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Virtual Networking For Your Success
by Linda Ockwell-Jenner
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?…