Strategy Driven

JUNE 3, 2025

From cloud-based infrastructure to AI-driven algorithms that personalize user experiences, digital tools are central to every operational decision. The possibilities are broad, and the benefits can be significant in both internal operations and customer engagement. Business leaders outside of gaming can draw inspiration here.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 27, 2025

Hands-on instruction covering operations, compliance, marketing, and tech. Benefits include: Tactical Collaboration: Share local sales wins, vendor contacts, or operational hacks. This level of structure appeals to entrepreneurs who want to grow without reinventing the wheel every time.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 18, 2025

Many entrepreneurs get stuck juggling emails, scheduling, and other time-draining tasks—leaving little room for growth-focused work. Operational Efficiency Virtual Assistant Tasks Streamlining operations creates the foundation for scalable growth. Measuring these indicators will help you see the true impact on your operations.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 19, 2025

It highlights how the Charter helps companies embed responsible practices into their operations while staying competitive. Founded by entrepreneur Julian Richer, the GBC provides a 10-point roadmap for businesses of all sizes. The study examines how businesses accredited by the GBC combine ethical values with profitability.

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Lead from Within

JULY 1, 2025

In my experience coaching executives, entrepreneurs, and founders across multiple industries, the smartest ones share one trait: they see the shift coming and they’re moving fast. Instead, they’re practical business people who understand that AI represents a fundamental change in how successful leadership operates.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 3, 2025

From cloud-based infrastructure to AI-driven algorithms that personalize user experiences, digital tools are central to every operational decision. The possibilities are broad, and the benefits can be significant in both internal operations and customer engagement. Business leaders outside of gaming can draw inspiration here.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 27, 2025

Below are five ideas for non-office-bound entrepreneurs ready to roll up their sleeves. A cleaning franchise is perfect for: Entrepreneurs who want consistent and recurring income. A cleaning franchise is perfect for: Entrepreneurs who want consistent and recurring income. Ideal for solo operators or small teams.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 22, 2025

This flexible model is gaining popularity among founders, managing directors, and entrepreneurs who recognize that financial strategy isn’t just a back-office function, and it’s a cornerstone of leadership. Why Entrepreneurs Are Turning to Fractional CFOs Business leaders wear many hats.

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 26, 2025

Certainly, Shine is a book for entrepreneurs, however, it is bound to benefit any business leader. Entrepreneurs often have a burning need to succeed. I have helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs achieve significant business success by using a disciplined and practical approach to operating their businesses.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 28, 2025

Nowhere is this more evident than in areas like the gig economy, where workers typically operate under an algorithmic manager. Its apparent that while platforms tout the freedom and autonomy that workers supposedly enjoy, the algorithms that govern them impose significant restraints on how they operate.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 15, 2024

“We also believed that the business model choices for social entrepreneurs differ significantly from those of traditional entrepreneurs.” . “Despite the buzz around ‘social entrepreneurship,’ the business models of such companies were not well understood,” the authors note.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 20, 2025

This year, we’ve also added a few books for the entrepreneur. As a lecturer in management at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, an operator, a venture capitalist, and a consultant, he sees countless teams of managers, at all sorts of companies, struggling to lead their companies into the future. We need a coach.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 18, 2025

But that norm is reaching its limits, and leaders are under pressure to find smarter, more sustainable ways to operate. But that norm is reaching its limits, and leaders are under pressure to find smarter, more sustainable ways to operate. Weslynne Ashton is a systems scientist and professor at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2025

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Spotify RSS All episodes All episodes Details Transcript June 16, 2025 She’s an entrepreneur who has led her company to a fair amount of success. So you have a path forward or something that can help guide how you operate moving forward. MURIEL WILKINS: That’s right. Try those out.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 24, 2025

ALISON BEARD: Adi, we are going to talk today about how to make change, whether it’s in your organization, or a problem that you see out in the world that you want to fix as an entrepreneur, or something that you’d like to see happen differently in society. Maybe it’s a dozen people.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 19, 2025

Every entrepreneur faces unique obstacles, from tight budgets to fierce competition, but success isn’t reserved for the lucky few. They’ll ensure you’re not missing crucial tax deductions and can provide insights into your business’s financial health that you might overlook when you’re focused on day-to-day operations.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 2, 2025

Whether you’re an entrepreneur scaling a business, a student pursuing global education, or a traveler exploring new markets, quick solutions are increasingly essential for achieving your global goals. Speed Unlocks Opportunities Many global opportunities operate within tight windows.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 27, 2025

Now a second year student on the CMI dual accredited BA (Hons) Fashion Management course at Nottingham Trent University, she has been able to blend her love for creativity with a deeper knowledge of how the industry operates. More budding entrepreneurs: Keannas story Q: What does doing a CMI-accredited course mean to you?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 16, 2025

Expanding your business can be a daunting time as a small business owner or entrepreneur but at the same time, it can also be very exciting. It comes with a variety of costs to conduct your operations overseas, from commercial space to travel, customs, shipping, and production.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 12, 2025

Learn how to: Set Your Pricing Structure Write Professional Proposals Manage Client Feedback and Revisions Create Contracts That Protect Your Work and Time Track Expenses and Income Consult with a legal or financial advisor when necessary, especially as you scale up your operations.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 26, 2025

Whether you’re a first-time investor or a seasoned entrepreneur looking to diversify your portfolio, exploring unique and rising industries can give you a significant edge. As an investor, this presents a dual-benefit business: serving a social need while creating a profitable operation.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 14, 2025

Jack Sparrow, the successful entrepreneur, has to walk the plank after failing to scale his vintage bandana manufacturing company. They pivot, change direction and look for quick wins and, as such, they are perfect startup entrepreneurs, but can be less suited for scaling. The world of business never fails to stir the imagination.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 12, 2025

What most entrepreneurs never hear before taking the leap is how quickly funding—or the lack of it—can define the direction of a business. If you’re not turning a consistent profit yet, don’t have hard assets to back your loan, or can’t show a multi-year operating history, you’re likely not what they’re looking for.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 6, 2025

Between tracking expenses, handling invoices, and staying compliant with tax regulations, many entrepreneurs find themselves overwhelmed by bookkeeping responsibilities. Let’s explore how this modern approach to financial management can transform your small business operations.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 14, 2025

The perfect home office becomes even more valuable when positioned in a location that naturally enhances your freelance operations and client relationships. Climate control systems can be programmed to maintain optimal temperatures in office areas during work hours, then adjust for energy savings when you’re not working.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 10, 2025

Go Back 15 seconds Play Go Foward 15 seconds Share A case study on the entrepreneur’s personal transformation and life choices. Rather than just gamble in the stock market, he could actually visit the operations of companies to try to identify which ones would be good investments. He was a vanguard for what became an industry.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2025

Investors, meanwhile, can see these efficiency features as a way to lower ongoing operating costs and attract tenants who value eco-friendly living, making the property more appealing and potentially increasing its long-term value. For buyers, this means not only lower monthly expenses but also the satisfaction of living more sustainably.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 19, 2025

Best for Integrating with a Powerful CRM Winner: HubSpot Marketing Hub Why it wins: For a lot of businesses, the CRM is the heart of the operation. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife for a new entrepreneur. If that’s you, and you’re already using Hubspot, then using HubSpot’s own funnel builder is a no-brainer.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 2, 2025

Do you regularly interact directly with entrepreneurs, executives, and experts to deepen your insights on developments in your industry? Question: How long does it take for a business leader and his/her organization to master the nine principles and fully transform their entity to one operating with the Venture Mindset?

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

There are very few budding entrepreneurs that would not want to duplicate their success. David Sax, author of The Soul of an Entrepreneur , says that a startup myth has developed that has “increasingly defined what an entrepreneur was supposed to look like, how they behaved, and what they did.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Importance of Executive Coaching for the Entrepreneur Regardless of their industry or background, the entrepreneur faces unique challenges on their entrepreneurial journey. It is said that big doors swing on small hinges; this metaphor is especially true for the entrepreneur.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Entrepreneur coaching can be a transformative experience for both emerging and seasoned business leaders. Through the guidance of experienced professionals who have successfully built and scaled businesses, entrepreneurs gain access to invaluable knowledge that can reshape how they approach challenges and make decisions. The result?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

The Benefits of Executive Coaching for Start-Up Entrepreneurs Executive coaching has become increasingly popular among start-up entrepreneurs, and for good reason. By working with a seasoned coach, start-up entrepreneurs gain invaluable guidance and support that help them navigate the complexities of building a successful business.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

If as an entrepreneur or CEO you don’t focus on deploying the necessary talent and resources to ensure that the largest risks are adequately managed, or that the biggest opportunities are exploited, then you have a leadership team destined for failure. . All CEOs and entrepreneurs need top quality professional advisers. Thoughts?

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Leading Blog

APRIL 24, 2020

Y OU don’t have to be an entrepreneur to be an entrepreneurial leader. Joel Peterson has been around the block serving as a leader in various roles—CEO, CFO, founder, investor, entrepreneur—and is currently the chairman of JetBlue Airways and a professor at Stanford’s Graduate School of Business. What is your personal operating system?

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Strategy Driven

JULY 20, 2021

It’s very important to consider what kind of entrepreneur you hope to be once you decide to go it alone. Some people may misinterpret that fact as meaning that as an entrepreneur, you have to get everything right. Intrepid entrepreneurs know the value of risk. Learn From Your Mistakes With A Clinical Attitude.

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