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2021 is all about connection and reconnection! So, launch #1 was The Ambitious Wordie Book Club! Launch #2 is the Joyful Minds Collective which is a pen pal program for entrepreneurs! ... I LOVE the feeling of receiving a handwritten letter, card, postcard, or even a sticky note. It brings me joy to sit down and read the thoughts of a dear friend or family member. The comfort mixed with excitement of connecting and catching up is something I look forward to regularly. I want to grow that feeling with my business friends and network. I built this Collective to bring strangers together in hopes of building friendships. I want us to make each other smile and laugh. I want us to be creative. I want us to motivate and engage with each other. I want us to tell our stories. To learn more or to register, visit www.worksmarttrainsmart.ca/joyful-minds-collective Let's make the world a little brighter and our lives a little more joyful - one letter at a time! #penpal #penpalprogram #PandemicPenPals #hamont #brantford #brant

Today is the deadline to register for my new book club: The Ambitious Wordie! I started this book club because I LOVE LOVE LOVE to read! But, I find that my time sometimes gets distracted with other things going on such as LIFE. The second reason I started this book club is because I miss networking and getting into some really good, deep conversations with wonderful people. ... So, The Ambitious Wordie was born. Join me, and other business owners, as we connect or re-connect to share ideas, opinions and inspiration derived from the business-related books that will help us grow our businesses and our minds in 2021. I know this book club will look and feel a little different from the in-person format BUT think of the perks - the coffee is endless and pajama pants are comfy. Interested in joining? DM me or send an email to [email protected]

Have you read The E-myth Revisited? Most small business owners, especially sole proprietors, are overwhelmed by the many hats they wear daily and the ongoing decision-making and responsibilities associated with being an entrepreneur. Many getting drawn into the day-to-day monotony of completing tasks vs. the creativity and energy needed to work on growing their business. This book helps to dispel many of the myths and misunderstandings related to starting and running your o...wn business. It helps you to understand your primary role, as well as discusses common assumptions and expectations created by ourselves and told to us by others regarding how we should start and run a business today. After reading this book, you will feel a sense of guidance and renewed focus towards your business. Join me as we read this book for the launch of The Ambitious Wordie Book Club! Spots still available! Learn more at https://www.worksmarttrainsmart.ca/the-ambitious-wordie-boo DM me or email [email protected] if you are interested in joining. :) #bookclub (https://www.amazon.ca/Myth-Revisited-Small.../dp/0887307280)

The Ambitious Wordie Book Club has launched! https://www.worksmarttrainsmart.ca/theambitiouswordiebookcl

Welcome to the first day of February! I'm officially kicking off today as my New Year because January went by so crazy! I'm excited to announce a NEW initiative that I will be launching in February: 1. The Ambitious Wordie Book Club! ... The purpose of this group is to bring together business owners who are interested in reading the same business-oriented book over a one month period and connecting to discuss their ideas, opinions and inspiration derived from the book and content. We will meet the second Wednesday of every month from 7pm-9pm. (Edit: The time has changed since originally posted.) This group is limited to a maximum of 10 participants and each participant is asked to commit to participating for a minimum of three (3) months. The first book that we will be reading and discussing is one that I believe all small business owners would benefit from - even if read multiple times: The E-myth Revisited! (https://www.amazon.ca/Myth-Revisited-Small-Bus//0887307280) Our first meeting is Wednesday, April 14th at 7pm. A Zoom link will be sent to all participants within 48 hours of each monthly meet-up. You must register to participate in this group. If you are interested in joining the book club, DM me or send an email to [email protected] by Wednesday, March 10th (that way we all have one month to prep for our first meeting!!!). I'm so excited to officially launch this book club and meet some amazing business owners! ------------------------- Stay tuned this week as I will be announcing TWO additional NEW program/initiatives soon! Welcome 2021 - I'm so excited you arrived!

Happy New Year! We wish you all the best for a healthy and ambitious 2021! . . .... . Please Note: Our office is closed and will resume normal operating hours on Monday, January 4th. #HappyNewYear2021 #ambitious2021

Thank you to all the individuals who have fought and to all those that continue to fight for our freedom. #lestweforget

Happy Hallowe'en Stay safe and have fun! #halloween2020 #staysafe #trickortreat #hamont #hamilton #brantford #brant

, so the goal of the Bookkeeping 101 workshop is to help you understand the basics of bookkeeping, how to get yourself organized to file, understand what you can file, and learn how a professional bookkeeper and/or accountant can assist you with organizing and remitting tax documents to Canada Revenue. Additionally, we will discuss organizational strategies for keeping your business documents organized now and throughout the year, p...roper invoicing and receipt processes, and popular apps and software to use. Join me on November 9th at 6:30pm! , @. #moneymatters #bookkeeping #accounting #workshop #smallbusiness #startup #womenwholead #worksmarter #plansmarter #getorganized See more

Are you looking for funding opportunities to support your small business? Here is a list of current initiatives: CANADA UNITED SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF FUND is once again accepting applications. Eligible businesses can apply for up to $5,000 from the fund to reimburse them for COVID-19 related expenses, such as purchases of PPE, physical space renovations and developing website and e-commerce capabilities. Purchases on or after March 15, 2020 are considered eligible expense...s. To qualify businesses must be registered in Canada and record between $150,000 and $3 million in annual sales and employ no more than 75 people. https://occ.ca/canada-united-small-business-relief-fund/ or https://www.gocanadaunited.ca/ SMALL BUSINESS RECOVERY PROGRAM is for existing local small businesses (below is the link for Brantford/Brant). Eligible businesses could qualify for a $2,500 grant to help offset the costs of COVID-19. The Brantford Business Centre is offering a virtual orientation session on Thursday, October 29th: bit.ly/BRCGrant The Digital Main Street program offers free digital training and a $2,500 grant for eligible, commercially-established businesses located in designated BIA or on a 'main street'. The application deadline is November 30th, 2020. Visit www.digitalmainstreet.ca for more details and to learn if it is available in your municipality. Starter Company Plus is a FREE training and mentoring program for small businesses and start-ups. There is a grant opportunity for eligible businesses as well. Visit your local small business centre's web site to see if this program is available near you! https://www.ontario.ca//small-business-advice-support-serv If you have participated in any of the above programs and have feedback to share, please leave a comment. If you have additional programs to add to this list, please leave details in the comments as well. Please Note: work smart | train smart does not endorse any of the above programs or organizations. This list is offered as a resource only. Thank you.

Existing local small businesses could qualify for a $2,500 grant to help offset the costs of COVID-19. Sign up for our virtual orientation session this Thursda...y, October 29th to learn if your business qualifies. bit.ly/BRCGrant #BrantfordTogether #SmallBusiness #SmallBusinessRelief #Brantford

Hello! It's #TrainingTuesday I hope everyone has had an amazing "Small Business Month" to date. Here is a list of my remaining training/workshops for 2020: Bookkeeping 101 - https://www.facebook.com/events/2881781308508323 Employed to Self-Employed - https://www.facebook.com/events/573261483238532 ... Pricing and Quoting https://www.facebook.com/events/813716849097141 To register, email me at [email protected] #worksmarter2020 @plansmarter #businesstraining #smallbusines #startup