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How I got Beyond Payroll Survival
By Aaron Lee, president and creative director of Illuminati Studios and a member of EO South Florida I've been a business owner for 10 years, but I feel like I've been an entrepreneur all of my life. Several months ago, like many of my fellow small business owners, I was just trying to understand how
7 Things to Consider When Creating an Annual Budget for your Business
By Ryan Selhorn, an Overdrive contributor and vice president of operations at Signature Analytics Budgeting is not always a key focus of small and mid-size businesses, but it should be. And with the year-end quickly approaching, now is the time to begin the process (if you haven't already). If you are overwhelmed by the budgeting
Legal Issues to Consider Before Starting a Business
By Monique Goodyer, an Overdrive contributor Starting a business can sometimes be as overwhelming as it is exciting due to all the legal considerations you must take into account. You may have your next million-dollar idea but you must consider some legal implications and concerns before you start your business. Here are some important legal
The “Cargo Cult” Within Companies
by Paul Pagel, an EO Chicago member and CEO of 8th Light On small teams, most process is informal. Everyone has a clear stake in the outcome, and if the work is getting done, who cares how? Close working relationships fill in for the lack of formal communication and expectation setting. This is why small
Moving Your Baseline
by Russell Lundstrom, an EO Colorado member and founder of Simple Smart Science “Succeeding in business is all about making connections… For an entrepreneur, the ability to forge connections is a great asset.” Richard Branson Within the Entrepreneurs’ Organization exists one of the strongest, most influential networks in the world today. As a member, you