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Managing Through A Period Of Business Disruption

by Tom Fournier

 By Tom Fournier During our recent "virtual" monthly networking session, I spoke for PowerUp on managing through this time of disruption.  From my notes, I have…

Motivational Steps Live Stream

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

 I am the President of Motivational Steps and recently I have been experimenting with live streaming my converations with various busines people.When trying something new I…

Motivational Steps Podcast

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

I have been sharing my Motivational Moments Podcast for many years, it's a great way to reach my target market, help people and of course for others to enjoy my podcast. If…

Motivational Steps

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Motivational Steps I came up with the idea to start my own business just months after I had been diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. Unfortunately I had to have…

Sbcn Trivia Tuesdays

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

With the COVID-19 global pandemic having a large impact upon small business, the Small Business Community Network (SBCN) is finding new ways to keep our community engaged and…

Exploring Instagram

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Here's a quick look at my Instagram page from today...... The item in the bottom middle is a native video I just posted, which is quickly becoming one of my most popular posts. A…

What Small Businesses Can Learn From Djs

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

Don’t worry, I haven’t lost my mind... rather I’m challenging yours to think about where you draw ideas and inspiration from in your business.By way of some background, in…

What Does A Garden Hose Have To Do With Sales?

by Tom Fournier

 At the February, 2020  Monthly SBCN Networking Event, the notion of motivation came up several times.It reminded me of a sales analogy that I used when I was in the…

Elements Of Your Brand

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

  I escaped 3 low paying jobs after divorce, financial challenges and health challenges. I had been struggling to pay the bills and take care of my 4 children. When we…

How To Gracefully Exit A Conversation

by Janet Benedict

You are at a networking event or business conference and you are in a conversation with someone you just met and feeling trapped.  You do not want to be rude, but you want to…

Social Selling Through Linkedin

by Tom Fournier

  By Tom Fournier, Sales Strategist Writing on Business to Business SellingHave you been considering a social selling initiative?Why should this be a consideration?…

The Small Business Show

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Becoming a Motivational SpeakerI began my life as a business owner by becoming a motivational speaker. Having no business or corporate background I was a complete newbie. The year…