Debunking the Startup Failure Myth & How To Overcome 3 Common Obstacles to Success

For entrepreneurs, “failure” feels like a curse word. We wince and often retreat in fear of it. When people think about startups, the word failure isn’t too far back in their minds. I myself often cite the age-old statistic that peppers headlines, confidently claiming 90% of startups are doomed to die. And I’m not alone.

February 2, 2018

8 Deadly Sins of Project Management

Project management can be a minefield—and it requires teamwork, communication, awareness and competence to navigate. We've all encountered projects failing needlessly owing to a range of reasons. So what are the primary causes of project breakdowns? Here, we've compiled a list of the eight most common project management pitfalls to overcome on the path to success.

February 1, 2018

Capture this Insurance Secret

By Peter Strauss Life is filled with risk. Every day, you take risks in your business. Some of these risks are calculated—after all, you must take on some risk in order to make a profit in your business. Other risks may not be so well known to you or may not usually be at the

January 29, 2018

#NewYearGoals2018: Harness the Power of Accountability

The Four As of Accountability Octane's #NewYearGoals2018 series is focused on tackling small, attainable goals to realizing big results. Today, we consider the value of accountability in achieving your objectives. Want to increase the likelihood of achieving your goals? In a recent article written for Inc., EO Accelerator Program Director Lauren King suggests following four steps in order to boost your sense of

January 26, 2018

Celebrating the Resilience of the Florida Keys Post Hurricane Irma

By Oscar DiVeroli, EO South Florida Just two days before Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys, the Directors' Forum cancelled our 19th annual retreat to the greater Boston region. Most of our Forum evacuated the South Florida area in advance of widespread power outages, localized flooding and scattered storm debris. Several weeks later, the Directors' Forum

January 24, 2018

5 Tips to Successfully Launch a Business in a New Industry

True or false: You do not need to be an expert in an industry to be a startup entrepreneur in that industry. Ed Dean says, true! As an entrepreneur who has founded businesses both in new countries and new industries, Ed shared how he gets up to speed quickly in a new sector in a recent

January 22, 2018