Dare to Compete Globally? Attend the June 10 Vaughan, Ontario BDC Event

Dare to Compete Globally? Attend the June 10 Vaughan, Ontario BDC Event

The Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Mentor Works are hosting a free event in Vaughan, Ontario on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 focused on growing your business through export expansion and capital equipment adoption. Financing and cash flow planning are popular topics when it comes to international sales and business scaling. Mentor Works will…

Ontario Aerospace Council; Ontario Small Business Grants

Ontario Aerospace Council – June 24 Event on Funding Opportunities; Ontario Small Business Grants

On June 24th, the Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC) will continue its “Show Me the Money Series” of seminars. This morning breakfast seminar will help companies within the aerospace industry to learn about funding opportunities including Ontario small business grants and loans. Whether you have a specific project in mind which requires funding, or you would…

Small Business grants Ontario Job Grant

CME’s Export Success Program Series Summer 2015

­­­Are you an established or new exporter that is looking to gain an international advantage? The Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) association is looking to help by providing businesses with professional development opportunities through their Export Success Program. In association with Export Development Canada (EDC), CME will be holding learning sessions throughout the summer that…

Ontario small business grants for the agri-food industry

The State of Canada’s Agriculture & Agri-Food Industry in 2015

In my first year with Mentor Works, I have been given the opportunity to compile and present key information pertaining to important sectors of the Canadian economy, especially those of which the Federal and Provincial Governments have targeted government funding initiatives towards. I have adapted my industry reports into blog posts so that our readers…

Personal Finances: Efficiency in the Rental Market

Personal Finances: Efficiency in the Rental Market

As Mentor Works’ resident Fresh Prince of Frugality, I am constantly thinking about how I can reduce my living expenses to increase my flexibility to save, invest, and plan for the future. I often hear people discussing whether or not renting makes financial sense. Owning your own property has several major benefits, and renting can…

Raising Capital? Prepare for Your Needs Well in Advance

Raising Capital? Prepare for Your Needs Well in Advance

Guest Author: Derek van der Plaat, MBA, CFA has worked in private market M&A for more than 20 years and is a Managing Director with Veracap M&A International in Toronto. Raising capital can be time consuming and expensive. Capital may be in the form of a loan or an investment. The lender/investor will seek a return…

Canadian Export Success Webinars

Learn About Small Business Funding – Attend a Mentor Works Webinar in June 2015

Have you missed one of our previous webinars? Looking for your next information session? Look no further, registration has now opened for Mentor Works’ webinars for June. Learn about upcoming funding opportunities and never miss a detail about how you can capitalize on Canadian government grants and funding. Space is limited for these webinars, so…

Improve Your Email Management for Higher Productivity

Improve Your Email Management for Higher Productivity

One of the biggest stress points for many people is email. Notifications constantly pop up, we’re always connected and accessible with smartphones, and our inboxes get cluttered very quickly. If you don’t manage your inbox, it’s very easy to get overwhelmed, stressed out, or even miss important emails or forget about tasks. In this article…

Canadian Government Grants for Small Business Innovation

RBC Business Learning Series: Small Business Grants & Productivity Tips

RBC has recently announced free monthly business advice and networking sessions. Providing local business executives with the insights they need in order to become more successful, RBC has gathered speakers with a wealth of information to address your unique business concerns. Included in this series, Bernadeen McLeod of Mentor Works will be discussing government grants…

Canadian Government Grant Funding

Mentor Works Small Business Funding Events: May 2015

Mentor Works will be visiting many cities across Ontario this month, with Canadian government small business funding events spanning throughout the Waterloo, Ottawa, Windsor, and Toronto regions. In addition, a number of webinar sessions are available for those who are not able to attend in-person or are looking to find out more specific information. If…