Welcome to our new home in Calgary!

We’re very excited to invite you to walk through our NEW doors at the Global Business Centre on Stephen Avenue – 120 8 Avenue SE. Working with our partners at Calgary Economic Development, The Business Link has moved to a fresh new environment to better serve our clients.

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Marriage Partners as Business Partners - Is it a Match Made in Heaven?

There are steps you can take proactively to encourage success and amity in your relationship to make marriage and business partnership the perfect match.

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Entrepreneur of the Month

From Zimbabwe to the United States to Canada, here is the success story of a graphically gifted entrepreneur, Mr. Larry Mutenda, owner of Creamy Design.

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Bootstrap Your Business

Bootstrapping your business involves freeing up cash and generating dollars for your business, instead of going to an outside source. Finance your business on your own terms! Check out these five strategies:

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Show Your Employees You Care

The 9 things that motivate employees more than money, according to Inc.com are:

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Public Speaking Tip of the Month

Learn the five visual aid benefits for public speaking. Find out how to control nervousness, increase understanding, save time, enhance retention, and promote attentiveness.

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Canada Summer Jobs

Do you plan to hire students to help out at your small business next summer? This wage subsidy could help you pay up to 50% of the salary to an eligible full-time student. The deadline for applications is February 29th, 2012.

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Networking Event

Tuesday, February 21
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Please join us to meet entrepreneurs, exchange business cards, hear an educational presentation, and enjoy light refreshments.

At The Business Link Edmonton:
Karen Carleton from Performance Solutions Corp. – Got Motivation? How to Keep Yourself and Others Engaged.

At The Business Link Calgary:
Rob Stumpe from REACH Marketing Strategies – How to Get the Most Customers from the Least Amount of Capital Output.

For more information, click on the Meetup Edmonton or Meetup Calgary button on the top right-hand side of the newsletter.

New Training Season Begins! Register Now!

A new season of quick-to-learn and quick-to-use training begins February 14, 2012. Save time and money, and take away practical information and ideas that can be applied immediately to your business.

This season’s learning sessions are now available via online webcast. Click below for more information about what you can learn…

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Ask the Expert!

Have you ever wanted to talk with a management consultant, lawyer, accountant, or financial advisor for free? Take advantage of our Guest Advisor Program…

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2012 TEC Connector Reception

Calling all entrepreneurs, innovators, and business professionals! TEC Edmonton is hosting the 2012 TEC Connector Reception on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, from 4:00 – 6:30 pm at the Sutton Place Hotel Edmonton. For more event and registration information, please

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Meeting Rooms for Rent!

Meeting Rooms are available for rent at The Business Link in Edmonton!

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