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Why Compare? We Are All Unique!

by Janet Benedict

 Lately, I have seen many people comparing themselves to others. Why is that?You are different from everyone else. Celebrate that. You offer a unique perspective in this game…

Why Compare? We Are All Unique!

by Janet Benedict

    Lately, I have seen many people comparing themselves to others. Why is that?You are different from everyone else. Celebrate that. You offer a unique…

Storytelling In Your Marketing

by Janet Benedict

 People LOVE reading stories. Stories of people’s challenges, successes, and life lessons! Imagine making your marketing more appealing using stories that will draw people in…

The 10 Second Rule

by Janet Benedict

 This fits the environment we are in so perfectly - not just work but personally too.Far too often we start talking or replying to an email without pausing for thought. And…

18 Months... And Still Virtual

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

It’s now been approximately 18 months since many of us first felt COVID-19 public health measures take effect. The impact to business was significant, and especially to those…

Small Business Lessons From Formula 1

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

I’m a fan of Formula 1 motor racing. It’s the pinnacle of motor sport that represents the very peak of engineering and performance. It also requires levels of investment that seem…

Calm Down, Seriously!

by Janet Benedict

We all have things that leave us on edge. Sometimes it’s an event or a person.   Sometimes we’re more anxious due to more significant issues, leaving us unsure of our…

Key Strategies To Manage Your Small Business’s Cash Flow

by Anu Kakkar

Cash is the lifeblood of every business and running out of cash is the number one reason why small businesses fail. According to a recent survey, three out of every five…

How To Deal With Declining Profitability In Your Small Business

by Anu Kakkar

For majority of business owners, the primary aim is to increase the revenue and to boost the sales potential of their business over time. There is no doubt that increase in top…

(Virtual) Monthly Networking Events

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

We know what it’s like. Your fifth online meeting of the day and you’re beginning to get what some are calling ‘Zoom Fatigue’. There’s something about meeting virtually that just…

Networking Before And After Covid-19

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

The Small Business Community Network (SBCN) continued to offer networking opportunities once the pandemic led to working from home during the first lockdown last year. We know the…

Get Comfortable With Change

by Janet Benedict

In these trying times, getting more comfortable with change is vital to your survival.  Dealing with a change in your life can be downright uncomfortable, and the larger the…