TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Full TechCrunch+ articles are only available to members. Creative capital is the secret sauce, not venture capital. In a guest post for TechCrunch+, he describes different types of creative capital and includes multiple examples of how startups can leverage it for success. Thanks very much for reading! Walter Thompson.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 4, 2020

This article comes from the Melbourne chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. Planning includes coming up with creative content and implementing it with the right timing. “We We promote articles, videos and quotes or infographics. According to some estimates, there are 3.80 billion users on social media. Stay agile.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Contributed by Kady O’Connell , founder of Kady Creative , which helps passionate businesses succeed with strategic branding, powerful websites, and click-worthy content. A significant barrier people have to putting themselves out there is the lack of a strategy and the lack of brand or social style guidelines. Focus is the key.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

4 strategies for deep tech founders who are fundraising. In an earlier article, I wrote about how and when to build go-to-market teams at deep tech companies. In this article, I answer this question, articulating exactly how to: Write role descriptions that entice talented growth people. Some growth marketers are more creative.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 19, 2024

Who better than our EO community to offer creative strategies for mitigating the adverse effects of stress? I created Dory as a unique stress-reduction strategy to help me understand and improve my mental state. Recognizing the toll on my health, I had to get creative. My strategy?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 19, 2024

The lean startup approach introduces a more dynamic and resource-efficient strategy. Such real-world input is crucial for deciding whether to persist with your current strategy, tweak your idea, or abandon the project altogether. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 9, 2021

It turns out, though, that being a safe and selfless self often drained my energy, creativity and productivity. Not adding complementary and creative skills. and more articles from the EO blog. . When I don’t get along with someone, I always want the reason to be about them and not me. An energy-draining leadership flaw.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Katty Douraghy, EO US Central Bridge, president, Artisan Creative. We talked strategy and EOS on the chairlift. We cooked and ate meals together, played games, plus of course, we did strategy and planning work. For teams like ours that require creative thinking and collaborative engagement, it feels like the optimal model. “We

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 27, 2024

Have you seen the new study in Nature that “conclusively proves” remote work harms innovation and creativity? I teach clients how to integrate generative AI into the creative process. and more articles from the EO blog. This integration leads to more diverse and comprehensive ideation, pushing beyond conventional boundaries.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Navigating Tough Financial Times Managing finances during this period was an exercise in frugality and creativity. It was a brute-force strategy, devoid of any fairy-tale twists, but it was effective. and more articles from the EO blog. Weren’t entrepreneurs tired of the golden handcuffs of venture capitalists and bankers?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 24, 2018

In this article, you will learn how to craft a strong value proposition and why having one is so important when it comes to sharing your ideas and brainstorming the perfect business name. Your bookstore is going to be a hub for your city’s creatives, a place where local artists congregate and exchange ideas.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Keith Roberts, founder and creative director at Zenman. A version of this article originally appeared on Kym Huynh’s blog. and more articles from the EO blog. . Transition completely to virtual and focus on profit vs. revenue. There are two things I would have focused on: Transition completely to a virtual workplace.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Are you brainstorming a marketing strategy or quarterly plan and feeling fresh out of new ideas? The fresh air may not only help you out of your creative rut, but it can also provide inspiration for better collaboration and communication. Or, if it starts to rain, you may need to explore creative ways to seek shelter.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 21, 2022

Maybe your brand has a negative association with certain consumers , or you’re expanding in a way that no longer makes sense with your current branding strategy. and more articles from the EO blog. . Most rebrands begin as you’d expect—from current brand perceptions. In most cases, a brand is only fresh for five to 10 years.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Is your company looking for creative ways to stand out and connect with your target audience? While traditional marketing methods and GTM (go-to-market) motions continue to be used, there’s a new strategy you can tap into — the branded podcast. and more articles from the EO blog. Podcasts have a lot of upside for marketers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 23, 2023

Designing a results-driven marketing strategy is an essential priority for business leaders who want to stay competitive. But remember: Your strategy is only as good as the people executing it. You should be asked a lot of questions, but you shouldn’t be left with the burden of all the creative thinking.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 15, 2024

Don’t miss our previous posts on How to Protect Your Mental Health When Starting a Business and 5 Strategies To Change Your Inner Dialogue From Critic to Advocate and 3 Steps to Safeguard Your Mental Health and Become a Better, More Effective Leader. I was more fearful, less creative, more reactive, and completely exhausted.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 19, 2022

Instead of completely removing humans from the equation, incorporating human insights and creativity can improve how you act on the data and glean important insights to create more personalized experiences and a competitive edge. Here are four brand strategies to cultivate a human connection in marketing. Move past data. Optimization.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 27, 2011

So my biggest recommendation of “what&# to blog is a series of articles that will be helpful to your community. Take one topic and break it up into 10 bite-sized articles. If you plan out what you want to write about in advance (create topics then to headings to structure your article. Keep the list electronically.

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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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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 20, 2022

We asked EO members from various industries about the solutions and strategies they have implemented in response to these significant challenges. Here’s what they shared: Take creative actions. and more articles from the EO blog. . Ret Taylor, EO Colorado, Founder and CEO, Ned & Co.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Without being honest with ourselves about why our strategies went awry, we cannot improve. Creativity should not be an individual sport we try to win for having the best idea. It takes much deeper creativity to combine what is best from multiple points of view and design a shared outcome. and more articles from the EO blog.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 25, 2021

A company that embraces a caring culture isn’t focused on increasing employee engagement (that’s a result): It’s about an environment in which employees express their creative mindset to solve worthy challenges for customers and stakeholders. and more articles from the EO blog. .

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Feedough

APRIL 6, 2021

Undercover marketing or stealth marketing is a marketing strategy where a company markets their product in a subtle and ‘hidden’ way, such that the consumers don’t realise that it is a marketing ploy. Undercover Marketing Strategies. Advertisement What Is Undercover Marketing? Stealth marketing isn’t new.

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TechCrunch

JULY 23, 2021

“It’s about focusing on the metric that directly reflects the value that your company and products bring to your customers,” growth marketer Maya Moufarek told us in an interview for one of our most popular marketing articles of the week. It’s all about simplifying your strategy into something that is digestible, memorable and applicable.”.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 11, 2020

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 pivoted a lot of media plans and creative work—often multiple times—and didn’t charge for it (we called it “The Covid Pledge,” and we encouraged all agencies to do the same).

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Using video content as part of your digital marketing strategy can be very profitable. Whether it is an animated explainer or a testimonial, using video to leverage your marketing strategy brings a lot to the table. and more articles from the EO blog. Wrapping Up And there you have it!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 26, 2024

At my core, I am a creative, and I love bringing original ideas to life. Entrepreneurship, fast growth, and change fed my creative itch. and more articles from the EO blog. When I started Ruby, I was driven to create a service I thought could be very valuable to small businesses and prove that it would work.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 5, 2024

Create Opportunities to Merge Videos into Your Onboarding Strategy Seamlessly A well-executed onboarding is akin to a multifaceted conversation between the newcomer and your organization— and this is equally true for both an employee and a client onboarding process. and more articles from the EO blog.

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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! Why Creative Leadership is Necessary for a Virtual Environment. The post Proven Strategies to Efficiently Manage a Remote Team appeared first on SmartHustle.com.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Integration: Finally, we fully embrace the change, optimizing processes and finding creative solutions to problems. I hired a fractional executive to work on strategy and a part-time sales representative and stopped participating in every sales call. The area I had less expertise in was business development, so I gave that up first.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We enjoyed the opportunity to get creative with the brand, build a 70-person team and foster a solid company culture around it. and more articles from the EO blog. Unlike the prior version, where property management was contracted to third parties, we actually managed the storage facilities ourselves.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

“The stress amplified to the point that I could no longer laugh” Keith Roberts, founder, author and speaker at OAKJournal , founder and creative director at Zenman , and a member of EO Colorado. and more articles from the EO blog. . I haven’t felt lonely since! appeared first on THE BLOG.

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This is going to be BIG.

DECEMBER 21, 2017

That happened with Ample--they found an investor who spent most of their time in adjacent spaces but didn't quite have the same risk tolerance to participate in a vision that included a big bet on a particular strategy. 5) Give all of your existing investors homework. Adam Struck brought on significant additional capital from his network.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 8, 2010

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. There are placed to get free images but I don’t like to deal with the creative commons wording and linking and potential that I got it wrong.

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Feedough

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

150Birds help startups and small businesses to: Get guidance to develop suitable marketing strategies, Get professional marketing services on-demand on a simple fixed monthly price, and Pay expert’s charges only when experts work. Strategic guidance: The experts help clients develop the most profitable marketing strategies.

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StartupNation

JANUARY 6, 2021

How might you create a prolific content strategy which resonates with your audience at a higher level? Much like an article on Google, if your pin matches a user’s search intent, it could show up months, even years, after you posted it! Run creative ad campaigns. Build a content website or add a blog. Run giveaways or contests.

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