by bipoc | May 11, 2023 | Blog
Research conducted by The U.S. Bureau of Labour Statistics reveals that 50% of small businesses fold up by the end of the first year, and by the tenth year, the figure increases to 80%. This data is a huge pointer to the importance of seeking answers to the question...
by bipoc | Apr 11, 2023 | Blog
Starting a new business has its troubles, and sustaining operations is more tedious, especially for newbie entrepreneurs or small business owners. There are also challenges, such as fear, lack of motivation, and uncertainty about the proper steps to take. These...
by bipoc | Mar 21, 2023 | Blog
Afro-Francopreneur Connect Program Pour célébrer la Journée internationale de la Francophonie, nous lançons le programme Afro-Francopreneur Connect, dédié aux entrepreneurs bilingues d’ascendance africaine de l’Ouest Canadien. Le programme de réseautage...
by bipoc | Mar 8, 2023 | Blog
Afro-Francopreneur Connect Program To celebrate International Francophonie Day, we are launching the Afro-Francopreneur Connect program, dedicated to bilingual entrepreneurs of African descent in Western Canada. The networking program is designed to help entrepreneurs...
by bipoc | Jan 20, 2023 | Blog
Mentorship? What exactly is that? We hear the term all the time – but people are often left confused or unsure about what a Mentor actually does. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking – “Who is a Business Mentor and what do they do?” Our blog entry for...
by bipoc | Aug 31, 2021 | Blog
Women leaders matter. It would just be unacceptable not to acknowledge the courage we bring when we step forward into leadership and be ourselves, all of the amazing work we’ve accomplished in being champions, not forgetting raising and helping others unleash...
by bipoc | Aug 31, 2021 | Blog
Have you ever thought about being lost on an island, without food or other resources to survive? That’s right: it won’t be long before you run out of juice. Intending founders must know that the idea does not make the startup. It is not about the idea but...
by bipoc | Aug 31, 2021 | Blog
2020 was a tough year for millions and there is often a sense of rebirth at the start of a new year and if any year is in need of that rebirth, it’s certainly 2021. Black female founders are leading the way in starting businesses, and the right advice and...
by bipoc | Aug 31, 2021 | Blog
First off, entrepreneurship is not glamorous. It is not all rosy and sunshine. It is not a job title or a certification. Entrepreneurship is grit, tenacity, consistency, lifestyle, multitasking and most importantly it is execution. For most black founders, some of...