The Uplifting Power of Mentorship
Futurpreneur advisor and founder of The Covenant Group, Keita Demming explains the importance of mentorship in business and career and shares his motivation for going into mentorship.
Category: Business
Skills You Need to Become an Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs are a special kind of people. They see an opportunity and seize it. They are innovative and unafraid to take risks. What skills do they need to succeed? Many people think it only takes a great idea and some determination, but that’s only part of the story. In order to be successful, entrepreneurs need a variety of skills to manage a business effectively.
Mentorship – Transfer of Real-Life Business Knowledge
You may not remember the first time you were mentored, wobbling and taking those very first steps into your mother’s arms. You might not recall that feeling of security or warmth that enveloped you. You gained confidence in your abilities! As you got older, others mentored you, your teachers, softball coach, dance teacher, hockey coach – they all wanted to transfer their knowledge to help you enhance your knowledge and skills.
The Pastry Nerd: Trained Neuroscientist Turns Baker
Saïd’s Ph.D. specialty was in neuropharmacology of pain. ”I was working on understanding how pain works in the spinal cord and the brain, and looking for new treatments to relieve chronic pain.” Now Said is working on how to deliver the best desserts with a mix of Comorian and Canadian flavours.
Business Plans – Outdated or Not?
Many believe the business plan is an out-of-date document created mainly for the benefit of lenders, but is this true? What is the real value of a business plan? Do you need a business plan? What should a business plan contain?
Immigrant Business Spotlight: It’s Souper Food
Lola established It’s Souper in 2018 to help African immigrants access their food culture. In this article, Lola talks about her journey from IT to entrepreneurship, the challenges she faced and what helped her overcome them. She also shared some insightful advise to help immigrants looking to start their business.