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Is it possible to be an entrepreneur and have serenity? Successful business owners challenge the idea that these two entities cannot co-exist with lively discussions of real-life business woes, their secrets to success, and where they land on the path to finding serenity in both their business and personal lives! Who are the voices in the podcast? A group of business owners with diverse skill sets coming together to share stories of starting their businesses, as well as their successes and challenges, all in hopes of imparting knowledge and inspiration, and a chance to feel connected with others. Our podcast features a panel of six, charismatic women: an accountant, a lawyer, two grant specialists (tax credits and government grants), a risk and finance consultant, and a marketing expert. Our virtual fireside-chat style is casual, yet informative, while we address a wide range of topics and questions from entrepreneurs who don’t know where to turn to for direction. Drawing from our real-world experiences in the often daunting world of entrepreneurship, we provide resources and advice for business owners. Whether you are in the early planning stages, you run a well-established business or you are looking to expand your operation, we can provide you with the guidance to thrive in these ever-changing times. Our podcast is a forum to give back and help our community of amazing entrepreneurs while we aspire to achieve the elusive notion of “Serenity Now”.
Episodes
![Get Started with Foreign Workers |Tips from an Immigration Lawyer](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11475335/-1896095006502348088_t9vp2i_300x300.jpg)
Thursday May 18, 2023
Get Started with Foreign Workers |Tips from an Immigration Lawyer
Thursday May 18, 2023
Thursday May 18, 2023
Are you looking to scale up and can’t find workers? Did you know that foreign workers may be your solution?
Foreign workers are consistently looking for employment, and Canada is striving to increase the number of them by 500,000 in the next few years. On this episode of Serenity Now, Jae-Yeon Lim from Harris & Company LLP shares with us when it makes sense for your company to hire foreign workers, the best practices around hiring them, legal implications in the process (and costs), and much more.
Foreign workers may be the solution to your labour shortage; get started by listening to this informative episode with an Immigration Lawyer.
“Please note that the immigration legal information conveyed in the recording may be outdated subject to changes in the immigration law and policy.”
For this episode and information about Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs, visit our website. serenitynowforentrepreneurs.com
![Aligning your values with your business | Why does it matter?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11475335/6889907280583402134_86pnxt_300x300.jpg)
Thursday May 04, 2023
Aligning your values with your business | Why does it matter?
Thursday May 04, 2023
Thursday May 04, 2023
Does your organization align with your values? Have you considered what your company’s purpose really is? Donna Chang found that working with value-driven organizations fulfilled her need to stay aligned with her own values and have a purpose in her work.
On this episode of Serenity Now, the sisters and Donna discuss what a B Corp looks like, what values and alignment can mean to your business, the platinum rule, and much more.
Going to work can be rewarding, but having a true purpose can take it to the next level. Listen in to find out how Donna transitioned her business to meet her desire for impact and hasn’t looked back since.
![Fraud Prevention Strategies from An Expert Banker](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11475335/fraud_88js9i_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Fraud Prevention Strategies from An Expert Banker
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
33% of all business failures or bankruptcies are due to theft and/or fraud. With over 36 years at TD Bank, Mary Vellani has seen it all and shares eye-opening fraud information and prevention with the Serenity Now Sisters.
On this latest episode of Serenity Now, Mary discusses why the use of cheques should be re-considered, the safest ways to transfer funds of all amounts, the importance of having access to a commercial accounting platform (while avoiding internal fraud), and much more. If account reconciliation isn’t part of your daily routine, this episode is for you!
For this episode and information about Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs, visit our website. serenitynowforentrepreneurs.com
![When to call your accountant!](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11475335/IMG_4016_fqe383_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
When to call your accountant!
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Thursday Apr 06, 2023
Are you aware of all the ways an accountant can help your business?
Do you maximize the services your accountant provides?
In this episode of Serenity Now, the sisters discuss how an accountant can provide guidance in ways you may of not have considered, when you should be contacting an accountant (or when it’s too late), how to choose the right accountant, and so much more.
This episode will get you dialling your accountant….or rapidly searching for one. Don’t miss it.
For this episode and information about Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs, visit our website. serenitynowforentrepreneurs.com
![When Clients Don’t Pay](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11475335/-1444144527051880663_1__3nervd_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
When Clients Don’t Pay
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Thursday Mar 23, 2023
Have you ever had difficulty collecting money owed for your work? Perhaps your client has forgotten to pay you… or worse, chosen not to?
This happens way too often and our panel has seen it all. On the latest episode of Serenity Now, the sisters share stories from their experiences with overdue receivables and discuss how they’ve proactively avoided poor payment practices.
Listen in to learn preventative measures to stop you from getting forgotten on payment day, tactics to support timely payment, the power that relationships hold at invoice time, and much more.
An episode that may save you a lot of stress… and a whole lot of money. Don’t miss this one.
For this episode and information about Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs, visit our website. serenitynowforentrepreneurs.com
![Experiences of Service-Based Entrepreneurs | What You Should Know Before Taking the First Step](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11475335/-6495370346091002778_qq7brt_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Thursday Mar 09, 2023
Operating a service business can be very rewarding, but is it for you? From daily functions to the many intricate details, service businesses have countless moving parts. Where should you start?
On this episode of Serenity Now, the sisters share their many years of service-based experience to discuss the most important questions for anybody considering this journey. From skillset to scaling, our experts have seen it all. Tune in to find out how your big ‘why’ can have a significant impact on your success, where the most important areas to invest time and money are, which hats you’ll need to wear in your business, and much more. A must-listen for anybody considering a service business, don’t miss this latest episode!
For this episode and information about Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs, visit our website. serenitynowforentrepreneurs.com
![Entrepreneurial Labor Pain](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11475335/Entrpreneurial_Labor_Pain_8uats6_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Entrepreneurial Labor Pain
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Thursday Feb 23, 2023
Starting a business sounds like a great idea… You open up with an idea only to find out that you’ve just scratched the surface of operating a business. Vickie Boughen found this out quickly when she opened a school and took on roles she’d never expected, a lot of them.
On this episode of Serenity Now, the sisters break down the importance of building a business foundation, discuss how to get a real business education, lay out the best ways to set your business up for early success, and much more. Hear the panel humorously relate business to childbirth and raising a baby... on an episode, you don’t want to miss.
For this episode and information about Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs, visit our website. serenitynowforentrepreneurs.com
![Business Success on a Shoestring Budget](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11475335/Shoestring_budget_ya572n_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Business Success on a Shoestring Budget
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Decisions made in the early stages of your business are vital to its success. With a limited budget, how do you know what’s most important? What should you do first to ensure safe forward progress?
The panel of experts on Serenity Now has seen the good, bad, and regrets of start-ups many times over. In this episode, they discuss the important steps a new business should consider first, how to prevent bigger costs in the future, and how to protect a business legally and financially from unnecessary stress. An episode that every budding entrepreneur will benefit from.
For this episode and information about Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs, visit our website. serenitynowforentrepreneurs.com
![Facing Failure- F Words That Support Your Growth](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11475335/-5266935370524485247_r8f7kc_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Facing Failure- F Words That Support Your Growth
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Has your negative self-talk ever improved your performance? Consider that for a moment. Since failure is inevitable, have you actually faced your failures? Mental fitness coach and Olympian Shawnee has been under the highest pressure and come out stronger as a result of failure.
On this episode of Serenity Now, Shawnee discusses three “f” words that have a significant impact on your growth and outcomes. Learn how risk will help you get to the top of your podium, why you should embrace failure and face it quickly, how to overcome your fears and much more. Shawnee's words will leave you searching for all your failures.
For this episode and information about Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs, visit our website. serenitynowforentrepreneurs.com
![What F-Word Is It?](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog11475335/image_6483441_8gqkai_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
What F-Word Is It?
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Have you ever “choked” at something and followed it with an F word? According to @Shawnee Harle, you may be using the wrong F word. As an Olympic coach, she experienced failure at the highest level and searched to figure out why. Through evaluating fear and risk, she found that many f words play a factor in our actions and results.
In this latest episode of @Serenity Now, Shawnee discusses the significant role that FOPO has on us, how we can use FBI to find clues, why we should all use paradoxical thinking when making big decisions, and which F words we should really be using in our business. If risk causes you uneasiness, this episode is for you. These acronyms will change your mindset.
For this episode and information about Serenity Now For Entrepreneurs, visit our website. serenitynowforentrepreneurs.com