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Self-Counsel Press has been putting out books to help people start and run small businesses for a long time. Their Numbers 101 for Small Business series by Angie Mohr is ... Read More

It looks like it's my turn to ask questions in the Small Business Canada Forum lately. Oh, you're certainly still welcome to post your questions, but here are three that ... Read More

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The How to Integrate Social Media Into Your Business Strategy Webcast was a valuable listen. Charlene Li* really clarifed how businesses can and should use social media and really got ... Read More

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Here's what people are talking about in the Small Business Canada Forum right now. Why not pop in and see what other people have said about these topics and add ... Read More

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