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Today, women-led businesses makes up 15% of total exports in Canada.

Canada's bank for entrepreneurs, BDC, and Export Development Canada (EDC) have partnered to publish research exploring the barriers women entrepreneurs face when exporting. The research will be published in collaboration with the Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, a Government of Canada initiative to serve as a one-stop source of knowledge, data and best practices for women entrepreneurs.

During current unprecedented times, the importance of mental health & creating connections is imperative as isolation may have different effects & meanings for everyone. You may be helping the greater good to social distance, however, isolating yourself from positive messaging and and uplifting knowledge to help better your journey to success isn’t the answer. NOW is the perfect time to come together to RISE, CONNECT, and EXPLORE what your journey to success can look like! The conversations don’t stop now – they’re just beginning.

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Spring is here! If your resolution to start the new decade was to read more, or perhaps to branch out and read different styles and genres, then you’re in a great place to find some captivating reads that have been circulating throughout our business community. Of course, we welcome all types of readers – from the occasional reader to book-clubbers, and audio-book ‘readers’ to bookworms. We’re always excited to share a great book, so we invited women who inspire us to share what’s inspiring them!

Starting a business for anyone is a daunting process. Where do you start and what goals need to be set so that your startup dream turns into the empire you've always envisioned of building? SBX Guest Blog Contributor Robyn Thompson, President & Founder of Castlemark Wealth Management, shines a light on what needs to be at the top of your list when it comes to starting a successful business. 

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SBX Road Trip! In February, the ladies of SBX met with partners of XcelerateHER to attend The Atelier Collective’s Niagara 2020 women entrepreneurship event. On the drive, we binged on The Birds Papaya podcasts – this was our strategy to ensure we enjoyed her keynote at the event in all its glory. We were buzzing with excitement – the thrill of heading somewhere new (that happens to be on a vineyard – cheers to Ravine Vineyard!), the joy of spending time with other ambitious women, and the inspiration that comes from hearing new perspectives and shared stories. 

Dear women in business readers,

A recent survey* by Randstad Canada, the Canadian leader for staffing, recruitment and HR services, reveals 61 per cent of Canadian women see themselves as risk-takers and innovators in the workplace. At the same time, they expect employers to do more to support their growth as technology transforms the workplace. Randstad surveyed Canadian women to understand their perspectives on workplace innovation, job security and the skills they will need to thrive in the next decade of their careers.