Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners are critical in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging efforts within the workplace. Review diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility and belonging best practices and consider a template for a strategic action plan for your business.

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StartupNation

MARCH 19, 2021

Starting a family-run business is a great way to build a legacy and earn money based on your own terms. For some, this means pursuing entrepreneurship with family. For some, this means pursuing entrepreneurship with family. Related: 12 Keys to Family Business Success.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 27, 2022

Like many entrepreneurs, I knew I wanted to run my own company from early on. I received an MBA, then spent several years in management consulting, which helped me learn how top executives think, what works in strategy and how to run a business. I quickly discovered starting and scaling a company isn’t easy.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Understanding how your company will change as you move through these phases is critical if you hope to scale to a large business one day. Innovate In the early years of a startup there is a lot of kinetic energy of enthusiastic innovators looking to launch a product that changes how an industry works.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Family members start a major portion of new businesses launched in the U.S. Brothers come to mind, of course, when it comes to family business. That’s why only one in three family businesses survives to the next generation. 12 essentials for striking the right balance in a family business.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2021

It’s not uncommon for couples to consider going into business together. After all, your life partner is an easy pick, as many spouses are loyal, supportive and even share the same dreams and goals. Census Bureau’s Survey of Business Owners in 2007 (the most recent year available), 1.4 According to data from the U.S.

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Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

healthcare investments, starting the European practice, leading the U.S. consumer practice, and launching and overseeing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. How has working on international teams shaped your investment lens? Tell us about your experience as a UN Women Metro New York Chapter board member.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 20, 2019

To address this, Rafael and his sister co-launched Malengu , a line of accessories showcasing the work of traditional Honduran artisans. I wanted to provide her with the tools and resources she needed to express her creativity and to provide for her family.”. It’s important to start somewhere.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 3, 2019

Here are my top findings from the Startup Grind Conference: Start-ups want “other people’s” money. When I started my company, I had no concept of “other people’s” money. I simply started offering my services while saving and building. Many early-stage entrepreneurs have little knowledge about how to start a company.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 13, 2017

Could I successfully launch and grow a new business while being a present parent for my son and a great husband for my wife? It is possible to be a great parent and launch and grow a new business. I was in the very early stages of launching a new business when our son was born.

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StartupNation

AUGUST 18, 2021

To start or run a small business, an entrepreneur has an incredible number of tasks to check off, the biggest being getting paid customers through the door or clients to sign on. In my most recent article, I focused on the basic structure of a business owner’s policy (BOP) and why every entrepreneur should have a BOP in place.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 5, 2021

When starting your new business, one of the biggest, and most common, challenges you will face is finding sources of funding to build your business from the ground up. Below, you will learn about the importance of raising capital, and how it plays a vital role in the success of your startup.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 7, 2021

Written for EO by Kate Holden , an entrepreneur, philanthropist and business leader behind De Luca Fine Wines , a fast-growing retail and e-commerce wine business. Why is your hair always done? My career ambitions were different, too: I had dreams of owning my own business and building something of my own.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

We asked EO Richmond President Michael Mahoney what it takes to launch a new chapter. And while every chapter and every launch is unique, entrepreneurs around the world will certainly relate to his journey of building something from nothing. Launching an EO chapter is exactly like launching a start-up company.

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StartupNation

MAY 9, 2021

As a mom, your schedule tends to center around your kids more often than not. From school drop-offs and pickups to ballet recitals and lacrosse practices to checking homework and cooking dinner, it can feel as though you’ve lost some of your own interests and aspirations in the hectic shuffle of being a parent.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

I resigned from my beloved job and leaped into the unknown to launch my company, Empower. If I could fly back in time to Empower’s start-up phase and give my younger self advice, I would offer these six thoughts. Keep your finger in every pie. Your start-up needs your attention at every juncture.

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David Teten VC

MAY 26, 2021

How do you raise money for your venture capital or private equity fund from family offices and high net worths? . Use a platform that helps other investors access your fund. Launch a rolling fund. Crowdfund from retail investors into your General Partnership. Generally solicit, under the 506(c) designation.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Your startup idea is your golden child – and it should be. But keep blind enthusiasm in check and move forward strategically and realistically to avoid the mistakes that can derail your project. You fumble around in the dark for your phone to jot memorable notes. First, MVPs are necessary.

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AsiaTechDaily

MARCH 28, 2023

Register Startup founders are often too focused on the amount of money they can get from an investor that they mostly fail to see the value that other investors have to offer to grow their businesses further. And when did you first think about starting a fund? and what’s your mental model for investing?

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 15, 2016

I know the title “I promise you one of the most meaningful days of your life” sounds grandiose but I mean it and I hope you’ll read through to the end and choose to take one small, totally free action, that will change your life and likely those of others. I hadn’t cried this much maybe since childhood. I wasn’t verklempt — I wept.

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StartupNation

APRIL 9, 2021

The pandemic’s effect on business has been staggering: In 2020, 163,000 businesses closed on Yelp during the first six months of the pandemic alone. On the flip side, many more businesses made it through, and a lot of those actually thrived. A solid business plan. Last year, businesses owners faced countless challenges.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 7, 2021

With 90% of startups failing — more than half by Year 3 — there’s seemingly little hope for those looking to start their own company. Yet, small business owners are vital to the U.S. So what’s the key to not just surviving but thriving as a small business? Hacking your budget. Marketing strategies. Customer service.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Your mission? This daylong event gives aspiring and early startup founders — from the idea stage to Series A — the confidence, skills, information, connections and community they need to take next steps and grow their business. But how can founders look that far ahead, in a turbulent market, and predict their future business model?

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Jason Malki

APRIL 12, 2022

Supliful helps creators launch their own private label business without the hassle. But having found the need to earn some street credit, he launched his own ecommerce brand?—?Grafomap.com?—?together in revenue and successfully exited to a strategic buyer. What motivated you to launch your startup?

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Many successful entrepreneurs started by taking a hobby and turning it into a side hustle. That side hustle can eventually turn into a bona fide business. But where do you even start? 5 steps to turn your hobby into a side hustle. List your hobbies and passions. Prioritize them in the order of your proficiency.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Want to know what it takes to start a women-owned business? I started my own side hustle business while on maternity leave with my second baby. I was so naive when I started – I had a great idea and I knew I could do better than my competitors. Action Points to Successfully Start a Women-owned Business.

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StartupNation

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

The following is excerpted from “Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur: 10 Mindset Shifts for Women to Take Action, Unleash Creativity, and Achieve Financial Success” by Charlene Walters (McGraw Hill, February 2021). Are you a woman who wants to take control of your earnings and your life? You deserve this chance!

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Smart Hustle Magazine

MARCH 16, 2021

Your goal should be to make sure you are getting in front of your customers, so you can start selling products right away. If you are overwhelmed by where to start, think about your marketing plan first. Here are four steps you can use to get in front of your audience: Step One: Audience Engagement/Awareness.

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StartupNation

MAY 13, 2021

This growth, regardless of sales channel, has been massively powered by startups and small businesses. For new business owners just beginning their online journeys, the drive and passion to succeed can propel you through early obstacles — but so can a little homework and mentorship from others who have gone before you.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

Launched in 2018, the company’s software lets enterprises plan programs for their employee resource groups (ERGs), which enable employees who share characteristics or experiences to come together, share resources and connect. ” Their family legacies continue. million seed round led by Black Ops Ventures.

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Feedough

APRIL 24, 2021

If you have zero financial setbacks, unlimited resources, and bottomless funds that will finance your business’ operations through failures ( In 2019, the failure rate of startups was around 90% ), then stop right now and go back to whatever chore you were doing. Advertisement Should You Start Your Business While Working Full-Time?

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Jason Malki

JULY 26, 2023

This year, Manuela launched Crypto Bros : an interactive game that serves as a modern day parody of the lack of diversity in Web3. She holds widely attended community events and educational programming that connect women-run VCs and startups in Los Angeles — all from her home-headquarters in Venice Beach.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 20, 2020

It makes sense that starting a new business often leads to burnout. Entrepreneurs often feel they can never stop working because not working means they’re not doing enough to launch and grow their business. How else can they cover the costs of starting up ? Your work will thank you for it.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

Launched in 2018, the company’s software lets enterprises plan programs for their employee resource groups (ERGs), which enable employees who share characteristics or experiences to come together, share resources and connect. ” Their family legacies continue. million seed round led by Black Ops Ventures.

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Gust

DECEMBER 7, 2014

I’ve always wondered who started the urban myth that the best way to start a company is to come up with a great idea, and then find some professional investors to give you a pot of money to build a company. The remaining entrepreneurs borrow from family and friends, or acquire a loan. Image via Pixabay.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Unless you’re too busy, then you should sit for an hour.”. For a long time, I considered starting a meditation practice. I researched its benefits, I learned how to get started, but it took years for me to finally commit to a daily practice. The truth is, I was a very busy person! plus two silent retreats a year?I’m

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 1, 2016

“Starting a SPARK” Sometimes all it takes is a little spark to start a revolution. In 2011, we launched the first primary school chain in Africa that employs a blended learning model. We can provide exceptional education at equal or less than what the vast majority of government-funded schools are running on.

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