Ontario Aerospace Business Opportunities & Government Funding Forum

Ontario Aerospace Business Opportunities & Government Funding Forum

The Ontario Aerospace Council (OAC) will host a must-attend event for Ontario aerospace and aviation businesses.    Speakers at the event will include Mentor Works’ own Bernadeen McLeod, Founder & Principal and top Canadian Small Business Grants and Loans Expert. Date: Wednesday, October 2nd, 2013 from 9am-3:30pm Location:  International Plaza Hotel & Conference Centre, 655 Dixon…

Top Small Business Grants Reviews from the Summer of 2013

Top Small Business Grants Reviews from the Summer of 2013

The extended forecast predicts that we will be huddled in front of a fire place combing through holiday travel magazines within just a few short weeks-yikes!  Saying farewell to the summer is not easy for most Canadians; but with change in the air also comes a great opportunity to reflect upon the progress we have…

Government Small Business Grants Expert Speaking at CMTS 2013

Government Small Business Grants Expert Speaking at CMTS 2013

For those that are unfamiliar with the event, the Canadian Manufacturing Technology Show “CMTS 2013” is being held at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario (minutes from Toronto’s International Airport).   Taking place from September 30th to October 3rd, CMTS 2013 will include the latest in machine tools, forming, fabricating technologies and state-of-the-art advancements in plant…

Client Spotlight: Northern World Entertainment Software

Northern World Entertainment Software is based out of the greater Toronto area and specializes in game development for platforms such as iOS, Android, and PC.   The company also offers website development, graphic design, application development and software solutions. We spoke with Kelvin Ali, President of Operations, about his experience working with Mentor Works small business…

Canadian Small Business Grants & Export Development Workshop with EDC

Canadian Small Business Grants & Export Development Workshop with EDC

On Tuesday, September 24, 2013, Export Development Canada (EDC) will join Mentor Works’ President and Owner, Bernadeen McLeod, for a Canadian Government Funding and Export Development Workshop in Burlington, Ontario. Access Government Grants for Small Business & Learn More about International Business Opportunities Bernadeen McLeod will present an approximately one hour long information session on…

Client Spotlight: Columbia Cabinets and Countertops –Abbotsford, British Columbia

When it comes to cabinetmaking, Columbia Cabinets is one of the most respected cabinet companies of its kind in Canada and the United States. Operating out of their high tech 100,000 square foot plant located in Abbotsford, B.C., many of Columbia’s craftsmen have over 20 years of cabinetmaking experience. Columbia Cabinets’ Engagement with Canadian Small…

Client Spotlight: Adverdea Benefits from Small Business Grants Support

Mentor Works recently had a conversation with the President of Adverdea and Webility Solutions Inc., Jamie Harsevoort.  Webility/Adverdea creates sleek, appealing graphics for businesses looking to attract consumers and businesses alike.   The business also provides its customers with web-based and mobile systems to help elevate their marketing success. Why did you decide to use Mentor…

3 Secrets to Successful Government Small Business Grants & Loans Access

3 Secrets to Successful Government Small Business Grants & Loans Access

By Anne Toner, Business Development Executive, Mentor Works Two of the most common challenges we encounter when helping businesses access Canadian small business grants and loans programs is timing and fit. Either they have just started an R&D project, or two months ago they bought a new piece of equipment that has enabled them to…

4 Tips to Overcome Growing Pains and Successfully Expand Your Small Business

4 Tips to Overcome Growing Pains and Successfully Expand Your Small Business

Business growth doesn’t just happen – it takes a great deal of work.   Growing a small business requires proper planning, cash flow management and funding.  Leveraging government small business grants and loans can actually help businesses avoid running into any of these potential obstacles to successful business growth.   Here are 4 tips for business…

Mentor Works & Global EMC: Seminar on High-Tech Business Funding Grants

Mentor Works Ltd. will be co-hosting a workshop in conjunction with Global EMC Inc., dedicated to Ontario businesses in the high-tech and medical sectors. The half-day event will provide an interactive platform for attendees to match their strategic initiatives to available Federal and Ontario government funding programs. Canadian Government Funding Workshop Details Mentor Works Ltd….