Wait! It’s been six months already? I asked Chad the other day when the program officially ended and even though I know I have been here since June 9th it surprised me to hear him say the date. It seemed like I had blinked, and six months had passed. It brought me to a place of reflection and the realization of how much success had been had with the help of smOffice and everything that…
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CategoriesLeft B Agency – Month four
Last months reported ended by promising an update on the part-time studies that I was about to embark on. It is interesting what a set back used to do to me before I became an Entrepreneur. I can admit that I used to feel a lot more high-strung than I am now. I can’t say that I am completely immune to disappointment but when things are moving faster, changes are apt to happen. I…
How to write a Business Plan- Month three with Left B
Exciting changes are on the horizon for our Journey into Truth
Exciting changes are on the horizon for our Journey into Truth Initiative! Throughout the past couple of months, we have had more opportunities to establish connections through smOffice, and raising awareness about our initiative. We have met with the Barrie Chamber of Commerce to discuss our role in getting involved and attending their Business Breakfast in the future. This will open up the doors to many new opportunities to collaborate. Mentorship continues to make a…
Month One -Smoffice Report with Shannon
Shannon Frunza, The Paperwork Agency Smoffice Report for Blog Month One- June 11- July 12, 2018 The Paperwork Agency was at the skeletal stages of planning when I first embarked on my journey as one of the winners of Smoffice 2018. On a whim, I approached Chad Ballantyne, who gave me insight into the contest and encouraged me to apply. I submitted my application not fully understanding how life changing this opportunity could be for…
1 Month in: smOffice Report from Journey into Truth
To say our first month at SmOffice has been good, is an understatement. Our first month has been phenomenal and such a learning curve for us. Upon hearing that we were one of the winning contestants for smOffice we were elated! We were so excited to have been given the opportunity and access to so many amazing mentors and sponsors. Upon first chatting with Chad Ballantyne, and hearing his explanation of smOffice and…
THREE WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN INDIGENOUS -FOCUSED ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONTEST
MEDIA RELEASE For immediate delivery THREE WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN INDIGENOUS -FOCUSED ENTREPRENEURSHIP CONTEST Indigenous small businesses get ready to go to the next level with Barrie’s smOffice contest BARRIE, ON (June 6, 2018) – The 4th season of Barrie’s smOffice contest kicks off this Friday June 6 10am -11am with a Ribbon Cutting to announce the 2018 small business contest winners. This year had a unique focus which will help take small business ideas…
Where do I begin? A Month in for Charger Foods
smOffice Month One! – Blaazin Software Consulting
My name is Randy May and I am the Principal at Blaazin Software Consulting Inc., and one of the grateful winners of smOffice! It is hard to believe that a month has flown by since this picture was taken! It was an exciting day of meeting the other winners, Hattie and Tristan of Subit and Charles of Charger Foods, as well as all the sponsors and mentors supporting the smOffice contest! Getting started…
Our first few weeks at SmOffice
My name is Hattie and I’m the Co-founder and President of Marketing at our new tech start up, Subit Sports. My husband, Tristan and I won the SmOffice competition as the out of town winners. Our first two weeks were AMAZING. The ribbon cutting for the SmOffice winners was so much fun. It really made us feel welcome and celebrated in the Creative space. I am starting to love the shared co-working space at…