By: Paula Thorby, a Special to Overdrive Social entrepreneurship has arrived. And even though some still look at the concept as quaint or the next level up from volunteering, the idea of having a business… Read more »
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Women Entrepreneurs On the Rise
By: Jeff Cornwall, a Special to Overdrive Over the past couple of decades we have seen a steady increase in the number of women becoming entrepreneurs. At Belmont University, for example, 45 percent of students… Read more »
Advisory Boards That Work
By: Verne Harnish, a Special to Overdrive Marissa Levin more than doubled her revenues at Information Experts in the past three years, and she’s the first to tell you she couldn’t have done it alone…. Read more »
EO Member Talks Marriage and Business Management in Inc. Magazine
EO Dallas member Adrienne Cornelsen was recently interviewed in the November issue of Inc. Magazine. In an article titled, “Two Spouses, Two Companies,” Adrienne talked about her marriage to a fellow entrepreneur and the importance… Read more »
Conducting Business Beyond Borders: Insights into China Market Entry
Q&A with Brent Ferguson, an EO Shanghai member Conducting business overseas can be tough, especially when you’re trying to get your foot in the door of an international market. The Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), a global… Read more »
How to be An “Encourager” in the Workplace
By: Christine Kane, a special to Overdrive Long ago, when I first shared my dream of becoming a professional musician with one of my friends, she knitted her brows and said, “Huh?”The dire warnings she… Read more »
Let’s be Productive…at the Airport
By: Mark Patiky, a special to Overdrive In any period of financial turbulence, opportunities emerge. That’s when companies with vision, foresight and agility can change their fortunes dramatically for the better. That’s where business aviation… Read more »
Three Tips for Women Entrepreneurs
By Peri Pakroo, Special to Overdrive Women business owners have doubled over the years, and have become even more respected as entrepreneurs. As this growth occurs, critics try to break down the statistics of both… Read more »
Project Octane: Entrepreneurship with Heart
It takes a lot of patience, determination and commitment to become an entrepreneur. It also takes a lot of heart. EO El Salvador’s Edwin Escobar knows that more than anyone, having recently set a Guinness… Read more »
An Opinion on Louisiana and Solar Energy
By Ondina Canales, special to Overdrive Louisiana homeowners are benefiting from the state’s generous tax credits for renewable energy systems. The Louisiana Department of Revenue approved approximately US$12M in tax returns for residential solar energy… Read more »