11 Business Buzzwords We Used in 2015

Each year, you can expect many colloquial terms or phrases to make their way into business conversation. But only a few will become buzzwords, going viral via the internet or large company mixers. While most of these haven't entered Merriam Webster's updated dictionary, here are 11 that have cemented themselves in our vocabulary: The -jack suffix

December 11, 2015

Top 10 EO Member Businesses on the 2015 Inc. 5000

This calendar year, 312 EO member companies made the prestigious Inc. 5000 list. We congratulate all of the companies on this list; on 10 December, here are the top 10 EO member companies featured on the list: #1: Ultra Mobile | Costa Mesa, CA | Rizwan Kassim, EO Los Angeles #4: Castle Medical |

December 10, 2015

Defining How I Show My Core Values: A #TotalE Reflection

We're wrapping up our month of celebrating your #TotalE experiences, all of which are impacted by business, family, community and ourselves. In return, entrepreneurs offer those in their lives a unique perspective and an impactful presence. This reflection was written by Andy Bailey, EO Nashville member and founder of Petra Coach: As a veteran EO

November 30, 2015

Why you need to “GIVE A DAMN.”

What’s the key element of entrepreneurial success? In three words, “GIVE A DAMN.” Of course, these three words are not traditional, but when you think about it, they certainly drive home a point. Besides, when have entrepreneurs been considered traditional? We step out of the box all the time, but sometimes we have the tendency to

November 30, 2015

Would You Take the Challenge of Starting a Family Business?

Would you consider going into business with family or friends? There are arguments for and against this business model, and many EO members have weighed in on the topic. Click here to read our post on Inc.com, "What It Takes to Go Into Business with Family or Friends."

November 29, 2015

Founder of KIND Talks Family

During the month of November, EO has celebrated #TotalE, the total entrepreneurial experience that's comprised of self, business, community and family. How do you schedule your time to make sure you're nurturing these important life aspects? Daniel Lubetzky, founder and CEO of KIND (KIND snacks), spoke to Inc.com about how he manages to schedule time for family,

November 28, 2015