6 People-Focused Ways to Keep Your Startup Agile

There’s a reason that agility has become a popular buzzword. The power to both think and act quickly is a defining factor in any startup’s success. Those that get hung up on outdated processes risk failing due to their own sluggishness. Some startups try to anticipate how their staffing needs will shift as they grow,

May 6, 2016

5 Incredibly Simple Ways to Start Your Morning Strong

This article was written by EO Baltimore member, Marissa Levin, and was originally posted on Inc.com. You have the power to start your day in any frame of mind. What will you choose? Here are 5 things you can do every morning to start strong. Every day, life is going to throw you curve balls. Investing

May 5, 2016

EO GSEA Winner Champions Sanitation

Ludwick Marishane won the EO GSEA Global Finals in 2011. Here is his TED Talk, "A Bath Without Water," from 2012 in Johannesburg, along with a transcription. So I grew up in Limpopo, on the border of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, a little town called Motetema.Water and electricity supply are as unpredictable as the weather, and

May 4, 2016

We Recast Our Business Expertise Into Valuable Incentives for Young Entrepreneurs

This article was written by EO Vancouver member, Calvin Johnson. I’ve been an EO member for 15 years, but it wasn’t until 2014 that I became involved with the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA). I had served many roles previously on the BC Children’s Hospital Board, but I wanted to transition into something that engaged

May 3, 2016

3 Powerful Steps to Write Your Brand Story

Effective storytelling can be all the difference as you create your company's brand. John Cinquina, an Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member from Perth, is the CEO of Red Meets Blue Branding - a brand strategy agency - and author of Build Great Brands. We asked him about the best way to craft your own brand's story and

May 2, 2016

10 Signs Your Company Needs a Business Accelerator Program

By Lauren King, Director of the EO Accelerator Program As someone who’s dedicated her career to helping small-scale entrepreneurs grow their businesses, I’ve heard many skeptics say a business accelerator program is just a cover for startups looking to increase capital. I disagree – after working with thousands of entrepreneurs from around the world who

April 28, 2016