Lotus Group

A little bit about Lotus Group

Founded in 2019, the Lotus Group was born from a desire to ignite change and provide meaningful service and support for businesses in the areas that relate to their people. Going beyond skill, experience and efficiency we reach the heart of true collaboration. Through this approach, we have experienced that our clients increase their revenues and decrease their costs, all while elevating their businesses and their employees.

Session: The Art of Compensation & Total Rewards

A strong Total Compensation Package sets you apart from competitors and creates an impactful brand experience. Total rewards is far more than just base pay salary, it’s about creating balance, growth, and engagement to attract and keep top talent.

Areas we will explore:

P – Pay & Performance

Fair, competitive pay tied to results. This creates a reciprocity and balance.

A – Advantages

Benefits, perks, flexibility that add value and need to be clearly understood.

C – Career & Culture

Growth, ongoing learning & development, recognition, belonging  …retention

E – Equity & Engagement

Fairness, transparency, inclusion

Merit Valuations

A little bit about Merit Valuations

Merit Valuations was founded by Crystal Hawryluk, CPA, CGA, CBV, CFE, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the field. Our journey began with a vision to empower owner-managed businesses and individuals facing intricate financial challenges. Crystal's experience as a valuations partner at an international accounting firm provided invaluable insights and inspired her to embark on her entrepreneurial path.

Session: Building Business Value – Understanding the Numbers and Beyond

This session is designed for women entrepreneurs who want to better understand the value of their business. Through a practical case study, Crystal will provide a high-level overview of the quantitative factors (the story told by your financial statements) while delving into the qualititative factors (the unique elements that make your business attractive to buyers).

Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

A little bit about Alberta Women Entrepreneurs

AWE remains a non-profit organization governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, run by a dedicated team of employees and supported by an extensive contractor and volunteer network. AWE supports women’s access to entrepreneurship and enables them to grow and scale their businesses by providing connection, capacity and capital. AWE continually strives to be Alberta’s leading organization dedicated to the development, expansion, and promotion of women’s entrepreneurship.

Altitude Accounting : Profit First

A little bit about Jessica

Jessica is that rare combination of number-smart and people-smart that makes financial stress disappear. Jessica is an entrepreneur herself, a certified Profit First Professional, and someone who can explain your business finances without making you feel like you need an accounting degree. Jessica started Altitude Accounting because she was tired of seeing brilliant entrepreneurs trapped in businesses that drained them instead of fueling them.

Session overview

You didn't start your business to feel broke and overwhelmed, constantly second-questioning every money decision you make. Using the proven Profit First methodology, Jessica will help you flip the script on your finances. Instead of guessing about your numbers, you can learn to develop clear systems that show you exactly where every dollar should go. If you are looking to create the life you actually want while doing what you love and want to build a financial plan for your business that pays you first, then this session is for you!