Sbcn Small Biz Podcast

Connected for Business, a Rogers Magazine, has named the Small Business Community Network (SBCN) one of five great communities for Canadian entrepreneurs. Listen as SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares the news.

We're back chatting to Athena Varmazis, VP & General Manager, Small Business Services, American Express Canada on the latest findings in the quarterly Small Business Monitor. This episode features some fascinating insights into Canadian small businesses and the growing positive sentiment amongst them.

Well-known networker in Waterloo Region, and one of the most highly-regarded business success consultants Lois Raats joins Linda Ockwell-Jenner to chat about some of her tips to stimulate business growth.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner is joined in this episode by Elite Resumes Martin Buckland. They discuss the finer points of handshakes: why they're important and exactly how you should approach the often mis-executed greeting.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner speaks to SBCN member Steve Nicholson about how networking has helped him grow his success, in both business and personal aspects. Steve speaks candidly about some of the unique challenges that he's faced, and how he's dealt with them to ensure his business thrives.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner once again chats with Athena Varmazis, VP & General Manager, Small Business Services, American Express Canada about results of the Amex Small Business Monitor. Find out the latest findings from this fantastic initiative, including business owners views on competition.

We all need a helping hand, but where do we start? SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner offers some quick tips when you're looking for help.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner speaks with Jim Senko, Vice President, Small Business Solutions TELUS about the Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) - and TELUS' tremendous support of entrepreneurs. TELUS launches November smartphone campaign, donates $50 from the sale of every smartphone on a TELUS Small Business SharePlus Plan to CYBF.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner chats with Athena Varmazis, VP & General Manager, Small Business Services, American Express Canada about results of their quarterly Small Business Monitor. This insightful look touches on customer loyalty, growth and what this means to Canadian small business owners.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares a little of what's in store at this year's MarketPlace Conference.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner interviews Deb O'Brien from Send Out Cards to find out how she got into this fascinating business and what lessons we can learn.

SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares a few tips on effective networking and how to make it work for your business.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner interviews Jennifer Hawkins, VP & GM Merchant Services at American Express Canada, where they discuss the Shop Small Program. Listen to find out more about this innovative pilot project and how you can get involved.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares how you can win an amazing BlackBerry® Z10 prize pack from TELUS and the SBCN.

Host Linda Ockwell-Jenner shares a few thoughts on how we must sometimes engage a degree of political correctness in order to get ahead in our businesses.

Now is the perfect time to indulge in some planning for 2013. Find out why and how you should go about this, with SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner talks about the latest feature on LinkedIn: Endorsements. Find out if these are something you should focus on in building your online network with LinkedIn.

SBCN Co-Founder Linda Ockwell-Jenner chats with Matt Inglot, owner of Tilted Pixel - a local web site design and development company in Waterloo Region, Ontario. Listen to some fascinating perspectives on running a successful small business and tips you can use from Matt's experiences.

Linda Ockwell-Jenner interviews Sandra Dietz from VocaLinks.

Too often than not small biz owners, who have a remarkable business offering, loads of motivation and are keen to work hard give up after a couple of years, when they deem their business failed. Find out why this shouldn't be the case, and what you can do to avoid the situation.