Carolyn Wilker will join Robert White in the studio of Faith FM 94.3 on Tuesday, March 16th from 11:30 am-12:00 noon concerning the upcoming launch of Grandmothers' Necklace on May 1st in Kitchener, Ontario. Patricia Elford, editor of the anthology and a member of the Petawawa Grandmother to Grandmother group, will be available by telephone during the program time. Profits from the anthology go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Tune in to hear more about the launch and the work that this project supports.

HRSDC has brought to our attention that the early deadline for registering for EI special benefits for self-employed people is coming up soon - April 1, 2010. If you are self -employed and meet this deadline, benefits can be accessed as early as January 11, 2011.

The 5 steps to developing a successful marketing campaign.  First you need to look at what your purpose is and the message you want to convey.  Ask yourself who is your target market?  What do you want to accomplish?  Are you looking to sell a product or service immediately?  Are you more interested in building name recognition and a strong brand image?  Next you need to look at your budget, you will want to look at any obstacles in that regard and determine how much money is available for promotional marketing.

Using promotional products is an excellent way to boost your corporate name recognition and branding.  When you distribute promotional products to your existing or potential clients you give them a lasting reminder of your company, brand and services.  It is an inexpensive and consistent form of advertising that gives you the edge on your competition, subsequently growing your market share and sales volume.   I was fortunate to have recently attended the largest promotional products show in North America (held in Las Vegas in January, 2010).   While there I att

The SBCN is pleased to present a special event featuring social media celebrity: Scott Stratten, President of UnMarketing.

Don't miss your chance to spend time with a fabulously entertaining speaker and true expert in the field.

Click to find out more, and register

If you made a contribution to your RRSP within your contribution limits by March 1, you are entitled to claim a deduction on your 2009 tax return. But what if you’re not able to make a contribution? Does this mean you’re out of the race altogether? Not at all. The balance of 2010 can still result in meaningful retirement savings and tax savings for 2010. Here are some RRSP ideas to consider: Miss The RRSP Deadline

Linda talks about creating the life you truly want, you can watch the Video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VjMoNxKzt0

Canadian Association for Music Therapy tunes into health!

National Music Therapy Month, March 2010

For our overview of the 2010 Federal Budget, please read our Bentley Brief at our blog: http://stevebentleycfp.wordpress.com/

Are You Looking For Opportunities to Meet Entrepreneurs, Small Biz Owners, and Leaders in The Community?

If you look back over the past 7 - 10 years you will know if you have been active in the networking circles of Waterloo Region and surrounding areas that an awful lot of networking groups/clubs/initiatives have closed down. Some of these organizations just did not have the commitment to seek out the very people they wanted to help in the first place, or did not know how to market their organization in order to inform people who they were and what they offered.

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, be aware, be proactive and help yourself. http://www.colorectal-cancer.ca/

Making the most of what you’ve got -- retirement tax planning
strategies

You’ve worked hard, planned carefully, saved and built your wealth – now it’s time to retire and
enjoy the life you’ve dreamed about. But to be certain your retirement dreams aren’t pierced by
the reality of an eroding income, you need to make the most of what you’ve got by taking
advantage of all the retirement tax planning strategies available to you. Here are some basic
strategies to help you keep more of what you’ve earned.

2010 will see the Small Business Community Network celebrating 7 years of helping small business owners. We pride ourselves on offering excellence, affordability and much more. Please check out our website www.sbcbcanada.org and all the benefits you benefit from when you become a Member of the Small Business Communtiy Network, Your Connection to the Small Business Community in the Waterloo Region of Waterloo.