In the following episode, Patrice Esper from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks to Elaine Dickson, the founder of Elaine Dickson Photography. Elaine talks about several key elements any entrepreneur needs in order to be a successful entrepreneur. Elaine discusses the importance of good customer relationships, time management, networking and how to stand out from your competitors. For more information about Elaine and her photography, please scroll down below.

BACD: https://bacd.ca/

Client Information:

Elaine Dickson Photography 

Phone: (416) 704-1229

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://elainedicksonphotography.ca/?page_id=57 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elainedicksonphotography.ca

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elaine-dickson-sales/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elaine_dickson_photography/

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode, Teresa Shaver from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks to Samantha King, owner of Fempire. Fempire aims to support females who want to BUILD their empire and grow. Stay tuned as Samantha discusses: scaling your business with online courses, how to attain the right audience through authority, and an exciting event opportunity! For more information about the "authority island" event and Fempire, please scroll down below. 

Client Information:

FEMPIRE BUILDERS

Website: https://fempirebuilders.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fempirebuilders

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fempire_builders

Twitter: https://twitter.com/FempireBuilders

Friend Zone to Authority Island Summit - August 17-19, 2021:

https://authorityisland.idevaffiliate.com/134.html

Youtube on using PowerPoint to record your online course: 

https://youtu.be/jZ6mUjK_zD8

Free Guide - Using online courses to increase your income and reach your revenue goals by working smarter, not harder":

https://fempirebuilders.com/pages/freeguide

In Fempire's Course Makers, you will learn:

- How to get clear on your ideal client, their journey and how you fit in

- What you can teach (and it's not everything you have to offer) in a course setting⁠

- How you will deliver the course - both from the tech side and the educational best practices side⁠

- What your launch PLUS long-term sales and marketing plans are going to be for your new course⁠

- How to move your graduates to the next offering you have for them so they continue to work their way up your value ladder

http://shop.fempirebuilders.com?aff=3

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In the following episode, Teresa Shaver from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks to Nicole Gibson, the Executive Director of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade (APBOT). Nicole talks about the importance of businesses coming together and supporting each other at this time, along with some of her own experiences that have lead her to broaden her perspective. For more information about Nicole and APBOT, please scroll down below. 

BACD: https://bacd.ca/

Client Information:

AJAX-PICKERING BOARD OF TRADE

Phone: (905) 686-0883

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.apboardoftrade.com/

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://apboardoftrade.com/

LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://apboardoftrade.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apboardoftrade/?hl=en

Twitter: http://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Home&url=https://apboardoftrade.com/

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode, Teresa Shaver from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks to Sheila Hall, the Executive Director at the Clarington Board of Trade (CBOT). Sheila talks about how successful the CBOT has been in helping businesses achieve their goals. Furthermore, she expands on the benefits of joining a board of trade and how Clarington/Durham Region has grown economically as a result of the CBOT! For more information about Sheila and the Clarington Board of Trade, please scroll down below.

BACD: https://bacd.ca/

Client Information:

CLARINGTON BOARD OF TRADE

Website: https://www.cbot.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claringtonboardoftrade

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/claringtonbot

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claringtonbot/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBOTinfo

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode, Teresa Shaver from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks to Marlene Marco, the founder of Heart of Networking Events. Marlene talks about how she has contributed to the success of several entrepreneurs in the community as a result of her networking services. Her ability to inspire and grow networks has lead her to earn the title of "Queen of Networking". Along with this organization, Marlene has also been able to take on a fashion business called Cabi! For more information about Marlene and her organization, Heart of Networking Events, please scroll down below.

BACD: https://bacd.ca/

Client Information:

HEART OF NETWORKING EVENTS

Website (Heart of Networking): https://www.heartofnetworkingevents.com/

Website (Cabi): http://www.marlenemarco.cabionline.ca/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heartofnetworkingevents/

LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/marlenemarco

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartofnetworking/?hl=en

Alignable: https://www.alignable.com/pickering-on/heart-of-networking-events

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode, Teresa Shaver from the Business Advisory Centre Durham speaks to Angelique Benois, owner of Nurturing Our Wellbeing. Angelique discusses how she has helped individuals and workforces deal with selfcare/mental health during the pandemic. She also discusses her experience with the BACD's Starter Company Plus program and how it has helped her to gain new skills and overcome challenges. Lastly, Angelique gives an insight into her marketing and networking strategy! For more information about Angelique and her business, Nurturing Our Wellbeing, please scroll down below.

BACD: https://bacd.ca/

Client Information:

NURTURING YOUR WELLBEING

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.nurturingourwellbeing.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nurturingourwellbeing/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelique-benois-she-her-26194b120/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nurturingourwellbeing/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpry0aGxOhxRXrp-kmuYJrw

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode, Teresa Shaver from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks about different techniques and tools you can use to make your business more successful and productive. Make sure to check out BACD today and subscribe for weekly episodes!

BACD: www.bacd.ca

Check out our blog for this episode: https://bacd.ca/goal-setting-business-planning-for-2021/

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode, Teresa Shaver from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks to Orzala Quddusi, owner of Make it Happen Services. Orzala talks about common mistakes that business owners make when starting up social media platforms. She also gives advice on how to improve your social media on certain platforms. Lastly, Orzala discusses her own personal challenges as a business startup and how she over came them! For more information about Orzala and her business, Make it Happen Services, please scroll down below.

Client Information:

MAKE IT HAPPEN SERVICES

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://makeit-happen.online/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MakeItHappenServices

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orzalaquddusi/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/@makeithappenser

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappenservices/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/orzalaquddusi/

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode, Teresa Shaver from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks to Zoe Tsoraklidis, owner of TUCU (Tech U Can Use). Zoe talks about common cybersecurity mistakes businesses make, and how they can solve those issues. She also gives some insight into upcoming tech trends and some of her own marketing techniques! For more information about Zoe and her business, TUCU, please scroll down below.

Client Information: TUCU (Tech U can Use)

TUCU Blog: tucu.ca/blog

Phone: (416)-292-3300

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TUCUtech

Twitter: https://twitter.com/tucutech

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tucu

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TucuCa/videos

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

In this episode, Teresa Shaver from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks about the ways to increase your business's efficiency and lead it to expand in 7 different ways, which involve the growth of: Volume, Product, Quality, Network, Market, Income, Finances

BACD: www.bacd.ca

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

"Wholesome" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

References: 

Keap. com - The Small Business Guide to Growth: 16 Tips on How to Expand a Small Business https://keap.com/business-success-blog/growth/planning-strategy/small-business-guide-to-growth

Revuze.it - What is Product Innovation and why is it so important for brands?

https://www.revuze.it/blog/what-is-product-innovation/

Sisense.com - Production Volume

https://www.sisense.com/kpi-library/manufacturing-kpis/production-volume/#:~:text=Production%20volume%20measures%20the%20total,and%20focuses%20on%20total%20output.

InvestingAnswers.com - Capital injection

https://investinganswers.com/dictionary/c/capital-injection

The Balance Small Business - How to Make your Small business into A Big Business

https://www.thebalancesmb.com/top-ways-of-growing-your-business-2948140

Airfocus - Research & Development

https://airfocus.com/glossary/what-is-research-and-development/