CDW Canada’s survey tells the story of small business adaptation during COVID

 Small businesses are a vital piece in the foundation of our economy, however, the emergence of COVID-19 has created an air of uncertainty for them. It is vitally important to take the time to understand the ways in which small businesses are feeling the impact of the pandemic lockdown and

Poking the Hive

 In this era of elevator pitches, sound bites and speed networking, you might think that everything in life has become instant, optional, superficial and fleeting, including our connections. Everyone seems to be overwhelmed and in transition, so there is no time or need to grow deep roots anymore, right? The

Ottawa Socialites Gather Over Shoes, Fashion and Business

 Stilettos and Martinis, a social club for women who love shoes, martinis and networking, hosted its second event in the Nordstrom shoe department on Thursday, May 21. The series of Stilettos and Martinis events are organized by Bri Anderson-Jackson, photographer and owner of Voulez-Vous Boudoir Photography. Organizer Bri Anderson-Jackson and guest.

5 Tips for Networking at Your Small Business

 At a business, the number one important thing among employees is connectivity. Sure, you want them to connect with each other, but you also want them to connect to the Internet. Whether this is through an actual computer or a mobile device such as a tablet or a smartphone is

Cocktails and Conversations: The “do’s and don’ts” of work-related cocktail parties

 On September 27 at the Novotel Hotel, Praveeni Perera, chief executive officer of Professional Edge Consulting, hosted a workshop about networking. Praveeni Perera was with her partners Louise Jackson and Priyan Perera, but she was the one running the show. The event was called Cocktails and Conversations. Praveeni began a presentation about the “do’s