Clear the clutter: Getting found online

Posted on June 17, 2015June 17, 2015 by WBEditor

Are you overwhelmed by the ever-changing world of social media? Does your website show up on Page 1 of search engines such as Google? If not, you NEED to come to our Lunch and Learn on Monday, June 22 so you can learn the basics of SEO and take away the confusion. This is the first of two back-to-back WB Consulting Lunch and Learns (Part 2 is June 29) to help you learn what you need to market you and your business effectively online. Learn the difference between #SEO, #SMM, #SEM and other...

WB co-founders to speak at WIL Calgary June 18

Posted on June 12, 2015June 12, 2015 by WBEditor

WB co-founders Maria Pavkovic-Tovissi and Kamea Zelisko will speak to Calgary members of the Women in Leadership Foundation on Thursday June 18. The business partners will speak about their book ‘Skinny Business Start-Up’, which looks at how women can start their own business on less than $1,000. The event runs 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at the Gerry Thomas Gallery (inside Chef Bar Bistro, previously called Canvas Bistro) at 602 11th Ave S.W.

Networking for working women Sat. May 23

Posted on May 22, 2015May 22, 2015 by WBEditor

What is your Coffee Personality? Let's figure it out together THIS SATURDAY, May 23 - and meet other Women in Business in Calgary at the same time! WHEN: 10 - 11:30 am WHERE: Waves Coffeehouse on 17 Ave & 5 St. SW (just west of the Ship & Anchor/National). COST: FREE! (except for the price of your coffee!) This is a great opportunity to network with other business women, share challenges, swap stories and help each other. We hope to see you there! www.meetup.com/women-in-busin...

Lunch & Learn for busy moms May 11

Posted on May 5, 2015 by WBEditor

Hey Supermom, slow down! We know you want to balance family, career & friends - but you need some energy left for YOU at the end of the day, too. Learn how to REDUCE STRESS by making the most out of your day while meeting your goals FASTER at WB's Mother's Day Lunch & Learn on Monday, May 11. The event runs 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at Makami College, 9618 Horton Rd S.W., Calgary. Sign up today & save $25! http://goo.gl/gFtik4

WB founders share insights at Edmonton Woman’s Show

Posted on April 17, 2015April 17, 2015 by WBEditor

WB co-founders Maria Pavkovic-Tovissi and Kamea Zelisko will speak Saturday and Sunday at the Edmonton Woman's Show. The self-described serial entrepreneurs will take the Main Stage at the Northlands Expo Centre at 3:30 p.m. Saturday to talk about their book Skinny Business Start-Ups, which explores how to pursue dreams with limited capital or resources. At 2 p.m. Sunday, they will focus on theories from their new book FCK (Finances, Companies and Kids) - talking about misleading pressur...

WB Owners at Calgary Women’s Show

Posted on April 9, 2015April 17, 2015 by WBEditor

Feeling a little off kilter? Learn how to stay grounded in the middle of the whirlwind of everyday life with WB Consulting's Marija Pavkovic-Tossi and Kamea Zelisko, two professional women who run several successful businesses including MaKami College in Calgary and Edmonton. Zelisko and Pavkovic-Tossi will share their insights at the Calgary Women's Show this Sunday, April 12. The dynamic duo - authors of FCK (Finances, Companies, Kids) - will speak about the misconceptions around the term '...

One Week Away from Banff Transformation Weekend!

Posted on January 9, 2015January 15, 2015 by WBEditor

We're just one week away from the Banff Transformation Weekend! Held January 16-18, this inspiring and informational weekend will really set the tone for 2015! There are some great speakers, and WB will be there to give business advice! Specifically, we'll be showing attendees how they can start their own business with our Skinny Business Start-Up methodology, focusing on low capital start up and a lot of hard work! We're really looking forward to being a part of this weekend and he...

WB New Book, Skinny Business Start-Up Coming Soon!

Posted on January 5, 2015January 15, 2015 by WBEditor

We've been working away on our upcoming book, The Skinny Business Start-Up, and we're happy to say we're thisclose to publication time! So exciting! This book has been years in the making, and we're so happy to be putting it out! We really think it's going to help so many business owners, men or women, get started on living out their dreams. Here's an excerpt of the book: "Ask yourself this: If money was not a concern and someone was willing to provide you a ridiculous salary with n...