The holidays can feel like a beautiful mess, can’t they? On one hand, it’s celebration season.On the other hand, it’s extra everything, extra people, extra decisions, extra expectations. And if you’re a woman running a business? That pile gets taller. Most of the...

Most entrepreneurs don’t need more marketing ideas! They need marketing consistency, the kind that builds authority, fuels visibility, and compounds over time.  According to Statistics Canada, more than 60% of Canadian entrepreneurs say time pressure is one of their...

Charging for our own worth is a tricky challenge for many entrepreneurs! We often doubt that our clients won’t pay when we raise our rates, and we worry that we will lose clients. It’s no secret we can often self-sabotage our efforts when we underprice and...

Could this be you?Your calendar’s full, but your bank account isn’t.You’re not alone.According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, almost 60% of small business owners say rising costs and inconsistent clients are their biggest obstacles to...

Let’s talk about the real reason small businesses stay stuck and the staggering statistics that back it up. 35% of small businesses operated at a loss in 2024. Another 19% broke even. That means only 46% actually made a profit. Let that sink in. And even more...

Most entrepreneurs think the answer to “How do I grow?” is “Work harder.” At least that was my belief for many years.But if hustle was the secret, you’d already be sipping prosecco on a Tuesday, not drowning in your inbox.I’ve been there, the long hours, the juggling...

I’ve been an entrepreneur for more than 40 years. And let me tell you, I’ve seen a lot of changes, whether it’s online, different parts of Canada, etc. One of the things that stands out is how quickly marketing tactics come and go. Remember Periscope? Remember the fax...

You’re probably not going to believe this, but I’ve been to Steve Lowell’s Amplify Ottawa event more times than I can count, five, maybe six. Every single time, I walk away with at least one nugget that changes the way I show up in my business.But here’s the thing...

Most entrepreneurs build their business first, then hope life will fit in around the edges. But it rarely works that way.That’s why so many women end up feeling trapped by the very business they created. They’re making money, but missing milestones. They’re busy, but...

Let’s start with a confession. I ran away from home at the age of 48. WHY? Because my daughter had just been diagnosed with CFS and the doctor said she would never finish high school, go to university, hold a full-time job, get married, etc. Life wasn’t very rosy. And...