10 Things to Keep in Mind When Networking Feels Overwhelming as a Business Owner

Business owner walking into a networking event wearing comfortable outfit and carrying a handbag, highlighting preparation and confidence for professional networking

If you’re a founder or business owner, networking events are part of the job—whether you enjoy them or not. And while some people walk into a room and immediately thrive, for many of us, it takes a bit more intention. Not because we’re bad at networking, but because the way these environments are structured doesn’t […]

Why Your Elevator Pitch Isn’t Working

Struggling with your elevator pitch? Our latest Fierce Media post explores why pitches fail and how to fix them. Learn to tailor your message for any audience, from casual encounters to formal investor meetings. Discover essential tips to simplify your pitch, highlight benefits, and spark curiosity. Perfect your pitch to make lasting impressions and open new opportunities. Dive in for transformative insights!

Women in Business: Cara Clairman – Leading the road to sustainable driving

Cara Clairman is CEO and founder of Plug’n Drive in North York, Ontario. Since May of 2017, the Electric Vehicle Discovery Centre (EVDC) has been open to educate the public on all things related to electric vehicles. The recent changes to the Ontario Government meant that the not-for-profit EVDC lost its Government funding. I met […]

Women in Business: Jennifer Worsley – A new generation of car salesperson

Jennifer-Lynn Worsley is a new breed of a car salesperson. At twenty-five years old, she’s a top sales rep at an Audi dealership in Brampton, Ontario. I connected with Jen on Instagram over a year ago and have watched her grow her brands’ awareness and interactions online. Now with over eleven thousand followers, I wanted […]

Women in Business: Laura Bryson – Taking the lead in Sustainable Transportation

I sat down with Laura Bryson, COO, and co-founder of SWTCH. SWTCH is a young company providing electric vehicle charging solutions.           Please note that I am not paid by SWTCH to write this article. SWTCH was recommended to me when I started the process to request a charger in my condo building. SWTCH is not […]

Women in Business: Amy Shore – Pursuing the arts into a career

Some people know their calling early on, others must dig deeper to realize their “thing.” I’ve questioned my writing for years; is it just a hobby or should I pursue it as a career? Should I mix my interest in cars with creative writing? Is that even a thing? Am I qualified or am I […]