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Progressive Prospecting

by Steve Bentley BA CFP

A couple of times each week, I am asked the same questions by entrepreneurs and business owners. How do I get my prospecting to work? How do I find clients? What are the best ways…

Betting The Farm Your Backups Are Safe?

by Chris Davis

It’s only natural that when you hear of a disaster you think it couldn’t happen to you.That’s why, even though we’re told constantly that we should diligently maintain a working…

Why Choose The Small Business Community Network (Sbcn)

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

How does someone know what's a good organization and how it can assist them? Difficult question for some but I have the answer. Ask the people who are part of the organization and…

The Social Sweetheart Linda Ockwell-Jenner

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

    Introducing the new me. I worked on a slow re-branding process over the past couple of years. Nothing too drastic because I am still happy with…

Top Financial Must Dos For Millennials

by Dave Fleischer

Millennials – a term used to describe people born between 1980 and 2000 along with Generation Y or the Echo Boom -- are expected to have the same impact as the Baby Boom…

Are You Writing Blogs?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Do you know the benefits of writing blog posts? What is a blog you might be asking, its a short form for a weblog and you could think of your blog as your very own journal.…

Pursuing Passion

by Steve Bentley BA CFP

I was listening to a podcast the other morning. A word jumped out to me. The word “passion.” A common thread in some of my recent writings has been about having a passion for your…

Business Networking In A Nutshell

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Business networking can be confusing, expensive and often people walk away before they understand how to benefit from consistent networking.When I started my first business in…

Give To Receive, An Income Flexibility Boost

by Dave Fleischer

Give to receive Giving is a selfless act and a good thing -- good for your community, your charities, and others who will benefit from your bounty. And, even though it’s not the…

Why Polarverse Eats Its Own Dog Food

by Chris Davis

At Polarverse our policy is if we don’t use it, we don’t sell it.  This starts with computers, to phones to cloud services.  I’d like to share with you a recent personal…

Why Does Your Business Need Layered It Security?

by Chris Davis

A common question we get asked is whether you need virus protection, anti-malware software or a backup system?The answer is yes – you need it all. Layered security, also known as…

Give While You Live

by Dave Fleischer

As a father, mother or grandparent who has done well in life, you have probably considered giving financial gifts to your adult children or grandchildren while you are still alive…