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"Know Yourself - Believe in yourself and your vision, even if no one else does. It’s ok to...

CanadianSMEPublished March 6, 2022 · 1 min read
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“Know Yourself – Believe in yourself and your vision, even if no one else does. It’s ok to try and retry and iterate and reiterate. Take time to rest. A rested mind and body sometimes is the fuel you need to take your business further. A healthy body leads to a healthy business. Make sure you include exercise, stay hydrated, include healthy fats and sleep. A healthy body leads to a healthy business.

Know your customer – Make sure you’re creating your products and services with your ideal customer in mind, not what you like or think they’ll like. Make sure to look at your product or service from the perspective of your clients from as many angles as possible and check in with them for feedback from time to time to make sure your product or service is satisfying their needs.“


Andria Barrett

Prediabetes Nutritionist & Founder of The Diversity Agency

Andria Barrett is a Prediabetes Nutritionist & Founder of The Diversity Agency. She is a Speaker, SheEO Activator, a former member of Brampton Mayor’s COVID 19 Economic Support Task Force, an active investor supporting women entrepreneurs, and serves on the boards of the Culinary Tourism Alliance, PACE (Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education) and has been appointed as a member of Humber’s Program Advisory Committee (PAC). In 2021, Canadian SME named Andria one of the Most Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs & Business Leaders.

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