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The Changing Face of IT in the Call Center

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

TELUS International Vice-President of Information Technology, Michael Ringman, recently shared his views with Outsource UK Magazine on the evolution and impact of IT in the call…

There Is No Excuse Not To Follow Up, TELUS Talks Business Blog Post

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

LindaOJ here co-founder of the Small Business Community Network(SBCN) and I am happy to share my TELUS Talks Business Blog post with you today because I know the tips Ihave shared…

* Habits of Successful People and Why they Work!

by Glenn Stewart

Six Great full Blessings of Canadian Business!

by Glenn Stewart

Six Great full Blessings of Canadian Business! The lifestyle of entrepreneurs can be full of highs and lows. While we try to be thankful every day, it’s human nature to focus…

Giving Thanks

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

As busy business owners we may forget that taking some time off work to spend with our family and friends is equally as important as taking time to build our success.Here in…

Goal Setting

by Gary Brown

My wife and I were recently on a cycling vacation in Tucson, Arizona with friends.  One of the suggested rides at the local bike store was tackling the ascent of Mount Lemmon…

Review: BlackBerry Q5

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

As a small business owner, one thing is critical: keeping connected! A large part of my business is communication whether that’s sending emails, speaking with members of the Small…

Can LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter Help my Business?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

I write articles when someone asks me a question about a certain topic, because that way I can share the information with more people who might need the answer.Social media is…

Digital business incompetence' will cause 1/4 of companies to lose competitive ranking

by Glenn Stewart

Digital business incompetence' will cause 1/4 of companies to lose competitive rankingA quarter of businesses will lose competitive ranking over the next few years because of “…

Three-quarter of Ontario’s small business owners have no plans to hire next year

by Glenn Stewart

Three-quarter of Ontario’s small business owners have no plans to hire next year, finds a study by Meridian, an Ontario-based credit union.Additional findings include:90% are not…

Some SMB's Just Don't Get It

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

As a small business owner myself, I have worked very hard since 2001 to have a recognizable brand for both Motivational Steps and the Small Business Community Network (SBCN). If…

When You Need an Online Presence, Price Shouldn't Get in the Way!

by Brendan Waller

We've all heard it: "You should be on Social Media" or "I couldn't find you online". As competition has heated up on the web, it's getting harder and harder to be found and engage…