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The Great Resignation

Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs September 29, 2022

In this Serenity Now for Entrepreneurs episode, the serenity sisters discuss The Great Resignation. Ever since COVID-19, we have all witnessed this phenomenon where countless people have left their jobs, affecting many different businesses and industries. So we discuss; Is The Great Resignation just about money? Or were there other motivations for this mass exit of people leaving their jobs (or not returning after lay-offs), searching for a new career? Were other factors when people were making their career decisions, such as mental health, family commitments and a need for flexibility? We discuss all possible contributing factors fuelling the great [...]

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When Sh*t Hits The Fan

Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs April 22, 2022

In today’s episode, the full sorority of Serenity Sisters connect to discuss what happens when things go wrong at work, or as we put it “Sh*t Hits the Fan”. Who can help you when you’ve not encountered a specific problem before? What can be put in place to deal with a crisis situation such as Covid, supply chain issues and more? Sometimes a business hits a barrier, but is it always bad? Can there be a silver lining? Remember, entrepreneurship is a roller coaster and every business needs to learn how to take the hits as well as the pats [...]

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Show Me The Money

Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs March 11, 2022

via GIPHY In today’s episode, Serenity Now for Entrepreneurs speaks about the most pressing topic when it comes to to business - MONEY. Whether we are talking about start up funds, expansion funds, sales or expenses, money is always on an entrepreneurs mind. This podcast focuses on funding for businesses and shares expertise that many listeners seek including conversation about the following: Businesses start up funds Funding for capital expenditures or equipment How are Grants used and why are they important? What is Grants SRED What type of grants are available for startups? Loans for Business We hope you [...]

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Firing a Client

Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs March 4, 2022

In this episode of Serenity Now for Entrepreneurs, we chat about something that many companies have considered doing, but aren’t doing....firing a client. This can be a tough topic but we believe its something every company should discuss - especially service providers. When do you consider taking this step? Is there a point in time you know this could be a challenging client to work with? Are you seeing red flags? We discuss our personal experiences as entrepreneurs and what systems our companies have in place. Peggy discusses this being an annual ritual that involves the team. Rita discusses what [...]

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I Won that Bid!

Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs February 23, 2022

In this episode, Serenity Sisters Rita Kim and Candace Nanke speak to Tess Menges of Procurement Assistance Canada now referred to as PAC and previously known as the Office of Small and Medium Enterprises (OSME) . PAC helps businesses understand how the government buys goods and services, and how a business in Canada can navigate the process to find opportunities. The government buys everything from toilet paper to software so there are opportunities for companies that sell both products and services. In this podcast, Tess introduces us to Lee Brighton and Cydney Mar. We loved hearing the journey that each [...]

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Incredible Entrepreneur Resource

Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs December 3, 2021

In this episode of Serenity Now for Entrepreneurs, Serenity Sisters Rita Kim and Candace Nancke chat with Charlotte Ferreaux of Community Futures BC. We discuss the mandate for this organization and how to they help business owners? Charlotte explains how Community Futures differ from other lending institutions? As lots of businesses recovering from the pandemic, Rita and Candace share their insights about the importance of resources like Community Futures. We hope you enjoyed this episode where the Serenity Sisters chats Charlotte of Community Futures who discusses the programs available to entrepreneurs in rural areas in BC. As she mentions, there’s [...]

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I am an Entrepreneur

Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs November 4, 2021

This episode is perfect for those wanting to explore entrepreneurship and those who are entrepreneurs already! We start off with what it means to us to be entrepreneurs, the perks, the challenges and the journey. We also discuss whether we could ever go back to a “real job” and would we make good employees. What we find out is that the journey to becoming an entrepreneur and life as an entrepreneur is unique for everyone BUT you are not alone. So join us and listen to what part of our journey resonates with you!

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Entrepreneurs with Disabilities

Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs October 23, 2021

In today's podcast, we are excited to introduce an incredibly valuable resource for Entrepreneurs. Dugan Selkirk from Community Futures is the Business Advisor for the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program. Dugan has 20 years of experience launching and running start ups and consulting to those doing the same. Dugan is passionate about helping start up founders access capital to help their businesses grow. The EDP Program assists eligible participants to maintain or grow their existing business. Dugan explains that this program is for any entrepreneur that fit the criteria below and that identify with a visible or invisible disability. You [...]

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HR in the New World

Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs October 7, 2021

In todays podcast, we speak to Human Resources Consultant, Sofia Arisheh of Upskill Consulting. Sofia together with Serenity Sisters Candace Nancke and Stephanie Sang discuss HR in the New World. This podcast features a number of HR related topics such as remote working, returning to the office, company mandates vs provincial health orders, employer expectations, staff wants and more. Sofia explains her approach and the opportunity we all have to reinvent work/play balance. Listen in as we discuss current HR challenges, stories and possible solutions. Resources Worksafe BCClick Here For More Info BC Centre for Disease ControlClick Here For More [...]

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Win that Government Bid!

Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs September 8, 2021

This podcast featuring Tess Menges, Manager of Procurement Assistance Canada (previously Office of Small and Medium Enterprises) offers a master class in bidding for government contracts. Tess leads the Serenity Sisters panel through this master class (typically an online workshop) where we were able to complete a short exercise which mirrors the basic competitive procurement process format used by the Federal Government to award contracts. The Serenity Sisters were split into teams and played the role of departmental officials with a requirement to purchase 25 dogs. In this class, three fictitious companies submitted bids to provide those dogs. Our task [...]