Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2020

Remember when owning a small business was risky but rewarding? In the midst of a global pandemic, being responsible for your own business—as well as the livelihoods of your employees—very likely seems overwhelming if not completely debilitating. How long can you support your team? Focus on your people.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

The excitement of building your own business can quickly fade when faced with the reality of resource constraints. By embracing strategic thinking and the lean startup philosophy, you can overcome entrepreneurial challenges and bring your vision to life. Plans also help with prioritization. You can, too!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 18, 2020

Whether your business has remained open, scaled back, temporarily closed, or even ramped up during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s one thing we all have in common: Commerce as we knew it has—perhaps forever—changed. Lower Your Employees’ Risk of Exposure to Coronavirus. Those that don’t are risking extinction.

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Berkonomics

OCTOBER 10, 2024

I cannot tell you how many times I have seen executive summaries of business plans in which the entrepreneur seeks $5,000,000 to build the business. Entrepreneurs have a vision for what and how to create and build a great business. ” The post Oh, go ahead and ask for $5M for your startup.

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Dream It

JULY 31, 2019

We eventually launched the product, which didn't generate enough revenue to support us- so we shut down the business after all my credit cards maxed out. With some tough-learned lessons, it was clear to me that my new (and current) business Slidebean would not make the same mistakes. The plan-sort of worked.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2020

And every business owner and founder knows that social media is one of the most cost effective ways to market your products and services. . Hannah cites planning as an important factor in social media success. Planning includes coming up with creative content and implementing it with the right timing. “We With over 2.4

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 28, 2025

While their business model may be very appealing, founders need to make the case that they have what it takes to persevere through the ups and downs of a startups challenges. Without this, the long-term prospects of a business idea are fleeting. Explain how your product or service directly solves what you’ve outlined.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2023

Contributed to EO by Ashley Luck, an EO SLP member of the Edmonton chapter, One Canada Committee member, and the founder and principal of AMP Business Solutions. Here are six reasons to consider hiring a retreat planner for your next corporate or Forum retreat: 1. Save your time and energy—let your planner mastermind the process.

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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. If you do apply you must certify that your information and application are true and honest. payroll protection.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 23, 2021

Every business owner wants it, especially after the economic roller coaster and reset of 2020. Yet most entrepreneurs have spent the past year in survival mode, not planning mode. Chances are strong that you used the pandemic as an opportunity to reset your business and redefine success. Recurring business ratio.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 14, 2021

One way we encourage and support young entrepreneurs is through the EO Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) , EO’s premier competition for college and university students who own and operate a business. Here’s what he shared: Describe your company. What inspired you to start your business?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

If nothing else, the 2020 pandemic has shown everybody—particularly business owners and entrepreneurs—the value of being prepared and ready to pivot. Remove the “fat” from all aspects of my business. Ensure that your cash position is not skinny. Ensure your staff stay informed. Have a plan for the worst-case scenario.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 3, 2024

In a world where everything is increasingly tailored to people’s needs, inbound marketing is crucial to getting your brand out there. However, as with everything in business, the right strategies constantly change (even when the fundamentals stay the same). Including that landing page in your Google My Business profile.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 25, 2021

This article is the second in a series of three about having “The Talk” with your business partners , parents and adult children. Brace yourself—this may not be easy for you to do or for your parents to hear, but to avoid serious issues in the future which could make a difficult time even more frustrating, this talk is necessary.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

Every January, the number of people who Google “how to start a business” jumps to hundreds of searches a day. While starting a business is a common new year’s resolution, soon-to-be entrepreneurs make the leap for a variety of reasons. Everyone should feel comfortable asking for help with their business.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

“What EO provides that no other group does is the camaraderie you experience among other business owners. It’s amazingly helpful to share challenges, opportunities, and experiences with people who understand what I deal with daily as a business owner. So, I then had a month to do it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 20, 2020

As uncertainty swirls around how long the COVID-19 crisis is going to last, many businesses are temporarily shuttered. Without knowing how long the crisis will continue, it’s critical to get a handle on your company’s funding needs. The presentation is divided into two videos: Video 1 covers the basic planning concepts.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

Led by Jan Heybroek, the closed, coached conversations facilitate shared experiences around one presenter’s specific business challenge in a deep-dive presentation format. Business challenge: Scaling a SaaS business. Dan’s ultimate goal is to scale the business for a lucrative exit in about five years.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

EO’s quarterly Impact Day events, as part of the sustainability plan, including “Reimagine Success” and “Designing Your Future,” focus on our planet and the vital role businesses play in building a sustainable future. At the center of EO’s sustainability plan are EO members themselves. EO member engagement is key.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 27, 2020

As COVID-19 devastates nations and businesses, there’s a potential casualty you may not have fullly realized: your mental health. Uncertainty around the health of your family, company and employees can be overwhelming. What is your message to entrepreneurs during the COVID-19 crisis? You can control your awareness.

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Hunter Walk

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

I was introduced to Apoorva , the founder of Instacart, in the spring of 2013 by my close friend/business school neighbor Rafael Corrales. HW: The whole ‘get on rocketships without worrying about seats” – you ended up moving through Instacart in a variety of business and strategy roles before assuming the President role.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2021

State and local governments required nonessential businesses to close and people to shelter at home. Businesses had to rethink distribution of goods and services. Those of us working from home faced the challenge of how to be creative, productive and keep our businesses alive. Discover yours. Creativity is a job.

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Paul G. Silva

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Greatness Comes from Iteration, Not Perfection There’s a dangerous myth in business that success comes from getting it right the first time. Lessons for Any Business or Project Both the VVM and MachineMetrics stories reinforce what I’ve seen in both BE 2.0 Iterate often Every failure is data to refine your approach.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Starting a business is often romanticized as a journey filled with exciting milestones and instant success stories. Yet, as most seasoned entrepreneurs will attest, the reality is far more complex and challenging, particularly when you decide to bootstrap your business. I also did not have a business partner.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In the high-stakes adventure of entrepreneurship, the search for your ideal clients and employees can become a thrilling quest. As the captain of your ship, you’ll navigate a vast sea of opportunities. But here’s the catch – to reel in your ideal fish, you’ve got to know where to cast your line.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 16, 2020

The amount of difficult tasks and important communication threads business owners must juggle every day has grown by an unimaginable magnitude. Traits to Look for When Hiring Your Leadership Team. Today, as we navigate an unprecedented global health crisis , an entrepreneur’s role becomes even more demanding. Action-oriented.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

What drove you to start your radio show? I started my radio show, IT Talks , when I realized radio was an effective tool for marketing for my computer repair business. For example, they would know why to sign out at an internet cafe after use for safety or better understand the need to let your computer fans breathe.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 28, 2021

Contributed by Julia L F Goldstein, the founder of JLFG Communications , which helps businesses share their world-changing ideas through clear and concise content. During an online business workshop in December 2020, the presenter asked me whether our venture was a hobby or a business. Running a business.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 1, 2016

I can't think of a single time when a white man came to pitch me and I told him his fundraising plans weren't aggressive enough. Language around confidence dictates a lot about what other people will tell you your next steps should be. Yet this is a message I'm giving to women and people of color all the time. It happens.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 13, 2022

But that level of complacency puts businesses at increased risk of falling victim to criminal activity, which could be devastating from both a financial and reputation perspective. . Here are five steps to reduce your risk of becoming complacent in your cybersecurity efforts. . Develop a comprehensive incident response plan.

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Paul G. Silva

JANUARY 9, 2025

While tools like the Business Model Canvas or Lean Canvas help define business models, they fall short of addressing the challenges of adoption. It equips leaders to anticipate roadblocks and plan for success, ensuring their innovations dont just launch but thrive. Dont let your innovation stall. Ready to Drive Adoption?

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Dream It

AUGUST 29, 2019

But this topic is always in the back of mind for VCs and other investors, so it’s important to formulate a plan around the topic, even if those exit strategies might change as you grow your startup. But it’s also not smart to go into a meeting having just achieved product-market fit and tell an investor that you plan to IPO.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 27, 2022

Explore your endless opportunities. Many GSEA alumni suggest taking advantage of the safety net you have, rather than waiting to start your company when you have more to lose. Not only should you start your entrepreneurial journey now, but GSEA alumni also suggest building your network of peers and mentors as soon as possible.

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Source Link

JULY 30, 2021

Affiliates agree that getting the word out about their SourceLink networks to entrepreneurs and business owners is one of their highest priorities. In May, Abby Smith and Jessica Toms from CruxKC , SourceLink’s marketing partner, guided our discussion on how to build a successful marketing plan. The basics.

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