Top resources for Women Entrepreneurs
Live Twitter #StartupChats hosted by Startup Canada and Scotiabank
Q&A with Startup Canada Guest Advisor Christine Whone
🇨🇦 Canada’s #1 Entrepreneur Twitter Chat
In this edition of Startup Canada’s #StartupChats, we discussed the top resources for Women Entrepreneurs.
I love participating in #StartupChats because it gives me an opportunity to give to Canada's entrepreneurship community.
My favourite question and my answer from this edition of #StartupChats.
A9 Directly seeing the difference it makes for other women while being surrounded by women who experience success, positive and beneficial learning outcomes for their business startup, it's a real-time collinear influence #StartupChats
— Christine Whone (@christinewhone) March 4, 2020
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It’s never been a better time to be a woman entrepreneur building a business in Canada. Startup Canada and Scotiabank want to make starting and scaling up easier for every woman entrepreneur! Join this #StartupChats to learn about ‘Top Resources for Women Entrepreneurs’ and find out where to look and what resources exist to help you to accelerate your impact and growth to make your dreams reality.
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Christine’s Answers for ‘Top resources for Women Entrepreneurs’
Q1 First question: Why is it important for women entrepreneurs to leverage available support and resources to start and scale-up? Tag #WomenEntrepeneurs that inspire you!
A1 Successful entrepreneurs make decisions with integrity and stay true to their level of success. They are competitive but do not compare their level of success to others. #StartupChats
Q2 What advice do you have for women entrepreneurs to starting a business? Tag organizations and link resources relevant to women entrepreneurs. @scotiabank #StartupChats
A2 Learn technology. Beginner tech knowledge is so key to startup success. Build #DIY biz marketing materials, #WordPress or #HTML #CSS website in a day. Need more #digitalskills? Check out @learningcode #LadiesLearningCode #workshops & 7-week Digital Skills Course #StartupChats
Q3 What advice would you provide to women entrepreneurs on finding the right mentor(s)? @scotiabank #StartupChats
A3 The right mentor brings encouragement in your success. They understand your unique journey and guide you in marketing your business. They ask you questions to help coach you in personal discernment so you learn how to choose the best path of success for yourself 🤝 #StartupChats
Q4 What advice do you have for women entrepreneurs for developing a solid business plan? .@scotiabank
A4 Educate self on business finance, corporate tax, bookkeeping processes for cashflow. Work with a thoughtful accountant who cares about ur success who isn’t taking advantage of your lack of knowledge, who is open and willing to share their knowledge to advance you #StartupChats
Q5 What funding options can women entrepreneurs consider? @scotiabank #StartupChats
A5 Consider women entrepreneur resources with @bdc_ca >> https://www.bdc.ca/en/i_am/woman-entrepreneur/pages/default.aspx #StartupChats
Q6 What advice do you have for women entrepreneurs on scaling their businesses? @scotiabank #StartupChats
A6 It's a creative problem-solving process! #StartupChats
Q7 What tips can you share with women entrepreneurs when building a supportive community around themselves and their business? @scotiabank #StartupChats
A7 Watch out for the dream crushers. When you meet one don’t let them crush you. But do take any feedback and discern to find wisdom and value in it, usually, there’s something in the feedback to benefit you! #StartupChatss
Q8 For women entrepreneurs expanding globally, what should they consider when entering new markets? @scotiabank #StartupChats
A8 Find accountants, consultants and business professionals you can consult with who have the experience and expertise who can, and will, help you enter new markets with success. #StartupChats
Q9 What is the value of programming specifically designed for women looking to pursue entrepreneurship? @scotiabank #StartupChats
A9 Directly seeing the difference it makes for other women while being surrounded by women who experience success, positive and beneficial learning outcomes for their business startup, it's a real-time collinear influence #StartupChats
Q10 What criteria can women entrepreneurs use to evaluate and determine the best resources for their business? @scotiabank #StartupChats
A10 Start by asking self what the desired outcome is? For example, is it a preferred learning outcome? Is it a financial outcome? Then calculate the value of your time or cost investment needed to determine if it’s the best resource for your business, then choose. #StartupChats
Q11 Do you have any final advice or tips for women entrepreneurs to help find resources for their business? @scotiabank #StartupChats
A11 Meet other women who you admire, who are role models to you, who are successful in business, watch their strategic business moves, then ask yourself why they do what they do, process the information, discern, and learn from their example. #StartupChats
What are your top resources for women entrepreneurs? Leave your insights in the comments below.
About the Author
Christine Whone is a Designer, Digital Strategist, and Online Instructor helping business professionals create their desired outcomes in business and entrepreneurship using design and technology.
“Set yourself up for success.”