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Guest Blog | March 23, 2020 at 2:04 pm

Guest post by Mary-Margaret Bennett, Agency Growth Specialist at Vendasta. “…I asked my supervisor if they had noticed my dirty boots the day we met, and he said that he did, but that it did not matter, what mattered was the fact I gave a good interview.” When it comes to interviews and networking, first […]

Announcements & Press Releases | March 13, 2020 at 11:11 am

Updated March 17, 2020. SASKATOON, SK – In response to the recent spread of COVID-19, WESK has decided to postpone all events until the end of April. This measure is being implemented to ensure the safety of all members, clients and employees. Please rest assured WESK will continue to provide services with minimal disruption while […]

Announcements & Press Releases | March 12, 2020 at 11:54 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2020 SASKATOON, SK – Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK) announced today that Katherine Regnier, Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Coconut Calendar, is this year’s recipient of the Celebration of Achievement Award. Katherine will be formally presented with the award at WESK’s 25th Anniversary Awards Gala, presented by Conexus Credit […]

The Exchange | February 26, 2020 at 1:40 pm

Is the Exchange right for you? Are you a female entrepreneur looking to scale your business? Then the Exchange is right for you! We are looking for driven entrepreneurs that are ready to take the leap towards increased profit and personal growth. Don’t be apologetic for your success, The Exchange will elevate your business success […]

Guest Blog | at 1:31 pm

Guest post by Danielle Hammond, Marketing Manager at The Social School Strategies, goals, objectives and tactics are constantly changing and evolving in marketing. With the rise of digital and social media, it is nearly impossible to predict where the industry is headed. In creating Social School’s 2020 marketing strategy, we took a different approach to yearly […]

#CloseTheGap Blog | February 11, 2020 at 4:38 pm

The third meeting, and midway point, for the work the Saskatchewan Advisory Committee on the gender entrepreneurship gap took place on January 9, 2020. The subcommittee on influencing policy, the second priority pillar, presented findings and potential recommendations. The discussions included the obstacles and risks of the funding environment when scaling; current policies and supports […]

Announcements & Press Releases | WESK Events and Training | January 23, 2020 at 8:49 am

This blog post was originally published by Creative Saskatchewan. Creative Saskatchewan recently sponsored a Business Plan Basics workshop delivered by Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK), specially adapted to address the needs of the creative industries. More than a dozen creative industry entrepreneurs learned the need-to-knows of marketing, research and financials, and how to build the […]

Guest Blog | January 20, 2020 at 8:00 am

Guest post by Silvia Pikal, Communications Specialist, FBC One of the most important things you can do for the financial health of your small business is to monitor your cash flow – the amount of money going in and out of the business. Sounds simple, right? But many small business owners find themselves with unexpected […]

Announcements & Press Releases | External Information & Events | January 9, 2020 at 11:53 am

For Immediate Release January 9, 2020 Regina, SK –  Women Entrepreneurs of Saskatchewan (WESK) is proud to be part of the Saskatchewan Consortium of organizations working to do good for our community. Eligible social purpose organizations are able to access up to $100,000 in non-repayable capital through the Investment Readiness Program. This is part of […]

Announcements & Press Releases | December 20, 2019 at 10:25 am

We bid farewell to 2019 with much optimism and gratitude for the support and endorsement of our mission to close the gender entrepreneurship gap in Saskatchewan. 2019 was punctuated with many exciting milestones, including the launch of the SK Advisory Committee, and the announcement of The Exchange, a program aimed at helping successful female entrepreneurs […]