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A closer look: Growth in 2020

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Stories of businesses closing and sales dropping in 2020 are common, but there are also plenty of organizations that experienced surprising growth during this unprecedented year. Ironically, the pandemic has improved productivity and contributed to Planit’s already strong culture. It’s even added four fulltime positions.

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From ideation to accolades in 10 months: An EO Accelerator’s successful pivot

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We were in a growth year in 2020, with the most trips we had ever sold, excited about the new travelers we would meet. But in early March 2020, they were not yet common. On March 18, 2020 we launched our first virtual, interactive cooking class with my friend, Alain, who lives in Pistoia, Italy. Our revenue stopped.

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Today’s entrepreneurs weigh in: Is entrepreneurship a lonely journey?

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The opportunity to meet personally (or virtually in 2020) with a group of trusted entrepreneurs who run a variety of businesses, to be able to share experiences, and to be able to learn from each other in a safe and trusted environment is second-to-none. and more articles from the EO blog. . appeared first on THE BLOG.

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How EO has impacted my life and grown my business

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We are from different cultures, religions and backgrounds, but EO binds us together.”. We ended up doing over 200 virtual events in 2020 and finished the year with US$1M in profit?which and more articles from the EO blog. . The post How EO has impacted my life and grown my business appeared first on THE BLOG.

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How Gender Equality Improves Business

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Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) is proud to support International Women’s Day (IWD), which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political contributions of women. The post How Gender Equality Improves Business appeared first on Octane Blog – The official blog of the Entrepreneurs' Organization.

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5 EO Australia Women Share How To Make Entrepreneurship More Inclusive

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Widespread layoffs during the pandemic contributed to an initial rise in female entrepreneurship in 2020, along with the need for flexibility. Workplaces need to go beyond that and embed these initiatives into their culture. and more articles from the EO blog. However, simply hiring for diversity is not enough.

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5 ways founders and CEOs can diversify their leadership teams

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Between February 2020 and February 2022 in the US alone, the unemployment rate barely shifted from 5.7 Companies with a rich tapestry of diversity are more likely to outperform, as well as create thriving, highly engaged cultures. The post 5 ways founders and CEOs can diversify their leadership teams appeared first on THE BLOG.