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Looking to start your own business? Fiona Shedden and Kara Shedden, owners of Burnt Honey Dessert Company, share their experience from launching their own business two years ago. What's something you wish you knew before you launched into business? Share with us in the comments section. #TipTuesday

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On Dec. 19, we gave Valley Boutique and Home a major boost and matched their store sales to $5,000! The owners share their reaction when they found out they won our #SmallBizMegaBoost contest. If you're looking for unique home goods and gifts, check out their online store or stop in for a visit at their Calgary location.

Cara Cotter of So Pretty Cara Cotter shares with us some of her smallest initiatives that grew her business in a big way. What are some small changes that you have implemented in your business that has led to a positive result? #TipTuesday

Our next #SmallBizBoost will inspire you to start your day with a morning cup of coffee from Beamer's Coffee Bar. Voted #1 by the Rocky Mountain Outlook Reader’s Choice Award 10 years in a row, Beamer's Coffee Bar is a locally owned coffee shop with two locations in Canmore. They offer a large selection of origin coffee sourced from all over the world, along with delicious baked goods like muffins, granola bars and sandwiches to satisfy any craving. Next time you're headed to the Rocky Mountains, stop in for a treat at this picturesque locally owned business. #ShawBizLocalLove

Our next #SmallBizBoost gives a shoutout to a female-owned business, Little Tucker. Founded by Australian born Laura Incognito, "Tucker" is an Australian word meaning food foraged from the land. All of Little Tucker's products are centered around this ethos - everything is made using recognizable, simple and 100% natural ingredients, in addition to being vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free. Pick up their Snickaroo Bites (our favourite) by visiting littletucker.ca. #ShawBizLocalLove

Graham Sherman of Tool Shed Brewing Company shares with us how he started his business and how he uses his resources to help others in the community.

Empowering women leaders and business owners today, creates more leaders and businesses tomorrow. This Women's Entrepreneurship Day, we caught up with So Pretty Cara Cotter and Little Tucker to get their advice for business owners, and how we can support more women-owned businesses. Swipe to see their responses, and leave a comment with your favourite woman-owned business below so we can give them a follow. #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay

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Small Business Month may be over, but we're continuing to support small business year round with our #SmallBizBoost. This week goes out to So Pretty Cara Cotter, an affordable luxury jewelry brand which thoughtfully and ethically crafts timeless, durable and one-of-a-kind pieces. This female-founded business uses nickel free precious metals in their sterling silver, gold vermeil and sliced diamond jewelry, all named after real beauty concepts like love, brave and joy. To learn more about Cara's story and see her new capsule collection, visit https://soprettycaracotter.com #ShawBizLocalLove

Portia Sam of Miscellany Finds shares with us how her local business empowers social change and how she’s igniting conscious capitalism. #ShawBizLocalLove

Canadian small and medium business owners expect their business to have an entirely new structure following the impact of COVID-19. As #SmallBusinessMonth comes to an end, it’s important that we continue to support small business every day. Shopping local is key to fuelling small business recovery and supporting the growth of the economy.

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Our next #SmallBizBoost for #SmallBusinessMonth goes to Local Laundry. Local Laundry is a Canadian-made garment company that isn't in the business of selling clothes, but in the business of building community. Help everyone get ready for winter this season by purchasing a Giving Toque - for every Giving Toque Local Laundry sells, they will donate one to a homeless organization in need across Canada. Visit their website to get your Giving Toque today. Photography: @lyndsaygreenwood #ShawBizLocalLove

Canadian small businesses are open and ready for business. You can support small business easily by following them on social media, purchasing a gift card or writing a review. How are you supporting small business this #SmallBusinessMonth? Share with us below.

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Thanks to your nominations, the first #SmallBizBoost for #SmallBusinessMonth goes to @a1bodegacafe . Drop in for breakfast, lunch, or dinner to enjoy house-made meals, locally produced wine and beer, and craft cocktails. While you’re there, visit the bodega and stock up on a range of sustainable goods from local Calgary producers. #ShawBizLocalLove.

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