Sandra D'Souza

Executive Search & Interim Management Firm. We help progressive, growing, purpose-driven companies recruit the team they need to get to the next level.

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

Thanks for being on the podcast @rendev! It was a fun conversation I am glad we were able to share a lot of valuable info about the work Renee and the rest of the @EDGE_Sheridan team are doing to make a difference and create an impact!

[EDGE @EDGE_Sheridan]

Shaping an Equitable, Sustainable and Prosperous Society: Listen to EDGE Director @RenDev on The Make Good Project podcast hosted by Sandra D'Souza of @infoSandstone: https://t.co/haNOA0GhKy

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@CydneyMar @Startup_Canada @scotiabank I love accumulating points - intentionally :)

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A7 - at a minimum monthly but more frequently depending on how close you are to the line! It depends on the nature of your business but you should always have a ballpark idea of where you are at any given time.

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank when you are first starting it can be challenging and you may have to rely a little more on credit etc. but I think of any business owner should aim to build up a cash reserve - a min balance that you keep in your account in case of slowdowns in activity. #startupchats

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A3 - its the lifeblood of any business. A business needs cash to function effectively - pay employees, vendors etc.

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank A good bookkeeper, accountant, banker, financial coach like @bissettfinfit can help you learn the basics of cashflow management &set up a process to help u stay on top of things. As a business owner, its in your best interests to manage your own cash. #startupchats

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @scotiabank Cash flow is all about timing - managing the cash coming in through sales etc. vs the cash going out - expenses, investments etc.

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@THINK_Lyndon @bissettfinfit Glad to be here - as a chartered accountant turned recruiter and entrepreneur it is a topic that is important to me as well.

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

Looking forward to participating in the discussion today!! #startupchats Great to see my friend @bissettfinfit as the guest advisor today - she is definitely a cash flow expert!

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

Thought I would put this out there again - women helping women entrepreneurs :) #startupchats

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

Are you a female #Entrepreneur ? All March long I'll be mentoring with @Startup_Canada and
@bdc_ca 's #StartupWomen program. Check out the webinar series and book your mentorship session here https://t.co/ySm8kNm9K6

#WomenEntrepreneurs #SHEEO #WomenInBusiness

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @MastercardCA I worked in male-dominated industry for most of my corporate career & am in networking groups where I am 1 still of the few women in the room. Value what you bring to the table and be yourself. #startupchats

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @MastercardCA I have personally benefited from @GroYourBiz and the incubator program run by @eleanorbeaton. Other great programs @StrikeupCanada @Startup_Canada obviously. Accountability, mentoring, community are important. #startupchats

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @MastercardCA A6. Make connections, referrals, boost events/programs/course within my network, share resources etc. listen and support when things are going wrong and celebrate when things are going well! #startupchatsA

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

Agree Tracey. More access to funding options is definitely needed. Plus, studies have shown that women entrepreneurs are more likely to pay back loans vs. their male counterparts so access should not be an issue.

[Tracey Bissett (she/her/hers) 🇨🇦 @bissettfinfit]

A5. Does a good job with lots of support, resources & recognition. Money and funding continues to lag. More promotion of small business with spending and capital attached to it. @MastercardCA #StartupChats

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @MastercardCA It's important to see and learn from what other women-identifying entrepreneurs are doing. You can't be what you can't see and it's important to make entrepreneurship accessible to as many women as possible. #startupchats

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @MastercardCA Lots - particularly how to grow the business, get into new markets etc. I built a strong network, took courses and worked with a business coach. Always being open to new connections and new things. #startupchats

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

Absolutely - representation matters! #startupchats

[Business advisor, speaker, advocate + entrepreneur @MarissaBronfman]

You need to SEE IT to BE IT!! 🌟🇨🇦

This is especially true for Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+ and Women of Color.

#startupchats @Startup_Canada @MastercardCA @wearewomxn

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @MastercardCA A2. Women, in general, tend to be more collaborative and supportive of other women and having more women entrepreneurs contributes to a stronger ecosystem. #startupchats

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@Startup_Canada @MastercardCA @bissettfinfit @eleanorbeaton @pplbright @brandingbybritt @evajanotta
@TraceyLuel @MMhachey @SparkHRInc @lindakern @LisaKember to name just a few

[Sandra D'Souza @infoSandstone]

@THINK_Lyndon Happy to be here!