Weekly show where my featured guests and I explore the financial and business challenges women face on the entrepreneurial journey to success. You'll hear them talk about the money side of their businesses in ways you've always wanted to know about, but wouldn't dare ask. They openly share their disappointments, failures, successes, and everything in-between as they grew sales ranging from 6 to 9 figures. Knowing where your business stands financially helps you make critical decisions with confidence. It's simply the best way to be sure you grow a business that fuels the life you want to live.
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How the Canadian Government is Supporting Women Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses
This week I chat with the Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade, about the importance of expanding opportunities and resources for women business owners. We discuss the Canadian government’s funding initiatives and goals in the wake of COVID-19, why women entrepreneurs have faced more challenges during this pandemic, and the importance of pushing for international trade and growth.
Minister Ng is the Canadian Minister of Small Business Export Promotion and International Trade. She has spent over 20 years working to increase access and create more opportunities for young people, women, and immigrants. When she decided to run for public office, she didn’t just want to improve representation in her field, she also wanted to make an impact on her country and the people she serves. Now, Minister Ng spends her days working to inspire women entrepreneurs, increase funding for women-led businesses, and offer resources for people looking to grow their operations.
In this episode we talk about:
➤ Why Minister Ng decided to get into politics (4:09)
➤ Embracing diversity as a strength (7:09)
➤ How the Canadian government is investing in women entrepreneurs (9:15)
➤ Giving women entrepreneurs support during COVID-19 (11:02)
➤ The importance of every business working together (13:12)
➤ How women entrepreneurs can embrace debt financing (15:14)
➤ Why we shouldn’t stop trading right now (17:05)
➤ Why you should continue to push for growth during this time (19:42)
➤ How women entrepreneurs have pivoted since COVID-19 (20:58)
Keep Listening
Curious to learn more about Export Development Canada (EDC) and Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) are helping women entrepreneurs and small businesses?
Check out my conversation with Jennifer Cooke, the Corporate Lead, Women In Trade of EDC about exporting and Laura Didyk, Vice President and National Lead Women Entrepreneurs of BDC about government financing programs available to Canadian small businesses.
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Ready to transform your purpose to an impactful business financial story, profit, and joy? Schedule a chat with me at any time.
Connect with Minister Ng:
➤ Website
➤ LinkedIn
➤ Instagram
➤ Twitter
Resources:
➤ Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES)
➤ WES Ecosystem Fund
➤ Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Pl