Having spent 15 years in the insurance industry before moving into the government grant funding space, I’d like to offer former colleagues some support and help those of us outside the industry, understand insurance. In very general terms, insurance is a very big branch of contract law. That contract was decided upon before something happened…
On May 20, Mentor Works will be co-hosting a free webinar with Export Development Canada (EDC) focused on Canadian government grants and other resources to help small business expand into new markets. Bernadeen McLeod, president and founder of Mentor Works, will be joined by Johanna Franz, Small Business Account Manager for South Western Ontario, will…
The Globe and Mail recently reported on a shifting trend in Canadian government funding: changing rules to the popular Scientific Research and Experimental Development (SR&ED) tax incentive program have resulted in declining claims. According to the Globe and Mail, SR&ED payouts have reduced by over $1 billion since 2008. At the same time we’re seeing…
I recently came across the blog post, “Unprepared” by Seth Godin that hit home for me, not just as someone who suffers from chronic procrastination but also on a deeper level. In the posting, Godin argues that being unprepared is not always a bad thing. He points out that there are two types of unpreparedness…
Young entrepreneurs in Ontario can receive funding and business support services to help start a summer company. The Government of Ontario has recognized the need to support young entrepreneurs gain first hand business experience while they are still completing their education. This has led to the development of the highly successful Summer Company Program. Young…
I’ve been a horse-crazy person since I was a kid. Family members joke about watching toddler-aged-me falling asleep on the rocking horse. At the age of eight, my parents finally indulged my requests with some lessons. Unfortunately for their wallets the addiction did not stop there. Last year a friend approached me about taking care…
On May 13, Mentor Works’ Founder and President, Bernadeen McLeod, will be speaking at an event hosted by The Organization of Canadian Nuclear Industries (OCI) in Mississauga. Bernadeen will be presenting to local business owners with cash flow planning options and strategies for maximizing investment in your business. Bernadeen will be discussing some of the…
The value of your ‘journey’ and why you should “go through it” to learn the best lessons. I recently shared an interesting discussion with my colleagues about the wonders of technology and the time, effort, and undue stress it saves us. The particular example being discussed was my freshman year in Waterloo, before the invention…
Today (April 21, 2015), Google launched an update to its search algorithm, which gives preference to mobile friendly sites for searches made on phones, tablets, and other screen sizes. Many websites already cater to mobile devices through responsive design and mobile-specific themes, however the rest of the less responsive websites indexed by Google should now expect to drop…
The MedEdge Summit is an annual Canadian healthcare conference that focuses on the industry’s top trends, challenges, and goals. The 2014 MedEdge Summit attracted over 400 life science entrepreneurs, medical device manufacturers, health service providers, and investors. This year’s event hopes to leverage last year’s success to encourage more connections and partnerships, while tackling the…