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Why Did I Decide to Start my Own Business Networking Group?
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

When Good Web Sites Go Bad
by Dave Ockwell-Jenner
As small business owners, a web site is critical for many of us. But what happens when your web site inadvertently gets hijacked to attack it's visitors? As devious as this sounds…

My first attempt at networking at the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
As I walked towards the registration desk my tummy had butterflies, but then I recognized Adele Alfano the speaker who had invited me to a chapter meeting for CAPS. Adele was so…

Networking, Why Do It? What is Networking ?
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
Discovering that I could network from the comfort of my home in the early days of my business was quite wonderful for me. Not only was I nervous about going out into the world of…

A New Year, A New Opportunity for my Business!
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
Well 2008 is almost upon us and here I sit on New Years Eve day working on how to increase my client base, how to attract potential clients and general day to day stuff that…

SBCN Christmas Social Event
by Dave Ockwell-Jenner
Well folks, it's once again coming close to the holiday season... that also means it's almost time for the SBCN Christmas Social networking event! This 4th annual event is a…

Moving Business Forward Conference 2007
by Tanya Riemann
Moving Business Forward 2007 takes place on Tuesday November 13, 2007 and promises an outstanding assembly of successful Canadian business leaders who will share their personal…

Local author signing copies of her book - find out who she is here!
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
Linda Ockwell-Jenner, local author, will be signing copies of the 2nd Edition of her book, A Life Like Mine at Household China & Gifts, which is located at 300 King St.…

Why Me? October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Be Aware, Show You Care!
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
Devils Night, October 30th, 1997 - a memory that will live with me forever, when I was diagnosed with breast cancer for the first time. Friday 13th, 2000, is when I had my double…

Need Some IT Help?
by Dave Ockwell-Jenner
From time to time, we all need a little assistance with the ever complex IT equipment we need to run our business. However we need to be sure we can rely on the services of a…

Small Business Showcase - Exhibition Tables are SOLD OUT!
by Dave Ockwell-Jenner
Come and support your fellow small business owners, area entrepreneurs and established business leaders at the Small Business Showcase - a Bridges to Better Business event…

PINK, PINK, PINK, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
The 1st October is here, Breast Cancer Awareness month is here! Please promote awareness and wear something Pink for the month of October. Guys and Gals, boys and girls be aware…