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How to Cut Through the Card Clutter
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

To Evolve - Survive - Adapt - Change - Succeed
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
I only became a working mum after I moved to Canada to start a new life with my husband a four children. The decision had been made before we had our family that my husband would…

Relationship Building
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
LindaOJ here co-founder of the Small Business Community Network (SBCN). I realised the benefit of building relationships with people many years ago, before the onset of social…

A Dream
by Rena Hawkins
This will be my first article posted on SBCN....I hope you enjoy reading it. I will give you some back ground about me and how I came into a career in trucking. In…

Four Innovative Canadian Small Businesses Selected to Compete for $100,000 Award From TELUS
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
Dave Ockwell-Jenner and myself were very excited to attend the event at TELUS House when TELUS and The Globe & Mail announced the finalists in the fourth annual installment of…

How to Win the B2B Price War
by Gary Brown
In this world of high speed communication and 140 character limits, we seem to have become infatuated with short forms and acronyms. It isn't too hard to draw the comparison…

LinkedIn - Yes or No?
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
So many people are confused about whether or not to use LinkedIn. Why not fill out your profile, connect to a few people you know have been using LinkedIn for a while, and learn…

An Article I Wrote on LinkedIn
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
I am sure by now most of you are getting bored with me plodding on about building your brand and getting as much exposure as possible for your brand. But, as I was once told by a…

Bill C-28 – Canada’s Anti-spam Law (PART 6) – Other Details
by Craig Herner
In the first five posts on Bill C-28 I have covered an overview of the upcoming law, consent, exemptions, other important facts, and penalties. I will continue with other details…

5 Steps to a Great Sandwich
by Mike Lurz
KITCHENER, ON – April 22, 2014 – Breadbaron Sandwiches is the newest addition to the Kitchener Market, offering a rotating selection of goodies. Its chefs, Nick Hatten and Mike…

Bill C-28 – Canada’s Anti-spam Law (PART 5) – Penalties
by Craig Herner
In case you care to brushoff the new Anti-spam Law, taking a look at the penalties involved might make you think otherwise. The CRTC is the main regulatory body that is in charge…

Become a Hunter to Discover the Many Opportunities Out There
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
When opportunity knocks open your door, if you don't answer the door, someone else will benefit from the opportuity you missed out on.Opening our eyes to the possibilities out…