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When it comes to defining success for Rise clients, quite simply: we don't.
The ...power to write your own definition of success is one of the reasons that entrepreneurship can be a good employment option for individuals with mental health and addiction challenges. But to a new entrepreneur, that may be easier said than done. So, to all the self-employed and small business owners out there, tell us: how do you define success?
Comment with your answers so we can share your wisdom in future posts!
When it comes to defining success for Rise clients, quite simply: we don't.
The ...power to write your own definition of success is one of the reasons that entrepreneurship can be a good employment option for individuals with mental health and addiction challenges. But to a new entrepreneur, that may be easier said than done. So, to all the self-employed and small business owners out there, tell us: how do you define success?
Comment with your answers so we can share your wisdom in future posts!
The power to write ur definition of success is one reason entrepreneurship can be a good option for... ppl w/mental health &addiction challenges. But that may be easier said than done. So entrepreneurs, tell us: how do you define success?
RT w/ ur answers & we'll share your wisdom!
“When no one else would take a chance on me, Rise did. [The Small Business Lending Program] ...increased my confidence and my ability to run a business. I always thought I could do it. Rise helped me prove it.”
- Mary, Owner of Honest to Dog & Rise Small Business Lending Program client
“When no one else would take a chance on me, Rise did. [The Small Business Lending Program] ...increased my confidence and my ability to run a business. I always thought I could do it. Rise helped me prove it.”
- Mary, Owner of Honest to Dog & Rise Small Business Lending Program client
“When no one else would take a chance on me, Rise did. [The Small Business Lending Program] ...increased my confidence &my ability to run a business. I always thought I could do it. Rise helped me prove it.”
- Mary, Owner, Honest to Dog & Rise Small Business Lending Program client
"I am a professional tarot reader by trade and during the pandemic I couldn't read ...in-person. I had my space and wanted to do something with it. I have always loved the graphic quality of tarot cards and decided to silkscreen t-shirts and patches with Major Arcana, starting with The Fool.
From there, I patched vintage flannels and jean jackets with the tarot back patches, and got some occult jewellery + altar objects made. It's just a lot of fun. I really love the tarot; seeing people express themselves and their own personal style.
"Learning to write a business plan was excruciating—that 12-month cash flow projection? Brutal! I worked with Rise to do all that and get my first little business loan so I could get more merchandise.
[My company] By Tooth And Claw Clothing is now in 11 different consignment locations, soon to be 13 or 14, once paperwork goes through. I made contracts up for each of my vending locations and have incredibly clear communication with everyone I work with. I am extremely neurodiverse. Learning to speak the language of business was incredibly difficult for me, and such a benefit – from learning how to time manage and chunk tasks, to learning how to take the vision of the clothing line into numbers and units, transferring that into documents, and data spread sheets. I worked with other artists and professionals to make websites, designs, silkscreen prints, tokens, branding, social media, and promotional materials, and was able to communicate my learning curve, my strengths, weaknesses, and needs clearly.
I humbled myself and asked for help when I needed it, instead of punishing myself and doing it all on my own because, 'I should know better.' I pushed my edge, while being compassionate and learning one step at a time, instead of burning out and shutting down. There's so much to learn and unlearn, always.
I am by no means a big business, or even the best business, but I am very proud of what I have created."
- Heidi, Entrepreneur & Rise Small Business Lending Program client
www.tarottimeswithheidi.ca
www.bytoothandclawclothing.com
"I am a professional tarot reader by trade and during the pandemic I couldn't read ...in-person. I had my space and wanted to do something with it. I have always loved the graphic quality of tarot cards and decided to silkscreen t-shirts and patches with Major Arcana. From there, I patched vintage flannels and jean jackets with tarot back patches, and got some occult jewellery + altar objects made. It's just a lot of fun. I really love the tarot; seeing people express themselves and their own personal style.
"Learning to write a business plan was excruciating—that 12-month cash flow projection? Brutal! I worked with Rise to do all that and get my first little business loan so I could get more merchandise.
[My company] By Tooth And Claw Clothing is now in 11 different consignment locations, soon to be 13 or 14, once paperwork goes through. I made contracts up for each of my vending locations and have incredibly clear communication with everyone I work with. I am extremely neurodiverse. Learning to speak the language of business was incredibly difficult for me and such a benefit – from learning how to time manage and chunk tasks, to learning how to take the vision of the clothing line into numbers and units, transferring that into documents, and data spread sheets. I worked with other artists and professionals to make websites, designs, silkscreen prints, tokens, branding, social media, promotional materials, and was able to communicate my learning curve, my strengths, weaknesses, and needs clearly.
I am by no means a big business, or even the best business, but I am very proud of what I have created."
- Heidi, Entrepreneur & Rise Small Business Lending Program client
www.tarottimeswithheidi.ca
www.bytoothandclawclothing.com
Our program participants can expect to gain hard business skills, but Rise entrepreneurship ...supports also build soft skills that contribute to improved personal well-being.
For example, 70% of clients express greater self-confidence as a result of participating in Rise programs.
While participants of our lending and training programs can expect to gain hard business skills, ...Rise entrepreneurship supports also help individuals with mental health and addiction challenges build the soft skills that contribute to improved personal well-being.
For example, 70% of Rise clients express greater self-confidence as a result of participating in our programs. And more confidence means more faith in yourself, your ambition and your potential as an entrepreneur!
While participants of our lending and training programs can expect to gain hard business skills, ...Rise entrepreneurship supports also help individuals with mental health and addiction challenges build the soft skills that contribute to improved personal well-being.
For example, 70% of Rise clients express greater self-confidence as a result of participating in our programs. And more confidence means more faith in yourself, your ambition and your potential as an entrepreneur!
As a result of what they learned through participating in Rise programs, 65% of our clients report ...that their business has grown in areas such as:
✅ sales revenue
✅ the introduction of new products and/or services
✅ the diversification of new products and/or services
Are you interested in building a business that can help you improve your financial well-being while being responsive to and respectful of your mental health?
We can help.
Learn more about our programs at risehelps.ca (link in bio).
65% of clients report that as a result of what they learned through Rise, their business has grown ...in areas such as:
✅ sales revenue
✅ the introduction of new products and/or services
✅ the diversification of new products and/or services
Learn more: https://risehelps.ca/our-programs/
As a result of what they learned through participating in Rise programs, 65% of our clients report ...that their business has grown in areas such as:
✅ sales revenue
✅ the introduction of new products and/or services
✅ the diversification of new products and/or services
Are you interested in building a business that can help you improve your financial well-being while being responsive to and respectful of your mental health?
We can help: https://risehelps.ca/our-programs/
92% of Rise clients say that they’ve gained professional skills in areas such as general ...business, financial management and critical thinking—all essential to entrepreneurship.
Learn more about how Rise programs can help to empower Canadians with mental health and addiction challenges towards greater professional well-being in our 2021 Social Inclusion Report. Link in bio.
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