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Is anyone interested in a BDC event around exiting your business?

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This event was announced in an eco-system meeting this morning – but apparently it is almost sold out. 40% of business owners are expected to exit their business in the next 5 years and they will share best practice for we will share best practices when selling/buying a business.

If you are interested please email me as soon as possible – they will be able to squeeze in a few more people.

Here are the details:

Wednesday, November 20, 2019
8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Registration & Networking
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. BDC Study Presentation
9:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Growth and Transition – From a Bank’s View
9:45 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Q&A & Discussion
OfficeInc! 54 Cedar Pointe Drive, Unit 1207, Barrie ON L4N 5R7

Thanks

patricia@growvantage.com

Thank you to all who braved the storm to help us celebrate (and those who wanted to…)

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Thank you everyone for helping us celebrate 16 years of Grow Vantage training. We’ve seen a number of changes over the years since Donna launched Group 1 in 2003, including Donna passing the torch to me on April 1st, 2013 (an auspicious day!).

In 2020 we’re expanding Grow Vantage to add online classes and a membership site to enable people to stay current with changes (especially in marketing, social and this year… HR standards to use just a few examples). We will be starting another Accountability Mastermind as well (start in the New Year). Stay tuned for more updates as you continue to grow your business.

It meant so much that you helped share our milestone (and not to mention the delicious birthday cake from Around My Gluten Free Table! (Thank you Laurie Rosinelli). Kudos also to Sinda Simpson who helped organize – then taught an Infomercials class… and Susie Parker who unveiled previously unknown bartending talents! And those who pitched in (thank you Daniela Chase and Janet Morozuk …food prep aficiandos; Bruce MacGillivray and Laurie Rosinelli…superior cake transporters) and of course Donna Douglas who distributed cake like a master!

To everyone who stayed for a refresher on Infomercials and Networking – we hope you enjoyed the class (and learned something new!)

Patricia

Learn about WSIB Changes (via Webinar) and/or Health and Safety Regulations (through the Chamber)

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Are you supposed to be registered for WSIB?  Do you know that rules and rates are changing in 2020?

(Please don’t call WSIB, call the Ontario Employer Advisors, who represent companies and do not report to WSIB)

  1. WSIB Webinar:

    • The last planned webinar for 2019 is December 4th, 2019 (10-11 am) for regular businesses and for temporary agencies: November 15th (10-11 am)

    • Here is the link to register for the newsletter or webinar: https://www.wsib.ca/en/rate-framework-webinars

    • For links to more information see below

  2. A Health & Safety Information Session at the Barrie Chamber: 

Monday, November 25th (Registration link below):
Health & Safety Information Session with WSIB – Free Workshop
Please register for our seminar provided by Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Health and Safety Excellence Consultant Lesia Conneely,  who will explain how to keep you workplace healthy and safe and how to comply with health and safety laws.
10:00AM to 11:00AM
@ Barrie Chamber Office

Please check the WSIB webinar/information links below

Here are the links to information that appears on their website:

https://www.wsib.ca/en/businesses/premiums-and-payment/rate-framework

Under this page, there are sections for how the new framework and rates will work:

  • https://www.wsib.ca/en/rate-framework-our-new-model
  • https://www.wsib.ca/en/rate-framework-how-does-our-new-model-work
  • https://www.wsib.ca/en/rate-framework-experiencing-rating-programs
  • https://www.wsib.ca/en/rate-framework-our-new-policies

Come help us celebrate GV50 and 16 years!

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Please join Donna and I on November 12th (from 5:00 – 6:30 pm  for this free event to celebrate this milestone and find out what’s ahead!
Please register to let us know you are attending!
 

We’re inviting groups from 1 – 50 and would love to include you.
Want a refresher on Infomercials and Presentations?
Please stay and participate!

Here are the details:

Day: Tuesday November 12th
Time: 5:00 – 6:30 pm
In the Donna Douglas Room
Patricia
Questions? Email me at patricia@growvantage.com

Build Your Business Road-Map Workshop

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Build Your Business Road-Map Workshop

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Are you an entrepreneur with great ideas and huge potential, yet struggling to bring those ideas to fruition?

I’ll bet!! You’re wearing a dozen hats, you have clients to keep happy, bookkeeping to stay on top of and you also need to market your business? With so much going on in your mind every day, it’s no wonder you lose sight of what is important – achieving your goals!

In this interactive workshop, we will:

  • explore the theory behind radiant thinking
  • identify the areas you wish to focus on in your business
  • use mind-mapping to develop your business road-map
  • create an action plan and set specific goals with a date to achieve them!

Register at: https://cheetahfusion.com/shop/
Deadline to register is Friday, November 15th, 2019.
Investment: $60+HST
Includes: refreshments, snacks and all workshop materials.
Parking: free parking

We look forward to working with you!

Penni GV 38 and Heather GV 34

Are you coming to the “We’re reaching GV50” Party on November 12th?

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Please join us to celebrate the start of our 50th group AND see what’s new at Grow Vantage!

In this era of pivoting and disruptive technology, to have an entrepreneurial program reach 16 years and 50 groups is pretty amazing.  And a lot of this is because of you… the cream of entrepreneurs who have enthusiastically joined us throughout the years.

Register for this free event: https://www.growvantage.com/events/celebrate-our-50th-grow-vantage-group/ (so we can have a handle on numbers)

Come join Patricia Dent, Donna Douglas and other GVers, to raise a glass of wine (water, coffee or tea, if you prefer) to the exciting milestones Grow Vantage has reached… and see what is in the works right now!

This is a networking party – and there is no cost to join us! But we would appreciate it if you would register so we know how many people are going to be here!

(If you’d like a refresher or makeup… Sinda Simpson will be teaching Infomercials (and I’ll be talking about Presentations)

When? 5:00 pm, Tuesday November 12th (until 6:30 – or later if you are joining us in class)

Where? Suite Success at ESS Direct (the Donna Douglas Room, of course!)

Here is the link to register (just so we can manage numbers)

Register here: https://www.growvantage.com/events/celebrate-our-50th-grow-vantage-group/

Why? (Well, really, why not!)

P

Sooo…we’re having a party! November 12th… save the date

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Help us toast the start of our 50th group AND what’s new at Grow Vantage

When? 5:00 pm, Tuesday November 12th

Where? Suite Success at ESS Direct (the Donna Douglas Room, of course!)

Come join us – here is the link to register (just so we can manage numbers)

Register here: https://www.growvantage.com/events/celebrate-our-50th-grow-vantage-group/

Why? (Well, really, why not!)

Come raise a glass of wine (water, coffee or tea, if you prefer) to the exciting milestones Grow Vantage has reached… and is working on right now! Find out what is in the future – and connect with Donna Douglas, Patricia Dent and GVers from early groups!

This is a networking party – and there is no cost to join us! But we would appreciate it if you would register so we know how many people are going to be here!

(And Sinda Simpson will be teaching a Infomercials and Presentations… if you’d like to stay for a makeup – or a refresher!)

Exciting things are happening besides the launch of the 50th group… we’ piloting an online course and preparing to expand!

Come join us – here is the link to register (just so we can manage numbers)

Register here: https://www.growvantage.com/events/celebrate-our-50th-grow-vantage-group/

P

Last Call For Archangel ticket (at half price)

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Archangel Summit is tomorrow (Saturday the 19th)… One of the attendees cannot attend… does anyone want to go to Archangel?

A few details:  $175 + HST (or half price)

Sat, 19 October 2019

8:30 AM – 5:30 PM EDT

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Location

The Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Square, Toronto, Ontario M5J 1A6

Archangel Summit is the world’s largest transformative experience and gathering for leaders, coaches, visionary entrepreneurs, health practitioners, executives, and personal growth enthusiasts who want to build a life, career, and business of their dreams while creating positive impact in the world. Imagine being in a room with thousands of people just like you – all with giant hearts, wanted to serve, and support your mission.

AND – we’re thrilled to reveal our first official speakers for 2019’s colossal event – Elizabeth Gilbert (Author of Eat Pray Love and Big Magic), Lisa Nichols (considered North America’s best motivational speaker), Seth Godin (the best marketer in the world!), Todd Herman (Performance Coach & Best-selling Author), Haben Girma (first Deafblind person to graduate from Harvard Law School, and advocates for equal opportunities for people with disabilities), and Emily Fletcher (founder of Ziva Meditation and best-selling author). And many more: https://archangelsummit.com/speakers/

Let me know and I’ll put you in touch

P

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