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Why Do Business Networking Groups Fail?

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

It is interesting to look around at all the fantastic business networking organizations out there, offering so many benefits and so much help to SMB's, yet some of these groups do…

Safety It's Just Good Business

by Glenn Stewart

Fax machine fire shuts down local restaurantOn Sunday, my husband and I pulled into the parking lot of our favourite breakfast stop in Burlington - Apple Annie's - when we noticed…

Smart strategy for the “New Economy"

by Glenn Stewart

Most people acknowledge the risk of needing long-term care atsome  point in their retirement years. Owning long-term care(LTC) insurance can help protect assets from the high…

Young Entrepreneurial Leaders

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

With the upcoming SBCN Young Networker meetings starting in January I thought this article offered some great tips:http://business.financialpost.com/2011/11/26/get-the-411-from-…

SBCN Young Networkers, Waterloo Region, Ontario

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

Check out the SBCN Young Networkers by coming along to the first meeting on Thursday January 19th 7pm 9pm.www.sbcncanada.org/chapter/sbcn-young-networkers-waterloo-region

Are Canadians Financially Prepared for a Serious Health Issue?

by Glenn Stewart

Sun Life Canadian Health IndexKey findings Most Canadians recognize the potential financial impact of a major or chronic health condition. Across Canada our survey found that…

Preferred Magazine, Toronto Lifestyle Magazine

by Dorothy Fry

FERI President and FERI Toronto watches were featured in the recent issue of Preferred Magazine as the "10 Masterpieces of Time"!Our FERI President timepiece was featured with…

Saying Hello

by Caroline de Gruchy

On this blustery day I wanted to say hello to everyon in the SBCN and thank you all for the warm welcome I received at last night's birthday celebration.

Canadians financially unprepared for illness

by Glenn Stewart

Canadians financially unprepared for illnessNovember 16, 2011How financially prepared are you for a serious illness? According to Sun Life’s Canadian Health Index, most of us are…

SBCN Connect Photos - November 2011

by Dave Ockwell-Jenner

Useful Article on Security

by Linda Ockwell-Jenner

I read a really interesting article on security recently via BBC new online and I want to share it with you all, mainly because I know how important it is to be Aware and do your…

Pamper Me Senseless 2011

by Dorothy Fry

Wow, what a day! Pamper Me Senseless (PMS) (http://pampermesenseless.com/), a fund raiser for the Waterloo Region Cancer Centre, is done for another year. This was my second…