Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
We all know as SMB's to follow up with a client, or a possible referral, but do we follow through? What that means is when you leave a message or send an email and do not get a reply do you give up? If your answer is yes, then you are missing out on a possible sale.
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
Get rich quick! Run! I think we are all getting used to seeing the offerings from whomever and their promise if we do a) b) and c) we will get rich quick, but part of a) is to read a load of flaf (another word for rubbish which tells us nothing) and b) is to sign up for training and c) is to pay for the training, ranging from somewhere between $1,000 right up to $5,000.
IF there is a way to get rich quick why do most of the people who pay the money for the training etc fail and end up out of pocket?
Submitted by Dorothy Fry on
Pay, benefits, training, opportunities: All important. But this is more important.
If you want to be considered a great employer--and you certainly should--providing your employees with higher pay, better benefits, extensive training, and greater opportunities are definite factors.
The problem is you might not have the resources to do all that.
That's okay. You can still be a great employer, because one thing you can give your employees is more important.
Self-respect.
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
It may be the Summer but the Small Business Community Network co-founders LindaOJ and Dave Ockwell-Jenner continue to help their members. Networking is an integral part of building your success, and this should be a continuous process.
Being aware of the new technology, new businesses and any security issues are all part of building strong foundations.
Dave Ockwell-Jenner is a Security Consultant and is often heard to say a strong password is the way to go. Here are some examples from an article printed in The Record of some passwords you should never use:
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
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Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
Influence - a powerful word, which means:
the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: via Dictionary.com
To be in a position to influence others you have to be regarded as an expert, or have credibility, or at the very least known to have some experience with which to share with others. Add to the 3 things mentioned above, respect and trust.
If you respect someone you are more likely to be influenced by what they say.
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
Our local heros RIM are in the news more than ever, and it's not all good news. I recently wrote a blog post pertaining to global success and maintaining that success. This prompted a friend of mine, Lyndon Johnson to write a very insighful blog post which I would love you to read and offer your thoughts.
http://thinkdifferently.ca/differently/why-rim-wont-do-an-apple/
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
What If Someone "Steals" Your Content?
Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on
Telus is hoping is 13 is its lucky number. The telecommunications provider opened its thirteenth SMB retail store in downtown Toronto this week.Check out the link below to read more:
http://eweek.itincanada.ca/index.php?id=17453&cid=327
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