The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund aims to reduce barriers Black Canadians face in accessing funding by providing support loans of up to $250,000 to eligible Black Canadian business owners and entrepreneurs for economic business growth and success.
The Black Entrepreneurship Program aims to help thousands of Black Canadian entrepreneurs to rebuild their economic status following impacts caused by the global pandemic.
Six of Canada’s biggest banks are helping clients experiencing financial interruptions from COVID-19. Read more about the support available.
![[EVENT] April 25, 2019 in Markham: Financing Solutions for Strategic Business Growth](https://www.mentorworks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bigstock-Teamwork-For-Success-91531910-2.jpg)
To overcome growth challenges, businesses should use a combination of equity, bank financing, and government funding. Each source of investment capital supports aggressive but sustainable growth plans and enables companies to act on emerging market opportunities. Fortunately, businesses can learn more about Canadian and Ontario government funding to support business growth by attending an upcoming…
![[EVENT] Feb 7, 2019 in Oakville: Attracting and Retaining Talent](https://www.mentorworks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bigstock-Business-Training-2505247-2.jpg)
Targeted hiring and training programs can help Canadian companies scale operations and reduce talent gaps. But despite the clear benefits of workforce development, few companies allocate enough capital for attracting and nurturing world-class talent. Fortunately, businesses can learn more about Canadian and Ontario government funding for workforce development by attending an upcoming event. During the…
![[EVENT] Jan 22, 2019: Government Funding & Equipment Financing Solutions](https://www.mentorworks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/bigstock-Business-Man-Financial-Inspect-172266968-1.jpg)
To overcome growth challenges, businesses should consider using a combination of equity, bank financing, and government funding. Each source of investment capital supports aggressive but sustainable growth plans and enables companies to act on emerging market opportunities. Fortunately, GTA-based businesses can learn more about Canadian and Ontario government funding by attending an upcoming financing solutions…
![[EVENT] Leadership Trust = Leadership Character: June 7 in London](https://www.mentorworks.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/IMG_3871-937-1.jpg)
High-performing organizations have leaders whose character shines. Courage, drive, accountability, integrity, and good judgement are the mainstays of what leaders bring to the table; however, great leaders also embrace humility, justice, humanity, patience, collaboration, and transcendence. These are the 11 dimensions of Leader Character. Southwestern Ontario businesses can learn about Leader Character and strategies to…
Manitoba’s diverse economy offers extensive opportunities for business growth. One of the reasons for this is that the Provincial Government of Manitoba encourages new, large-scale business investments with lucrative government grants and loans for businesses. This access to capital provides organizations a unique incentive for expanding their business in Manitoba. The Manitoba Industrial Opportunities Program…
Toronto-based businesses have a phenomenal opportunity when it comes to exporting products internationally. There are government funding programs and other resources available to companies of all sizes and industries; the key is knowing how to access them. Many of the hurdles businesses must face to export their products globally can be minimized through the development…
Disclaimer: This article does not endorse either political party or presidential nominee. The American presidential election is tomorrow, and Canadians are anxious to see who wins. While Hillary Clinton has led in the majority of polls until now, slim margins could make for a close race. Either candidate could win, and we must be must…