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Financial Finesse Series There is no question that, for most women, a business is more than just its bottom line. But, like it or not, profit is ultimately what makes the entrepreneurial world go round. Unless you have very deep pockets, if you’re not turning a profit, you’re not going to stay operational for very long.
New Kelowna Peer Mentoring Group this Spring... APPLY NOW! If you are a woman in the first two years of business who resides in, or near, Kelowna, BC apply now to take part in Women's Enterprise Centre Peer Mentoring program. Space is limited, so apply today! Trained facilitator Suzanne Mick, co-owner of Discover Wines in Kelowna will be leading the Peer Mentoring Group for six, two-hour sessions. Peer Mentoring Groups are designed specifically to help women entrepreneurs address the issues and barriers they experience while making the transition to self-employment. For more information and to apply click here Staff Matters Series This article will assist you in implementing a sound process for successfully recruiting qualified employees for your business. Before your new employee even gets in the door, there are ways that you can reduce the risk of not hiring the right person for the job.
May Business Tip Know your options in advance - Start-up Cost Planning Creating a list of start-up costs is a necessary but time-consuming process. At this point, you need to know how big an undertaking start-up will be for you. Start-up costs include those related to:
Being thorough and planning your expenditures will help you plan for the "big picture" and will be another aid in the map of how you're going to get to your entrepreneurial destination.
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Kathy Barnett Memorial Scholarship Announced
Scholarship will help a young high school woman pursue business studies
Sue Adams announced a new $2,000 scholarship sponsored by Women's Enterprise Centre in Whistler May 8th to help young women in Grade 11 or 12 who are either a current participant or a recent graduate of Junior Achievement Business Education Program.
Young Entrepreneur Awards 2008
Recognizing Canada's best and brightest young entrepreneurs
The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) is proud to have the Pancanadian Community Futures Group among its privileged partners for the 2008 Small Business Week® and Young Entrepreneur Awards (YEA) campaign.
The nomination period for the YEA started April 1, 2008. All Canadian entrepreneurs between the ages of 19 and 35 are eligible. There will be one winning business per province and territory for a total of 13 YEA.
Ten Tips to Living Wisely
Presented by inspirational mother & daughter team, Virginia and Justine Greene.
In honour of Mother’s Day, the momcafé, a new women's business network in Vancouver, featured a presentation by one of the most dynamic and inspirational mother & daughter duos in Vancouver: Virginia and Justine Greene.
2008 BC Export Awards
Celebrating British Columbia Export Excellence
- Do you KNOW a top exporter?
- Are YOU an export success story?
Nominate a company or person you know who has shown leadership in championing the cause of exporting in BC within their industry or field of expertise.
Nomination deadline is June 2, 2008, so make your nomination today!
From Women's Enterprise Centre
Focused Marketing workshop in Penticton, Tuesday, May 29 from 8:30am-5pm at the Days Inn, 152 Riverside Drive, Penticton, BC. Click here for more information.
Focused Marketing workshop in Terrace, Thursday, June 5 from 8:30am-5pm at the Best Western Terrace Inn, 4553 Greig Ave., Terrace, BC. Click here for more information.
Focused Marketing workshop in Fort St. John, Wednesday, June 11 from 8:30am-5pm at the Quality Inn Northern Grand Hotel, 9830 100th Ave., Fort St. John, BC . Click here for more information
Keep checking our Events Calendar for more information on these, and other, upcoming workshops.
Small Business BC and eBC Seminars
Small Business BC Seminars - Vancouver
All Year - at Waterfront Station, 82-601 West Cordova, click here
Business BC Lunchbox Seminars - Vancouver
All Year - Tuesdays at Waterfront Station, 82-601 West Cordova, click here
Around the Province
BC Chamber of Commerce 56th Annual General Meeting & Conference
Thursday, May 22 – Sunday, May 25, 2008 in Whistler, BC. Click here for more details.
2008 KAST Spirit of Innovation Awards
Thursday, May 22, 5-9:30pm, Prestige Lakeside Resort & Convention Centre,
Nelson, BC. Click here for more details.
'Climb Every Mountain' Women's Weekend Seminar
Saturday, May 24 - Sunday, May 25 at Seaquam Theatre, 11584 Lyon Rd., Delta, BC.
Click here to learn more.
Advice & Business Loans for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities - Information Session Thursday, May 29, 10am-12pm in the Lions Room, Small Business BC, 601 West Cordova Street, Vancouver. To register, phone 604.709.6965 or Email: Tanny_Marks@vancity.com
Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council Career/Education Conference
Tuesday, June 3 – Wednesday, June 4. Alberni Valley Multiplex,
Port Alberni, BC. For more information, call Nuu-chah-nulth Tribal Council at 250 724-5656
Forum for Women Entrepreneurs e-series Graduation Event
Tuesday, June 3, 5-8pm at the Brock House,
3875 Point Grey Road
Vancouver. Click here for more information.
Ladies Who Launch Incubator Program
Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17 and 24 from 6:30 – 8:30pm, Le Petit Spa,
4-3701 West Broadway,
Vancouver. Click here for more information.
Enterprising Moms Business Summit - Vancouver
Sunday, June 8, 12 – 6pm, Four Seasons Hotel
Vancouver, Click here for more information.
UBC MBA Part-time Kelowna Program Information Session
Wednesday, June 11, 5:30 – 7pm, Manteo Resort
Waterfront Room,
3762 Lakeshore Road,
Kelowna. Click here for more information.
momcafe event - How to be a Smart Ass
Friday, June 13, 9:30 – 11:30am, Rocky Mountain Flatbread Co.,
1876 W 1st Ave.,
Vancouver. Click here for more information.
Around Canada
Women's Networking Night - Venue Change
May 27 in Halifax, NS - Event moved from the Holiday Inn to Mount Saint Vincent University’s Library Conference Space. Click here for more information.
Lessons in Growth: A Forum for Entrepreneurs
Hosted by Womens Enterprise Centre, Manitoba,
Tuesday June 3 from 8am-8pm at The Fort Garry,
222 Broadway,
Winnipeg., May 22 - Sunday, May 25 in Whistler, BC. Click here for more information and to register.
June Networking Event -
Mark your calendar for June 17!
Tuesday, June 17, 6:30-9pm at Mount Saint Vincent University's Library Conference Space,
166 Bedford Highway. To register, e-mail cwb@msvu.ca or phone (902) 457-6449.
Outside Metro call toll free, 1-888-776-9022. http://www.msvu.ca/cwb
2008 International Council for Small Business Conference
Sunday, June 22 - Wednesday, June 25 in Halifax, NS. Click here to learn more
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