Business Bootcamp
How to Increase Your Sales, Clients & Revenue
This event is designed specifically for entrepreneurs—whether you’re currently running a service- or product-based business, or aspiring to start your entrepreneurial journey. This is your chance to gain actionable insights, connect with like-minded individuals, and learn strategies to grow your business successfully.
Program Description
The program is funded by the Ontario Government,
and is intended to women with some experience in braiding,
who wish to refine their skills and become certified braiders.
Key Topics:
- The Art of Sales: Master essential sales skills to close deals and build lasting customer relationships.
- How to Promote Your Business: Discover effective, low-cost strategies to increase brand awareness and attract clients.
- Transitioning to Self-Employment: Explore the steps to shift smoothly from being an employee to a self-employed business owner.
- How to Attract, Keep, and Grow Your Clients: Build a strong client base, retain customers, and scale your business sustainably.
Why Attend?
- If you’re looking to grow your existing business or take the leap into self-employment, this event will provide you with the tools and strategies to succeed.
- Learn ways to boost visibility, improve sales tactics, and build lasting client relationships.
- Gain insights into best practices for business growth.
- This event is ideal for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to take the next step with confidence.
- Learn how to attract more clients, increase revenue, and build a sustainable, successful business.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with other women entrepreneurs!
Event Schedule
| 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Welcoming Participants
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| 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
Sales: The Art of Selling
Selling with Confidence: Discover how to unlock your inner salesperson—because no one can sell your business better than you! |
| 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM |
Promotion
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| 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM |
Business Lunch Break: The Importance of Self- Care
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| 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
Clients
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| 2:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Break
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| 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM |
Business
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| 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Q&A Session |
| 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM |
Networking/ Meet & Greet/Cocktails
An opportunity for ten women in business to promote their products/businesses.
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Meet Our Speakers
Cheryl Rankin
Fit For Business is a business consulting company that helps you grow to the next level. In comparing ourselves to a personal trainer we shape up your sales, add muscle to your marketing, tighten your budget and make your business healthier. After helping a company grow from 200 members to 3,000 in a little over 3 years; doubling the profits of a 13-year old business that had plateaued and tripling another company’s best-ever month, Cheryl started her own consulting business to help all types of businesses. She has presented a local business networking events, national conferences and international conferences as well. Today she will share lots of tips with you.
Adedayo Olusegun
Adedayo Olusegun is a natural people person and a resourceful grant, funding business financing consultant. He is also a
licensed financial advisor. Dayo has over two decades of
professional experience spanning investment wealth
management, commercial banking financial services, non-profit, and social enterprise consulting. This includes over a decade with RBC Commercial Banking Financial Services; He also worked at TD Waterhouse on the investment and wealth management side. He is the founder of Adex Consulting Services ( www.adexconsult.com ), a multi-purpose consulting firm; with a niche in assisting individuals and business entrepreneurs to
Discover and activate Your Opportunities.
Sophia 'SoJay' Jackson
Join Sophia ‘SoJay’ Jackson with Soulful Colour for a special guided colouring session.
Experience the joy of colouring original illustrations paired with uplifting affirmations
designed to enhance mental wellness, mindfulness, and self-expression. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a creative activity that
celebrates diversity and promotes wellness! Sophia rediscovered coloring as a self-care practice, reconnecting with the joy it brought her in childhood. Unable to find everyday depictions of Afro-Caribbean people that resonated with her perspective, she decided to create her own. In 2017, she self-published her first coloring book and has since released three additional titles.
designed to enhance mental wellness, mindfulness, and self-expression. Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in a creative activity that
celebrates diversity and promotes wellness! Sophia rediscovered coloring as a self-care practice, reconnecting with the joy it brought her in childhood. Unable to find everyday depictions of Afro-Caribbean people that resonated with her perspective, she decided to create her own. In 2017, she self-published her first coloring book and has since released three additional titles.
Mikhaela Sullivan
A teacher by training and vocation, she taught science and languages for 17 years, at the pre-university
and college levels, in Canada and Gabon, while acting as an Education consultant. She has also acted not
only as a French as a second language teacher in a specialized professional environment but also as a
trainer of trainers in French as a second language. Versatile and cultured through her background, her
deep cultural and linguistic knowledge means that she is often required for specialized and culturally
adapted translations. In 2020, she decided to redirect her career towards community organizations,
where she initially focused on the cause of violence against women, before coming to work at the
RIFCSO for causes related to Francophone immigration.
and college levels, in Canada and Gabon, while acting as an Education consultant. She has also acted not
only as a French as a second language teacher in a specialized professional environment but also as a
trainer of trainers in French as a second language. Versatile and cultured through her background, her
deep cultural and linguistic knowledge means that she is often required for specialized and culturally
adapted translations. In 2020, she decided to redirect her career towards community organizations,
where she initially focused on the cause of violence against women, before coming to work at the
RIFCSO for causes related to Francophone immigration.
Dora Tsagias
Dora Tsagias brings over 45 years of expertise in the service, retail, and hospitality industries. Known for her dynamic leadership and entrepreneurial spirit, she has been instrumental in launching the largest café chain in Greece, opening a new hotel, personal shopper for Ambassadors to Greece, Assistant to the top reconstructive surgeon in Europe, and excelling in sales for Rogers Communications as a top 1% performer. Her success extends internationally, having boosted sales for a major U.S.-based hotel chain in Canada by effectively liaising with major airlines, Bombardier, and CAE.
Kennedy Iden
Janine Bowen
Meet Janine Bowen, Founder of HERCOLLECTED: A Champion of Women’s Dreams and Aspirations
Janine is well-versed in overcoming adversity, with over 25 years of experience in Facilitation, Leadership Development, and Business Management.
Her personal mission is to provide a safe haven where women can pursue their passions and lead purposeful lives.
Janine brings her vision, strategic coaching, and tenacity to help others overcome obstacles and realize their full potential. With HERCOLLECTED,
Janine has created a platform to showcase women who excel in their respective fields, inspiring others to pursue their own purpose.
Don Mathias
Don Mathias is a highly respected author, entrepreneur,
consultant and marketing strategist renowned for his pioneering
work in the field of digital marketing and his emphasis on the role
of technology in driving business success. He has authored several
influential books, including “The CEO’s Branding Edge: Elevate
Your Leadership Brand to Drive Business Success, “Mastering
Marketing Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide to Building a
Winning Marketing Plan, “Redefining Social Media Marketing
with ChatGPT: A Cutting-EdgeApproach, ” and “DigitalMarketing:
The Future of Advertising.”These Publications Have Established
him as a leading voice in leveraging digital platforms for marketing
innovation.
Event Details
Date: November 23, 2024
Time: 9:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Free Entrance
Open to all current and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Food Provided
Breakfast, lunch, and hors d’oeuvres served
Training Venue
Hyatt Regency 370 King St W, Toronto, ON M5V 1J9
Join us!
Eligible participants can complete the form on this page to register
and be contacted by our academy.
