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Women's Enterprise Centre

It's Small Business Month: Nurture Your Business AND Yourself

This October, as we celebrate Small Business Month, we're focusing on... YOU!

You are the driver of your business and its biggest asset. Are you investing in yourself? You may say that you lead a busy life as an entrepreneur and your tight schedule doesn't permit any spare time for learning new skills.

The truth is a better skilled, happy and healthy you is a major factor in your business success.

BLOG OF THE MONTH | by Carolyn Stern

Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Business Success

People who understand their own emotions and are good at reading others’ are better leaders, more effective decision-makers and innovative thinkers.

In her blog series, Carolyn Stern explores the different areas of self-perception, or how you see yourself, and offers some great tips for developing your own emotional intelligence.

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MENTOR OF THE MONTH

Jayna Wiewiorowski – Camosun College

When the opportunity came up to be part of a women in trades program, Jayna Wiewiorowski knew this was her chance to be part of the solution in supporting women in trades.

As the Development Coordinator for Women in Trades Training programming at Camosun College, Wiewiorowski has made some significant changes to keep up with industry standards and demand. “I am most proud of the community outreach I have incorporated into the programs and volunteer opportunities that I have been able to create for the students to give back to the community.”

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FEATURE ARTICLE

5 Ways to Be Your Business' Best Asset

One of the major reasons businesses fail is their inability to anticipate and adapt to change. As the head of your organization, you set the tone for your business so a commitment to knowledge and learning will help you gain a competitive edge.
 
Here are 5 ways you can stay motivated and informed so you can be the best asset for your business:

  1. Free yourself to work on your business not in it...
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Women's Leadership Series Supports Our Mentoring Program

Thanks to Crowe MacKay LLP and the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce, our mentoring program received 100% of the proceeds from the inaugural Pinnacle Women's Leadership Series event in Kelowna.

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Meet Our New 'ACE' Coordinator, Danielle Hofer

Picture of Danielle HoferDanielle Hofer, BBA, is our new Admin, Client Service and Events (ACE) Coordinator based in our Kelowna head office. She plays an active role in the coordination and administration of events/sponsorship, provides office admin support and connects clients to the resources they need to succeed in business.

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Get Your Mini-MBA at E-Series April 2016, Vancouver

E-Series is a 3-day immersive program presented by Forum for Women Entrepreneurs that combines targeted content with the deep expertise of exceptional business leaders to educate women entrepreneurs who are serious about growing their business. Application deadline is January 15, 2016 – learn more or apply now.

Take This Survey to Share Your Exporting Experiences

The Ministry of International Trade wants your input on how best to support BC businesses to develop their export capacity. Whether you have never considered exporting or you are a seasoned exporter, they want to hear from you. Survey deadline is Friday, October 23. Take the survey now.

Slam Dunk Your Business Growth

The NBA has announced an opportunity for women-owned businesses to provide goods and services for the NBA All-Star Game in Toronto in 2016. Application deadline is Friday, October 23. Apply now to be a part of the 2016 NBA All-Star supplier registry.

 

Financial Support Provided By:

Western Economic Diversification Canada

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