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Why Peer-to-Peer Mentorship Is Essential for Entrepreneurs

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I’ve made monthly peer-mentoring sessions of 10 to 12 other entrepreneurs an integral part of my ongoing education. In no small part, the knowledge I’ve gleaned from my EO peers led me to my newest undertaking. Why Peer to Peer? Accountability is another major benefit of peer mentoring.

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Mental Health Matters: Recognizing When Entrepreneurs Need a Check-In

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Entrepreneurship can be a lonely and stressful journey. More of our peers are writing about their struggles now, too. Sleepless nights are followed by feeling exhausted in the office or on the road and a struggle to stay focused during the day. There is strength, however, in admitting that at times we feel crushed instead.

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Top Four Survival Tips for Small Business Owners

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Nobody said entrepreneurship was easy, but certainly nobody predicted this devastating turn of events. Lean on industry peers for creative ways to support your staff and stay informed about the latest laws and resources in your area. • Will you survive? How long can you support your team? Entrepreneurs jump in to offer solutions.”.

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Rallying for rural entrepreneurship: addressing the challenges that face rural small businesses

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I consulted and trained dozens of local economic developers on entrepreneurship ecosystem building efforts, developing a unique understanding of the stereotypes and challenges associated with rural economic development and entrepreneurship ecosystem building. I grew up in a small town in north Iowa—Cedar Falls, to be exact.

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How This Entrepreneur Raised $28,000 Using Airbnb to Fund Her Startup

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It represents the great majority of entrepreneurship and eschews the fairytale rags-to-VC-riches stories we so often read about in the press. She hasn’t raised any venture capital. She drove her company to profitability before paying herself a modest salary. She leveraged herself and even sold many of her possessions to get started.

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How to Manage a Startup Through Troubling Times

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Join a CEO peer group. If you are in a peer group with other CEOs , it’s much easier to get perspective on what’s happening to you. Sometimes, you don’t feel comfortable describing your fears and frustrations to your cofounders or investors on your board, but a peer group allows you to do this in a safe way.

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How Support Organizations Can Unlock the Potential of Entrepreneurs in Vietnam

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But entrepreneurship is a challenging journey, no matter where you are in the world. One proven source is the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) , a global peer-to-peer network of entrepreneurs that has provided support, mentorship, and resources to help entrepreneurs achieve transformational growth since 1987.