It’s a Small Business World

How to implement gender parity in your small business with Caroline Codsi Want to make sure that your business prioritizes diversity and gender parity? Listen to Caroline Codsi, founder and CEO of Women in Governance, discuss the need for diversity in the workforce and explain how your business can get parity certified. Get more information related to this episode Find Caroline Codsi on LinkedIn:...

Want to make sure that your team’s skills are up to date with changing technology and business trends? Listen to Sherry Coutu, Chairman of Workfinder, Non-Executive Director of Raspberry Pi, and business leader in financial services, technology and education, discuss strategies to implement essential skills development in the workforce. Get more information related to this episode Find Sherry Cout...

Want to learn how to strengthen your brand messaging and content strategy? Listen to Afton Brazzoni, founder of Scribe National, discuss strategies to improve your company’s unique messaging and story.  Get more information related to this episode Check out the Scribe National website: https://www.scribenational.ca/   Check out Afton Brazzoni’s website: www.aftonbrazzoni.com   Find Scribe National...

Want to develop a success mindset in business and beyond? Listen to Jacqueline Foley, Executive Brand Coach, discuss strategies to improve your mindset and avoid negative self-talk.  Get more information related to this episode Check out Jacqueline Foley’s website: jacquelinefoley.com   Find Jacqueline Foley on LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-foley   Follow our hosts on social media Twitte...

Want to learn how to develop your business brand and reputation? Listen to Adam Konowe, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Edelman, discuss strategies to build and promote your small business!  Get more information related to this episode Check out the Edelman website: www.edelman.ca   Find Edelman on Twitter: @EdelmanCanada   Find Edelman on LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/company/edelman   Read and...

Want to maximize your business’s productivity and get the business education you need? Listen to Anthony Impey, CEO of Be the Business, explain how business leaders can access education and improve business performance! Get more information related to this episode Find Anthony Impey on LinkedIn: uk.linkedin.com/in/anthony-impey-mbe Find Anthony Impey on Twitter: @Impmister Check out the Be the Bus...

Want to learn how to succeed as an entrepreneur? Listen to Kaylee Astle, founder and CEO of Blanka, discuss her startup journey, and get tips and tricks to help you overcome some of the biggest challenges out there today! Get more information related to this episode Find Kaylee Astle on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kayleeastle Find Kaylee Astle on Twitter: @kayleeastle   Check out the Blanka website:...

Want to learn what to look for in a venture capitalist? When to look for one? And how to make your company pitch deck irresistible? Listen to our interview with David Hornik, founding partner of Lobby Capital, as we discuss the world of venture capitalism and find out what you need to know! Get more information related to this episode Find David Hornik on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidhornik...

Ever wonder how the right connections can help you grow your small business? Listen to Nasheen Liu, Partner and SVP of CIO Program Strategy at The IT Media Group, discuss her experience as a tech entrepreneur and share how the right connections helped her grow her business. Get more information related to this episode Find Nasheen Liu on LinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/nasheenliu Find Nasheen Liu on...

Do you want to apply to get US government contracts for your business? Listen to Michael LeJeune, Chief Strategist of Business Breakthroughs and Federal Access Program Manager at RSM Federal, discuss the process of breaking into government contract work. Get more information related to this episode Find Michael LeJeune on LinkedIn: @Michael LeJeune Find Michael LeJeune on Twitter: @michaeljlejeune...

Do you want to expand your business into Africa? Listen to Valerie Bowden, Founder and Director of CRDLE, discuss how and why Western businesses are expanding into the African continent. Get more information related to this episode Find Valerie Bowden on LinkedIn: @Valerie Bowden Find Valerie Bowden on Twitter: @ValerieBowden Visit CRDLE’s website: www.crdle.com Find CRDLE on Instagram: @CRDLEAfri...

Do you want to build your business and reputation on the internet’s largest professional network, LinkedIn? Listen to Katheline Coleman, Senior Executive at LinkedIn, discuss best practices, engagement niches and growth tips for small businesses and entrepreneurs on LinkedIn. Get more information related to this episode Find Katheline Coleman on LinkedIn: @Katheline Jean-Pierre Coleman Find Kathel...

Brand psychology influences consumer decisions. Do you know how brand characteristics affect your small business? What brand details should you consider when expanding your brand internationally? Listen to the advice Flavilla Fongang, Founder of GTA Black Women in Tech and 3 Colours Rule has for branding businesses! Get more information related to this episode Find Flavilla Fongang on Twitter: @Fl...

Do you want tips for beginning your entrepreneurship journey? Are you wondering if your small business should continue to invest in marketing during a recession? Listen to Naomi Peng, interviewer of entrepreneurs and Founder of SaaS Semantics, discuss her experience with entrepreneurship. Get more information related to this episode Find Naomi Peng on LinkedIn: @Naomi Peng Find SaaS Semantics on L...

Sustainability should be important to every business. Do you want to sustainably transform your small business? How do environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors affect your risk management? Listen to the advice Paolo Taticchi, consultant, author and professor, has for any size of business! Get more information related to this episode Find Paolo Taticchi on Twitter: @taticchipaolo Find Pa...

Small businesses need to prioritize developing a recognizable brand over pushing sales. Want to learn how your small business can use branding to influence, create connections and form lasting relationships with a target audience? Listen to what Gary J. Nix, founder and chief strategist of the brandarchist, has to say about building a brand promise.  Get more information related to this episode Fi...

Why business need a social media strategy with Keri Jaehnig Do you want to build a strategic online presence to grow your business? How do you develop a “marketing mindset”? What mistakes should you avoid  when expanding your brand’s social media? Listen to what Keri Jaehnig, founder and CMO of Idea Girl Media, recommends to businesses updating their online presence! Get more information related t...

Why businesses should prioritize diversity, equity and inclusion with Cheryl Cole Do you want small and medium businesses to advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)? How can businesses advocate for intersectional women? Is humanity making any progress? Our hosts and Cheryl Cole, editor of DiversityQ, discuss these questions and how allies can help their colleagues Get more information r...

How international law facilitates trade in Morocco with Ghiyta Iraqi  International lawyers help businesses enter foreign markets. Want to learn about international law and trade opportunities in Morocco? Listen to what Ghiyta Iraqi, Managing Partner at I&I Law Firm, has to say about trade, entrepreneurship, import, export and small businesses in Morocco.  Get more information related to this...

Startups need consistent backing and guidance to grow and expand. Want to learn how to find support and resources for your early-stage business? Listen to what Kayla Isabelle, CEO of Startup Canada, has to say about supporting Canadian startups, including tech startups, nonprofits, and SMBs, both in the Canadian market and internationally. Get more information related to this episode Follow Kayla...

Canadian businesses need support and guidance to make global trade connections. Want to find resources to help your business expand or export internationally? Listen to what Sara Wilshaw, Chief Trade Commissioner of Canada and Assistant Deputy Minister, International Business Development, has to say about the free assistance available to help Canadian businesses grow and make valuable connections...

Many small business owners and self-employed folks get left behind in Canadian policymaking. Want to learn how to advocate for entrepreneurs and small business owners in Canada? Listen to KC and Jaime interview Nancy Wilson, founder and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Chamber of Commerce (CanWCC), and find out what she has to say about collaboration, inclusivity and advocacy for women-identifying and...

Many small and medium businesses struggle with marketing in a way that brings real growth. Want to learn how to market your business? Listen to what Eric Fulwiler, cofounder and CEO of Rival, has to say about the biggest mistakes small and medium businesses make and how to change the way you think about marketing. Get more information related to this episode Follow Eric on Twitter: https://twitter...

There are many misconceptions in the business world about PR and design. How do you avoid being vanilla in both of these areas? Tune in to this week’s episode to meet Rachel Ott and Patrick McCaully, an entrepreneur power couple who will give all the details on what to do and what not to do. For those of you interested in working with Patrick , check out this link: https://pointmannc.com/#contact-...

Join podcast co-hosts KC Goundiam, CEO and founder of Red Dot Digital and B2BeeMatch, and Jaime Buelta, software architect and tech contributor to B2BeeMatch, as they take a deep dive into their understanding of how to achieve success in the business world. KC and Jaime have a shared passion for uplifting small businesses and providing them with all the tools they need to reach their maximum poten...