In this episode, Patrice Esper from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks to Coach Cathy Barry. Coach Cathy has been a client with the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) and a participant of the Starter Company Plus Program. Eclipse Track & Field Club is a more multifaceted sports performance business dedicated to help athletes of any age share in the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of Track and Field, Running, Athletic Conditioning and Fitness, Team and Speed Development Training. Today, Coach Cathy talks about how her business has been impacted by COVID-19 and what she has done to adapt to the situation. For more information about Cathy and her business, Eclipse Track & Field Club, scroll down below.

BACD: https://bacd.ca/  

Client Info: 

ECLIPSE TRACK AND FIELD CLUB 

Phone: 905-809-4888 

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://www.eclipsetrackandfieldclub.ca/ 

YouTube: https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC7A3YtCjytrxxOLY_8oNUdw 

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

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.ca/eclipsetrackandfieldclub/_created/  

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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

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

In this episode, Patrice Esper from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks to Catherine Davis, owner of Organized by Catherine. Catherine transforms messy spaces from" uggh" to "ahhh-mazing"! Homeowners benefit from her home office declutters, paperwork organizing, storage solutions, and help moving. Catherine talks about how she has tried to improve her business during the COVID-19 pandemic. For more information about Catherine and her business, Organized by Catherine, scroll down below.

BACD: https://bacd.ca/

Client Info:

ORGANIZED BY CATHERINE

Phone: 905-621-1490

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://organizedbycatherine.ca/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrTvnOnzGO9HsF_B7tOvRaQ

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinedavis2/

Music:

Cheery Monday Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

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

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

In this episode, Patrice Esper from the Business Advisory Centre Durham talks to Cari Brunton, owner of Red Bucket Events. Cari has been a client with the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) and a participant of the Starter Company Plus Program. Cari uses her experience in event planning and marketing to strategically plan business events that act as an extension of a company's branding. Red Bucket Events teaches companies how to achieve their goals using live or virtual events. Cari tackles problems like employee retention and engagement, client attraction, public image and more with customized event planning. She helps her clients forget the stress and enjoy the events they want to host. Cari talks about her adventures in business and her tips and tricks on networking. For more information about Cari and her company, Red Bucket Events, scroll down below.

BACD: https://bacd.ca/

Client Info:

RED BUCKET EVENTS

Phone: (416) 460-0658

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://www.redbucketevents.com

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/19103626/

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 talks to Digital Main Street Squad member, Amin Rahim. With diverse experience in branding, communications, digital and traditional marketing, Amin has worked in dynamic and nimble businesses including real estate, telecommunications, software and packaged goods. Currently as Marketing & Digital Advisor, he helps entrepreneurs and small businesses adapt to the ‘new normal’ by adopting technology to explore new sales channels, keep their brands relevant and their customers engaged. For more information about Digital Main Street and BACD, scroll down below:

BACD

Website: https://bacd.ca/

BACD DMS Website: https://bacd.ca/digital-main-street/

Phone: 905-668-4949

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bacd.sbec/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bacd.sbec

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BACD_SBEC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-advisory-centre-durham

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, Patrice Esper from the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) talks to Teresa Shaver, who is the Executive Director at the BACD. Teresa joined The Business Advisory Centre Inc in 2012;  a non profit organization supporting businesses to achieve business success through offering advisory services, workshops and resources to entrepreneurs and business owners.  BACD works with over 5000 entrepreneurs a year.  Teresa is responsible for implementing the strategic plan, managing operations, over 120 events and a team of 5. All in all, Teresa talks about her entrepreneurial spirit and her background and journey in business in this episode.  For more information about BACD, scroll down below.

BACD

Website: https://bacd.ca/

Phone: 905-668-4949

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bacd.sbec/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bacd.sbec

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BACD_SBEC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-advisory-centre-durham

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, Patrice Esper from the Business Advisory Centre talks to Rhea Howley, the Owner/Director of Creative Connexions Performing Arts Centre. Creative Connexions Performing Arts Centre aims to bring an innovative and impactful experience of high-quality dance training at both the recreational and competitive level. Our extensive dance programs include jazz, tap, ballet, acro, lyrical, musical theatre and hip-hop classes that promote coordination, creativity, self-confidence, self-discipline creating a healthy mind and body. Rhea talks about how she has pivoted her business to adapt to the COVID-19 situation. For more information about Rhea and her company, Creative Connexions, scroll down below.

BACD: https://bacd.ca/  

Client Info: 

CREATIVE CONNEXIONS PERFORMING ARTS 

Phone: 647-904-7432 

Email: [email protected] 

Website: https://www.creativeconnexions.ca/ 

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

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

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-connexions-performing-arts-centre/about/

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 Jennifer Gallienne & John A. Cook, who are the owners of Koolway Sports. In 2008, Jennifer dedicated to the world of Disabilities in Durham Region, and John, an international marketer with extensive experience in the US, joined forces and by 2009, Koolway Sports was born. The pair provide a line of outerwear that is warm, accessible, fashionable and comfortable, and that is tailored to the needs of users of wheelchairs. Jennifer and John specifically talk about their pivot and success during the pandemic. For more information about Koolway Sports, scroll down below.

BACD: https://bacd.ca/

Client Info:

KOOLWAY SPORTS

Phone: 905-493-3188

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://koolwaysports.com/

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCE5JEgwecus29UA1NbD7hOg

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

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Koolwaysports

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 talks to Digital Main Street Squad member, Jamie Nowe. He is an experienced Analytics Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the marketing and advertising industry. Jamie is also skilled in Electronics Technology, Web Analytics, Consulting, Google Analytics, and Analytics. He has a strong information technology professional with a Diploma focused in Electronics Engineering Technology from Nova Scotia Community College. For more information about Digital Main Street and BACD, scroll down below:

BACD

Website: https://bacd.ca/

BACD DMS Website: https://bacd.ca/digital-main-street/

Phone: 905-668-4949

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bacd.sbec/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bacd.sbec

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BACD_SBEC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-advisory-centre-durham

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 Patrice Esper. Patrice became part of the BACD Team in 2014. She is an experienced professional with a strong and diverse background in management and entrepreneurship having opened and operated businesses ranging from retail to real estate services in three countries. A Penn Foster honours graduate of an Associate of Science degree with a major in Hospitality management, Patrice coordinates the Starter Company Program and helps provide client services support. Patrice is an active member of the Ajax-Pickering Toastmasters Club and enjoys representing the Durham Region as a place to work and play, wherever possible. For more information about BACD, scroll down below.  

 BACD  

Website: https://bacd.ca/  

Phone: 905-668-4949  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bacd.sbec/  

Email: [email protected]  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bacd.sbec

 Twitter: https://twitter.com/BACD_SBEC

 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-advisory-centre-durham  

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 team member Lindy Schultz. Lindy joined the BACD team as the part-time bookkeeper in October 2016. She is an experienced professional with a background in Bookkeeping, Payroll and Office Administration having worked in South Africa until moving to Canada in 2015. Lindy has a Bachelor of Commerce degree in Business Economics. For more information about BACD, scroll down below.

BACD

Website: https://bacd.ca/

Phone: 905-668-4949

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bacd.sbec/

Email: [email protected]

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bacd.sbec

Twitter: https://twitter.com/BACD_SBEC

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/business-advisory-centre-durham

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/)