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Getting the Most Out of Networking Events

By George Uribe, an EO Nashville member, president of Guestbooker.com and founder of the Nashville and Miami Media Mixers Going to a business mixer? Here are some tips to help you get the most out of your networking experience. Before You Network: Place your name tag on the right side, not the left; it's easier

September 4, 2014

Leveraging Entrepreneurial Experience as a Venture Investor

By Clifford Holekamp, an EO St. Louis Elumni, and General Partner of Cultivation Capital Successful entrepreneurs are often solicited for investment in startups. Fellow EO St. Louis member Rick Holton and I professionalized our angel investment activities by joining three other entrepreneurs starting an early stage venture capital fund, Cultivation Capital. A recent Kaufman Foundation

September 3, 2014

8 Common Job Interview Questions That are Illegal

By Genevieve George, an EO Sydney member and CEO/founder of OneShift I couldn't believe it when I found out about these illegal job interview questions! No doubt employers are aware that there are certain questions that are an absolute no go zone, but do the applicants? I certainly didn't! You are only allowed to be

September 2, 2014

Keeping Your Employees Engaged

By Dan Clifford, an EO San Francisco member and the co-founder of AnswerLab Seven years ago, when I took the leap to leave behind a steady paycheck and start my own company, creating a strong, long-lasting culture was one of my biggest motivators. Every day my staff serves as ambassadors of my business, so keeping them

September 1, 2014

Forget Your Fall-Back Position

By Angela Petro, an EO Columbus member and owner of Two Caterers A few years ago, I attended a women’s ski clinic in Alta, Utah, USA. I came home a much better skier, but more importantly, I learned something valuable that I could apply to my professional life: When I’m out of my comfort zone, I immediately revert

August 29, 2014

Why You’re Crazy if You’re Not Podcasting

By Doug Kisgen, an EO Kansas City member and CEO of Kisgen Group, Inc. Are you on the podcasting bandwagon yet? If not, you might want to get on it ... and quick! Here are just a few reasons why: Several 2015 cars are going to come standard with a podcasting app. Those who love podcasts

August 27, 2014