Young Money With Tracey Bissett

  In her commitment to helping entrepreneurs grow their business, Sharon Connolly leads a team as the Vice President of Financing and Consulting at Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC). With her financing experience of more than 20 years, Sharon serves as the regional sponsor for BDC’s Women Initiative Program where she provides financing and consulting services to women-owned businesses and women entrepreneurs. Sharon joins me today to share a number of business financing tips and the basics that every young and starting entrepreneur should look at as they begin their entrepreneurial journey. She discusses how BDC helps their clients, the significance of having a business plan, and knowing and forecasting your budget and cash flow.  She also emphasizes the importance of building relationships for your long-term success.   “Be open to opportunities when they present themselves.” - Sharon Connolly   This Week on Young Money: How Sharon learned financial independence and to work hard to achieve her goals