Both Sides of the Table

MAY 13, 2013

has now employed the same strategy. And of course many small acquisitions work for the buyers when there is a clear strategy for owning the asset or a clear alignment with the team you’re acquiring. But as a repeatable strategy for large companies to try and compete with each other it still strikes me as a wasteful strategy.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 11, 2014

There’s an article making the rounds in tech circles titled “ Growth Hacking is Bull ” written by Muhammad Saleem. I’d like to make the case that the article is wrong. We go through case studies like how Mint.com & Magento drove large audiences through great content marketing strategies.

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American Entrepreneurship

MAY 29, 2024

Update of Article dated July 7, 2019 Entrepreneurs too often work alone, missing opportunities to accelerate their pathway to success When starting or growing a new business the small business owner or entrepreneur should keep in mind that they are entering a lifelong pursuit of professional and personal growth.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As female entrepreneurs, we are independent-minded and innovative, and this advice is critical for securing our future and the future of our families. She provided me with so much advice on business strategy, business channels and HR. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 17, 2010

I was recently interviewed for an article that appeared in Fast Company titled, “ Why you should start a business in LA.&# If you’re interested in the topic it’s worth a read, but I thought I’d elaborate on the topic since it comes up all the time. Go on, have a bit of fun down memory lane!).

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

I guess let’s file this under sales & marketing advice. I have a very detailed article that covers stuff I won’t cover in detail in this post. But if you like this topic please consider reading the Mashable article. I recently wrote a piece for Mashable on how to create a company blog. I put much time into it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

It was a brute-force strategy, devoid of any fairy-tale twists, but it was effective. To fellow entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey, my advice is clear: If you are committed to bootstrapping your business, be prepared for the long haul. and more articles from the EO blog.

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The Zapier Blog

APRIL 24, 2023

If you've been wanting to learn a new skill or even strengthen existing ones, here are the seven tried-and-trued strategies I used to boost my expertise—and how you can, too. I could write an entire article devoted to this question, but that's not why you're here. Enter: active learning strategies.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. I surveyed six seed- and early-stage investors to get their tactical advice for laid-off tech workers who are thinking about starting up. In an interview, he broke down his fundraising strategy and shared several tactics for connecting with investors.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 19, 2013

This article initially appeared on TechCrunch. I highly recommend this strategy for any company who doesn’t care about referenceable customers. “We want low-touch or zero-touch businesses” was the mantra. I believe it’s flawed. doesn’t care as much about the successful outcomes as I do).

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 21, 2013

This article originally appeared on TechCrunch. it's all in this article if you want the details]. Everything needs to be part of a holistic company strategy. I think it’s important for enterprise startups to layer in professional services into your revenue stream. Basically, no islands at startups.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

Kent Gregoire is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member and founder of Symphony Advantage, which helps CEOs achieve ongoing success through strategic thinking, advice and planning. Barry Wehmiller has employed this strategy to complete more than 110 acquisitions worldwide, nearly all of them profitable.

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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. The intention is also to create asset protection strategies so creditors, predators or ex-family members, cannot access the monies that your mom and dad worked so hard to accumulate. CRN-3730060-082421.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 11, 2022

The Accelerator programme’s culture is based on three key components: Strict confidentiality: EOA participants share sensitive information such as financials , strategies and weaknesses. and more articles from the EO blog. . When performance is measured and reported, the rate of improvement accelerates.” — Thomas S.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 16, 2010

This is the fourth article in a series on what it takes to be a great angel investor (and why this should matter to entrepreneurs). Protecting every investment – including bad hands – is a losing strategy in poker & in angel investing. Tags: Startup Advice Tech Market Analysis VC Industry. the diversity problem.

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StartupNation

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Below are several suggestions for how to develop a DIY public relations strategy and publicize your startup during COVID-19: Pursue virtual opportunities. Related: Public Relations Strategies for Small Businesses During COVID-19. Develop a guest posting strategy. Look into virtual events and conferences within your industry.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2020

5000 shared: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you share with your younger self? I have several, but honestly, working out on my Peloton has been a huge game-changer—so much so that I wrote an article about it ! We asked these elite leaders about their entrepreneurial journeys. 4,672 on the 2020 Inc.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 29, 2012

But my take: Gaikai had superior technology & a superior business strategy. This is a riveting read and tale of ego, bad business practice and shady ethical behavior – if the article is even 50% true. I’d hate to frame Nate’s answer into a key phrase so it’s better to watch that section of the video.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 26, 2024

The exchange of ideas and experiences with other SaaS founders has broadened my perspective and equipped me with actionable strategies to elevate my business.” Ryan Featherby, EO Melbourne Dive in Wholeheartedly “For those considering joining EO or those in their early months, my advice is to dive in wholeheartedly.

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Both Sides of the Table

AUGUST 1, 2010

Many (Union Square Ventures, Foundry Group, True Ventures, GRP Partners, Mike Hirshland at Polaris Ventures) do it the right way – we treat it as a normal investment and we don’t have a “options&# strategy with our investment. The investor strategy is really determined by the management team. Ask their strategy.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 28, 2024

Customized Strategies Tailored Solutions: Every business is unique. Coaches work with you to develop customized strategies that fit your specific needs and goals, rather than the generic advice you might find in books or online resources. and more articles from the EO blog.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 7, 2022

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. ” My prediction: We’ll be running many articles in 2022 with tactics for zero-party data collection. . ” My prediction: We’ll be running many articles in 2022 with tactics for zero-party data collection. Live shopping goes mainstream.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Invest in Tax Strategy. Our most effective tax strategy was to open two businesses in Puerto Rico, where we pay only 4 percent in corporate taxes. My real estate strategy is to buy apartment complexes where we can implement our Infinite Return model. and more articles from the EO blog. . Invest in Life Insurance.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 7, 2024

Dozens of investors have approached me for advice on assessing the effectiveness of such policies. Moreover, discussions between companies and investors now include WFH policies, employee engagement strategies, and related topics. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 16, 2024

You get advice from people who have been where you are without worrying about damaging your reputation. and more articles from the EO blog. As a mostly freelance firm with contractors, it was very difficult to scale. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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Smart Hustle Magazine

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

This article discusses the critical aspects of managing a remote team , various technologies businesses can adapt to streamline remote processes and workflows, and more! The post Proven Strategies to Efficiently Manage a Remote Team appeared first on SmartHustle.com. How to Determine if Remote Work Is a Good Option for Your Team.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Introducing TechCrunch+, advice and analysis to help startups get ahead. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Brands considering a live-shopping strategy must lean on influencers. Brands considering a live-shopping strategy must lean on influencers. 5 questions for venture capital in Q3.

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StartupNation

JULY 1, 2021

Even if you’ve landed on a winning idea for a new app, you’ll need a strategy to get downloads and regular, sustained usage in a highly competitive market. Here’s a growth strategy that’s proven to work in the competitive app market: Develop an app you would use. You’re not just an app developer ; you’re also an app user.

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Both Sides of the Table

MAY 19, 2013

There is no better article on the topic than Reid Hoffman’s post about giving up the role of CEO at LinkedIn. “ I’d rather be solving intellectual challenges and figuring out key strategies, not debating which employees should get a promotion, or configuring project timelines.” Startup Advice'

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Tetra Insights co-founders Michael Bamberger and Panos Rigopoulos raised a $5 million Series A last year, and the duo said cold outreach was a key part of their strategy. Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. million seed round a year later. Image Credits: MirageC (opens in a new window) / Getty Images.

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 31, 2011

Another good article. Our advice is what helped them target the right market, hire the right team, build the right products.&# And there are some delusional people who really believe it. I remember the New York Times wrote an interesting article about it. Can they handle knowing we only have 3, maybe 4 month’s cash?

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Smart Hustle Magazine

DECEMBER 30, 2020

You can still take advantage of all the small business advice that was shared throughout the event. You can still listen to the whole thing, but we wanted to share some of our favorite moments and pieces of small business advice. Awesome small business advice! Great small business advice from Jason! Thanks, Steve!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Today, we are an evolving catalyst that provides not only inspiration but also the tools and strategies entrepreneurs seek to unlock their full potential and drive the world forward. and more articles from the EO blog. Happy birthday to all of us! Quotes that appear in this post were sourced from Quote Fancy and Brainy Quote.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 28, 2014

In that article I linked to I outline the difference between gross margin & net margin. But this strategy great depends on point 3. Gross margin (GM) is the amount of profit you make per sale of your product or service taking into account your total costs of selling that product or service. Availability of Capital.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Leveraging what-if scenario planning can help you prepare for the unknown, while regular reviews ensure your strategies remain aligned with real-world data. Have best-case and worst-case scenarios, and adjust your strategies accordingly. and more articles from the EO blog. The startup landscape is unpredictable.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 3, 2024

This article delves into the pros and cons of hiring a small business consultant, hiring steps, and types of small business consultants. Identify the challenges or underperforming areas where outside professional advice is under consideration. Twelve Steps to Hiring a Business Consultant 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2016

By Will Swayne, an EO Brisbane member and Head of Strategy at lead generation agency Marketing Results. These might include activities such as: Publishing blog articles more regularly. While this strategy is becoming more popular, I still see many, many businesses not following this model (or executing it poorly). I know I do.

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