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The Show Must Go On

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

I am honored to know so many people who have turned their lives around and decided to become a small business owners. Getting to know the Small Business Communty Network (SBCN)…

Complacency Is Stealing Your Success

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

I did it the hard way, before all the online resources offered out there, before online communities came to be fashonable, I did it the hard way.No you don't have to applaud me…

Telus Talks Business Blog Post: Your Small Business Tour Guide

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

This is my third blog post on the TELUS Talks Business website and I am continuing with the series, Your Small Business Tour Guide: Working from home or not?For the readers out…

What Are You Selling? My Response...

by Nino Kamber

Recently, I was thinking about when I am doing strategic marketing, digital media, social media, webinars, cold calling, going to network meetings, calling existing clients, and…

Know How To Use Linkedin To Benefit You

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

If no one knows who you are how can they help you? If no one has a relationship with you how do they know who you are, what you do and what help you need? If no one knows who you…

Should A Loss Of Income Occur! Who Will Pay The Bills?

by Glenn Stewart

Small business owners and the self-employed are in"double trouble"should a disability occur!Not only have they lost their personal income, but also their business expenses are not…

What Insurance Does My Business Really Need?

by Glenn Stewart

Ten Key Areas to Consider when Purchasing Business InsuranceSmall business owners wear many hats. The duty to purchase insurance for their business is important, as insurance is a…

Your Small Business Tour Guide: Strong Foundations

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

As promised here is the second blog post in my series, Your Small Business Tour Guide: Strong Foundations. "Conducting a Business Name SearchWhere to do a search for your…

What Will You Do Differently Next Year?

by Gary Brown

For those whose fiscal year follows the calendar, a new year beckons.Will you be entering the new business cycle with a “steady as she goes” attitude or do you recognize that more…

Mobile Websites

by Gunther Kramer

Are Mobile Websites Important?Oh yes, mobile websites are extremely important! We all know that technology advances at a very quick pace. Things change so fast, it's often hard to…

Everybody Needs A Will Including People In Their 20Th &Amp; 30Th

by Glenn Stewart

Do twenty- and thirty- something’s need wills?BY Kanupriya Vashisht  A will is a necessary part of estate planning, but it’s less clear at what age a will becomes necessary.…

Why You Should Update Your Linkedin Profile!

by Dave Scott

 LinkedIn has become an essential branding tool over the last 10 years. It is more important than ever to have an awesome LinkedIn profile. It began as an Internet…