Accountabilty, it really sets you apart from the rabble. If that sounds rude then so be it, but it is the truth. Small business owners who blame everything on someone else will…
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It's Not my Fault My Business is Failing
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

If You Have At Least One Employee, You Must Comply With AODA
by Pam Urie
The Accessibility for Ontarians With Disabilities Act (AODA) is not about making buildings accessible: it's about how people with disabilities access your services. An…

A New Year, a New Opportunity For Your Business
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
LindaOJ here one of the co-founders of the Small Business Community Network, and I want to wish everyone a Happy & Healthy New Year, 2013 is going to be awesome!As a small biz…

Why Do You Want A Website?
by Gunther Kramer
The First Question Is … Why Do You Want A Website?When a potential client states that they would like to have a website developed for them, one of the very first questions we ask…

Pay it Forward, Give Back
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
Dave Ockwell-Jenner, co-founder of the Small Business Community Network wrote a very timely TELUS Talks Business Blog post today, check it out and see what you think:http://…

Are You Blaming The Economy For Your Inability to Build Business Dreams?
by Glenn Stewart
Are you blaming the economy for your inability to build your business dreams?If you are, it is time for a reality check.Do you need an attitude adjustment?The problem with many…

Another Great Video From TELUS
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
How to attract & retain Gen Y Employees, an informative and interesting video via TELUS, check it out and see what you think.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gaINDSlZ7Vw&…

Christmas Spirit!
by Lucie M.H. Fournier
Christmas is not my favorite time of the year. Although to many, the opposite is true. Along with the festive season comes a lot of work, extra time shopping for that…

Establishing What You do Best
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
It is really difficult to know whether other people know what you do, and if you do it well. I realise most people have a website to showcase their products and services and…

What I learned from sticking my hand in a lawnmower
by Erica Lee Garcia
So back in the summer, when it was nice and warm - remember that - I decided to mow my own lawn. I was really enjoying myself, feeling very productive and happy as I zipped…

Practical Uses For The Cloud
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
I am not an IT professional and I do turn to my husband and co-founder Dave Ockwell-Jenner when I have challnges with my IT related stuff. What interests me about the way…

What You See is Not Always What You Get
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
What you see is not always what you get.If we take me as an example, I have clients who know me as Linda Ockwell-Jenner, President of Motivational Steps. Obviously they have…