Women and minority business founders hit harder by economic impact of COVID-19
According to the final analysis from a nationwide survey of women, visible minorities, indigenous, LGBTQ+, refugee and immigrant entrepreneurs, there has been a greater economic impact from COVID-19 on these underrepresented business owners in Canada than on other...
How to kick procrastination to the curb
What is your relationship with procrastination? Do you agree with Pablo Picasso when he says: “Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone”? Or, do you perhaps share Oscar Wilde’s perspective: “I never put off till tomorrow what I can...
Your employees need you to believe that working from home can work
Are you a leader who has never believed in working from home? Like Marissa Mayer, former CEO of Yahoo! and my last corporate boss, you think that employees need to be in the office to get the job done. The trouble is with millions of workers now being told to work...
Top Canadian resources in response to COVID-19
This has been an emotionally and financially challenging time for many of us. Women in Biz Network mentors and members have been doing what they can to share helpful information and resources on our webinars, mentor circles and across our social media channels. We...
Online event (April 7th): Thriving in CHAOS: Sales and business building in an uncertain economy
When: Tuesday, April 7th | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST Cost: Complimentary | Includes a 25% off coupon to WIBN programs Program/membership information can be found here. What is a mentor circle? Join a group of supportive women each month where you can learn new skills,...
Online Event (April 1st): What’s my plan? Your pressing HR business & career questions answered
When: Tuesday, April 1st | 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Cost: Complimentary | Includes a 25% off coupon to WIBN programs Program/membership information can be found here. What to expect: There is no denying it, these are trying times. We are experiencing a number of challenges...
Thrive Podcast: Comedian Jessica Holmes on living, working and performing in the fog of depression
Founder of Women in Biz Network Leigh Mitchell chatted with actor, writer and comedian Jessica Holmes on how depression can affect life, work and business. Leigh’s reflections: As someone who has struggled with depression and anxiety throughout my adult...
Devote half a day to dream big and reap the benefits for an entire season
Date: Monday, March 2nd, 2020 | 10 am – 1:30 pm $97 (+ HST) for WIBN members – $117 (+HST) for non-members. Contact lisa@lisakelly.life to register (11 spots available). Location: The Gladstone Hotel, Melody Bar, 1214 Queen Street West, Toronto M6J 1J6...
Welcome our newest mentor to the Women in Biz Network family!
We are beyond thrilled to announce our new Women in Biz Network mentor. Andrea Ivanka joined WIBN as a member in 2018. After getting to know Andrea I just knew she would make an incredible mentor. Andrea’s mentorship will focus on the area of sales and business...
The trillion-dollar opportunity in supporting female entrepreneurs
There is much discussion and debate about how to support female entrepreneurs — and rightly so. Currently, women-led businesses are less likely to survive, despite evidence that their startups are often highly successful. New analysis by Boston Consulting Group...
