Bootstrap Billionaire: Shaping an Industry!

A lot can happen in 12 years. Just ask EO Atlanta member Sara Blakely, who with US$5,000 in life savings and an innovative idea, changed the face of business and the lives of women everywhere. Recently recognized by Forbes as the youngest female self-made billionaire in the world—she was also listed in Time’s “100 Most

October 5, 2015

Jenny Vance Takes the Lead!

By Jenny Vance, president of LeadJen In the early stages of a business, an entrepreneur typically takes on several roles to get his or her company off the ground. One of these roles might deal with sales. However, keeping the sales pipeline full is often not the best use of an entrepreneur’s time. He or

October 2, 2015

Dare to Face Your Fears

By Naomi Simson, an EO Sydney member and founding director of RedBalloon What is success, and how do you measure it? Everyone has a different interpretation of what it means to be successful. To some it’s accruing fame and fortune, while others define success as achieving a state of contentment. I think success is a

October 1, 2015

What is the Difference Between a Businessperson and an Entrepreneur?

Two GSEA finalists answer the question, "What is the difference between a businessperson an an entrepreneur?" Eileen Phoan, an artist from Malaysia, and Mohammed Fawaz, who empowers students through accessible online learning platforms, highlight the difference between a career and a lifestyle. They culminate September's theme of innovation within their respective fields. Here's what they

September 30, 2015

6 Ways to Encourage Innovation at Your Company

Entrepreneurs are constantly looking for new ways to innovate! For many business owners, it's important to encourage an innovative culture, in order to remain successful. Inc. asked members of EO to share any and all tips on how they might achieve this goal. Click here to view the full article on Inc.

September 29, 2015

Big Builder: Cultural Excellence Through Effective Communication

September 29, 2015