NZ Entrepreneur

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Who: Magnify Consulting What: Sales strategy, CRM, outsourced, tradeshows NZ HQ: Wellington Who do you work with and what key challenges do you help them solve? Knowledge Base: The relevance of selling for business owners with Mary Crampton, Magnify Consulting What message or offer would you like to share with the NZ Entrepreneur community?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Kym is fascinated by entrepreneurs and their journeys, so he asked EO members from various chapters to share their entrepreneurial experiences. In this first installment of Kym Huynh’s Leadership Toolkit series, Kym asked what entrepreneurs wished non-entrepreneurs knew about them.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

From 13–19 November 2017, we’ll share exclusive content designed to inspire and inform every entrepreneur—whether you’re in start-up mode or you’re a battle-scarred founder. Leadership takes many forms and provides countless challenges and opportunities. . “Army Ranger on Leadership,” Tim Jennings & David Will.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 1, 2016

Engineering consulting might be for you. Here’s a look at why engineers branch out into consulting, the best ways to get started and how to ensure success. The pros (and a few cons) of consulting. Engineers who choose consulting say they like the autonomy and the chance to feel ownership in their projects. Success tips.

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American Entrepreneurship

JUNE 3, 2024

A small business consultant brings a range of benefits that help a business grow A small business owner often thinks long and hard about who to bring into their business to further its growth. Having not previously used a consultant, they hesitate to pay a consultant’s high hourly rate.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO)’s purpose is to help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential by enabling life-enhancing connections, designing shared experiences and providing collaborative learning. Leadership: Enable transformational leadership that can drive sustainable change in the world.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 5, 2020

Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is proud to support International Women’s Day (IWD), which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political contributions of women. As consultants, we spend a great deal of time designing business plans, hiring and training programs, and brands with our clients.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 22, 2020

With over 20 years of experience as CEO of the training, coaching, and consulting firm Disaster Avoidance Experts , he also spent over 15 years in academia as a cognitive neuroscientist and behavioral economist.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 20, 2018

Michael Loban is an Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) member in Cincinnati and cofounder of InfoTrust, a digital analytics consulting and technology company helping marketers use data to make smarter decisions. Are you a successful entrepreneur looking for greater challenges and learning opportunities?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) exists to help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential. In a recent Forum Confidential session, EO Accelerator member “Dan” (not his real name) presented his business challenge to a group of experienced entrepreneurs in search of helpful, real-world tips and best practices.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

Yet, as most seasoned entrepreneurs will attest, the reality is far more complex and challenging, particularly when you decide to bootstrap your business. Instead, it began with 15 years of hands-on learning in capital markets, working closely with entrepreneurs, investors, and bankers. The early years were grueling.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 13, 2016

“In my perspective, there is leadership and then there is entrepreneurship. Leadership illustrates the ability to see the goal and make it to the end. That creative piece of the brain helped me envision a thriving consulting firm in a space that was not formerly pursued.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 4, 2019

Then, newly promoted supervisors were expected to pick up the skills on the job, without training in leadership. The problem stemmed from the curse of knowledge, with most of the leaders in the department of transportation forgetting the difficulties they had in developing their own leadership skills. Leadership Development Training.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 5, 2017

By Kevin Bonfield, founder and managing partner at Concentre and a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization in Dallas, Texas. Kevin Bonfield has more than 20 years of diverse management consulting, business development and operations expertise. I love the beach. Which is great for me, because my family loves the beach as well.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

These insights from top entrepreneurs benefit EO members plus the entire entrepreneurial ecosystem. Set Goals Like Google: Why OKRs Surpass Other Goal-Setting Methods for Entrepreneurs Eric Crews (EO Boston), founder and CEO of management consulting firm Crews & co., I’ve set many goals in 30+ years as an entrepreneur.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

“Being an entrepreneur is not for the faint of heart. In recognition of Global Entrepreneurship Week , here’s how EO members from around the world responded when asked: What is the best thing about being an entrepreneur? Being an entrepreneur is the most meaningful job I’ve ever done. Freedom to Live the Life we Dream. “In

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Both Sides of the Table

DECEMBER 13, 2010

We worked together at Andersen Consulting between 1996-99 when the markets were booming. By 1999 we had grown into the largest independent consulting firm in the world. The market seemed crowded and our leadership position that had been built over many years seemed to not matter any more. I love that.

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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. Kent recently became the seventh certified Conscious Capitalism consultant globally. Conscious leadership.

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Startup Blogpost

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

14 Leadership Lessons From Successful Startup Founders To gain a deeper understanding of effective leadership, we asked startup founders and CEOs to share the most valuable lessons they’ve learned from successful entrepreneurs. This lesson has influenced my leadership style profoundly.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Let’s say that your ideal clients are CEOs of mid-market companies that need your consulting services. Get involved with non-profits where CEOs serve on the board, attend their galas and events, and get to know the leadership. For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 2, 2020

Boeing’s leadership made some terrible decisions to cover up problems and rush production of the 737 Max. Good decision making is the essence of successful leadership, which is why the term “leader” is often equated to “decision-maker.” Elon Musk tweeted about taking Uber private and plummeted his company into chaos.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As an EO member and entrepreneur, it’s easy to forget that most people don’t own businesses. As an entrepreneur, you step up to do things most people won’t. Or, like many entrepreneurs in EO, you own multiple companies, which means your life feels like organized chaos. Here’s what she shared: 1.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 2, 2023

Given that data, when I consult for organizations on determining hybrid employee work arrangements, a primary consideration involves minimizing staff commuting time. Mentoring and leadership development often takes subtlety and nuance, navigating emotions and egos. Such navigation is much easier in person than remotely.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

While it is not uncommon to see CS graduates wind up in management or consulting, that’s probably not the full story. You could even pursue a leadership role. As a woman in a STEM career and leadership role, I strongly encourage you to promote STEM learning and exploration among the young women in your community.

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Both Sides of the Table

MARCH 28, 2010

Anyway, I spent the first part of my career consulting for large companies. Accenture always had a chip on it’s shoulder in strategy consulting – especially compared with McKinsey, BCG and Bain. We were Accenture (then Andersen Consulting) and our core skills were in building large-scale IT systems.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Is the belief of this traditionalist, older half of the business leadership that workers are more productive in the office based on facts? For more insights and inspiration from today’s leading entrepreneurs, check out EO on Inc. According to Future Forum , skepticism toward working from home tends to come from leaders over age 50.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 14, 2019

By Miranda Naiman, accidental entrepreneur, motivational speaker, member of the EO Tanzania chapter and founder of Empower Limited , a Tanzanian human capital consultancy firm. Learn more about why entrepreneurs like Miranda choose EO for their peer learning, professional development and once-in-a-lifetime adventures.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 13, 2022

Such a focus on visibility in the office speaks to a highly traditionalist leadership mindset underpinned by the illusion of control. He highlights the importance of being visible and cites his own notoriously long working hours as an example. It’s especially prevalent in executives who want to control their employees.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Many would-be entrepreneurs never start because they’re waiting for the perfect idea or don’t have enough disposable capital to break out of the rat race. These accomplished entrepreneurs and members of The Oracles share how to start with $100. Would-be entrepreneurs are afraid to start because they’re afraid to fail.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

From 13–19 November 2017, we’ll share exclusive content designed to inspire and inform every entrepreneur—whether you’re in start-up mode or you’re a battle-scarred founder. “Connecting Women Entrepreneurs and the Investment Community,” Carine Schneider & Kalika Yap. We believe in the power of learning to grow.

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 13, 2013

My mom was an entrepreneur – she was kind of my inspiration for entrepreneurship. You know, the weird thing, Derek, and I should probably let you speak some time, but I was deeply technical when I went into Andersen consulting, and I got paid much less than engineers who graduated, because I had a degree in economics.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

I know many entrepreneurs, including myself, have a hard time separating ourselves from our brand. Pinterest has forever changed our consultation game. Nothing will ever replace an in-person, customized consultation where a professional can feel your hair, assess the damage and recommend the correct products for you to use.

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Both Sides of the Table

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

Hamet came up with this idea after 3 years consulting for Nielsen Media helping them to figure out the value of branded integration and trying to define ways to measure efficacy of the unit. He had made some structural mistakes in NextMedium that meant the Cap Table and leadership team was a bit wacky. So what gives? I stayed close.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 11, 2021

EO’s mission is to help entrepreneurs achieve their full potential. In May, EO Seattle member and Global Learning Committee Chair David Nilssen moderated a virtual interview with Earvin “Magic” Johnson, an American National Basketball Association (NBA) legend, entrepreneur, philanthropist and motivational speaker.

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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. We asked members of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization what they would have done differently knowing what they know now. . Andrea Grisdale, founder and CEO at IC Bellagio.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 10, 2023

Like a lot of entrepreneurs, I find there are rarely enough hours in the day, but EO helped make me a more complete person. Taking on a leadership role in a non-profit organization is a big commitment of time and energy, especially while building a business. And I want to make time to help others enjoy the same experience.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

While sharing her professional journey—from tween entrepreneur to international executive—she also spoke to the audience of men and women about supporting each other and making a difference in the world. . We’ve had eight women global board members, a female global chair and about 150 women in global leadership. Living every day.

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