BUSINESS PODCASTS BY OSBN® Members

Budgeting is an important aspect of business planning whether the business is a start-up or operational. It is a process of making a plan of future income and expenses, capital expenditures and cash requirements over a period of time, generally within a 12-month period.

The most common budget consists of income and expenses where projected revenues and expenses are determined based on reliable information to achieve the desired profit. 

Budgeting is an effective monitoring tool in measuring the financial performance of the business by comparing the actual results of operations versus budget. 

by Fe Soncayaon, CPA, CGA | FSS Accountinglink Professional Corporation or FAPC | 647-526-4873 | info@fssaccountinglinkpc.ca | www.fssaccountinglinkpc.ca

Do you see that your looks, awkwardness, lack of skill, or lack of money as a barrier between you and your goal? You may say, “It’s my lack of confidence, lack connections, or this or that.  Face yourself and think again.

A podcast by Hanan Awaad, president of Corporita Consulting Inc. | www.corporita.ca | email: president@corporita.ca | Phone: +1-226-978-2726

Financial Statements contain important information that will help business owners perform micro and macro management of their business. Analysis of the financial data shown in the financial reports is crucial in taking immediate action to solve problems that could have detrimental impact on the business.  

 There are 3 main Financial Statements namely:

1. Income Statement – It shows the results of the operations for a given period.
2. Balance Sheet – It shows the financial position of the business in a given date.
3. Cash Flow – It shows the sources and uses of cash from operating, investing, and financing activities.

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A podcast by Fe Soncayaon, CPA, CGA | FSS Accountinglink Professional Corporation or FAPC | 647-526-4873 | info@fssaccountinglinkpc.ca | www.fssaccountinglinkpc.ca.

In business, you have to craft your vision and live it day-in and day-out carefully. Your vision is your why … why your business exists?

Apple’s vision is to create innovative products and think different. Apple was a start-up in the 70s … remember this!

Have you crafted your vision? You might think, “but, I am a small business … I am not Apple!!!” Even small businesses need a compass. To keep on track and focus, your vision is your compass.

by Hanan Awaad, president of Corporita Consulting Inc. | www.corporita.ca | email: president@corporita.ca | Phone: +1-226-978-2726

Motivational Speaker and trainer Zig Ziglar told us: "You will get what you want in life if you help other people to get what they want."

Dorothy Brown, marketing strategist from AKB Small Business Marketing, walks us through 7 Ways to Nurture Great Relationships.

Dorothy Brown | AKB2 Small Business Marketing |647.449.6760 | www.akbsmallbusinessmarketing.com | purplecowmarketing@rogers.com | 

As entrepreneurs, we are constantly looking for new and different ways to collaborate and promote ourselves. For the most part, this is a good thing. A lot of the times, it’s about trial and error –throwing that pasta to the wall and seeing what sticks. However sometimes we tend to spread ourselves too thin by saying yes to almost anything and everything.

Opportunities come and go and when you've come across a potential one, it's important to go through these points before coming to a final decision.

By Karen Swyszcz, Consultant and Blog Coach at MakintheBacon. Follow her on Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram: makinthebacon1.

Partnerships may at times be harmful to a small business, but if approached wisely it can turn into a key contributor to the success of a business.  

Which type of partnerships will benefit a small business:

1. Choose partners that complement your offerings
2. Choose partners that are skilled in turning a situation into a win/win
3. Choose partners that are go getters and that can make things happen 
4. Choose partners that seek their interests, but that care for your own interests as well 
5. Choose partners that are transparent and that can easily communicate how they feel

By Grace Nasralla, owner of e-presence Consultants Inc and founder of OSBN

Having a new baby and the care that comes with it can sometimes feel overwhelming and stressful.  It’s your new bundle of joy, your heartbeat; your everything.  But then life and baby care begins to happen; you feel like you are on a constant treadmill. 

Iwant to reassure all moms – new or not so new listening to this podcast, hearthis loud and clear. It’s imperative that you take care of yourself. It’s notselfish, you shouldn’t feel guilty.

Whenyou travel on an aircraft, you are always reminded in case of emergency youshould mask yourself first and then mask your young child.

Here are some easy and simple ways for self-care.

Globalization is the act of connecting and integrating people, companies, and governments of different nations, through international trade and investments; powered by the use of technologies. However, is the small business making use of that trend? 

By Grace Nasralla, owner of e-presence Consultants Inc, founder of OSBN and founder of ED2ALL

Negotiating - Part 1, gives an overview of the interest-based negotiation model by Fisher, Ury & Patton.  It starts with preparation, including knowing alternatives so that one is not too soft or too hard, knowing how to separate people from the problem, staying firm on interests but flexible on positions, and engaging in brainstorming options for mutual gain.