Fall into Autumn. Give summer a gentle kiss goodbye. This fall we are taking you back to school and embracing what used to be.
All those things about September that I love have arrived on my doorstep. The crisper mornings, the golden light that comes with fall sunrises. If like me, you are a gardener, you’re probably planting fall blooms, bulbs, and perennials.
September is a time of transition, planning, and manifesting while at the same time the planet gives us a little bit more energy, kinder temperatures, and new sensory experiences.
Same old, same old, or is it?
We have made it through a few lockdowns, vaccinations, resistance, temptation, and a bit of longing for the past
No one is ever 100 percent about “next steps”, all we ever really know is that we have to keep moving. So here we go,
BACK TO SCHOOL with COWORK
CoWork is offering a number of Back To Basics Business Workshops over the next few months. They have been curated with entrepreneurs in mind. However, anyone interested in any of the topics can attend. Check to see where to find them as we are offering a mix of online, in-person, or hybrid workshops.
An Introduction to Financial Management
Bookkeeping and accounting are BIG topics, so the goal of this workshop is to help you understand the basics of bookkeeping, how to get yourself organized to file, understand what you can file, and learn how a professional bookkeeper and/or accountant can assist you with organizing and remitting tax documents to Canada Revenue Agency. Additionally, we will discuss organizational strategies for keeping your business documents organized now and
throughout the year, proper invoicing and receipt processes, and popular apps and software to use.
Date: September 23rd, 2021. Time: 7-8 PM
Location: Online/virtual.
Financial Accountability for Small Business
Many new AND existing business owners struggle with pricing, budgeting, forecasting, and benchmarking (I hit all the key lingo right?!). This workshop will discuss the importance of being accountable for ALL the money going IN and OUT of your business. Specifically, we will review:
- When and how to change (or create) pricing models
- Investing in your business
- Managing capacity and growth
- Goal setting and benchmarking
Date: October 28th, 2021 Time: 7-8 PM
Location: Online/virtual.
Break Free of Imposter Syndrome, Build Confidence, Remove Self Doubt
Have you ever felt like you’re not doing as well as another person or business? That you are not as capable as people think you are? Or do you feel like a fraud about to be discovered? You may be experiencing Imposter Syndrome.
Imposter Syndrome is the sense that you are less accomplished or qualified than your peers. It’s common in many professions where ambition is high, and it’s definitely prevalent in 2021 where we are constantly comparing our lives, successes and goals to the lives of others showcased online, mainly via social media. Many individuals and business owners end up feeling like a fraud – thinking that everyone else knows something they don’t – that others know how to run their business better than they do.
During this workshop, we will discuss strategies to recognize and manage it, as well as ultimately work towards the goal of lessening the impact Imposter Syndrome has on YOUR life and work.
Date: November 25th, 2021
Time: 7-8 PM
Location: Online/virtual
Instructor:
Jodi Laking — Business Coach and Facilitator for work smart | train smart
Jodi is passionate about entrepreneurship, technology, and effective communication. She enjoys working with start-ups and small businesses as a Program Lead for a Hamilton-based business incubator program and small business owner.
Over the last 10 years, she has worked with 2,000+ new and existing business owners, mentored 250+ start-ups and entrepreneurs, as well as assisted businesses in acquiring $1M+ in funding.
Her business – work smart | train smart – offers business coaching and mentoring, accountability groups, as well as custom training and programming for small businesses.
Connect with Jodi:
www.worksmarttrainsmart.ca
info@worksmarttrainsmart.ca
FB @worksmarttrainsmart
IG @jodi_worksmart
Presented by CoWork
301 – 270 Sherman Avenue North, Hamilton ON
