You Grow Girl! Video Stories These videos feature key insights from some of BC's most enterprising women business owners! Guest speakers share experiences about how they grew their small businesses. Note: You must have Flash 8 or 9 Player installed to view these videos (get it here> )

You Grow Girl! Panel #1

Past, Present, Future of Small Business

Three women discuss the 'past, present, and future' challenges, tools and opportunities of doing business in B.C. Featuring Guest women entrepreneurs Bernice Davidson (Support Services Unlimited), Tana McNichol & Leilani Kopp (Sweet Leilani Cosmetics) and Lindsay Smith (Techvibes).

Play Introduction: Meet the Guest Speakers: Bernice, Tana, Leilani Play segment: Have you had to change gears in your business? Play segment: Is it hard to ask for help? Play segment: What helps you to continue growing? Play segment: What were some of the barriers you faced? Play segment: Who was your inspiration? Play segment: Why did you start your own business?

You Grow Girl! Panel #2

Preparing for Growth: From Doer to Manager to Strategist

Successful women share experiences about shifting their mindset from 'doing everything' to taking a strategic leadership role in their business. Featuring Guest women entrepreneurs Sue Adams (Beavendale Enterprises) Lori Kliman (Cupcakes) Deanna Hayko (Solo Fusion Interior and Graphic Design).

Play Introduction: Meet the Guest Speakers: Sue, Lori, Deanna Play segment: How do you create an exit strategy? Play segment: How do you deal with fear? Play segment:How do you manage your roles? Play segment:How far do you look in your planning? Play segment:What mistakes have you learned and advice? Play segment:What role do you engage in most? Play segment:What triggered you to move from one role to another?

You Grow Girl! Panel #3

Strategies for Growing your Business

Guest storytellers relate growth strategies that improved sales, increased customers, and streamlined systems and processes. Featuring Guest women entrepreneurs Cybele Negris (Webnames.ca), Tracy Axelsson (Cooperative Auto Network), Jinous Nouri (Stick-with-us Products) and Linda Barr (Diane's Lingerie).

Play Introduction: Meet the Guest Speakers: Cybele, Tracy, Jinous, Linda Play segment: Did your business grow the way you expected? Play segment: How did you create your vision? Play segment: Strategic alliances what should be considered? Play segment: What was the biggest stretch in growing your business? Play segment: What was your orientation towards growth?

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