Uncovering My Company’s Purpose

By John Cinquina, an EO Perth member and managing director of Red Meets Blue Design Growing a business is a journey, and my experience has been that there are a handful of milestone moments that can change the course of the business in significant ways. They don’t happen regularly. In fact, they are rare, but

June 10, 2015

The Absent Entrepreneur

By Debbie Goodman-Bhyat, an EO Cape Town member and CEO of Jack Hammer Executive Headhunters In early 2013, at the age of 42, I embarked on a proper mid-life crisis that took the form of wanting to dance again— professionally, on a stage somewhere and with a dance company. In my former career, I was a

June 9, 2015

Three Unconventional Tips

By Angela Proffitt, an EO Nashville member and creative designer and event producer of Angela Proffitt, LLC For over a decade, I’ve served clients as a wedding designer and event planner during one of the most important moments of their lives—the beginning of their marriage. I find energy supporting others when it matters most. After

June 8, 2015

Could A Non-Executive Director Role Be Right for You?

By Monica Rivers, an Octane blog contributor Once a business entity reaches a certain size it is normal for its management to be shared by a board of directors. Overseen by the chairman and/or chief executive, this group of board members has ultimate responsibility for everything that happens within a company. The creation of a

June 2, 2015

How to Recognize Opportunity (and Make It Sustainable)

By Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey, EO Overdrive contributors and Barefoot Wine Founders. KNOCK! KNOCK! We often hear, “Follow your passion” as the universal prescription for happiness and success. But we say “Follow your opportunity, passionately” as a more plausible road to success. Opportunities abound! The key is to find a way to take advantage of them

May 28, 2015

Reduce the Risk Your Business Presents to a Buyer

By Mark Tepper, an EO Cleveland member and president of Strategic Wealth Partners Unless your buyer has a gambling habit, chances are they’re not looking to roll the dice on purchasing your company. That’s why taking steps now to reduce the perceived risk your company poses to a potential buyer is a smart idea. Businesses

May 13, 2015