NZ Entrepreneur

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Don’t hesitate to consult with an accountant to determine which business structure suits you best. Sue de Bievre, Beany Founder. Have a good accounting system Having a good accounting system is the sturdy backbone that supports your startup’s growth.

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StartupNation

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Sometimes when you’re in the zone as a founder, a case of the twisties can utterly derail progress. As a consultant to many of the world’s most innovative global brands as well as motivated founders looking for a jump-start, it’s important to be able to know what steps along the way are absolutely necessary and which ones are nice to have.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 3, 2020

The European startup’s flagship claim for the data-ingesting bot-builder platform is it’s capable of automating up to 80% of customer support interactions. will hand-hold you through the process of building a super savvy customer service robot, is the pitch.

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Founders Coop

MAY 18, 2020

But one thing that really jumped out at us was how bad a job we’ve done at telling founders exactly what they can expect from us. Since most founders are too busy to read long blog posts, here’s the tl;dr: – Tell the Truth – Be Fast – Give First – It’s Your Company – Be Human.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Mat Bowtell , the founder and CEO of Free 3D Hands, was invited to deliver the keynote presentation at EO Ignite. He turned down lucrative consulting jobs and international offers to pursue his passion for making hands for kids, and he wanted to do it for free.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 19, 2024

My family and I lived a minimalist lifestyle, relying on the support of friends and relatives to make ends meet. While I eventually found success through perseverance, strategic partnerships, and the unwavering support of my wife and team, I often wonder if the journey could have been less daunting with the right mentorship.

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This is going to be BIG.

MARCH 14, 2024

Over a decade ago, when I was working for First Round Capital, we opened our doors for “Open Office Hours”—a series of open meetings where any founder could come in and chat with us for 20 minutes each. I’m not sure we backed any of the founders—but that wasn’t the point. We met quite a few smart folks. We had 70 investors sign up!

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Andrea Grisdale, founder and CEO at IC Bellagio. Ensure the balance sheet is in good condition, and the cashflow and cash reserves can support the business closing for an unknown period of time—without the assistance of government subsidies and laying off staff. David Fastuca, founder at Ambisie and Locomote.

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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. But 2012 me, a first-time half-Latino half-African-American founder from Costa Rica, coming from a university these guys had never heard of, nope. If you can raise money, do it.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 20, 2021

“There are things you can do to make sure you’re not alone” Andrea Grisdale, founder and CEO at IC Bellagio and a member of EO Italy. “The entrepreneurial journey doesn’t need to be lonely” Emma Welsh, founder at Emma & Tom’s and a member of EO Melbourne. In fact, I believe it to be the opposite.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Liziane is the founder and CEO of Ink Inspira , a social business that consults and mentors nonprofit professionals to maximize project impact and develop long-lasting strategies in the vibrant Brazilian social sector. Turn challenges into opportunities and know when to rebrand and redirect.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 5, 2024

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., My consulting firm has used them with over 100 companies. Also, check out Real Simple Business , where Barry shares his successful business secrets.

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TechCrunch

AUGUST 17, 2021

David Teten is founder of Versatile VC and writes periodically at teten.com and @dteten. 6 career options for ex-founders seeking their next adventure. How to win consulting, board and deal roles with PE and VC funds. Next are VC firms looking for founders. have created or supported funds to invest in local VC managers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 3, 2019

When we asked EO members to share how being a parent and an entrepreneur overlap for them, we heard from Joel Patterson, a member of EO Dallas and founder of The Vested Group. I met Bradley Callow, the founder of Rich Legacy , a few years ago during an EO program for families held at Disney World. So I got frustrated.

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This is going to be BIG.

AUGUST 20, 2012

And in fact, it is ok--particularly when you're not a technical founder, it's not always clear what your next step is in the early going. Empower and support your team to achieve way more than they thought they were capable of--so that they can take a lot off your plate. Don't be afraid to ask, "What am I supposed to do?".

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

We consulted with a few YLAI Fellowship alumni to illustrate their best practices for building an inclusive business. The interviews below feature insight from Betty Álvarez, co-founder of C&A Legal Advisors; René Espinoza, founder of the Lazarillo app; and Bibi la Luz González, founder of Eat Better Wa’ik.

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American Entrepreneurship

JANUARY 5, 2025

Mentoring for entrepreneurs involves receiving personalized guidance and support tailored to the individuals unique personal and business needs. Emotional Support and Confidence Building Entrepreneurship can be an emotional rollercoaster. For many entrepreneurs, having a business advisor and mentor is a game-changer.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 11, 2016

We then help surround founders with other talent who want to join important causes but don’t have the startup idea themselves. We help founders through difficult moments, we help coach, we act as sparring partners, we help them resolve conflicts when they’re fighting with co-founders and we help them deal with adversity as well as successes.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 16, 2021

Jan Heybroek, the founder and CEO of MDoutlook , is the moderator of EO Atlanta’s Forum Confidential programme. Dan’s professional IT services consultancy developed a SaaS product and now wants to grow and scale the product—but has little experience in marketing or selling SaaS products.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 1, 2023

Contributed to EO by Abeer Qumsieh, a seven-year EO Jordan member who is the founder of Better Business , the leading organization for management consulting and human capital development in Jordan, and Khibraty , an intelligent digital matchmaking marketplace for expertise seekers and providers.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Yet according to my interview with Tawn Williams , founder of corporate wellness firm House of Anaya , research shows that most such programs fail to get significant engagement and participation from employees. He serves as the CEO of the boutique future-of-work consultancy Disaster Avoidance Experts.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

AUGUST 27, 2020

Ai-Ling Wong—founder at The Decorateur. Alex Louey—founder and managing director at Appscore . Andrea Grisdale—founder and CEO at IC Bellagio. David Fastuca—founder at Ambisie and founder at Locomote. Demi Markogiannaki—founder at WeTeachMe. Agonise over whether or not you need business partners.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

AUGUST 19, 2020

Rosario Diaz Garavito, the founder of The Millennials Movement , didn’t look to be labeled as an entrepreneur and a leader in her community when she began her small social media movement promoting youth volunteerism in 2013. By Jewelle Saunders. She was just focused on doing the work.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 6, 2020

You need to: study the rules, make sure that you don’t violate the “affiliate rule” (more later), consult with your Company Counsel, consult with your board and investors and then make your own determination. If you do apply you must certify that your information and application are true and honest. shouldn’t I? It is not “free money.”

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 6, 2020

Chelle Neff, founder of Urban Betty, shares a tour of one of her salon locations in Austin, Texas. 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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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

“We wanted to focus on building product, talking to users and growing our new business, and we thought, ‘ what if we could click a button and initialize a company?’ ,” said co-founder and CEO Arjun Mahadevan. payments, a free tax consultation, U.S. tax support, a phone number and $50,000 in startup “perks.” .

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JULY 12, 2023

Give me rich feedback from the right people Help me support. Fix my customer’s problems Operationally, Intercom then built four distinct services to support those “customer jobs”. Contributed to EO by Zac Stucki, the founder of Homeric Consulting. Convert sign-ups into active users Help me learn.

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Jason Malki

OCTOBER 31, 2024

I had the pleasure of interviewing Zach Wright, the founder and CEO of Grapevine Software , a cutting-edge Virtual Office platform designed to centralize communication, knowledge sharing, and team alignment for distributed workforces. As a founder, what keeps me motivated is the process of constant learning. First, I loved remote work.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 3, 2021

Google has selected 30 startups to receive a share of its $2 million Black Founders Fund in Europe, providing these companies with a spot of cash, some valuable cloud services and a bit of good old-fashioned networking among the Google crew. All the startups are led by Black founders, and 40% by women of color.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Raising funding is no easy feat, especially for first-time founders. Yet founders often trip up when it comes to investor relations — the ongoing communication and relationship building after that first check clears. Being aware of this bias can help founders take a balanced perspective. However, not all money is created equal.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 15, 2014

I started my career at Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) so I went to Chicago many times a year for nearly 9 years. But I know with local funding and local support that’s certainly less likely. Luckily for our community the founders decided they wanted to build their company in LA regardless of not having local funding from LA.

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Both Sides of the Table

APRIL 3, 2014

Specifically what is often not in the DNA of founders are sales skills. Founders think in options. Many great ones don’t thrive in the early phase of a company where the sales is more consultative or evangelical. Don’t get my wrong – a great looking product can really help support a sale. Here are mine.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MARCH 20, 2020

Evan Nierman is the founder and CEO of Red Banyan , an international crisis public relations firm. We are making our team members available to provide free, 15-minute same-day consultations so that we can educate businesses on how to draw upon proven best practices and put them to use. He is an EO South Florida member.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Contributed by Noelle Fauver, marketing consultant and writer. . Whether it’s securing investment capital, marketing a concept, recruiting new talent or leaning on peers for support and advice, having a solid network can seriously work to your benefit. What makes an entrepreneur? Not sure how to network? Self-discipline.

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American Entrepreneurship

APRIL 18, 2023

“This new fund will build and expand upon the MM Catalyst Fund’s success – including our innovative, consultative approach that helps address the gaps and barriers to funding,” said Jason Allen, Portfolio Manager of Impact Investments at MassMutual. “We

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NZ Entrepreneur

APRIL 3, 2025

Whether you get external support or do it yourself, here are 5 steps to success when setting up your CRM and sales data. This is also where many founders get stuck leaving sales data in an excel spreadsheet or a google doc. Mary Crampton, founder of Magnify Consulting. What if you decide you dont like your CRM?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Contributed by Miranda Naiman, founder and managing partner of Empower, a Tanzanian consulting firm and a member of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization. . Climbing the mountain supports countless families of these experts who rely on tourists (both domestic and international) to earn a living.

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