Payton Hughes Consulting

At Payton Hughes Consulting we are so lucky to work with some amazing clients doing amazing things with their business. Click here to learn more about them all!

I came across this interesting event this week…

Heart and Soul Business Network Launch Event Information

Participate in the creation of this network, and join us for a weekend of information sharing, networking, masterminding and fun.

June 18th – 6:30 to 8:30 – Heart and Soul Art Festival – Enjoy an evening of music, art and spoken word. Featuring Barry Donaldson www.firescribe.com, Freeman and Hill and friends and local artists. – Entrance Fee: donation to the local Arts Councils.

June 19th – 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM – Heart and Soul Network Launch – Experience a day of education, information, brainstorming, networking and lots of fun. Fee; $65.00 includes lunch, and refreshments. Guest Speakers Matthew and Terces Engelhart – Café Gratitude – Authors of Sacred Commerce – Business as a Path of Awakening – Matthew and Terces will share their journey and experiences building a spiritual community at the workplace. Rosa Meyer of Stiletto Marketing – Making Social Media Work for You – Rosa is an advocate for the power of Social Media to connect like-minded individuals for personal and business growth.

June 19th – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM – Networking and Tapas – includes a variety of Tapas and non-alcohol refreshments. Feel free to bring your own alcoholic refreshments. Fee: $35.00 Tax and tip included Group rates apply for accommodation and food. Go to http://www.oceanresort.ca/groups.html for details.

To reserve your place at this exciting event, contact Ocean Resort at 1-877-561-3425 or email info@oceanresort.ca For more information on this event and the Heart and Soul Business Network contact Cheryl Levine at 250-792-2029 or email Cheryl@oceanresort.ca

I am pleased to announce that Payton Hughes Consulting will be re-branding in the coming months. Stay tuned!

For those of you who were at the Comox Valley Chamber of Commerce Mixer last night and picked up my business crossword, the answer key is here – chamber mixer (key). Those who would like a copy of the crossword, click here – chamber mixer.

An article written for Our Big Earth on whether self-employment is for you.

A link to an article written for Our Big Earth on organizing an office for mompreneurs.

In my work as a business consultant, I have met a number of unique individuals successfully running businesses, doing the things they love. Some don’t necessarily love the “running the business” part (they hire me and others for that part), they love doing the things the business does (baking the cakes, selling the equipment or being a counsellor). Others get a thrill from “being the boss” and managing the business. Read the rest of this entry »

Having mentors in our lives can make a significant difference in our quest to find our true potential, especially if our goals include self-employment. Mentors come to us in all kinds of ways – whether we ask for them or they happen by accident. Mentorship arrangements can be formal (written agreement, set meeting times and strict agendas) or informal (irregular meeting times, more casual environment). Here are some tips for finding your mentor(s).

At one time I was employed as a Business Manager in an import/export company. The senior management team was working with a business coach who asked me what I needed to do my job better. Because our staff team was small and I felt I had maxed out the knowledge and skills I had access to, I said, “I need a mentor”. Working with our coach I successfully negotiated an informal mentorship arrangement with a prominent business owner in our community. We met for lunch monthly. We each set goals for the following year and held each other accountable for them. I was able to talk to my mentor about being stuck and he helped me to problem solve. Read the rest of this entry »

I am excited to be working with Dave Pinel, owner of West Coast Expeditions. This amazing company invites you to share in the joy, wonder, and discovery of the best kayaking that Vancouver Island offers – a luxurious base camp or expedition kayaking vacation in Kyuquot Sound.

Leanne Zdebiak-Eni started Island Pilates and Fitness in 2003. Motivating people to move with a mind body connection has been the driving force behind her passion for fitness. I am pleased to be helping Michelle grow her business.