I am a guest blogger on the TELUS Talks Business website and my blog post today shared my early experiences with my new BlackBerryZ10 Smartphone. Please check out the post and let…
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My First Few Weeks With The Blackberry Z10
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
KIVA - Connecting People Through Lending to Alleviate Poverty
by Kerstin Kramer
In 2007 I stumbled across a website called "Kiva". Kiva gives you the chance to make small loans (microloans) to borrowers all over the world, who are working hard to start…
Using Professional Images to Grow Your Business
by Stephanie Canada
It goes without saying that in the business world, you ARE your brand. When a potential client visits your website (or social media sites) you have approximately 3-5 seconds…
The Inukshuk Story
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
InukshukIn this New Year I have come across the "Inukshuk" story twice, never having heard it before. It is a beautiful story that should be heard more in the world we live today…
Taking Care of You!
by Lucie M.H. Fournier
As busy small business owners, we forget to take care of ourselves while we are attending to our customers and managing our networking contacts. In order to stay healthy, it is…
How Safe Is Your Data?
by Michelle Serafini
Did you know it is estimated that about 60% of employees are already using their own technology at work in what is now known as BYOD - bring your own device era. Enterprises…
To All Fellow Networkers
by Michelle Serafini
I'd like to introduce myself to my fellow networkers at the SBCN. I'm one half of a husband and wife team, and together we run an IT solutions company based in the tri city…
Branding Can Change The Country!
by Ashley Lukasik
Bruce Mau Designs in conjunction with Studio 360 and Kurt Anderson, showcase how branding can change how a country is perceived. Branding, when done properly, can be incredibly…
Creating Logos With Negative Space
by Ashley Lukasik
It’s hard to beat a clever use of negative space in logo design. Here are 35 or so logos that use white space well, along with the designers/agencies responsible.…
The Small Business Community Nework Meetings Are Fun!
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
Have you ever attended a business networking meeting where you feel bored and completely alone No one came to greet you as you arrived, people are standing around in groups but…
Why I Became a Small Business Owner
by Lisa Sinclair
I have been painting for seven years and love it, it is very rewarding to me to see the end results and take pride in doing it and as I am told by my clients meticulously. Working…
Do I need to replace my Electrical Service Panel.
by John Arnott
The electrical service panel is the largest safety device in our homes. It serves us everyday but we rarely think about it or appreciate what it does.The service panel is the…