Enterprising Moms Network Inc

Meeting Location

Join your fellow Vancouver mompreneurs for an evening of learning and networking!  Our chapter meetings are held at The Network Hub (422 Richards St, Vancouver)

Protecting your Intellectual Property

by Jacqueline Flett, Flett Law

Tuesday November 15, 2011 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Tips for Creating, Managing, and Protecting your Intellectual Property. This topic will touch upon:

• Domain Names
  
• Registering your IP (is it necessary?)
• Making Money from your IP
  
• Stopping an IP Infringement
  
• Remedies in IP Disputes

Come find out the details about how to protect your assets and what you are doing that you might want to adjust.

Jacqueline is the founder of Flett Law, an innovative law firm which leverages technology to provide flexible services and solutions-oriented, cost-effective advice.

Carrie McCarthy - Defining Your Style Statement

by Carrie McCarthy, creator of Style Statement

Tuesday December 13, 2011 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Have you ever felt out of sync with yourself? Ever been paralyzed by fear when making a choice? Ever accepted a project you knew in your heart was not a good fit? Or wondered why the latest and coolest dress works for your friend, but is a disaster on you?

Making clear decisions in this era of overwhelming choice is tough.

What if you had a "YOU" filter to apply to your life? A filter, which gave you confidence to know what works and what doesn't work for you? The very idea makes you relax, yes?

Carrie McCarthy is the founder and co-author of Style Statement: Liveby Your Own Design. Her book, published by Little Brown & Co., is a Discover-It-Yourself guide to defining your authentic self. It is a compass for creating a life that reflects you in everyway, from your wisdom to your wardrobe, from your longings to your living room.

Carrie has conducted more than 2,00 Style Statement consultations with clients from all over the world, and has been featured in Real Simple, Elle,Vogue, Body & Soul, and Domino.

As an interior designer, Carrie offers a wonderful opportunity for people to discover and express their authentic style. She founded her company on the principle that true style creates both beauty and ease in people' s lives. She has designed for multi-million dollar estates and small studios, and styled for lifestyle magazines, luxury hotels and architectural firms. As a graduate of the London College of Fashion, Carrie established Robe, which was a dramatic contrast from her early career as a nationally ranked track and field athlete.

Carrie lives in Vancouver, B.C, Canada with her husband and two year old son.

Jill Earthy - Powerful Partnerships

Jill Earthy, Executive Director of FWE and Founder of Momcafe Network

Tuesday October 18, 2011 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Each day we interact with many different people, especially in our business lives. How do you identify opportunity and then leverage this interaction to build a powerful relationship? The reality is that business is based on who you know, not just what you know. However it is the quality of these interactions that is so important. Relationships take time, effort and sometimes creativity. Today, we have so many relationship building tools available, especially through social media.

In this session, we will discuss some guidelines to consider when establishing partnerships including;

- The use of filters to identify opportunities & partners;

- Tips to recognize the value for both parties;

- Types of partnerships, & tools for structuring a successful relationship.

Jill Earthy has been a connector since elementary school and became an official entrepreneur at the age of 26 with the launch of a national event staffing business. She grew this business to 1M in revenue prior to selling it in 2003. Since that time, Jill has been actively involved in the community and in the work that she loves, supporting women entrepreneurs who want to grow their businesses. As CEO of the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs, a Vancouver based non-profit organization, Jill is now employed to establish and nurture relationships, especially for fundraising and strategic partnerships. Jill also founded momcafe Network in 2005 as a way to bring professionally minded Moms together in a supportive and engaging environment. A natural collaborator, Jill helped to initiate the bringing together of representatives of 25 different Women's Business Networks to meet regularly and share ideas. She also acts as a mentor with SFU and Women's Enterprise Centre and is a Mom to two adorable daughters (ages 4 & 7).

Stephanie Sang - Finding Government Grants for your Business

by Stephanie Sang, Granted Consulting

September 20, 2011 7:00 - 9:00pm

‘Government grants aren't available for small businesses'. The conception is that government grants are only available for companies involved in technology or large manufacturers. Or, that you need to be innovative to create an iPad or biofuel cellular widgets to qualify.

Time to break that misconception and learn about what is available for your small business, yet growing businesses in B.C.

This session will answer the following questions:

• What types of grant programs are available for B.C. businesses?
• For businesses that are simply looking for loans, who can you go to?
• What you need to prepare before you apply for grants?
• What is the typical process for grant proposal submission?

Stephanie Sang holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from SFU and has held positions in industries including retail, hospitality and tourism, technology, and manufacturing. She is the founder of Granted Consulting, a small B.C. business dedicated to helping Canadian companies identify and leverage grant funding opportunities.

As VP of Business Development for a high-growth manufacturer in Taiwan, Stephanie worked on programs which included SBIR grant writing for government funding of over US$500,000. Since March 2011, she has already helped 60+ companies apply for, and be approved for government grants. She and her team have now expanded their work into Eastern Canada and prepare grant proposals for organizations in various industries.

Retrain Your Inner Critic as Your Best Cheerleader

by Kasia Rachfall, Fresh Perspective Coach

Jun 14, 2011 7:00 - 9:00pm

Every business must have 3 strong pillars in its foundation. 1. Compelling marketing. 2. Good planning. And most importantly, the business owner must have the right mindset. There is a psychology to success and a simple formula to make it work for you. It all starts with powerful communication both inside and out. Since business owners tend to have some of the loudest inner critics, the inner game of success is crucial to attaining consistent results in your business and in life.

Do you sometimes ask yourself why you're working so hard and yet your business is just not moving as fast as you'd like it to? Are you frustrated by fears and limiting beliefs that are keeping you and your business small? Do you want to learn how to get your mind to work for you and not against you? Are you ready to learn how to master your inner game and set yourself up for success?

In this powerful session Kasia leads you to discover:

• The 3 requisites to making lasting changes in your business mindset.
• Why the words you say and think are so important not only in your business but also in your life
• How to identify and let go of disempowering language and beliefs that sabotage your self worth and happiness
• How to retrain your inner critic as your most supportive cheerleader and coach
• How to increase resourcefulness and break through mental and emotional barriers that hold you back from taking your business to the next level.
• How to energetically align yourself with what you want to achieve and manifest in your business and your life

Kasia Rachfall, Fresh Perspective Coach and Owner of Leading Neuro Dynamics, is an Accredited Trainer of Neuro-Linguistics (NLP), and Master Practitioner of Time Empowerment Techniques® and Hypnosis and a Certified Professional Coach. Kasia coaches and trains business owners to break through their mental barriers and tap into the psychology of success in their business and in life.  Kasia brings extensive expertise and passion in personal growth and business development, and has devoted the rest of her professional life to helping business owners who want to get out or their own way and play a bigger game but don't know how. Go to http://www.freshperspectivecoach.com to get your free Success Kit.

Building Value in your Business: The Legal Aspects of a Sale

by Jacqueline Flett, Singleton Urquhart LLP

May 17, 2011 7:00 - 9:00pm

Most entrepreneurs build their business with the goal of selling it at some point down
the road for a tidy profit. Regardless of whether your timeline for sale is two years or
twenty, there are steps that you can be taking NOW to build the value in your business
and make it attractive to potential buyers.

In this session, learn about:

• the steps involved in selling a business from identifying potential buyers, letters of
intent, due diligence, closing the deal, and post-closing obligations;
• basic structuring tips to leave more money in your pocket;
• how a little knowledge can give you a leg up on the deal;
• your companyʼs greatest asset, and how you can begin developing it now; and
• how to make yourself attractive to buyers by anticipating their due diligence process.

Jacqueline Flett practices in the areas of small business, wills, estate planning and administration, and real estate with the law firm of Singleton Urquhart LLP. Jacqueline is a member of the Wills and Estates and Corporate Law sections of the Canadian Bar Association and has been a guest instructor in the area of small business law at Vancouver Community College. Jacqueline is passionate about helping people protect their assets and grow their businesses.