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| “The Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group is a cross between a league of entrepreneurial superheroes and a no-nonsense support group. My own strengths and weaknesses are checked by my group mates, who actively support and motivate me to meet my targets, be a better entrepreneur and a better person. Before I joined the group I was a 150-pound business weakling… now look at me! Beefcake. Beefcake!!” | |
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| "Being a part of theToronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group is like having my own private council of great business minds ready to help me work through any business challenge I face. Each month I leave the meetings feeling refreshed and excited to tackle the challenges and opportunities that wait for me. I never would have met such a wonderful group of business minds on my own, great work organizing it Evan!" | |
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| "The Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group is a place where successful entrepreneurs in different industries can leverage their different knowledge set. It is a place where I go to discuss and formulate ideas." | |
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| "As a Clinical Psychologist, my background did not provide me with any business training. In the Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group I have found a tremendous resource of people who are willing to discuss all aspects of running a business. There is such diversity among the members who range in their professions as well in the development of their businesses. So we all learn about every stage of business development and the idea generation for complex problems is an enjoyable and worthwhile exercise every time. Bravo Evan for putting together such an terrific program." | |
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| "Since becoming involved with the Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group, it has truly been an eye opening experience to see that other business owners like myself, are struggling with the same daily challenges. Our group is quite balanced and we have some members that have already dealt with many of my current issues and offer great input and advice on how to work through them. Ultimately, the group acts as a great motivator to keep me on track and accountable for financial targets and to ensure that issues that I plan on dealing with are dealt with... (No later than the next meeting!)" | |
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| "I have made thousands of dollars by being part of the Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group. Why? Because when I go there I get great ideas followed by a swift kick to the butt to put those ideas into action. I added a major product line to my business at the start of the year after the group reinforced and prompted me to implement an idea that had been knocking around my head for months. That product will probably become 50% of my revenue in the next year. This is the great thing about meeting regularly with a group of smart business people: the members bring street-savvy advice to your business that comes from a perspective that is outside your business. To anyone walking the lonely road of entrepreneurship, that kind of input is extraordinarily valuable." | |
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| "My fellow entrepreneurs at the Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group have provided me with great insight with a new business venture I am launching, providing much more clarity regarding my vision and how best to execute a launch plan. They have also provided invaluable CEO level contacts through their networks that I would have never been able to reach. At VERY meeting, the learning on the part of all members is staggering, with very helpful suggestions around difficult issues faced by entrepreneurs." | |
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| "Being part of the Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group connects me to advice and expertise of other professionals who really CARE about my success. Mentorship groups like these are an indispensable part of starting a business today." | |
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| "TheToronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group has to date has been a positive experience for me and my business to be a part of. It is rare to have the opportunity to meet on a regular basis with individuals that share the same passion for building something beyond themselves. The group has given me a network to critically think about opportunities and issues providing a proactive approach to my business strategy. I appreciate being held accountable for the goals that I set in my business by the group because the end result is seeing those come to fruition quicker." | |
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| "One of my biggest challenges with running a business is who do you turn to when facing a business challenge? Who do you turn to when you want advice? The best source is other entrepreneurs who are willing to share their past experiences and challenges. That's what you get at the Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group. The group always has feedback on business issues and has given me the opportunity to critically think on strategies to grow my business, set goals and be accountable for those goals." | |
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| “The Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group gives me the ability to interact, share, and learn from fellow business owners who have the same problems and challenges that I face as an entrepreneur on a daily basis. The group helps me to set goals and an action plan for my business, and then holds me accountable for achieving those goals.” | |
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| "Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group provides a unique personal forum to gain a broad range of unbiased, independent, very high quality perspectives on issues you face and ideas on how to overcome challenges. The Group idea is special and valuable as you contribute and grow as a group." | |
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| “As an Entrepreneur, who do you turn to for advice? Family members? Friends? Ex Co-workers? In most cases they don't understand the challenges I'm facing because they haven't been there. The Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group is made up of Entrepreneurs who HAVE been there – they've faced the challenges that lay ahead of me and through shared camaraderie will help me overcome them.” | |
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| "The Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group has been a tremendous asset in helping me turn my entrepreneurial goals into reality. The group has helped me think through business issues and has been a great sounding board for new ideas. I appreciate the group’s openness and diversity of thinking, as they are not afraid to challenge me. It is these rich discussions that help me become a better entrepreneur." | |
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| "I have always believed that the people I know contribute to my success. The Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group has allowed me to expand my network and meet some very successful entrepreneurs." | |
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| "My experience with the Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Group has been wonderful. Our business has evolved in important ways from insights discussed at a meeting. The members really complement each other, and at the end you get refined ideas that you can put to use immediately" | |
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Young Entrepreneurs Toronto
| Young Entrepreneurs Toronto |
“An investment in our youth is an investment in Ontario 's future…our young people have the talent, energy and fresh ideas to make this province grow and prosper.” This announcement made by Harinder Takhar who is the Ontario Minister of Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Recently the Ontario government invested $1.7 million in young entrepreneurs in support of the Canadian Youth Business Foundation which will assist young entrepreneurs in Toronto and other areas of Ontario receive loans to start up new businesses. They are estimating this project will create 3500 new jobs and pump more than $50 million into the Ontario economy. More and more young entrepreneurs in Toronto and worldwide are turning to entrepreneurship to make their financial and personal dreams a reality. The revenue generated by these young entrepreneurs are not escaping the government and private corporations' attention and more programs are being implemented to support and benefit young business owners. Here are a few programs for Young Toronto Entrepreneurs: Canadian Youth Business Foundation (cybf.ca) – The Canadian Youth Business Foundation is a non-profit charitable organization that provides resources, mentoring and financial support to young Canadian entrepreneurs between the ages of 18-34. For qualifying young entrepreneurs, CYBF can provide loans of up to $15,000 for new business start ups. They also provide on-line business resources and a mentorship program that will support the young entrepreneurs in their journey. The Business Development Bank of Canada (bdc.ca) – Young entrepreneurs in Toronto can benefit by researching the youth programs at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). BDC supports young entrepreneurs between the ages of 19 and 35 years of age with specialized financing and management consulting support. They offer advice from experienced business advisors with financial planning support as well as management coaching. BDC also highlights and recognizes the outstanding achievements of young Canadian entrepreneurs at the Young Entrepreneur Awards which is held annually throughout the different provinces of Canada . Royal Bank of Canada (rbcroyalbank.com) – RBC is another champion of young Toronto entrepreneurs. With financial support and a wide variety of business resources, RBC is definitely worth researching. They have created a package called “The Definitive Guide to Small Business Financial in Canada ” which can assist young entrepreneurs in their new ventures. They offer flexible financing options for business financing ranging from $5,000 to $100,000. Enterprise Toronto (enterprisetoronto.com) – Enterprise Toronto offers a Summer Company programs specifically designed for young entrepreneurs in Toronto from the ages of 15 to 29 who are interested in receiving hands-on business training and mentoring to start up and run their own summer businesses. Coordinated through the government's Small Business Enterprise Centres, the Summer Company program consists of volunteer business advisors from the local community. Successful applications will receive an award of up to $1500 in May/June to assist with their start up costs and an additional award of $1500 once they successfully completed the program and returned to school. Young entrepreneurs in Toronto are also encouraged to consider Mastermind Groups as a support option. Mastermind Groups offer entrepreneurs a chance to collaborate with other like-minded business owners in small group to share ideas, advice, networking circles and much more. |
Learn more about the Toronto Entrepreneur Mastermind Groups here. |