Women’s Enterprise Centre’s programs are part of the Empowered to Work Mentoring Program funded by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development. In order to be eligible, you must be a woman in the first three years of operating a business, located in the province of British Columbia, over the age of eighteen and legally able to work in Canada.
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*Business Name:
*Mailing Address:
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*Postal Code:
*Contact Telephone: (Enter as xxx-xxx-xxxx)
*Primary E-mail:
For statistical purposes, please indicate if you are: Aboriginal - If yes please select one:
First Nations
Métis
Inuit
Immigrant - If so, how many years have you been in Canada? A Person with a Disability
*Would you like to receive the Women’s Enterprise Centre monthly newsletter and small business updates? Yes
No
Section 2 – Eligibility Information:
*All participants must be at least 19 years of age. Please indicate your birth date: (Enter as DD/MM/YYYY)
*All participants must be in their first three years of business. Please indicate your business start date: (Enter as MM/YYYY)
*From what background are you transitioning into self-employment/business ownership?
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Employment
Other self-employment
Unemployed
Paid maternity leave
Stay-at-home mom
Disability leave
Retirement
Student
Other
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Employment
Other self-employment
Unemployed
Paid maternity leave
Stay-at-home mom
Disability leave
Retirement
Student
Other
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Employment
Other self-employment
Unemployed
Paid maternity leave
Stay-at-home mom
Disability leave
Retirement
Student
Other
If other, please explain:
*What is the highest level of formal education you have attained:
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Less than high school
High school diploma or recognized equivalent
Some post-secondary
Non-university certificate or diploma such as a trades certificate
University - bachelor’s degree
University - above bachelor’s degree
*On a scale of 1 to 4, with 1 being low and 4 being high, how would you rate your confidence level in managing all the aspects of your business and the business challenges you are facing: one (low)
two
three
four (high)
*What are the top three challenges that you face in developing your business?
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Cashflow and/or budgeting
Cultural challenges
Marketing and/or promotion
Networking
Organization and administrative skills
Strategic planning for business growth
Understanding financial statements and/or legal documents
Unstable income levels
Work/life balance and/or emotional rollercoaster
Other
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Cashflow and/or budgeting
Cultural challenges
Marketing and/or promotion
Networking
Organization and administrative skills
Strategic planning for business growth
Understanding financial statements and/or legal documents
Unstable income levels
Work/life balance and/or emotional rollercoaster
Other
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Cashflow and/or budgeting
Cultural challenges
Marketing and/or promotion
Networking
Organization and administrative skills
Strategic planning for business growth
Understanding financial statements and/or legal documents
Unstable income levels
Work/life balance and/or emotional rollercoaster
Other
If other, please explain:
*Prior to this mentoring program were you receiving Provincial Income Assistance? Yes
No
*Are you currently receiving Employment Insurance (EI) or participating in a self-employment benefit program? Yes
No
Section 3 – Program Information:
*I am applying to participate in: A Peer Mentoring Group One-to-One Mentoring Please note that if you apply for One-to-One Mentoring and we can’t find a suitable mentor, we will refer you to a Peer Mentoring Group or advise you of the upcoming Mentor Advisory Forums and provide you with information on the other Women’s Enterprise Centre services that are available to you.
The following information about your business will assist us in placing you in a suitable peer mentoring group or making a one-to-one match.
*Business Industry:
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Hospitality
Manufacturing
Retail
Service
Wholesale
*Business Sector:
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Accountant
Agriculture
Animal care
Arts
Automotive
Beauty
Business/Office
Child care
Cleaning
Clothing
Construction trades
Consulting/Contract
Crafts/Hobbies
Education
Environmental
Financial
Food/Beverage
Health Care
Horticulture
Legal
Media
Recreation/Leisure/Entertainment
Technology
Tourism
Other
*Brief description of your business:
*Are you operating your business full time or part time? Full Time
Part Time
*How many hours a week do you typically spend working in your business?
*Are you working more or less than you would prefer? More
Less
*Explain: E.g. not enough clients, need to improve efficiency, high demand?
*What are your average gross monthly sales? $
*Please provide us with the top three business objectives you wish to achieve using the Mentoring Program:
*Benefits from being mentored for you: (please choose 2)
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Building confidence as an entrepreneur
Gaining focus and setting goals
Guidance and support
Improving essential business skills
Learning from another entrepreneur
Resources/Networking
Sounding board
Strengthening communication skills
Other
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Building confidence as an entrepreneur
Gaining focus and setting goals
Guidance and support
Improving essential business skills
Learning from another entrepreneur
Resources/Networking
Sounding board
Strengthening communication skills
Other
If other, please explain:
*How did you hear about Women's Enterprise Centre's Mentoring Program?
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Advertising
An event (e.g. seminar, workshop, tradeshow.)
Chamber of Commerce
Community Futures
Referral from government service
Women in Business Network
Women's Enterprise Centre Website
Word of mouth
Other
Please indicate if there is someone in your community who you would like Women’s Enterprise Centre to approach on your behalf to become your mentor. Name: Business: Telephone: (Enter as xxx-xxx-xxxx)
Please use this space to provide us with any additional comments:
WOMEN’S ENTERPRISE CENTRE
Collection and Use of Information
I have answered all questions on this form and certify that all information I have provided is complete and accurate.
I understand the Women's Enterprise Centre, through the Province of British Columbia, receives funding for this program from the federal government as a result of the Canada-BC Labour Market Agreement.
I understand that information I have provided on this form or that has been collected about me during my participation in this program will be forwarded to the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development who is the provincial oversight for the Canada-BC Labour Market Agreement.
I understand the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development is responsible for fulfilling reporting obligations under section 30 of the Canada-BC Labour Market Agreement, however, no personally identifiable information about me will be exchanged with the federal government to fulfill this requirement.
I consent to being contacted by the Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development (or its agent) at intervals and up to 12 months after completion of my participation in this program for the purpose of program evaluation.
Collection and Use of Information. All information is collected pursuant to section 26(c) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information provided will be used for administrative and evaluation purposes of this program. If you have any questions about the use of this information, contact the Director of Labour Market Agreement, Ministry of Advanced Education and Labour Market Development, (250) 952-0642
If you would like to speak with us about this application form, or if you have any questions, please call our Mentoring Program Coordinator at Women's Enterprise Centre, 1.800.643.7014 Extension 201.
