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Motivational Moments Podcast - Interview With Platypi Designs Inc.

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Motivational Steps will be celebrating 3 years of Podcasting this July and we are celebrating our anniversary by interviewing business owners and individuals who have something…

Inspiring Women 'The Experience' - Featuring Sarah Ferguson, The Dutchess Of York

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

(posted on behalf of the Waterloo Region Small Business Centre) You’ve heard the buzz! Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, will be giving the keynote address on September…

Which Smartphone Will You Pick - Will It Be The New Apple Iphone?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

I have to laugh at all the hype out there about Smartphones, I am so happy with my Telus pink phone that looks like an IPod, it suits my needs. On the otherhand my husband Dave…

Waterloo Region Has A Wonderful Resource For Small Business Owners During Entrepeneur Week

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

For the 2nd year running the  Waterloo Region Small Business Centre in Kitchener and the Small Business Community Network Group have partnered for the 2nd annual Small…

Working On My New Keynote

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Yes I know, this is the long weekend in Canada, Canada Day in fact, but a sole proprietors work is never done as they say. An excellent opportunity has come my way, an…

Social Networking

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Who are you? Does anyone know who you are and what you do? Social networking is an excellent way to raise more exposure about you, your company, your products and services.…

Excellent Networking Event Last Night Featuring Iain Klugman, Communitech

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Wow! All I can say is what a fantastic turnout for the Small Business Community Network Group on the 24th June, 2008. Our speaker definitely drew the crowds, guests registered…

Showcasing... You!

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

The 2nd annual Small Business Showcase: a Bridges to Better Business event, is scheduled for Wednesday October 1st. This is your chance to showcase your business and make some…

Struggling To Start A New Business?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

So you have the idea, you even have some capital to surge forward with your new business. What's stopping you is the question you keep asking yourself. Whether you are a stay at…

Gas Prices - Stop Moaning And Start Doing...

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

I live in Ontario Canada and everyone I know is moaning about how expensive it is now to fill up our cars with gas. How about qutting the moaning and starting to make some changes…

Holding Your Data To Ransom

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

It's nothing new, but a recent news item caught my attention: malware that encrypts your files and holds the data to ransom. How does this work? Well, the first step is…

Are You Primed?

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

For a number of years, Solar Nexus Solutions has provided IT solutions for small and medium-sized businesses in Waterloo Region. Over time our services have broadened to include…