SongBird’s holiday break!

Hands up if you have ever questioned whether you actually deserve to run a successful business. Or if you feel like, in spite of years of experience and training that you are somehow still not qualified to do what you do. If you raised your hand, congratulations you’ve experienced imposter syndrome.

Entrepreneurship doesn’t come with a road map to success, nor is there an easy path to starting and building a successful business. It’s a rollercoaster with challenges and wins that will take you on an unforgettable ride in A direction (right or wrong).

It’s not uncommon to have feelings of self-doubt or inadequacy on your entrepreneurial journey. It can make the ride quite unpleasant. As hard as it is, you need to work to pull yourself out of imposter syndrome so you can reach your goals and come out on top in business.

Let’s delve into 5 interesting entrepreneurship statistics for 2023 with a specific focus on aspiring (or new) entrepreneurs - but there are some great resources for current entrepreneurs as well!

They always say that opposites attract. Well… the opposite of success is failure. As an entrepreneur you often have to face failures before you get to those successes.

You have to realize that you may not just magically bounce back. Sometimes failure in business is a chance for you to start over or maybe even just pivot to a different direction.

If you have experienced failure or you’re going through it right now, here are a few things to consider to help you come out on the other side.

Did you know that November is Entrepreneurship Month?!

We could think of no better way to kick off Entrepreneurship Month than to share 2 inspiring stories of entrepreneurs. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or aspiring to be one, keep reading!

In case you’ve been on the fence about starting a small business, or you have a business, but you’re feeling like you’re not sure if you want to continue.

This is a (practical) love letter to being a small business owner. Here are 4 advantages to starting a small business.

Small Business Month is always kind of exciting. It’s impossible to look around you and NOT see the impact small businesses have in communities and on the economy. The big question is what you are you doing to support those small business owners who are making an impact? And from a business owner perspective, are you doing everything you can to have a successful run with your business?

Here are 6 tips for small business success.

Did you know that October is Small Business Month?!

In honour of Small Business Month, we’re sharing 4 small business statistics to help guide you and inspire you in 2023.

We’ve compiled a list of free* marketing tools to use in your marketing, each addressing a different need!

We know how important it is to support small businesses and support local, so today we’re rounding up 6 small businesses to support this summer!

We put so much energy into supporting celebrities and influencers in the public eye on their quest to have it all, but what about the woman standing next to you? Here’s why we need to stop telling women they can’t have it all.

Let’s talk about Millennials – still one of the most lucrative consumer groups – and three ways you can market to them more effectively.

Now that we’re settling into 2023, I wanted to remind everyone that it’s more important than ever to start celebrating yourself this year. And it’s not about ego. It’s about growth.

So here are 4 reasons to start celebrating yourself in 2023.

It’s always good to reflect on the past year before moving forward. Here are a few of the business lessons we are carrying into the new year.

Happy Holidays from the SongBird Team!

'Twas the week before Christmas, the last big marketing push for the year. If your planning’s been done, rest is finally near.

We know it can be hard to take a break and slow down, especially as an entrepreneur, but it is SO important. We’ve thought up 10 ways you can enjoy some time off during the winter holidays – even if it’s just a short break

It's not necessarily about setting resolutions you won’t keep. It’s about looking at how 2022 is going to impact your 2023 strategy.

Here are 5 things you can do to better prepare yourself for what’s coming for your marketing in 2023.

In Canada, we have a thriving small business community full of diversity and innovative ideas. Here are 8 stats about small business in Canada you might find interesting.

Everyone needs a little pep talk every-so-often – even the most confident people. As a business owner, especially in the beginning, you may find yourself needing them more frequently. Running a business RARELY goes exactly as planned, and sometimes you just need a little reminder.

So here are ten things I like to tell myself – and some of the business owners I coach and mentor – when things aren’t going to plan.

It’s small business month and the holidays (from Thanksgiving to Halloween and Christmas) are right around the corner, so it’s really the perfect time to talk about our favourite local small businesses!

Discover some great small businesses that are Canadian made!