“small business

9 Ways To Grow Your Small Business Through Social Media Marketing

by Jerry
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Small businesses have increasingly relied on social media marketing to reach customers, create brand awareness and drive sales over the past decade. Whether you’re just starting or have been in business for years, social media marketing can help your small business reach its full potential. You don’t ... Read More

If You Cannot Do It – Can You Teach It? – PHE America

by Jerry
(Article 4 of 5) People with physical disabilities hold limited positions as scholars, teachers, or leaders in physical education, recreation, and sports. Perhaps the reason is that the field is flooded with able-bodied people who think they know best. But do they? Michael Oliver, imminent writer, and scholar argued that people with physical disabilities should ... Read More

Readers are Leaders – PHE America

by Jerry
I am not sure where I first heard the phrase “readers are leaders” but it is something that has stuck with me throughout my entire life. I am now in my second year of retirement from teaching and coaching after 37 years of doing both. As I have thought about what to do in my ... Read More

Register Today for the 2023 WSKW Conference – PHE America

by Jerry
The Fall 2023 Annual Conference for the Western Society for Kinesiology & Wellness (WSKW) will be on Thursday, October 5th – Friday, October 6th in Oakland, CA. If you haven’t registered yet, don’t delay — register TODAY!Conference Registration: Faculty: $150 Students: $50 Select HERE for payment information and Paypal access The 2023 program will include ... Read More

Are governments doing enough to eliminate obstacles for women entrepreneurs?

by Jerry
Lack of role models. Unequal access to financing. Stereotypes about women in business. Thanksgiving challenge. Long wait times for health services. These were always obstacles for women who run their own businesses, long before COVID-19, especially women with small businesses and the self-employed. But the pandemic exacerbated them. A recent survey of 147 women entrepreneurs ... Read More

CEBA: Ottawa small business owners say revenues are worse than pre-pandemic

by Jerry
The pandemic pain may be over for many, but small business owners saddled with debt are still hurting. Revenue is lower than pre-pandemic. And now, government relief loans issued during lockdown are coming due. There is no post-pandemic normal for small business owner Lucas Nault. “The pandemic has destroyed my business and my life,” he ... Read More

Teaching Braille in PE – PHE America

by Jerry
Each school year, I teach a unit called “Abilities Awareness.” Making students aware of each other’s different abilities helps us become better citizens and leads to a more positive and inclusive school climate. This awareness leads to empathy and a deeper understanding of our peers’ individual learning needs resulting in a sense of belonging, community, ... Read More

Top small businesses African entrepreneurs want to start

by Jerry
A new survey by ZenBusiness has found that the industries that most attract entrepreneurs vary from country to country and depend on various factors such as infrastructure, business climate, and culture. according to the survey, Personal services are the most-searched-for small business type in 22.7% of African countries, the largest share of any continent. These ... Read More

Tips and Tools for Success – PHE America

by Jerry
Education continues to evolve offering students an assortment of opportunities to earn college credit while still attending high school. In the state of Idaho, the Fast Forward Program provides students attending public schools access to $4,125.00 to help pay for dual/concurrent enrollment credits, Advanced Placement College Board, and Professional Technical Education exams and overload course ... Read More

A little fantasy at Small Business Fair in Prince George

by Jerry
There’s a Small Business Fair at the Roll-A-Dome this weekend in Prince George. Find a little whimsy at Leah Moncher’s booth. She calls herself a serial crafter. Leah Moncher creates teddy bears, hand-knits their clothing and creates hard-cover note books using resin and all these items are for sale right now at the Small Business ... Read More