by Mariecris Pagulayan | Oct 28, 2021 | Growing, Listen & Watch, Podcasts
Sink or swim was how Robin Howlings had to learn business and to become a manager. Then one day, someone told her, “everyone hates you… and they’re all going to quit.” Harsh, but as Howings tells Lisa Bragg, that was a transformative moment that not only changed her and her company but also changed those around her. About the show: Brought to you by BMO for Women and hosted by journalist and award-winning entrepreneur Lisa Bragg, Bold(h)er delivers thought-provoking conversations...
by Mariecris Pagulayan | Aug 26, 2021 | Business Ownership, Growing
Name: Michelle Berry Business: Shelley Delight/ Shelley Cares Foundation Industry: Food service/ food pantry Tanya: Where do we even start? I mean, you have like 4 companies. (Although I’m one to talk) you have the catering arm, you have the restaurant and you have the charity. Michelle: We focus on the restaurant and the charity. The catering requires a whole different set of work and well… pandemic Tanya: Right. How has it been opening a restaurant during the pandemic? Michelle: I was...
by Mariecris Pagulayan | Jun 17, 2021 | Business Ownership, Growing
Name: Odeen Eccleston Business: WE Realty Inc. | The Wiltshire Group Industry:Real Estate/Construction Tanya: I mean, we’ve talked about your path to entrepreneurship several times, so what was the foundation of your entrepreneurship journey? How’s it going for you? Odeen: So, I always knew that I wanted to have multiple streams of income. I did see my dad have multiple businesses, so it was instilled in me as a teen. As I was doing university, I got into acting, and I got...
by Mariecris Pagulayan | May 20, 2021 | Business Ownership, Growing
Name: Cheryl Sutherland Business: PleaseNotes Goods Industry Personal Growth/ Retail Tanya: Question numero uno, what was your path to entrepreneurship? Cheryl: My path to entrepreneurship pretty much started when I moved to California because I wanted to follow a dream. And while I was there, I had the opportunity to work for two different female entrepreneurs. And I saw the difference in how they conducted themselves, and how it reflected in the clients they attracted. When I decided...
by Mariecris Pagulayan | Aug 26, 2020 | Business Ownership, Growing
Scaling a business is no easy feat. But with the right mindset, management and method, it’s something all entrepreneurs can accomplish. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution for growing a business, there are things that any business owner can do to help their unique company flourish. For starters, growing a business will require you to wear many different hats — from sales and marketing, to customer service and corporate compliance, a small business owner looking to scale a company has...
by Mariecris Pagulayan | Aug 5, 2020 | Business Ownership, Growing, Managing, Starting
What does it mean to be a sustainable business? And how can you easily adopt sustainable business practices into your day-to-day operations? Read on for 10 meaningful ways you can adopt environmentally friendly and sustainable practices for your business. It’s easy to get caught up in the buzzwords of sustainability. Whether you’re wondering how to build a more sustainable business or how to start a sustainable business, you need to fully understand why they’re important. It goes well beyond...
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