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Don'T Need A Business Plan? Think Again.

by Carol Glover

Earlier this week I read an article that was passed to me by a friend. The title was “When Writing a Business Plan is a Waste of Time” and it was speaking mainly to start-ups.…

Diamonds Are A Girl'S (And Man'S) Best Friend!

by Dorothy Fry

 April’s birthstone is a Diamond - a clear transparent precious gemstone composed of pure crystallized carbon which has been highly compressed over millions of years.…

The Elephant In Your Networking Tool Kit!!! - Social Media

by Anonymous

We have all seen the advertisements warning (or at least advising) people to be aware of their particular 'elephant in the room' with regards drinking and driving.  This got…

5 Things I Learned In A 14 Hour Training!

by Karen Toth

When you attend a class at Healthy Body Moves, you are not only working on your body, but if you listen to the language and the instructions carefully, you will find there is a…

Lindaoj Asks:did You Know It'S Not All About What You Know Anymore, It'S More About Who You Know?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Social media has made it possible for us to get to know each other on a daily basis and really open up, people see us as someone they relate to. When asked to refer someone it is…

It'S Not A Popularity Contest, Or Is It?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Is business about being popular, or is it about being a great leader? Today is is difficult to differentiate between the two, and if we look at #Twitter as an example, we see that…

Is Honesty The Best Policy In Business?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Being honest is something I can never give up, it has cost me many relationships, both in my personal and business life, but I cannot be the person people think I am. I am the…

Lindaoj Asks: Do You Undercut Your Competition?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

We all have to make a living, but if you decide to undercut your competition know it could make you unpopular and not necessarily reap the benefits you expected.I normally offer…

Have You Ever Let Anyone Down?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Did you know that some people have short memories, and others not so short? There are a few instances where I have let someone down, through no fault of my own, and afterwards I…

Instant Success If You Ask The Experts

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Please read my new blog post, and your thoughts are welcome, thanks:) http://www.facebook.com/notes/motivational-steps/instant-success-if-you-ask-the-experts/10150166620682847

Lindaoj Asks - Are You Invisible?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

I asked this question recently on the Small Business Community Networks group on LinkedIn. So far not a lot of response to this discussion but one small business owner did get it…

Weekends &Amp; The Rocky Road To Small Business Success!

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Did you know that most small business owners do not have the choice to stop working on their small biz over the weekend?Did you know that even when your small biz grows and starts…