What’s Coming Up in August

Happy August! We hope your long weekend was restful and relaxing if you had the time off or busy and bustling if you were running your business. There are a few things coming up this month that we want to remind you about:

Welcome to Business
August 13
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
free
Starting a business is an appealing idea for many women, but do you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur? This session helps you explore the advantages and challenges of being self-employed. It will also provide you with answers to frequently asked questions including: What is a business plan? How do I register my business name? Do I require any special licenses or permits? How do I finance my idea? A Business Advisor from the Women’s Enterprise Centre will guide you through the resources available at the Centre and introduce you to services delivered by our business network partners to help you put your dream into action. Click here to learn more about the session and the register.

Social Media

Instagram
Our Facebook Friday Giveaways were very popular last month. This month we are trying it out on Instagram. Follow us here to find out more…

Twitter
We are having a lot of fun with our #TuesdayTalk forum on Twitter on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm. We ask our followers four questions about owning businesses and being entrepreneurs. We welcome you to participate by following us here.

If you have any info on women-run business events, pop-up shops or summer happenings around the city, feel free to comment below, we’d love to hear from you!

– Ashley Wood