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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Linda Ockwell-Jenner and Steve Bentley continue the discussion on the SBCN Small Biz Podcast. In this episode, Steve and Linda discuss the importance of trust in business relationships. Does asking people for help, help to build trust?
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We host a warm welcome back to Chris Davis, who joins Linda Ockwell-Jenner to talk about the dangers of ransomware. One of the biggest cyber threats around, ransomware can have devastating effects on a business. Find out how to combat this and protect you and your critical business data, with a Free eBook: The Business Guide to Ransomware.
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Why do you need to be selling your company every day? Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns with Steve Bentley to discuss this interesting concept, recently mentioned in the Globe and Mail. The discussion also touches on succession planning when you may want to move on from the business, and how to understand the value in your business.
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Linda Ockwell-Jenner and Steve Bentley return for this latest episode of the SBCN Small Biz Podcast. In this episode the topic is mentoring, both from the point of view of the person being mentored, and the mentor themselves. Mentoring is a great experience for both parties, but can flourish when following some simple tips.
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Janet Benedict returns to speak with Linda Ockwell-Jenner, covering Direct Sales. Many still think of direct sales as being the realm of Tupperware, but times have certainly changed with much more diversity and flexibility.
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Steve Bentley rejoins Linda Ockwell-Jenner on the SBCN Small Biz Podcast. In this episode Linda and Steve discuss business planning in the short, medium and long term. The conversation also touches on the need to avoid ‘overplanning’ - trying to plan for perfection rather than being pragmatic.
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Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns with Janet Benedict once again, and in this episode speak about a Globe and Mail article covering SBCN members Wagepoint. Janet shares some of her background in the corporate world and how she made the transition to the entrepreneurial role in creating her own business.
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Linda Ockwell-Jenner welcomes back a familiar character on the SBCN Small Biz Podcast: Steve Bentley. In this episode Linda and Steve discuss the glass ceiling, changes in leadership and the challenges of examining differences between the genders in the workplace.
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Janet Benedict returns with Linda Ockwell-Jenner to discuss how to avoid being a ‘Hobby Business’. Being successful is a lot more than simply hanging up an ‘open’ sign, it takes dedication, passion and hard work. This episode includes some practical ways to get out of the hobby business ‘rut’ and on the journey to business success.
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Linda Ockwell-Jenner returns after a short break, with Karen Egoff. In this episode they discuss mindfulness, relaxation and motivation.
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