I see it every day, people who think someone else will spread the word for them, but where business is concerned there are a few reasons why this does not happen:Family &…
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How Much Effort do You Put Into Your Business Marketing?
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
Bye Bye Windows XP!
by Dave Ockwell-Jenner
Unless you’re in the IT business, you might not place much significance on the date of April 8th. However, for those in the know, this date has been marked on our calendars for…
TELUS & The Globe and Mail Announce The Challenge
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
I am very excited to share that TELUS and The Globe and Mail announced the fourth annual installment of “The Challenge,” an annual contest that helps small business owners…
Short & Sweet With a Hint of Brand Engagement
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
I love enjoying time at a restaurant with excellent food, ambience and in the company of my husband and business partner, Dave. When the experience offered is exceptional and I…
Site Conversion: It is still really important!
by Dave Scott
Is Your Website Working Properly?By now, most companies have a website. It seems incredible that a business would choose not to have a website in this day and age, but it still…
SMB's Investing in Their Future!
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
The Small Business Community Network (SBCN) offers our members and guests the chance to speak at the monthly events we host. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the person…
Don't be Anti-Social in 2014
by Brendan Waller
With Facebook having turned ten years old this month, it’s becoming harder to remember what the Internet was like before Social Media. Liking, Tweeting and Find us on Facebook are…
Action Planning 2014
by Gary Brown
I recently conducted a webinar for Small Business Solver entitled Action Planning. It was the middle of January and an excellent time to give some thought to 2014…
Security Resolutions
by Dave Ockwell-Jenner
It’s a new year, and whilst we look forward to new opportunities and ahead to new challenges, we must also remember the existing ones.Many of us draft up New Years’ Resolutions as…
It's That Time of The Year - Tax Time!
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
I have never been happier since I handed over the accounting tasks to someone else; being a business owner I have to concentrate on what I do best to ensure I continue to be…
You Don't Need to Advertise Your Business Everyone Knows Who You Are!
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
Don't spend money advertising your business. Don't use Social Media to raise awareness about who you are and what you do. In fact sit in your office and just wait, you never know…
Use a Professional Email Address
by Craig Herner
Often you will come across a business that may have a domain name and website, but still use a Gmail, Yahoo, Rogers or Bell email address. There are many reasons why you should…