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Small Business Road Blocks

Submitted by Steve Bentley BA CFP on

A comment someone recently made inspired me. The inspiration came from the fact that this small business owner was doing his due diligence and researching the challenges that small businesses traditionally faced. It was refreshing that instead of coming to me with questions and a blank face, they were bringing up key issues and what they understood about them. This, in part, led to a desire to compose an article that addressed these top challenges.

Things That Go Bump In Your Computer

Submitted by Dave Ockwell-Jenner on

For many of us, computers are spooky enough: things randomly go wrong, applications crash, all manner of things most of us just can’t explain. Don’t worry, it even baffles the experts from time-to-time! If things were bad enough, there are people out there looking to make things worse.

You could say that hackers are trying to cast a spell on our computers to get access to the data they have, or have access to. They have countless spells in their bag of magic tricks, and it’s our job to make sure they fail; to keep our data safe.

Emotionally Entrepreneur

Submitted by Steve Bentley BA CFP on

It amazes me the number of people who call themselves entrepreneurs without really understanding what the term means. We seem to live in an era where the title entrepreneur is paraded around like a badge of honour. What warrants the title of entrepreneur though, no one is sure. The word entrepreneur is very similar to the word creative. Ask ten different people for their definition and you'll get ten different answers.

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#Emotions #Entrepreneurs #KeepingLifeCurrent #NorthernRiverFinancial

Should you choose a Fixed or Variable Mortgage Interest Rate?

Submitted by Mark Benkovic on

Should you choose a Fixed or Variable Mortgage Interest Rate?

by Mark Benkovic, Excel Mortgage Canada Connection, Saturday, October 14, 2017

One of the most common questions posed by mortgage borrowersi is “Should I choose a Fixed or Variable Mortgage Interest Rate?”

Variable (Adjustable) Rate Mortgage Basics:

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Mortgage
interest
rate
real estate
home

Raising a Barn

Submitted by Steve Bentley BA CFP on

In the second episode of our new show, The Small Business Show for Rogers tv in Waterloo Region, Linda interviewed a valued guest, Jackie Lauer of Heart of Culture, about business mentoring. Jackie is a well-respected mentor for many businesses. She raised the analogy that resonates very strongly in our community; the Mennonite tradition of raising a barn. As with many of the articles I have written, it struck a cord with me and went on to my list of future topics to write about.

Why Waste Valuable Opportunities to Grow Your Brand?

Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on

Since the minute I decided to start my first business, Motivational Steps, 17 years ago I have always used the valuable resources and opportunities on offer.  Back then I had no money at all to call a budget so I could not pay for anything, such as training, coaching, as two examples, but I was always able to find free information which was very useful.

With the ever-popular social media platforms now sharing every topic, tip, videos, and information that can be found for free and to purchase, there is no excuse not to be knowledgeable and stand out from the crowd.

Leveraging LinkedIn

Submitted by Steve Bentley BA CFP on

Its funny where conversations go. Recently on The Small Business Show on Rogers tv in Waterloo Region, I interviewed a 35-year real estate veteran, Ian Inglis of ReMax, about social selling. He mentioned three social media channels that he uses to promote his brokerage. Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn are his preferred.

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#LinkedIn #KeepingLifeCurrent #NorthernRiverFinancial

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