Did you know:
There are 2.5 million businesses in Canada and 97% of them are small businesses. Plus, 56% of Canadians work for small to medium-sized companies.
Source: Stats Canada.
40% of Canadians polled think entrepreneurship is the most rewarding career option one can make.
Source: Leger Marketing
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Definitely worth checking out the other women in businss groups in Vancouver:
Women's Enterprise Centre
A great resource for starting or growing a business, sponsored by the BC government. Many links to the province's upcoming business events and courses in BC.
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eWomen Network
eWomenNetwork supports, promotes and showcases members' products ad services and helps you achieve professional goals. The WBO often co-hosts events with eWomen.
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Forum for Women Entrepreneurs
FWE provides growing businesses with opportunities to be mentored by established women in business, plus many other resources, events and workshops to help your established business grow.
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Young Executives for Success
A fantastic group that marries networking with philanthropy. Get to know other women in business as you raise funds for Dress for Success.
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Professional Women's Network
A growing group for professional women and others who want to expand their networks. Information: email the energetic Michelle Pockey: mpockey@fasken.com
Ladies Who Launch
We know statistically that women start businesses at higher rates than men, but their motivation for doing so differs from men. Ladies Who Launch provides a peer support group that understands this, and works with women's priorities, not against them. If you want to tackle your next business move with help from a savvy, seasoned facilitator (Liz Gaige) in a small group of fellow women business owners, you may want to be one of the Ladies Who Launch.
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