YOU - In Business! Free Tele-Seminar Starting May 4, 2011

Women Experts Share Their 'Secrets'

5 Powerful Experts! 5 Weeks! 

5 simple strategies that you can use TODAY to get known by your money generating community

This no-cost teleseminar is about helping YOU—the heart-centered solopreneur with a vision for her business—be successful in all areas of your branding and marketing!

Check out the details, the topics and the presenters at http://tinyurl.com/YOU-InBusinessTeleseminar

About “YOU—in Business”

My friend and colleague Lisa Arms, the Just Say It Coach, invited me to be part of a dream team of experts to guide you!

Each one of us wants to help you have amazing results! We want your clients and customers to know who you are, what you do, and how you can help them!

We are solopreneurs JUST LIKE YOU. We have experience, results, success and proven systems that we want to share with you.

Our goal is to make this easy for you!

Register today for

YOU - In Business!

Revealing 5 simple strategies that you can use TODAY to get

known by your money generating community!

http://tinyurl.com/YOU-InBusinessTeleseminar

This free 5 week action-oriented course starts Wednesday, May 4^th 

• We will share the secrets you need to have the breakthrough you need to connect with your money generating community.
• In addition to the content rich calls - there are free tools, templates and checklists available to get you started.
• This is about you, your success and giving you the tools you need to take that huge leap your business needs.

In order to grow, thrive and succeed - your business needs two things - clients and income. How can you get both things at the same time…with paying clients!

That is our goal – to show you how you can fill your schedule with paying clients!

To register for this no-cost tele-seminar and to learn more about each presenter, visit http://tinyurl.com/YOU-InBusinessTeleseminar

You will also have access to a bonus gift from each presenter and these gifts are incredible! I've seen the content packed gifts and I'm excited to start using them in my business too.

I'll be kicking off the teleseminar on May 4, 9 a.m. (Pacific), 12 p.m. (EST)

Check out what I'll be sharing!

http://www.justsayitcoach.com/Just_Say_It_Coaching/Week_1.html

See you on the call!

*Excellence,

Lisa  


Lisa Hromada
Personal Branding Strategist
lisahromada.com

Pipelines, People, Places and Prices

The 4 P’s of keeping your business activities in balance: pipelines, people, places and prices. Each one of these P’s requires your consistent and careful attention. Without a filled pipeline, you will constantly be looking for new clients. Without connecting with people, no one will know or care who you are. Without visiting the right places, you could miss exciting opportunities and you could experience monotony. Without appropriate pricing you could be losing money and/or clients.

Pipelines. Marketing is a verb; meaning an action and when it’s done consistently, it produces results. There are a wide variety of ways to incorporate small marketing tasks that will add up to big results. Refine your marketing message so that it speaks directly to your target audience. Ensure your product or services solve an identified pain point. Clearly communicate your marketing message on your website, blog and social media networks. Keep it fresh. Update your offers and promotions at least, quarterly. Never stop marketing. Staying top of mind ensures potential clients remember your name first when the need for your product or services arises. 

People. It takes about 7 touches before a client makes a sale. Develop an effective follow-up system with potential clients. (i.e. 1-day, 3-days, 14-days, 21-days and then monthly newsletter or announcement). Despite the social media wave, there is still a lot of value in face-to-face meetings. Create a personal touch that is unique to you and your customer experience.

Places. Step away from the desk. You can’t get refreshed by doing the same activities and looking at the same four walls day in and day out. Get out and visit local businesses and explore new relationships. Change your routine and experience diverse perspectives by venturing into new geographical areas and seeing people and places you don’t normally visit.

Learn more about recent trends in your industry by connecting with your local professional and trade associations. Attend a trade show in your area or region and seek out new opportunities and markets.

Prices. When was the last time you gave yourself a raise? A raise is always possible regardless of the economy. Consider raising your prices. You might lose a few clients due to the price increase, but you’ll actually be able to give each client more attention, and make more while working less. Market your services to a target market that is recession proof. Do a SWOT analysis and figure out how to service more people at one time for less money (i.e. speaking, ebooks, memberships, teleseminars, etc.)

BONUS: Practice makes Perfect.

Be sure to spend a little time developing the 4 P’s of fundamental business activities. Each one will ensure your business practices are solid and provide you with some of the necessary discipline for growing your business.

Need help reviewing and organizing the fundamentals of your 4 P's? consider Micro Business Therapy. It’s common sense, practical and realistic. Don’t forget… we want to hear from you. Share your comments and questions below! 

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Shared post info: To address your specific concerns, Skype: amichelleblakeley or email at info@simplicitymastered.com 

For over 18 years, Simplicity Mastered™ founder and CEO A. Michelle Blakeley has owned or managed small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Expert in her field, Blakeley personally guides her clients out of their Business Brain Freeze™ to streamline operations, increase return on investment, and attain quantifiable results. Forbes.com and FinancialPost.com each recommended her as one of 30 Women Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter, joining the experts who know that Blakeley is a master at growing small businesses … and doing it with “Simplicity.”

Four Ways to Follow-Up with Hesitant Clients

By Cheryl Issac

I learned this method during my former life as a banker. After three meetings with a potential small business customer, I was about to nail the deal. We were going to transfer some of her business assets from another institution, and provide the funding for her business remodel. This was a big deal for my portfolio. Then she walked in and uttered the dreaded words, "I just don't think I'm ready yet."


After she left, disappointment clouded my thoughts. I was making some quick notes and putting away her file, when I looked up and saw my mentor glaring at me. "What are you doing?" he asked, "she is still a potential customer, and it's your job to continue to treat her like a potential client." He then walked me through the steps that helped me win over this client within two months, and helped me become a top ranking banker.


Here are a few of those steps I've tweaked for my business -- and may help you when dealing with a hesitant client:.... MORE >>

Four Ways to Follow-Up with Hesitant Clients - WomenEntrepreneur.com

Top 3 Things that Stop Women Entrepreneurs From Having Thriving Businesses

“I don't have enough time to accomplish everything.” “I'm often tired, yet I feel like there are things that I should be doing in my business.” “I want more clients, but I don't know how to go about getting them.” “I'm really just stuck and unsure what I need to focus on in my business to start getting results.” “I'm ready to do what it takes to take my business to the next level, but I'm afraid that I won't have time to enjoy the other things in life.”

Have you ever had these thoughts? Do you wonder how you can manage your time better, focus in and get clear on what you need to do to start seeing the results you want for your business?

I've certainly been there and sometimes still have these thoughts as I push myself farther with mentors and the women entrepreneurs who I mastermind with. As you push to new and exciting levels in your business, you will undoubtedly have times when you feel stuck, overwhelmed, and even doubt your ability to have the success that you desire. Yet, it does not have to be this way.

There are three primary desires that I hear all of the time from my clients and women entrepreneurs and solopreneurs who I meet:

1. They want to learn how to effectively market their business in a clear, focused, and results-oriented way
2. They want easy-to-implement methods to creating the next level of their business success, without getting overwhelmed
3. They want to learn how to manage their time so that they still have the time and energy to truly enjoy their life—family/friends, self-care, traveling, and so on

If you want a thriving practice that doesn't take all of your energy and time, you need to learn how to focus in on what's going to be most effective for your business success.

I've created systems to help my clients gain clarity and focus, so that they can effectively market their business, enjoy the ease of enrolling more clients, and make the kind of money that allows them to live their ideal lifestyle and have plenty of 'down time' to spend how ever they choose.

To help get you started, I have some special free gifts for you.

If you go to lisahromada.com you can download your FREE set of gifts from my Trailblazer Entrepreneur Success Kit; the set is actually 3 great gifts in one.

1. Free Report: “7 Must-Know Secrets to Getting More Done, Attaining Faster Results, and Having a Thriving Business.” In it, you'll learn proven strategies that you can implement right away.
   
2. 3-Part Video Series: “3 Simple Steps to Immediately Attract the Attention of Eager New Clients” where I coach you step-by-step through one of the exercises that I take my clients through, to peek the interest of clients and enroll them into their programs and services.
   
3. Free Subscription: “Brand Excellence” E-zine. Filled with tips, information, ideas, and helpful resources, to help you continue to grow your business.

That's $150 in GIFTS, PLUS extra bonuses when you sign up!

So, get ready for results because by understanding these secrets and implementing them, there's no way that you won't start seeing positive results in your business.

*Excellence,

Lisa Hromada

Personal Branding Strategist

"Learn How To Easily Get More Clients, Market Yourself Without The Overwhelm, Create a Thriving & Profitable Business... and Still Have the Time & Energy to Enjoy Your Life”

http://www.lisahromada.com