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Create An Experience Your Customers Will Never Forget

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Creating an experience your customers will never forget should be about them leaving with an excellent experience, and one they will be happy to share with others.Unfortunately…

A Bit About Family Day

by Lucie M.H. Fournier

Interesting that we should have such a day that 'gives families the chance to spend time together'. Now, I know it's an excuse to have a long weekend in February, so none of us…

Painting Healthy For The Environment

by Lisa Sinclair

When we are painting a home we are so happy to know that our customer will not be breathing in all the fumes that the standard paint has.This past year Enviro Painting has painted…

Start A Business To Make A Difference

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Are you in business because it's your passion and you love your work, or is it all about the money?Don't get me wrong, being in business and not making any money is not something…

3 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make...

by Lucie M.H. Fournier

that stop them from spending time with their families.1. Limited networking events2. 9 -5 mentality3. No corporate accounts I'm presenting at the SBCN Kid Friendly Networking…

Face-To-Face

by Lucie M.H. Fournier

 Corporate Leaders, you have the POWER to re-implement a good old fashion approach to communicating with your employees - a face-to-face conversation.There is no question…

Excuses, Excuses, Excuses

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

It's so very easy to say you want to own and operate a small business. You have seen others do it, so in that case it must be easy. What actually happens is you find out its not…

2015 A Year Of Change

by Steve Nicholson

PCM Global Support Services is entering our 3rd year in the Waterloo Region. We are excited about the opportunaties forthcoming in both the manufacturing and food waste management…

The Times They Are A-Changin' - Digital Marketing In 2015

by Dave Scott

To quote the great Bob Dylan in his iconic song: the times they are a-changin’. This is true of many things in our world, not the least of which is the landscape of the Internet (…

Tis The Season For Setting New Business Goals

by Lucie M.H. Fournier

Although I find the end of the summer the best time of the year for making new business goals, most entrepreneurs take advantage of the New Year to write down some new goals for…

3 Reasons Why You Should Hire Your Children

by Lucie M.H. Fournier

When my children were young, like most kids, they wanted to know what you were doing and they wanted to help - all the time.  So I hired them, on contract of course, you know…

Raising A Family And Growing A Small Business To Success

by Lucie M.H. Fournier

For many of you, I am a stranger that occasionally attends the SBCN in Kitchener. This is about to change!I started my business 15 years ago while being a single mom, raising 2…