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To All Fellow Networkers

by Michelle Serafini

I'd like to introduce myself to my fellow networkers at the SBCN.  I'm one half of a husband and wife team, and together we run an IT solutions company based in the tri city…

Branding Can Change The Country!

by Ashley Lukasik

Bruce Mau Designs in conjunction with Studio 360 and Kurt Anderson, showcase how branding can change how a country is perceived. Branding, when done properly, can be incredibly…

Creating Logos With Negative Space

by Ashley Lukasik

  It’s hard to beat a clever use of negative space in logo design. Here are 35 or so logos that use white space well, along with the designers/agencies responsible.…

The Small Business Community Nework Meetings Are Fun!

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Have you ever attended a business networking meeting where you feel bored and completely alone No one came to greet you as you arrived, people are standing around in groups but…

Why I Became A Small Business Owner

by Lisa Sinclair

I have been painting for seven years and love it, it is very rewarding to me to see the end results and take pride in doing it and as I am told by my clients meticulously. Working…

Do I Need To Replace My Electrical Service Panel.

by John Arnott

The electrical service panel is the largest safety device in our homes. It serves us everyday but we rarely think about it or appreciate what it does.The service panel is the…

Business Cards Have A Shelf Life

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

If you collect business cards from networking events remember not only to add the contacts to your data base, but also to ensure you update your list regularly. Small business…

Want To Build Connections For Your Business?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

It's been said many times that it's not what you know, but who you know! Networking is the best way to build connections and foster the business relationships that power your…

Finish What You Started

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Whether you are a small biz owner or a friend doing someone a favour, follow through with what you started. Reputation is key and once you lose that you have to work very hard to…

Short On Cash But Big On Love? Try These Affordable Romance Tips:

by Dorothy Fry

Spend the entire day watching romantic movies.If you’d like to spend a romantic summer night making wishes on falling stars, mark the second week in August on your calendar. The…

Who Wants To Win A Blackberry® Z10 Smartphone From Telus?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

It's sleek, looks gorgeous, lovely to touch and everyone wants one! What is this thing I talk about you may ask, take a look and see what you think. Yes, it's the new BlackBerry…

Self-Employed? Customize Your Disability &Amp; Critical Illness Coverage!

by Glenn Stewart

Self-employed? Customize your disability and critical illness coverage!Trends in the Canadian job market show there that has been a steady increase in the number of self-employed…