SBCN Small Biz Podcast

The Small Business Community Network (SBCN) Small Biz Podcast. Featuring interviews with CEOs and other small business leaders, the latest new trends and tips for your successful business. Hosted by SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner, the SBCN Small Biz Podcast would be of interest to people thinking about starting a small business, or small business owners who want valuable insights for growth.

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The Year of Opportunity

Opportunities are everywhere. We have to capitalize on the opportunities we’re presented with in order to make the most in small business. With COVID changing the way we do things, we may have a little extra time to focus on our business aspirations.

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Download: Audio icon Episode 143.mp3

New Year, New Virtual Events

SBCN Co-Founders Linda & Dave Ockwell-Jenner are back to discuss some of the changes to SBCN networking events beginning in 2022. No more Zoom fatigue, and a far more exciting lunchtime are in our future!

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Download: Audio icon Episode 142.mp3

Professional Virtual Networking: Light up your Zoom calls and network like a PRO

With networking events being predominantly online, it’s more important than ever to sharpen your skills for video networking. This video tackles one of the most critical and overlooked parts of looking good on camera: lighting. We’ll cover some do’s and don’ts for lighting, the equipment you might consider and how to make your Zoom, Skype, Teams and other video calls sparkle.

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Download: Audio icon Episode 140.mp3

Professional Virtual Networking: Getting Yourself Heard

They say the secret to a good video, is great audio. Sound quality goes a long way to promoting our professional image in a virtual networking situation. You don’t need to spend lots of money to get excellent results. We’ll look at some options to help your sound… sound great.

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Download: Audio icon Episode 139.mp3

Small Business Myths

Join SBCN Co-Founders Linda and Dave Ockwell-Jenner as they explore the top three small business myths from their 17+ years experience with businesses at the SBCN.

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Download: Audio icon Episode 138.mp3

Spyware

SBCN Co-Founders Linda and Dave Ockwell-Jenner team up for the latest episode of the SBCN Small Biz Podcast. Today's topic is spyware - software designed to spy on you. With so many events going virtual on Zoom we specifically ask the question: is Zoom spyware?

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Download: Audio icon Episode 137.mp3

Professional Virtual Networking: Your video background sucks; top tips for a sensational background

Is your background helping or hindering your image at virtual networking events? What’s behind you is sometimes just as important as you! Here are our tips for making your backgrounds stand out… in a good way. We’ll look at distractions, banners and virtual background and where’s best to conduct your video calls from.

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Download: Audio icon Episode 136.mp3

Professional Virtual Networking: The best camera tips for a dazzling video call

Your audience sees what the camera sees, so how can we make sure that’s the very best version of ourselves? Join us as we take a closer look at the view from your camera. What’s the best type of camera to use? How should we position the camera to get the best results?

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Download: Audio icon Episode 135.mp3

Your Business Strategy

Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares more small business insight. Today's episode looks at branding as part of an overall business strategy.

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Download: Audio icon Episode 134.mp3

Referrals: Trust & Reputation

Host of the SBCN Small Biz Podcast, Linda Ockwell-Jenner, returns to talk about a very important topic: referrals, and how they interact with trust and reputation.

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Download: Audio icon Episode 133.mp3

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