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Express Your Creativity

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

Today we’re all competing for brand attention: getting someone to notice our brand and our business. That means we need to stand out from our contemporaries and there’s no better…

What Can a Banana Tell us About Business Strategy?

by Tom Fournier

  Tom FournierI had a “I was this many minutes old” moment not too long ago when I saw someone posting about bananas.  I wish I kept track of the person who posted…

Business in the Streets’ 2020 Fall Virtual Programs Are Now Open

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

At Business in the Streets, we help young entrepreneurs grow or validate their business idea, by providing them access to:8-week virtual business trainingMentorshipA community of…

Getting Ready For Business

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

With many businesses returning to work this signifies the beginning of the new normal for corporate and small businesses.Sadly, not all businesses have survived the pandemic.If…

Cybersecurity Concerns During Work-From-Home

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

If there is one thing the COVID-19 pandemic has brought to the business world, it’s disruption on a level we haven’t seen in decades.One of the hallmarks of this disruption was…

Amplification through Social Media

by Tom Fournier

Are you using social media such as LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter or Facebook to try to promote your business or to elevate your personal credentials?Perhaps you are also networking…

Virtual Networking For Your Success

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

The Small Business Community Network (SBCN) wants you to be successful every step of the way! Business networking whether it's in person or virtual is a valuable asset to build…

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…