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Bold(h)er: Creating Change for a Living
Jennifer So is moving that needle that so many of us want to see pushed forward. She’s helping companies and investors think about how we can have a better world through sustainable opportunities. She joins Bold(h)er host Lisa Bragg to explain Environmental, Social...
Bold(h)er: Exploring Financial Confidence
When it comes to managing millennial women's money, Stefanie O'Connell is a pro. She inspires women to take control of their finances by examining barriers such as lack of confidence, lack of involvement, and cultural attitudes towards women and money. Stefanie helps...
Building Confidence as an Investor
If you’re looking for more confidence in your investing abilities, you’re not alone. A February 2018 study by the Financial Planning Standards Council of Canada noted that nearly four in 10 Canadian women, regardless of education level, age, or marital status felt...
Consider Tax-Loss Selling in Your Year-End Planning
As the end of the year approaches, you may want to review your investment portfolio to consider possible rebalancing opportunities. It may also make sense to consider engaging in a tax-loss selling strategy before the end of the year, to reduce your overall tax...
Women and Wealth
There are many segments that private wealth firms are pursuing today. One in particular – women – will also represent close to half of Canada’s total wealth by 2026. Read more
Bold(h)er: Driving Force for Good
Most of the volunteers have quietly retired, but the impact of Vaccine Hunters in Canada is still a high point for many. The volunteer-based organization saw a need to be a beacon in a very chaotic and messy vaccination rollout. Those volunteers are now being...
Bold(h)er: Beyond a Statistic
Noemi Perez would tell you some people used to consider her a failure. She was born in one of the United States’ poorest communities and became a mom at 15. As Noemi tells Bold(h)er host, Lisa Bragg, she’s been proving people wrong for decades. Now, as the CEO of the...
Bold(h)er: Sport, Business and Values
Born just as the WBNA was getting started, Kahleah Copper knows she’s part of an important era of social justice, business, and taking the sport to a new level. As she tells Bold(h)er host Lisa Bragg, the league is making strides. About the show: Brought to you...
Bold(h)er: Money, Meaning and Mental Health
Ask Sandi Treliving for a stat on women’s mental health, and be prepared to be shocked. When she found out how underserved women are in research on mental health, she decided to put her time, money and family into making a difference. Her daughter Katie is a big...
Bold(h)er: Boomerang – Sharing Power Amplifies Power
Little sparks often lead us to our path. Almost 26 years ago, Alyse Nelson found her path to help women from around the globe to lead. Her organization, Vital Voices Global Partnership, searches the world for women leaders who have a daring vision for change, and...
Meet Danae Davis
We have honoured over 180 women with our Celebrating Women program. As part of Black History Month we asked our past honourees a few questions to learn more about them. Danae Davis is currently the Executive Director of Milwaukee Succeeds, a citywide partnership...
Holistic Giving Practices
A few thoughts on some of the issues facing women that uniquely influence their planning decisions as indicated in BMO’s Women in Wealth report In 2015, BMO commissioned a report called “Women in Wealth.” The findings of this report indicate that women have made...
Blazing Agency Founder Partners with BMO for #DayoftheGirl
In 1994, Michele Bailey founded Blazing, a strategic marketing communications company located in Oakville, Ontario. Michele wanted to run an agency with a difference. So, she founded an agency with a human-focused approach to business, built on a foundation of strong...
Breaking the Stigma: A Conversation about Women’s Mental Health
Women's mental health research has long been underfunded and undervalued. Join us for a #BMOforWomen LinkedIn Live featuring a panel of experts as they discuss breaking the stigma surrounding women’s mental health. #MentalHealthWeek Please Note: This was...
Bold(h)er: The Art of Connecting with Creators and Communities
Isabelle Fish is an entrepreneur who champions artisans and the stories that emerge from their work. This, coupled with her love for travel, led to the creation of Rue Pigalle. Rue Pigalle curates art-inspired, women-only trips for those who wish to expand their...
Bold(h)er: Exploring Financial Confidence
When it comes to managing millennial women's money, Stefanie O'Connell is a pro. She inspires women to take control of their finances by examining barriers such as lack of confidence, lack of involvement, and cultural attitudes towards women and money. Stefanie helps...
The Best Business Leadership Books
The success of a business, no matter the size, often depends on its leadership. Being in charge of a team can certainly be daunting at times. Even some of the greatest leaders look for a roadmap and turn to the world’s best business leadership books to guide them. For...
Bold(h)er: Influencing Beauty
They say beauty's only skin-deep, and Candace Marino would agree. The Hollywood-renowned "LA Facialist" has made her mark on the global beauty industry through an emphasis on science-based care... and just-in-time red carpet skincare fixes. In this episode, Candace...
Bold(h)er: Rejection to Reinvention
Women often feel compelled to avoid making waves in their line of work. Not so for Amanda Brugel, award-winning actor. She pushed against stereotypical roles for women of colour and forged a successful career as a character actor, starring in The Handmaid’s Tale and...
Holistic Giving Practices
A few thoughts on some of the issues facing women that uniquely influence their planning decisions as indicated in BMO’s Women in Wealth report In 2015, BMO commissioned a report called “Women in Wealth.” The findings of this report indicate that women have made...
Montreal Designer Vickie Joseph Steps Up to Help Youth Build a Future in Her Old Neighbourhood
The neighbourhood of Saint-Michel, in Montreal’s north end, is a vibrant potpourri of language and ethnicity beset with the all-too-common narrative of poverty, gang violence and urban revitalization. Read more
Five must-dos for entrepreneurs
Ready to launch your own startups? Make sure you know these five must-dos for entrepreneurs. Read more
Creating a Business Plan
What does a business plan look like? Here's how to write your plan and the key components to include. Read more
Building your business through social media marketing
Social media is a marketing gold mine for small businesses. And understanding the nuances of each social network can help you optimize your efforts and get the most bang for your buck. The best place to start is finding out where your customers are. Each site attracts...
What do I need to know about starting a franchise?
If you don’t want to start a business from scratch or buy an existing business, franchising may a good choice for you. Franchises employ over 1 million Canadians and generate approximately $68 billion in revenue every year.1 Franchising can reduce some of the risks of...
How to import goods into Canada and grow your business
It goes without saying that exporting your goods or services to another country or importing goods into Canada are great ways to grow your business. But with any great opportunity there are risks. So before you start to do business across borders, there are a...
Cash Flow Management
Have you thought about the five key areas of effective cash flow management for your business? This short video outlines what you should be thinking about to help ensure your business stays liquid.
Registering your business
Your decision to start a business is an exciting one. While many business owners start with a plan to inform and attract potential customers, one thing you’ll also need to do is register your business with various levels of government, for many reasons. Click on the...
Choosing the ideal business structure
Sole proprietorship, partnership, incorporation, cooperative? There are so many business structure options that it can be hard to choose what option is best for you and your business. Click on the image below to read more about the various options, the pros and cons...