How to read a #Canadian #Cheque – A Small Business Hack
I have never looked up how to read a cheque until I started my own business. Seems like I need this information all the time so I thought I would share this helpful hack! Why you might need to read a cheque Setting up a PayPal, Square or Stripe account Setting up...
Isolation Sucks! Why you need a Mentor and How to Be One Too! + a Few Stats
When I started my business I had a few good ideas. A hunch. My intuition whispering sweet nothings in my ear. No business plan at the time because I wasn’t sure I was fully committed to developing the business in the first place. I was testing out...
Member Spotlight: Phyllis (@PhyllisIsTheCPC) from The Canadian Pronunciation Coach
I am thrilled to introduce Women in Biz Network Member Phyllis Cohen Tell us about your business I’m Phyllis Cohen, The Canadian Pronunciation Coach, a motivating educator on a mission to help speakers of English as a Second Language speak English with clarity for the...
Does your Brand Say Boring? 22 Ideas to Spice up the “About Me” Section
If you are a business owner I am going to assume you have a website. Did you know that the most visited section is your “About Page”? The About Page The content on this page should be interesting, causing an instant 8 seconds of love so that...
Top Canadian Employers Putting Mental Health, Flexibility and Wellness First
Source: Globe and Mail Flexibility is top of the mind this year: flexibility in the workplace, flexibility in employee relations. This can mean everything from varied office hours and working from home to creating a more adaptable office culture and open-door...
I want a new national day – “Equal Duties Day” or “Mutiny on Multitasking Day”…
Yesterday was Equal Pay Day. I remember the good old days when my husband and I were making close to the same salary. Then came two maternity leaves and a nanny who decided it was a good idea to leave my baby home alone. She had an excuse…. he was sleeping and...
3 Fabulous Finds for Women Entrepreneurs
When I feel like I need a surge of productivity with flair I head to Staples Canada. I find navigating the store easy and it has a good mix of business services and products. I love that I can shop for my podcast supplies and also pick up fancy invitations for my next...
Best Companies to Work for in 2018 as revealed by @LinkedIn
According to LinkedIn, the employers that made the list are finding new ways to attract the best talent. Here’s a look at the top 10 and what those companies are doing to set themselves apart: Amazon now offers to prepay 95% of tuition, textbooks and fees for...
Member Spotlight: Claire McGee from Buds Cutting Gardens
Tell us about your business Buds Cutting Gardens designs and maintains gardens, with a special interest in gardens that feature flowers to be cut and taken indoors. We are throughly invested in the process of making outdoor spaces enjoyable for our clients, and love...
Complimentary Will Workshop with Willi Shillinglaw
Imagine how much peace of mind and the sense of accomplishment you will experience when you have completed the most important legal document you will ever write. Would you write/update your will if…. -Affordable – Simple to do – Easy to follow...