Canadian Association of Women Executives & Entrepreneurs Blog

CAWEE provides opportunities to build your contact base, share resources, acquire referrals, and develop skills and knowledge that will help your business grow. Since 1976 The Canadian Association of Women Executives and Entrepreneurs (CAWEE) has been connecting Canadian businesswomen. Based in Toronto, Ontario, CAWEE is considered one of Canada's most respected networking organizations, representing professionals from a broad range of disciplines, markets and perspectives.

• Why Communication Breaks Down at Work and What You Can Do Differently

  Communication breaks down in professional settings for a variety of reasons: unclear roles and expectations, misaligned values and goals, unproductive conflict, lack of feedback, etc.  The list goes on and on!  Underpinning these communication snafus are two fundamental flaws: Making Assumptions and Acting on Autopilot.  When we make assumptions, we are approaching interactions from a […]

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• Feeling Kindness Toward People, Even When Their Behaviour Doesn’t Deserve It

  Wendy Rovers As you are reading this article, I want you to think of someone who matters to you. It might be someone you love deeply… or someone you’ll see later today — a coworker, a friend, maybe even that one person who knows exactly how to get under your skin. Hold them in mind […]

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• Best Accounting Tools for Small Businesses

  by Andreea Vladescu, CPA Small business owners face many demands: tracking revenue & expenses, staying compliant with taxes, managing cash flow, invoicing clients, possibly handling payroll, etc. Accounting tools help overcome these challenges by automating routine tasks and providing real-time financial visibility into the business’s financial health, to analyze financial info. There are many benefits […]

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• How to Write a Love Letter to your Family

  A family love letter isn’t just sentimental – it’s a practical tool that blends warmth with organization, helping your loved ones confidently manage serious moments, transitions, and legacies. This article explores what makes a family love letter special, why it matters, and manageable steps anyone can take to create one. Acting now ensures your intentions […]

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• Surviving and Thriving Through an Economic Shift and Challenging Market: Rent-to-Own as a Strategic Solution

  by Robyn Yack The Canadian real estate market has always been dynamic, but the past few years have brought unprecedented challenges. Rising interest rates, inflationary pressures, tightened lending rules, and affordability concerns have left many aspiring homeowners feeling sidelined. For real estate professionals, this shifting landscape demands adaptability and a willingness to explore innovative solutions. […]

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