Food Biz Mentoring

13/04/2026

Spring has arrived, and with it — at least in my world — a season of conversations about getting things in order.
There's something about this time of year that nudges people to think ahead. Maybe it's the longer days, maybe it's tax season, or maybe it's simply that April has a way of reminding us that life moves quickly. Whatever brings you here, I'm glad you're reading.
- https://mailchi.mp/smartwills.ca/april-has-a-way-of-reminding-us-that-life-moves-quickly

12/03/2026

https://mailchi.mp/smartwills.ca/scams-digital-assets-and-family-stories

13/12/2025

This Christmas, may you find peace in what you can change—and freedom in letting go of what you can't.

A Gift of Perspective - https://mailchi.mp/foodbizmentoring.com/a-gift-of-perspective

02/07/2024

Welcome to the Food Biz Mentoring Blog, where food and business intersect, and passion aligns with purpose.

If you have a deep love for food and envision transforming your culinary talents into a thriving business, you’ve come to the right place. The Food Biz Mentoring blog is your ultimate guide to elevate your venture and find success in the retail food industry. For those of you who aspire to become foodpreneurs with a unique product concept, our blog is dedicated to steering you through the intricate and sometimes challenging landscape of the food business. We offer a blend of expert advice, industry insights, and inspirational success stories to help you master the art of the food industry and turn your culinary dreams into reality.

https://foodbizmentoring.com/food-business-blog/

21/06/2024

Effective follow-up is crucial in sales, and numerous statistics highlight its importance. Here are some sales statistics that support the need to chase up leads...

Effective follow-up is crucial in sales. Here are some sales statistics that support the need for follow-up...

17/06/2024

We crafted the much-needed “Getting Ready for Retail” program. Recognizing the need for an understanding of how to get from product concept to commercialization, we came together with the Think Tank endeavour.

Let us help you! It's what we do.

https://foodbizmentoring.com/what-we-do/

11/06/2024

Canada has fewer entrepreneurs than it did 20 years ago

In the National Post Frank Stronach has been interviewed and made some important points about entrepreneurship and its decline in Canada during 2022/23. He makes mention of a study by the Business Development Bank of Canada and the University of Montreal that reveals a sharp decline in Canadian entrepreneurs.

Canada has 100,000 fewer entrepreneurs today than in 2000, despite an 8 million population increase.
The rate of new business ventures has significantly dropped from three out of every 1,000 Canadians to just one.
We all know the importance of entrepreneurship to our economy. Entrepreneurs are key to employment. Small businesses employ 10.3 million people in Canada—63.8% of the Canadian workforce

Read the full article
https://foodbizmentoring.com/2024/06/07/canada-has-fewer-entrepreneurs-than-it-did-20-years-ago/

03/06/2024

Feeling overwhelmed and don’t know where to start? Try a mindful moment that you can incorporate daily to get centred. It is a simple yet powerful breathing exercise called "4-7-8 Breathing Technique." This technique is designed to calm the mind, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. After completing a few rounds, take a moment to notice how you feel. Pay attention to any changes in your mind and body, such as increased relaxation, reduced stress, or a clearer mindset.

This mindful breathing exercise can be done anytime, anywhere, and it only takes a few minutes. You can use it as a quick reset during busy days, before important meetings, or whenever you need to center yourself and cultivate a sense of mindfulness.

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27/05/2024

Sip, Taste, Transform: The Secret Ingredients Behind Game-Changing Food and Beverage Innovations

Creating a successful innovation strategy for a new food and beverage product involves several key elements. In our latest blog post, we explore some crucial factors to consider...

Creating a successful innovation strategy for a new food and beverage product involves several key elements...

21/05/2024

Procrastination is a complex behaviour influenced by various psychological, emotional, and cognitive factors. Read our latest blog post to discover some common reasons why people procrastinate....

https://foodbizmentoring.com/2024/05/10/procrastination/

Procrastination is a complex behaviour influenced by various psychological, emotional, and cognitive factors....