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The Hazard of Haiti

Submitted by Dave Ockwell-Jenner on

Like many of us, I have been witnessing the absolute devastation that the earthquake in Haiti has caused. The pictures are shocking and point to a true struggle for those lucky enough to have survived. Obviously this imagery stirs an emotional response in us all and stimulates our desire to help.

Unfortunately, it also has an unwanted side-affect: it mobilizes crooks looking to capitalize on this human disaster.

Motivational Moments Podcast Live on ITunes

Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on

Motivational Steps offers a podcast on ITunes called Motivational Moments. We recently interviewed Martin Buckland, Elite Resumes and this inspiring and intersting interview is now live on ITunes. Please follow this link if you want to access the podcast on ITunes:

http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=77545516

Or alternatively you can listen to the podcast at: http://www.motivationalsteps.com/podcast

SBCNCanada is now on Twitter!

Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on

The Small Business Community Network now has a Twitter page. Any posts from the members of the SBCN posted on the Home Page of the SBCN will automatically be posted on the sbcncanada Twitter page. This will allow our members to connect with other small business owners and professionals. Please connect to the sbcn on Twitter, thanks.

Bil Ioannidis Financial Insights Weekly - Business & Personal

Submitted by Bil Ioannidis B... on

When is the right time to invest? You’ve managed to put aside a little extra cash or you’re expecting a nice tax refund and wondering what to do with the money. You’re thinking about investing it – maybe in your Registered Retirement Savings Plan or by purchasing a few shares of this or that to add to your non-registered portfolio. But you’re hesitating – markets are volatile right now. Is it better to wait? When is the best time to invest? The answer is: Make your investment as soon as possible. Here’s why:

Grow Your Small Business by Connecting

Submitted by Linda Ockwell-Jenner on

You have a small to medium size business and you have decided the time is right to move in a new direction and you want to reach that success you always knew you could, and you are excited! But wait, nothing is happening, you are standing still and not moving forward, why is that?

Wikipedia

Submitted by Carolyn Wilker on

The video on social networking made a claim that Wikipedia is more reliable in its information than the encyclopedia. I'm not convinced that's true.

Wikipedia may be a good source when information is posted by a professional in the field or by someone who is knowledgeable about the topic. It may in some cases be more up-to-date on a current issue. Are there checks and balances on Wikipedia content as there would be for  submissions to an encyclopedia, for example?

READY2GROW First Friday Forum

Submitted by Lois Raats on

Dates:            February 5 Theme:  Goal Setting 

 

Bowen Therapy - Is It Effective?

Submitted by Denise Onslow on

When I first tried Bowen Therapy myself, I was skeptical. How could a treatment that was supposed to be so gentle, effect such positive change? Fortunately, it can, and it does so by utilizing the body's own healing capabilities. Yes, it is gentle to the client, but it's effects are very powerful.

To view past research on the effectiveness of Bowen Therapy, visit www.theboweneffect.com/bowenresearch.html

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