable diapers to manufacturing parts for PPE, businesses are showing us it’s all about taking care of each other. They have been donating and distributing protective masks, canned foods and cash to health employees and people in lower-income areas. Once again, we find ourselves in a position to be able to help.

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Startup Grind

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

Aneme Dlamini of Startup Grind chats to Simone Musgrave of Musgrave Gin about perseverance, building an actual business, and bringing your femininity as a force to be reckoned with in the business world. S : Yeah, I was single mom with two small children and I needed that stability. Aneme = A, Simone = S A : Welcome!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Many business leaders pride themselves on perpetuating the “workaholic” lifestyle. When I unplug from the minutiae of daily business, I develop fresh ideas and perspectives. When I unplug from the minutiae of daily business, I develop fresh ideas and perspectives. I take a different leadership approach.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 29, 2014

This week I wrote about obsessive and competitive founders and how this forms the basis of what I look for when I invest. And that’s what differentiates founders and early employees. In the comments section a clever question popped up about whether I would have invested in myself before I became an investor. I often say.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 31, 2021

As the pandemic lingers, there’s no shortage of entrepreneurs wondering how to inspire their remote employees to want to come back to the office, at least a few days a week if not full-time. The benefits of employees interacting in person fuels creativity and engagement, which are positive outcomes business leaders want to encourage.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Hybrid employees don’t hate the office — they hate commuting to it , surveys show, since commuting can take over an hour per day and cost several thousand dollars per year. Peer-reviewed studies find clear associations between longer commuting times and lower job satisfaction, increased stress, and poorer mental health.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

EO Oklahoma City member Piyush Patel has figured out how to do just this. He has managed to seamlessly weave charity into his life and businesses through social entrepreneurship, employee volunteer programs and much more. ’ I had no idea how I was going to even do something like that. Lead by example.

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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. Find the right tools Streamlined processes bring order to chaos.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 27, 2021

If you want to start a new business in the new year, then you’re not alone. According to QuickBooks’ New Business Insights report, 3 out of 5 (57%) US employees thinking about taking the plunge into entrepreneurship. QuickBooks’ New Business Insights Report. The coronavirus affected most small businesses.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 23, 2020

While business owners don’t know for sure if a recession will hit in the near future, the need for ensuring your business can weather the storm is real and growing. If you want to recession-proof your business, ensure that you are nimble. One of the biggest expenses a business owner can incur are taxes.

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Dream It

APRIL 7, 2020

Friday, April 3 was supposed to be the orderly launch of the CARES Act Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) providing $349B of urgently needed funding to struggling startups and small businesses. Last Friday was anything but orderly. The information on this page was updated on April 6th, 2020. In select cases, banks (e.g.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 13, 2023

He’s on a mission to show every human being on planet Earth how to Master their Inner Game. As an entrepreneur, you may wonder what this means for your business or why you should even care. But if your goal is to build a successful business, the quiet quitting trend is definitely a concern. Why should entrepreneurs care?

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

I have talked about this publicly a great deal – how I prefer “missionaries” over “mercenaries.” I knew change was inevitable, but I had no idea how stressful and exhausting maintaining my internal reality distortion field had been until they gave me permission to turn it off.”

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Census Bureau Small Business Pulse Survey , domestic supplier delays were reported by 46% of small businesses at the end of November, up from 27% reported a year ago. Further, those reporting the challenge to find alternate domestic suppliers more than doubled from 11% to 23%. So, how did we get here?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 5, 2023

Starting a business and driving innovation requires resilience and perseverance. Such passionate individuals are not only disrupting industries but also making a significant impact on social and environmental issues. However, developing solutions and sponsoring comprehensive change takes time.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 28, 2021

People believe that businesses too small should not worry about cybersecurity. As cyberattacks are now automated, it’s easier for cyber terrorists to target thousands of businesses at once. Small businesses often have less technical knowledge when it comes to these threats. 1. Insider threats.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak wreaked havoc on most small businesses. Though small businesses are now recovering, it was a bumpy ride for the first few months - during and post lockdowns. Keap Going Small Business Grant Contest encouraged many small businesses to stay afloat in such an unprecedented crisis.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 7, 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. We asked Kelly Knight how she solves the challenge of burnout in her company: Burnout is rife but also very preventable. Here’s how to start: 1.

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Ben Franklin Technology Partners

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Without Ben Franklin’s funding, it would have been quite challenging to find funding for our company at the time we needed it.” Ben Franklin brought a team of mentors from business development, to marketing and accounting,” he said. “By It didn’t take long to realize their idea had immense potential outside of their class assignment.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

While there have been a few times when I thought I’d have to close the doors of Urban Betty, I chose not to give up, to learn from my mistakes and to implement significant changes to save the business. We charge a small (optional) Eco Fee of $2.50 5000 list twice! . What drives you? And what’s next? What’s next?

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