Type Of Business:
Franchise and Business Consulting
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Business and Franchise Consulting,Strategic Planning, Marketing; Communications, Social Media and Program management.
Major Product/SVS:
Franchise and Business Consulting. Representing over 400 franchise opportunities internationally. Specializing in single, multiple and master franchises and licences. Gwen Harmen aspires to inspire others to create more wealth, success and financial independence through business and franchise ownership.
Favorite Business Publication:
Franchise Times, Globe & Mail, Small Business Magazine, Entrepreneur etc.
Hobbies/Sports:
Traveling, Journeying, Adventure, Nature, Hiking, Ocean (boating, kayaking, cruising etc.), Life long learning. Inspiring others achieve their highest vision of themselves.
Education Degrees:
Business Administration, University of Saskatchewan; Telecommunications Engineering, SAIT Polytechnic; Instructor's Diploma | Post - Secondary Endorsement, Ministry of Advanced Education and Training; International Marketing, Forum of International Trade.
Affiliations Awards:
Cambridge Who's Who
Career Achievements:
Developing an education in technology project in Belize, CA.Travelling to Cannes, France on a Film Industry Trade Mission. Travelling Coast to Coast across Canada for more than 30 business trips as part of a National Telecommunications Project. Receiving a "Leading Edge Award for Committed Leadership. Being honored with the Distinguished Graduate Award from the Business Admin Program at my University.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
Developing an education in technology project in Belize, CA for CIDA..
Charity:
Foster Parent, Planned Canada; Amnesty International; Hospice, Haven Society for Women, Senior Games Volunteer, Children's Festival Volunteer.
Number Of Years In Profession:
10
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
Gwen attributes her success to inner motivation and passion to inspire others to achieve their grandest vision of themselves..
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
Gwen became involved in business and franchise consulting because she followed her dreams to do what she loves, "make a living without a job", and to live on an Island in Paradise.. When Gwen arrived on the Island, she opened the career section of the local paper and found few J.O.B.S. so she decided to start her own business. She was passionate about helping others to achieve their highest potential so she became a certified adult educator and life coach and did contract work for a private college and local businesses which led her to became the Film Commissioner for 5 years. Her now business partner introduced her to franchise consulting and she became the co-owner of Best Fit Consultants | Franchise Business where she is today.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Co-Owner of Best Fit Consultants. Provides consulting services to people who want to start their own business or franchise. Specializes in consulting, communications, marketing and program management. A franchise broker representing over 400 franchise opportunities internationally.
Education Certifications:
Certified Life Coach
Awards/Honors:
Leading Edge Award for Committed Leadership, Economic Development Group, Two-Time Nominee, Sterling Award, Chamber of Commerce - Exceptional Service Award;Distinguished Graduate, University of Saskatchewan.
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Gwen hopes to create full financial independence for herself and her family and to help others do the same. She also wants to continue giving back to the local and global community.. She hopes to keep doing what she loves doing - only better.