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Create An Experience Your Customers Will Never Forget
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
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…