Featured Discussions - Forum - Black Business Women Online2024-03-28T10:25:14Zhttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/feed/featuredBack To Business Free 5-Day Challenge for Women Entrepreneurshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/back-to-business-free-5-day-challenge-for-women-entrepreneurs2016-08-06T13:38:41.000Z2016-08-06T13:38:41.000ZLaShanda Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/LaShandaHenry<div><p><a target="_self" href="http://www.sistasense.com/btbc/"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866069048?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p>
<p>Are you looking for free online courses or training videos designed with women entrepreneurs in mind? Well, today I get to tell you all about my <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/btbc/" target="_blank">free Back to Business 5-Day Challenge</a>, which includes 5 amazing webinars for women entrepreneurs in need of motivation combined with smart online business building solutions.</p>
<p>These <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/btbc/" target="_blank">training videos</a> are presented by myself LaShanda Henry and my fabulous power circle experts Kim Coles, Rosetta Thurman, Lucinda Cross and Tiffany Aliche. My goal is to help you with your success goals, online business strategies, and marketing techniques.</p>
<p>Each day, for 5 days I will send you a webinar that challenges you to get focused and fired up in your web business right now.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sistasense.com/btbc/" target="_blank"><strong>Back to Business Challenge Day #1</strong></a><br/> On the first day, I LaShanda Henry aka SistaSense, challenge you to Find Customers Online. Inside this webinar training, I will share 5 quick and not-so-dirty ways to promote your business online, especially for those entrepreneurs who hate to promote themselves.</p>
<p>And as an added treat on the first day, tv personality, and motivational speaker, Kim Coles challenges you to Follow Your Own Personal GPS System. Get focused and fired up as Kim shares 5 Ways to Follow Your Own Personal GPS System Towards a Life (and Biz) Filled with Gratitude, Passion, and Success.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sistasense.com/btbc/" target="_blank"><strong>Back to Business Challenge Day #2</strong></a><br/> Power circle expert Rosetta Thurman challenges you to build a location-independent startup by sharing 5 Steps to a Profitable Online Business where you can Travel and Work from Anywhere in the World.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sistasense.com/btbc/" target="_blank"><strong>Back to Business Challenge Day #3</strong></a><br/> Power circle expert Lucinda Cross challenges you to Activate Your Vision and discover the right steps to really actualize your success.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sistasense.com/btbc/" target="_blank"><strong>Back to Business Challenge Day #4</strong></a><br/> Power circle expert Tiffany Aliche aka the Budgetnista challenges you to Live Richer by implementing a few really simple, super helpful ways to boost your financial fitness and get your bank account back on track.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sistasense.com/btbc/" target="_blank"><strong>Back to Business Challenge Day #5</strong></a><br/> For our last day, I LaShanda Henry aka SistaSense, challenge you to Fire Up Your Social Media Marketing Campaigns. Discover 5 smart ways to use social media to boost traffic and sales on your website.<iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/eVTRbxV2Y7c?rel=0&wmode=opaque" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" width="560"></iframe>
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<p>Plus there are a few bonus surprises that you will get too! But I won't spoil it for you. Follow this link and start the free <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/btbc/" target="_blank">Back to Business Challenge</a> for today's woman in business.</p>
<p>If you have started the challenge, leave a comment below and let me know what you think about it and what you learned! Also feel free to share this online learning series with your fellow entrepreneur friends. My big goal is to help 100,000 women entrepreneurs get focused and fired up this year.</p></div>What's your website? Get Featured in BBWO Daily Click...https://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/whats-your-website-get2010-06-21T23:13:39.000Z2010-06-21T23:13:39.000ZLaShanda Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/LaShandaHenry<div>You may or may not know this but <a href="http://www.blackgirlclick.com/adnetwork_links/">Black Girl Click</a> is BBWO's official Ad Network. With almost 10,000 members on BBWO, I've been racking my brain trying to discover new ways to feature your GREAT sites and then it hit me.... let's do a Daily Click! <br/><br/>Everyday, BBWO will feature one of your wonderful websites in our <a href="http://mybbwo.com/profiles/blog/list">BBWO BLOG</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/blackbizwomen">Twitter Profile</a>, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/black.business.women.online">Facebook Page</a>.<br/><br/>Rather than search and search and search through your member profiles, I decided to give you a little work (big smile). Just submit your link below and we'll see what happens. Only the best websites will get featured. Good luck!<br/><br/>LaShanda Henry<br/>Creator of BlackGirlClick.com AND MyBBWO.com<br/></div>What's Your Biggest Challenge When it Comes to Creating Content to Market Your Business?https://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/what-s-your-biggest-challenge-when-it-comes-to-creating-content2013-01-28T21:44:09.000Z2013-01-28T21:44:09.000ZKenya Halliburtonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/KenyaHalliburton<div><p><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><br/> Hey Ladies!</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">When it comes to creating content to market and promote your business online, there are a lot of options, a lot to keep up with and a lot of noise to compete with.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><br/> Many people struggle silently to create the type of content that engages their target audience, boosts awareness and increases sales.<br/></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">In my experience buying PLR or blog writing packages end up wasting your money, because they don't reflect the voice of your brand. And even if they do, you're too busy to know how to make the content work for your business.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">I've launched a new content creation and marketing service to cater to entrepreneurs who hate or are too busy to write or create compelling content of any kind. <br/> <br/> And I wondered if I could get your assistance in helping me serve this community better?</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><br/> I'd like to know what's your biggest challenge or frustration with creating content that attracts new leads and clients for your business?<br/></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;">If there was a solution to solve these issues for you, how would it help your business? How would you feel?</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: Verdana; color: #000000; font-size: 10pt;"><br/> Thank you in advance for your time. And as a thank you I'd like to offer you a complimentary "Break through the Noise" Strategy Session, complete with a <strong>FREE web presence analysis and a complimentary content creation offer</strong> so you can test drive my unique process. <br/></span></p></div>6 Reasons to Write an eBook for Your Businesshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/6-reasons-to-write-an-ebook-for-your-business2012-06-28T06:42:42.000Z2012-06-28T06:42:42.000ZRochelle Carterhttps://mybbwo.com/members/RochelleCarter<div><p><img width="250" class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866075632?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="250"/></p>
<p>eBooks aren’t just for fans (or writers) of fiction, memoir, and history. Thousands of businesses are also discovering the value of eBooks, both as an additional revenue stream and as a powerful passive marketing tool.</p>
<p>Writing an eBook for your business is one of the best ways to demonstrate your expertise, build brand recognition and loyalty, boost your website’s SEO, engage with clients, and increase your prospective customer base.</p>
<p>“But I’m in the business of doing business,” I hear you say. “I’m no writer!”</p>
<p><em>Fear not, friends. Read on.</em></p>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><strong>6 reasons why you should be using eBooks to build your business</strong></span></p>
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<p><strong>1. You don’t have to write an epic. eBooks can be SHORT!</strong></p>
<p>It’s generally not worth it for publishers to print a physical book unless it LOOKS like it’s filled with the wisdom of the ages; and that means, ya know– lots and lots of pages.</p>
<p>As a result, plenty of business books and how-to books (heck, even most novels) tend to say a few things well, and then either repeat themselves or head off on wild tangents in order to fill those pages.</p>
<p><strong>But there’s no standard minimum page-count with eBooks; they can be as short or as long as you need.</strong> Pressure’s off! The point is to share relevant information in an interesting way– and if you can squeeze that unique and helpful knowledge into 10 pages, your readers will find each page all the more valuable for its brevity.</p>
<p>For instance, if you’re a plumber– you could write a short eBook on DIY ways to unclog your toilet and keep the pipes clean. (The pipes in your house, I mean. For figurative pipe-cleaning advice, consult a nutritionist or doctor.)</p>
<p>There is another benefit to short eBooks besides the fact that they’re potentially easier to write/create: frequency. <strong>The shorter your eBooks are, the quicker you’ll produce them;</strong> the quicker you produce them, the faster you can build up a robust eBook catalog.</p>
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<p><strong>2. eBooks are inexpensive to produce and easily distributed worldwide.</strong> Unlike physical books, eBooks are very cheap to make. The biggest consideration is usually the time it takes to write the book itself.</p>
<p>Then a company like <a href="http://www.e2books.co" target="_blank">E2 Books & Co.</a> or <a href="http://www.livewritepublish.com" target="_blank">EverFaith Press</a> can take your file (.doc, .txt, PDF, etc.) and convert it into an attractive eBook that will be readable on all the major devices (Amazon Kindle, Apple’s iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch, Barnes & Noble’s Nook, the Sony Reader, Kobo, Copia, and more). Ellechor eBooks will also distribute your eBook to all the major digital book retailers and pay you 100% of your net earnings.</p>
<p>eBooks don’t require fancy cover designs, but a nice cover can certainly help attract readers. If your design skills are lacking, BookBaby also offers professional and affordable eBook cover design services. <strong>The relative low-cost of producing an eBook is also a bonus in another way: you don’t have to spend money doing market research for your book.</strong></p>
<p>Once upon a time with printed books, it was wise to send out mailings to your professional peers and clients (even before you’d begun writing), telling them a few of the major ways your book could help them. The mailing would also include a self-addressed stamped postcard with a couple checkboxes to gauge interest in advance and see what your potential buyer would be willing to spend on the book.</p>
<p>Then you’d do a little math and see if writing and printing the book would be worth the effort. The worst thing would be to write it, spend thousands printing the books, only to see them languish in a storage closet in your office.</p>
<p>With an eBook– forget all that. There’s very little risk involved, and zero inventory concerns. Since the internet provides limitless “shelf-space,” you can leave your eBook on sale forever on the various retail sites and on your own website. If it’s not a big hit in the first month, no one is going to turn you away; you can still watch a steady trickle of sales add up over time to big earnings.</p>
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<p><strong>3. Everybody wants eBooks!</strong> Over 20% of Americans own eReaders; over 20% of Americans own tablets (like the iPad or Kindle Fire); 66% of Americans between the ages of 24-35 own smartphones (iPhones, Android, etc.); and these numbers are increasing exponentially. While many European countries still lag behind the US in terms of eBook technology, they’re making the right moves to catch up. Soon enough, EVERYONE will be in the market for eBooks.</p>
<p>Over the past 15 years– email, websites, and social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook have become ubiquitous tools for conducting and marketing your business. While business-branded eBooks probably won’t be quite as obligatory as those other tools, customers and clients will become conditioned to search for businesses, references, and testimonials not only on Google, Yelp, and YouTube, but also on Amazon.com, the Apple iBookstore, and other popular eBook stores.</p>
<p><strong>Why not establish your presence in the business-branded eBook market ahead of the pack?</strong></p>
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<p><strong>4. eBooks help you establish your expertise and build your brand.</strong> I don’t care what kind of business you work in; consultant, stock analyst, blogger, booking agent, art courier, railroad engineer, plumber, tinker, tailor, baker, candlestick maker, spy– <strong>you have a particular skill or knowledge that someone out there will find useful.</strong></p>
<p><strong>If you can clearly communicate that knowledge in an eBook, your reader will trust your credibility and competency, be more likely to purchase your product, subscribe to your service, hire you for a job, or recommend you to a friend.</strong></p>
<p>But again, don’t stress about writing the definitive masterpiece on the subject– just add something valuable to the conversation.</p>
<p>You’re not writing the great American novel. Instead, <a href="http://wp.me/p2klY5-1P" target="_blank">simply outline the information you want to share</a>; use a confident, straightforward tone– and keep on track. If you do, your book will be useful– and if it’s useful, it’ll sell– all the while increasing brand awareness and loyalty.</p>
<p>Now some of you might be asking, “Why would I want to write a book teaching people how to unclog their own toilets? Then they won’t hire me!” Well, I’m not writing this article to start a debate on the pros and cons of content marketing, BUT… I will say this: If your 10-page DIY Plumbing eBook helped someone unclog their own toilet, who do you think they’re going to call when it comes time to install a new bathroom? Yep. You!</p>
<p>By providing helpful info, you’re building trust and increasing the odds of selling your big-ticket items.</p>
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<p><strong>5. eBooks help you grow your prospect list.</strong> An eBook is one of the most versatile ways to gather prospective clients’ contact info.</p>
<p>Consider offering your eBook for free on your website. <strong>Build a dedicated landing page on your site (for a little extra SEO power) which allows visitors to exchange their name and email address for a free download of the eBook.</strong> If you want to get really fancy, you can give them the choice of downloading an ePUB or PDF. Also be sure to include in your eBook some kind of offer or coupon code that will increase the reader’s likelihood of hiring you.</p>
<p>For readers who found and purchased your eBook through a site like Amazon or iBookstore, that coupon/offer/ad will be the most obvious link back to your website. Attracting readers to your site is important because the digital book retailers do NOT provide customer contact info to authors and publishers.</p>
<p><strong>Once you’ve enticed the reader to visit your own website, they may want to download another eBook in your catalog</strong> (thus the importance of making a few different eBooks available)– at which point they’ll be prompted to provide their contact info.</p>
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<p><strong>6. eBooks help you boost your website’s SEO.</strong> eBooks can also be used in tandem with a blog, further boosting your website’s SEO rankings.</p>
<p>If you maintain a blog for your business, you can create a content schedule where you slowly build your eBook over a series of blog posts. No need to stress yourself out writing it all at once.</p>
<p>Or, conversely, chop the finished eBook up into smaller segments that will fuel your blog over the course of several weeks or months.</p>
<p>If you use the later method, be sure to link to the landing page where blog readers can download the whole eBook.</p>
<p>And, of course, be sure to share the individual blog posts (as well as links to the finished eBook’s landing page) on all your social media profiles; you may just watch your eBook become one of your most powerful viral marketing tools.</p>
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<p><strong>Have you used an eBook to grow your business? I’d love to hear about the experience in the comments section below.</strong></p>
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<blockquote><p><em>Rochelle Carter is the President/CEO of Ellechor Media, LLC. Ellechor is a Christian media company with three imprints: <a href="http://www.ellechorpublishing.com" target="_blank">Ellechor Publishing House</a>- a publisher of Inspirational Christian books, <a href="http://www.livewritepublish.com" target="_blank">EverFaith Press</a>- a self-publishing imprint offering Coach2Publish, Publishing & Marketing Services, and <a href="http://www.e2books.co" target="_blank">E2 Books & Co.</a>- an eBook only imprint. She also blogs marketing, publishing and writing tips twice weekly at <a href="http://www.thesavvyauthorpreneur.com" target="_blank">The Savvy Authorpreneur</a> and runs <a href="http://www.christianbookstoday.org" target="_blank">Christian Books Today</a>- a community for Christian book readers and authors, featuring an <a href="http://buy.christianbookstoday.org" target="_blank">independent bookstore</a>.<br/></em></p>
<p><span><a href="mailto:info@ellechor.org" target="_blank">Contact Me</a> | <a href="mailto:contactme@thesavvyauthorpreneur.com" target="_blank">Write for Our Blog</a> | <a href="http://buy,christianbookstoday.org" target="_blank">Buy Indie</a></span></p>
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<p>Does anyone else subscribe to <a href="http://www.helpareporter.com" target="_blank">HARO</a>? What has been your experience? Have you ever gotten in touch with a reporter to help her out? Did that PR help your business out? I was on it for a while but didn't really use it. I wasn't taking the time to read the queries and respond to them. I'm trying to make it a point to do so now and wanted to hear from others if it was worthwhile.</p>
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<p>For those who don't know HARO, it's essentially a listing that you can subscribe to that highlights requests for sources in specific areas (e.g., business, travel, etc...). If you're an expert at a particular topic, you simply respond directly to the reporter making the query.</p>
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<p>This <a href="http://www.blogher.com/what-haro-how-can-i-use-it" target="_blank">blog</a> provides tips for maximizing HARO.</p>
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<p>Thanks</p></div>Are you generating traffic with your blog?https://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/are-you-generating-traffic2011-03-14T17:44:12.000Z2011-03-14T17:44:12.000ZTamyka Washingtonhttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamykaWashington<div><p>I know many of us have blogs for our business and have the hopes of generating traffic and increasing exposure for our business. At the same time, there are still a lot of us who are trying to blog to promote a business but not having much success.</p>
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<p>For me, I find that producing regular posts on topics my readers want helps to drive traffic to <a href="http://theceomamma.com/" target="_blank">my blog</a>. I also generate a large amount of traffic from posting my content in the Facebook groups I belong to.</p>
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<p>So my question is, <strong>Are You Generating Traffic with Your Blog</strong> and if so, please share what it is you are doing to obtain success.</p>
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<p>If you have not yet set up your blog for your business, you really need to get on it! Blogging is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to quickly market your business online.</p>
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<p>If you would like to start blogging for your business but want help, find out how <a href="http://theceomamma.com/blog/services/" target="_blank">I can help you get started</a>. You can also learn how to do it yourself and <a href="https://www.e-junkie.com/ecom/gb.php?ii=828046&c=ib&aff=72253&cl=29267" target="_blank">get started blogging for business</a> the right way.</p>
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<p>Please use the comment box below to post your business details, questions and/or insight. I will be checking back here periodically to engage, answer questions and discover the resources that you have to share! I hope you regularly check back here too!<br/> <br/>
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<p><span class="font-size-3"><br/>I am very interested in showing people the tools to use to flourish in their businesses. More than that, I love showing people how to use the idea of getting paid for using their own tools!<br/></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Because of modern technology, we no longer have to hurry up and wait for information. Now we are able to get online and find anything we want. Now, we are in the video technology era that connects people more than ever. Most people are visual beings, which makes things so much easier to absorb. <br/></span></p>
<p><span class="font-size-3">Now there is a way to do all of this right from your PC or laptop, as long as you have a webcam. I suggest you add video to whatever your business is, in order to personally connect to your customers, your clients, your family and friends. It is definitely the wave of the future.... Please take a moment to learn more about this game changer!<br/></span></p>
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<br/></div>(let's build a list) 100 Web Tools and Small Business Resources for Web Women Entrepreneurshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/let-s-build-a-list-100-web-tools-and-small-business-resources-for2012-01-31T22:05:29.000Z2012-01-31T22:05:29.000ZLaShanda Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/LaShandaHenry<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sistasense.com/"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866067188?profile=original" width="300" height="198"/></a>Social Networking is all about interacting and working together, so let's get social! On a mission to get all our BBWO Business Women on track I would like to start this discussion in the hopes that we can build a resource list of over "100 Web Tools for Web Entrepreneurs".</p>
<p>To make this happen we all need to participate and comment. Post at least one web tool that you enjoy using and/or have recently discovered. If you can post a series of resources that would be even better.</p>
<p>Throughout my years of working online I've discovered that the more you give, the more you receive. So in the spirit of 'virtual abundance' let the gift giving begin and the technology talk commence!</p>
<p>I will start by sharing a few of my personal favorites:</p>
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<li>I use <a href="http://ejunkie.sistasense.com/" target="_blank">ejunkie</a> to sell my ebooks and ecourses online.</li>
<li>I self publish the <a href="http://mag.sistasense.com/" target="_blank">SistaSense In Print Magazine</a> via HP Magcloud.</li>
<li>I am BIG one <a href="http://istockphotos.sistasense.com/" target="_blank">istockphoto.com</a> for royalty-free stock photography.</li>
<li>I've been doing my taxes with <a href="http://www.taxact.com/" target="_blank">TaxAct.com</a> for several years.</li>
<li>For all my <a href="http://help.sistasense.com/" target="_blank">client consultations</a> and business calls I <a href="http://www.skype.com/" target="_blank">use skype</a>.</li>
<li>For free telecalls my favorite service is <a href="http://www.freeconferencecall.com/" target="_blank">FreeConferenceCall</a>.</li>
<li>As I mention in this <a href="http://yournetwork.sistasense.com/" target="_blank">ebook/video series</a> I only use <a href="http://ning.com" target="_blank">Ning</a> to develop social networks.</li>
<li>Of all the email marketing services <a href="http://madmimi.com" target="_blank">madmim</a>i is one of my favorites.</li>
<li><a href="http://pandora.com/" target="_blank">Pandora</a> is my favorite mobile app for music.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dropbox.com" target="_blank">DropBox</a> is a cool tool to share large files with clients.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.feedburner.com/">Feedburner</a> is ecellent for adding a subscription signup form to your blog, sharing your blog subscriber count, and promoting your RSS Feed</li>
<li><a href="http://www.wordpress.org/">WordPress</a> by far the Best Free Blogging Platform</li>
<li><a href="http://www.problogger.net/">ProBlogger</a> great Resource for any blogger interesting in blogging for profit</li>
<li><a href="http://themeforest.net/" target="_blank">ThemeForest</a> is a great place to find themes online.</li>
<li><a href="http://icontact.sistasense.com/" target="_blank">iContact</a> is also one of my favorite email marketing services.</li>
<li>My web hosting service of choice is <a href="http://hostmonster.com/" target="_blank">Hostmonster</a>.</li>
<li>I use paypal for all my subscription and online <a href="https://www.paypal.com/" target="_blank">invoices</a>.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.freshbooks.com/" target="_blank">Freshbooks</a> is also popular for invoicing and online billing.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.shoeboxed.com" target="_blank">ShoeBoxed</a> will manage your paper receipts for you so you can go digital / paperless.</li>
<li><a href="http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates" target="_blank">MS Office Templates</a> is a great place for non-designers in need of templates for their MS word/powerpoint/excel project.</li>
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<p>Alright - now its your turn. Let's see if how long it takes to reach the goal and pass it! Related posts include: <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/2011/10/5-web-services-i-don%e2%80%99t-mind-paying-for/" target="_blank">5 Web Services I don't Mind Paying for</a>, <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/2011/11/2011-tech-tool-picks-and-gadget-gifts/" target="_blank">Best Tech Tools Picks</a>, and <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/2008/12/top-free-web-tools-for-entrepreneurs-and-small-business-owners/" target="_blank">20 Free Web Tools for Internet Entrepreneurs</a>.</p></div>What's your #1 business Goal?https://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/932382-Topic-813062008-05-15T17:50:55.000Z2008-05-15T17:50:55.000ZTeresahttps://mybbwo.com/members/Teresa<div>Hello Everyone,
Wanted to find out your #1 business goal;
- Have achieved your goal or are close to achieving your #1 business goal?
If you have achieved your #1 business goal for your business, what's your next goal? Do you have plans in place to achieve your next goal?
If you have not achieved your #1 business goal, what are you doing to get there?
Looking forward to your responses. Blessings!
-Teresa</div>What's your Blog? Share Your Link Todayhttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/whats-your-blog-share-your2010-04-21T21:02:50.000Z2010-04-21T21:02:50.000ZLaShanda Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/LaShandaHenry<div><span style="font-weight: bold;">BBWO:</span><br/><br/>Thank you all SO much for sharing your words of encouragement with our <a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/i-feel-like-sayingfk-it">fellow member who was in need of motivation</a>. I thought we could continue to share the love by sharing our blogs today! Post a link to your blog with a quick description of what your blog is all about. Leave a comment below. (If you are reading this from your email in box, <a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/whats-your-blog-share-your">click here</a>.)<br/><br/>I will start first ... My blog... the official BBWO Blog is <a href="http://www.sistasense.com">sistasense.com</a>: a money and marketing blog for newbie entrepreneurs. I've got a few other blogs and you can find them all on <a href="http://www.msoynetwork.com">msoynetwork.com</a>. <br/><br/>Did you know that when you blog on BBWO the BEST posts get featured on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/black.business.women.online">Facebook Fan page</a> which currently has over 4,000 fans!<br/><br/>I'm looking forward to reading about your blogs and subscribing to a few as well. Feel free to also browse the BEST <a href="http://www.msoyonline.com/african-american-web-portal/black-directory/75/Blogs">black blogs online</a> via the Search Urban Directory. <br/><br/>One last thing... my How to Sell Online Guide with 4 marketing eBooks and videos is currently available for $29. It includes the How to Find Customers Online eCourse for Beginners. <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/how-to-sell/">Click here for more details</a>. <br/><br/>Alright this is the last ... last thing... here are some of the most recent Sista Sites in the <a href="http://www.blackgirlclick.com/adnetwork_links/">Black Girl Click Ad Network</a>. Feel free to add your site too.<br/><br/><br/><a title="BlackShortStories.com" href="http://www.blackshortstories.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://blackgirlclick.com/images/banners/blackshortstories.png" alt="" border="0" width="120" height="90"/></a> <a title="RAWSISTAZ Literary Group" href="http://www.rawsistaz.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blackgirlclick.com/images/banners/raw-sistaz.jpg" alt="" border="0" width="120" height="90"/></a> <a title="RAWSISTAZ Literary Group" href="http://www.rawsistaz.com/" target="_blank"></a> <a title="Joi Paper & Gifts" href="http://www.joipaper.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blackgirlclick.com/images/banners/joi-paper.jpg" alt="" border="0" width="120" height="90"/></a> <a title="Sizta 2 Sizta Healthy Hair Care Company" href="http://www.sizta2sizta.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://blackgirlclick.com/images/banners/sizta2sizta.jpg" alt="" border="0" width="120" height="90"/></a><br/><br/><br/>Let's start sharing some link love ladies! <br/><br/>LaShanda Henry | BBWO Founder | @sistasense<br/></div>Are You On Pinterest? If So, Let's Share Our Boardshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/are-you-on-pinterest-if-so-let-s-share-our-boards2012-02-04T23:31:03.000Z2012-02-04T23:31:03.000ZTurquoizBluehttps://mybbwo.com/members/TurquoizBlue<div><p><a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866067514?profile=original"><img width="750" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866067514?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024" width="750"/></a></p>
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<p>Have you joined Pinterest yet?</p>
<blockquote><h3><a href="http://pinterest.com/about/help/#" class="FAQTitle active">What is Pinterest?</a></h3>
<p>Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.</p>
<p>People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and share their favorite recipes.</p>
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<p>Right now, Pinterest is still in the beta phase, and an invitation is needed to join. You can join at <a href="http://www.pinterest.com" target="_blank">http://www.pinterest.com</a>. If you would like an immediate invite, feel free to send me a message with your email address, and I will send you an invitation.</p>
<p>I'm going to create a BBWO board so I can pin products and services that we share here. If I have not added you to the board, just let me know if you would like to be included.</p></div>Where are you? Black Business Women Today...https://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/where-are-you-black-business-women-today2012-05-12T00:23:34.000Z2012-05-12T00:23:34.000ZLaShanda Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/LaShandaHenry<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.facebook.com/black.business.women.online"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866067650?profile=original" width="180"/></a>Happy Friday Black Business Women Online! <br/><br/>I hope you are having a blessed week! To keep you motivated and moving forward, here is a quick list of the latest happening on BBWO Today ... but first our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/black.business.women.online" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> is officially over 30,000 fans strong! Remember all business profiles, blogs, forum discussions featured videos and photos are spotlighted on our fan page. When was the last time you added your best content to BBWO? <br/></p>
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<p><strong>New Video</strong><br/><a href="http://mybbwo.com/video/oprah-winfrey-master-class-surrender-very-inspirational-video" target="_self">Oprah Shows Us How to Surrender (very motivational)</a> <br/></p>
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<p><strong>Top BBWO Bloggers This Week</strong><br/><a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/what-do-you-love-about-being-a-mompreneur" target="_self">Why do you love being a mompreneur?</a><br/><a href="http://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/oh-no-my-mom-is-on-facebook" target="_self">Oh No! My Mom is on Facebook!</a><br/><a href="http://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/a-simple-way-to-create-a-listening-board" target="_self">A Simple Way to Create a Listening Board</a><br/><a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/what-s-your-business-be-featured-on-the-2012-bbwo-50-women-entrep" target="_self">What's Your Business? Be featured on the BBWO50 List!</a></p>
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<p><strong>New BBWO Profile</strong> <a href="http://profiles.mybbwo.net/global-management-strategies-llc/" target="_blank"><br/>Monique Stoner, President of Global Management Strategies, LLC</a> </p>
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<p><strong>New SistaSense Smart Business Tips</strong> <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/2012/05/10/what-should-i-do-if-my-online-sales-are-slow/" target="_blank"><br/>What do I do when my online sales are slow?<br/></a> <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/2012/05/10/why-is-blogging-not-working-for-my-business/" target="_blank">Why is blogging not bringing in more business?<br/></a> <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/2012/05/10/how-do-i-make-a-decent-50000-plus-living-online/" target="_blank">How do I make a decent living online?</a> <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/2012/05/04/replay-visible-credible-profitable-how-to-rock-the-web-and-build-a-successful-online-business/" target="_blank"><br/>(audio replay) Visible, Credible, Profitable: How to Rock the Web and Build a Successful Online Business</a></p>
<p> </p></div>Introduction - Hello Winning Teamhttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/introduction-hello-winning-team2012-03-22T19:22:30.000Z2012-03-22T19:22:30.000ZAnne Akpanhttps://mybbwo.com/members/AnneAkpan<div><p><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino;">Hi Everyone,</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino;">My name is Anne Usanga Akpan and I'm soo happy to join the group. I call myself an e-preneur. I'm basically interested interested in making money online and have been blogging since November last year <a href="http://www.9javatar.blogspot.com" target="_blank">www.9javatar.blogspot.com</a> , promoting affiliate products and on my Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/9javatar/190600154302637" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/pages/9javatar</a> and laterly selling on my eBay store <a href="http://stores.ebay.co.uk/9javatarfashionbeauty" target="_blank">http://stores.ebay.co.uk/9javatarfashionbeauty</a>. I also design t-shirts which can be customised on <b id="yui_3_3_0_1_1336329534287221"><a rel="nofollow" href="http://9javatees.spreadshirt.co.uk" target="_blank">http://9javatees.spreadshirt.co.uk</a></b> and <a href="http://9javatar.deco-bling.com">http://9javatar.deco-bling.com</a>.<br/></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino;">I believe in the power of networking and realise that there's always something new to learn and I share what I've learn on my journey with others. The aim is to build a strong brand and I'm currently developing my makeup line 9jalicious which will be available online soon.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino;">I'm available on Twitter @9javatar, Hootesuite and Linkedin (Anne Akpan) as well. All likes, follows reciprocated! advice and tips appreciated!</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family: georgia,palatino;">Here's to our Success!<br/></span></p><p class="attachment"><a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/10745818292?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener">moi2.jpg</a></p></div>Help with Business plan.https://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/help-with-business-plan2012-04-02T14:02:57.000Z2012-04-02T14:02:57.000ZDenitra Birkeshttps://mybbwo.com/members/DenitraBirkes<div><p>I have started my own event company, but I need to get my business plan together. Does anyone have any good tips on what I need to add. I am new to this and I want to make sure I cover everything.</p></div>friends as business partnershttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/friends-as-business-partners2012-02-16T03:21:47.000Z2012-02-16T03:21:47.000ZLakisha Chernese "Truedeevah"https://mybbwo.com/members/LakishaCherneseTruedeevah<div>Its it a good idea to envolve friends to help you establish a successful business if they lack motivation?</div>focusing 100% on your businesshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/focusing-100-on-your-business2012-02-29T20:18:58.000Z2012-02-29T20:18:58.000ZLakisha Chernese "Truedeevah"https://mybbwo.com/members/LakishaCherneseTruedeevah<div>Spending most of my time at my 9to5 is taking away from my
main focus and goals. Many business opportunities has open up for
me, which will help my business grow. my goal is to focus 100% on my
Business. I have the support that I need to do so. Please Give me advice
On transitioning into your focused career. </div>Virtually Run Publishing House Debuts First Bookshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/virtually-run-publishing-house2011-06-15T08:07:19.000Z2011-06-15T08:07:19.000ZRochelle Carterhttps://mybbwo.com/members/RochelleCarter<div><h2 class="introdu_cat1"><span class="font-size-3"><em>New Christian Book Publisher Debuts with a Team of Authors, Virtual Volunteers and a Prayer</em></span></h2>
<p class="content_text"><br/> Hillsboro, OR – June 13, 2011 – Christian book publisher Rochelle Carter, SPHR will be launching the first three Ellechor Publishing House novels on Wednesday, June 15, and she did it all just with the help of some willing volunteers and great authors.</p>
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<p class="content_text">Ellechor Publishing House was founded by Mrs. Carter in 2009 with the help of her first volunteers, Andrea Hall and Olson Perry. Since then she has built an impressive network of volunteers who shared in her vision for this innovative Christian book publishing company and were willing to do what it took to see it succeed. Assisted by only two paid contract employees, they have prepared six books for publication in 2011, and have an impressive schedule of thirteen books to release over the next two years. <br/> <br/> Rochelle Carter will appear on BlogTalkRadio’s show “Live. Write. Launch!” <a href="http://blogtalkradio.com/LiveWrite">http://blogtalkradio.com/LiveWrite</a> with host Byron John on Wednesday, June 15th, at 2 p.m. Eastern. The exclusive interview will highlight Rochelle’s unique start-up style and feature one-on-one chats with the authors of her summer releases. <br/> <br/> Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (805) 243-1331. The live, Internet talk-radio show will stream from the host page at <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livewrite/2011/06/15/live-write-launch-with-ellechor-publishing-house">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/livewrite/2011/06/15/live-write-launch-with-ellechor-publishing-house</a> .</p>
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<p class="content_text">“This exclusive interview with Rochelle Carter is a must-listen for any aspiring publisher or author,” said John, host of the program. “Her success will catapult many first-time authors into the world of publishing, making them available to millions of readers worldwide. We hope to answer some of her fans’ biggest questions.” <br/> <br/> An archive will be available at the same link immediately following the show or listeners can subscribe to the archives via the <a href="http://rss.14778.free-press-release.com/">RSS</a> feed located on the host page. Read more about the company and the discussion on Ellechor Publishing’s blog at <a href="http://www.ellechorpublishing.com/blog">http://www.ellechorpublishing.com/blog</a> <br/> <br/> <br/> <span style="font-size: 12px; display: inline; font-weight: bold; color: #666666;">About “Live. Write. Launch!”</span></p>
<p class="content_text">“Live. Write. Launch!” is an interactive, live Internet talk-radio show that focuses on authors and writers of all genres and mediums. Host Byron John explores the careers, advice, writing style and personality of each guest. Callers are encouraged to call (805) 243-1331 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available at <a href="http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LiveWrite">http://www.blogtalkradio.com/LiveWrite</a>. The show is hosted on BlogTalkRadio. <br/> <br/> <span style="font-size: 12px; display: inline; font-weight: bold; color: #666666;">About Ellechor Publishing House</span> <br/> Launched in 2009, Ellechor Publishing House, LLC is producer of both Christian fiction and non-fiction literature. They provide readers with top quality publications by focusing not only on the product, but on the providers as well. Beyond just book publishing, EPH ensures that writers have the support they need to develop, so they can provide quality manuscripts.</p></div>What are your thoughts: Facebook making changes to Pageshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/what-are-your-thoughts-facebook-making-changes-to-pages2012-03-06T20:44:22.000Z2012-03-06T20:44:22.000ZArtiatesia Dealhttps://mybbwo.com/members/ArtiatesiaDeal<div><p>At the end of last month, a returning client of mines came to me for a <a href="http://www.e-junkie.com/artdealdesigns/product/448978.php#Facebook+Page+Banner" target="_blank">Facebook Page Banner</a> to match the <a href="http://www.e-junkie.com/artdealdesigns/product/448933.php#%2445+Blog+Header+Design" target="_blank">Blog Header</a> I did for her. Of course I was happy to do, so we began discussing the details, which all when down the drain as of March 1st. We both had to make a quite adjustment.</p>
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<p>We all know that Facebook is forever changing something but this was a major change. By the end of this month all Facebook Page will have the same Timeline look as their profile pages and there are some rules. So instead of doing my regular vertical banner, I'm switching to large horizontal banners. Now what was once a great marketing restate, has been stripped of all of goodness. We can't make an reference to liking the page, sharing the page with your friends, pricing information, contact information and the list goes on. Here's a link to the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/help?faq=%20276329115767498" target="_blank">FB Help page</a> with more information.</p>
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<p>I wonder how this is going to effect major brand pages and the need for landing pages?</p>
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<p>What are you thoughts?</p>
<p></p></div>Hello Successful Black Women Entrepreneurs!https://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/hello-successful-black-women-entrepreneurs2012-02-22T02:55:01.000Z2012-02-22T02:55:01.000ZMonise Sewardhttps://mybbwo.com/members/MoniseSeward<div><p>Hello everyone! My name is Monise Seward and I have to admit that I was waiting until my business was 'ready' to get involved in this forum. I underestimated the amount of support and resources available here...but I have seen the light! LOL</p>
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<p>I am in the final stages of launching my business and I have never been so excited about anything (other then having my babies) in my life!</p>
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<p>I look forward to learning and sharing as I continue on this amazing journey.</p>
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<p>Please feel free to connect with me on Twitter: MoniseLSeward</p>
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<p>Wishing you all abundance in success,</p>
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<p>Monise<a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866068259?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866068259?profile=original" width="238" class="align-left"/></a></p></div>Paying taxes for your businesshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/932382-Topic-1161712008-06-17T21:54:42.000Z2008-06-17T21:54:42.000ZTamara Grant, owner of Especially Yours Eventshttps://mybbwo.com/members/TamaraGrantownerofEspeciallyYoursEvents<div>I just started my event planning business in February. I am the creative mind, and I'm learning about the business aspect of things! Can anyone tell me any info about how to pay and file taxes for my business?
Thanks!
Tamara</div>Social Roll Call: What are some your small business challenges and solutions?https://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/social-roll-call-what-are-some2011-07-07T17:56:55.000Z2011-07-07T17:56:55.000ZLaShanda Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/LaShandaHenry<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://power.sistasense.com/"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866068597?profile=original" width="300"/></a>Greetings BBWO!</p>
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<p>I usually host our social roll calls on <a href="http://links.mybbwo.net" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, but today I decided to keep it in house. After reading Azalee's recent forum question on "<a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/adding-consulting-to-your-blog-1" target="_self">Adding Consulting to Her Blog</a>" I decided to spark this conversation.</p>
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<li>What are your current small business challenges?</li>
<li>What advice can you share to other BBWO members?</li>
<li>Do you have a recommendation to any of the challenges posted below?</li>
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<p><br/>Alright ladies and gents, let's start sharing. And here are a few resources to know <a href="http://power.sistasense.com" target="_blank">The SistaSense Power Circle TeleSummit</a> | <a href="http://circle.sistasense.tv/" target="_blank">SistaSense Circle Weekly Calls</a> | <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6Hi42_dWA4" target="_blank">SistaSense Resources to Know</a>.<br/><br/></p></div>Supporting Entrepreneurshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/support-an-entrepreneur2012-01-09T00:36:09.000Z2012-01-09T00:36:09.000ZArtiatesia Dealhttps://mybbwo.com/members/ArtiatesiaDeal<div><p>Hey BBWO members,</p>
<p>I have a special opportunity for you. I am now offering ad space on my blog for my fellow Independent Business Owners. I know trying to promote your services/products can be a hard task but with the support of others it doesn’t has to be. This is why I am starting the “<strong>Support an Entrepreneur</strong>” campaign.</p>
<p>You can <a href="http://www.artiatesiadeal.com/support-an-entrepreneur-ad-campaign/" target="_blank">purchase an 125×125 ad space</a> for just $10 per month. Your ad banner will be shown in the sidebar under the section titled “<strong>Support an Entrepreneur</strong>” and will be featured on the home page as well as the internal pages of this blog. If you don’t have a banner, I can create one for you for $30 to be billed separately.</p>
<p>So if you have a Site or Blog, eBook, Etsy Shop, etc. that you would like to share with the world, then go ahead and <a href="http://www.artiatesiadeal.com/support-an-entrepreneur-ad-campaign/" target="_blank">claim your spot today</a>.</p></div>Being Professionalhttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/being-professional2012-01-25T12:49:39.000Z2012-01-25T12:49:39.000ZCarla Trenthttps://mybbwo.com/members/CarlaTrent<div><p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">Hi,</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: tahoma, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" class="font-size-4">I design and make jewelry and since I have a professional presence online, I always want to be professional about everything, but I'm also human and I have my good days and bad just like everyone else. My question is how do I balance both? Is it ok to have a personal facebook and twitter, as well as a business one for both?</span></p>
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<p>Carla</p></div>Live Call Today + Free Magazine + Cool Appshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/today-live-call-free-magazine-cool-apps2012-01-25T14:09:24.000Z2012-01-25T14:09:24.000ZLaShanda Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/LaShandaHenry<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sistasense.com/"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866067366?profile=original" width="300"/></a>While recording the latest <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/" target="_blank">SistaSense Today</a> video to be released this morning within the hour, I swayed to the sounds of 'Billie Holiday' via Pandora (one of my favorite mobile apps). I hope you are having a productive week thus far! I have a few things to share with you today ...</p>
<p><br/> <strong>Join Us Today at 12pm EST</strong><br/> <a href="http://www.sistasense.com/2012/01/your-blog-and-brand-in-2012-live-call-free-magazine-issue/" target="_blank">The Synergy Energy Show with Pam Perry</a><br/>Pam and I will be talking about Blogging for Business and Building your Brand in 2012.</p>
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<p><strong>Free Digital Magazine Download</strong><br/> This week download your copy of SistaSense In Print issue: <a href="http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/298039" target="_blank">What's Working Now: Blogs, Brands, and Better Business</a></p>
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<p><strong>Featured BBWO Member Services & Upcoming Events<a href="http://www.artiatesiadeal.com/virtual-wordpress-assistant/" target="_blank"></a></strong></p>
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<li><a href="http://www.artiatesiadeal.com/virtual-wordpress-assistant/" target="_blank">Your Virtual WordPress Assistant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/business-writing-that-attracts-customers" target="_self">Business Writing that Attracts Customers</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.sistasense.com/2011/12/mark-your-calendars-2012-black-enterprise-women-of-power-summit/" target="_blank">2012 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit</a></li>
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<p><strong>Top BBWO Bloggers and You</strong></p>
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<li>Can I get <a href="http://mybbwo.com/profiles/blogs/can-i-get-my-reality-tv-with-a-heaping-side-of-entrepreneurship" target="_self">my Reality TV</a> with a heaping side of Entrepreneurship and hold the drama?</li>
<li>Are your <a href="http://mybbwo.com/profiles/blog/list" target="_self">blog posts</a> featured on the BBWO main page? Why not? Be sure to share your great tips, tools, and business ventures via your BBWO blog.</li>
<li>Where are your latest videos? Add them too. Our video and audio areas will have major upgrades in the upcoming weeks. Make sure <a href="http://mybbwo.com/video" target="_self">your video</a> is one of the top ones featured.</li>
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<p>Remember to submit your business profile today for extended visibility on Black Business Women Online.<br/><br/> Leave a comment <a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/today-live-call-free-magazine-cool-apps" target="_self">to this discussion</a>: share your favorite mobile apps, digital downloads, and upcoming online events! -lh</p></div>Changes + 20 Free Audios for web entrepreneurshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/changes-20-free-audios-for-web-entrepreneurs2012-01-23T00:46:00.000Z2012-01-23T00:46:00.000ZLaShanda Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/LaShandaHenry<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://profiles.mybbwo.net/" title="BBWO Business Profiles"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866071859?profile=original" width="300" align="right"/></a>If you watched <a href="http://now.sistasense.com/" target="_blank">the video</a> you know that one thing can change everything. The only way this year is going to be "<strong>Your Year</strong>" is if you work towards making that happen.<br/> <br/> For those of you who often ask about finding specific types of business owners and services via the network I have launched the <a href="http://profiles.mybbwo.net/" target="_blank">BBWO Business Profiles</a>: an extension of the network designed to showcase your business and make it easier for members to find you.<br/> <br/> Expect to see some great businesses showcased via our new profiles in the coming weeks and be sure to submit your own.<br/> <br/> <a href="http://profiles.mybbwo.net/" target="_blank">BBWO Profiles</a> will now be featured on the network (in the right sidebar) as well as our Facebook Fan page. And take a look at our NEW homepage which also showcases the most popular blog posts, videos, and photos on the network!</p>
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<p>Free audio details are below, but first! In case you missed these great discussions, here are some of the latest posts and activities on BBWO:</p>
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<li><a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/business-writing-that-attracts-customers" target="_self">Business Writing that Attracts Customers</a></li>
<li><a href="http://now.sistasense.com/" target="_blank">This One Thing Changes Everything</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.artiatesiadeal.com/virtual-wordpress-assistant/" target="_blank">Your Virtual Wordpress Assistant</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/whats-your-blog-share-your" target="_self">What is your Blog? Post The Link Here</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/932382:Topic:81306" target="_self">What is your #1 Business Goal</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/what-are-some-ways-that-you" target="_self">What are some ways you advertise your business?</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/minority-and-womens-business" target="_self">Minority and Women's Enterprise Certification</a></li>
<li><a href="http://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/what-does-business-networking" target="_self">What does Business Networking Mean to you?</a></li>
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<p><strong>20 Free Audios for web entrepreneurs</strong></p>
<p>Check out this little video I made for you to see how you can get 20 boost your business - information packed - sistasense audio sessions for free.<br/> <br/> <a href="http://now.sistasense.com" target="_blank">http://now.sistasense.com</a><br/> <br/> Full disclosure...there is a catch. I've recently launched a brand-new project and I'm giving everyone who joins me the following four things:<br/> <br/> <strong>#1. My Money Mindset System</strong><br/> Discover the system I use to consistently bring revenue into my business every month.<br/> <strong><br/> #2. The SistaSense Power Circle</strong><br/> Eight Successful Entrepreneurs including myself show you how to blog, brand, build wealth, reach the million dollar level and live your best life.<br/> <strong><br/> #3. Video Marketing Made Simple</strong><br/> Online video is a big deal. If you aren't tapping into its full potential, your business is probably suffering from lack of visibility and customers.<br/> <strong><br/> #4. SistaSense Power Pack</strong><br/> Find out how to jump start your year, get back on track, and make the most of your time online.<br/> Normally I would sell each of these for $47+, but they're all yours free by following the details on<br/> <a href="http://now.sistasense.com" target="_blank"><br/> http://now.sistasense.com</a></p>
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<p>That is all for now, but there is more to come. Have a blessed day and a great week!</p>
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<p>LaShanda Henry</p></div>118 ways to Promote Your Businesshttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/118-ways-to-promote-your-business2008-07-29T02:54:28.000Z2008-07-29T02:54:28.000ZLesa Kenthttps://mybbwo.com/members/LesaKent<div><p>#1. Take a small zip close baggie (snack sizes work well) and include<br/> the following in it:<br/> <br/> Your Business Card, Business Oppty Mini Flyer, a Piece of Candy such<br/> as hard candy or a lollipop, mini flyer of current host specials,<br/> discount coupon (optional) etc.<br/> <br/> Hand these out to the bank tellers, retail cashiers, at your kids<br/> sport events, every where you go!<br/> <br/> #2. When I stay at hotels & motels I leave a mini catalog, my<br/> business card & discount coupon and the mini coin canister for the<br/> maid! I put her tip inside the mini coin canister! I have gotten 3<br/> orders by doing this!<br/> <br/> Be creative when you leave tips for Hotel Maids, Waitresses, Waiters,<br/> Hair Dressers, etc. Don't just hand them your business card, make it<br/> memorable!<br/> <br/> You can also buy cute little beaded change purses at your local<br/> dollar discount store!<br/> <br/> #3. Print out flyers with your contact info (not your personal<br/> address), your website address & email address along with any current<br/> specials you are offering.<br/> <br/> Then contact local area mobile home park offices, apartment complex<br/> rental offices, housing developements etc and ask them if you can<br/> leave fliers in their office or hang on their tennants doors. Give<br/> the office employees a free gift or discount on their personal<br/> orders.<br/> <br/> #4. Contact local area bridal supply stores, bridal gown stores,<br/> caterers, tux rental centers, wedding dj's etc. Ask them if you can<br/> leave your business cards & fliers about the great (Company Name)<br/> Bridal Gift Registry for them to give to their customers.<br/> <br/> Offer store owners a free gift or a personal discount for helping you<br/> spread the word about your business.<br/> <br/> #5. Daycare Centers! They are excellent to contact and leave business<br/> cards and/or fliers at!<br/> <br/> I print out a flyer and I attach my business card & a discount coupon. I get alot of<br/> orders by doing this!<br/> <br/> So whatever company you represent, find some items that cater to<br/> children or to moms and make up a flier!<br/> <br/> #6. Alot of churches hold a Spring and Fall Fest! Contact them about<br/> getting a table or a booth. Alot of times this will cost you under<br/> $15.00 for a space!<br/> <br/> Make sure you take products with you along with business oppty<br/> fliers, plenty of catalogs, business cards etc.<br/> <br/> Do a contest drawing at these types of events. Make up entry blanks<br/> that gather the customers info so that you can initiate contact with<br/> them again!<br/> <br/> #7. Join your local area chamber of commerce! They are always holding<br/> local business events that you can participate in.<br/> <br/> #8. College Campuses! Dorms & Housing Students are always looking to<br/> spend money! Alot of college students are also looking for an extra<br/> income so target them with the Business Oppty too!<br/> <br/> Drop off fliers and business cards to the College Student Center!<br/> They usually have bulletin boards, tables and other things where you<br/> can leave your information at for FREE!<br/> <br/> #9. Contact your local area Welcome Wagon or Welcome to the<br/> Neighborhood Group! Ask them about you leaving mini catalogs, fliers,<br/> business cards, discount coupons, freebie mini gifts, etc with them.<br/> <br/> They are always looking for additional items to place in their<br/> Welcome Bags!<br/> <br/> #10. Contact your local area hospitals and ask for Human Resources<br/> Dept. The Majority of hospitals hand out New Mommy Diaper Bags filled<br/> with products, samples and other stuff for New Moms who just had a<br/> baby!<br/> <br/> It's FREE for you to add in your information! I have gotten party<br/> hosts, new customers and new recruits by participating in these types<br/> of programs.<br/> <br/> #11. Contact your local medical offices, particularly Gynecology and<br/> OB Offices and Pediatric Offices and inquire about you leaving<br/> information with them.<br/> <br/> This is a way for you to target Parents of Children with both the<br/> home party oppty, the business oppty and new customer sales.<br/> <br/> #12. Donate a Product to your local area Radio Station, they have<br/> numerous contests and they are always looking for sponsors!<br/> <br/> Your donation can be written off as a tax deduction plus you will get<br/> FREE Advertising & Business Exposure for your donation!<br/> <br/> #13. Donate a Product to your local area Bingo Halls! They are always<br/> looking for sponsors of their Bingo Prizes! Bingo is BIG in alot of<br/> areas!<br/> <br/> #14. Call your Chamber of Commerce and find out about Local Area Job<br/> Fairs. Get a booth and set up info about the fabulous business oppty!<br/> <br/> #15. Call your Local Area Colleges and find out when their next<br/> job/employment fair is. Alot of times you can get a booth or table<br/> for less than $35 and you will get alot of GREAT new recruit leads by<br/> participating in events like these.<br/> <br/> #16. Contact local area car dealerships. I have 2 in my local area<br/> that hand out a small packet that I made up for FREE to their<br/> customers who come in to take a free test drive!<br/> <br/> #17. Target your local area gyms! You can get a table space for $20<br/> or less in most cases! Make sure you have 3-5 products on display,<br/> plenty of catalogs, business cards and fliers.<br/> <br/> #18. Network with others in your community who are in home business.<br/> Find out what events and activities that they participate in. They<br/> are usually "in the know" and can help you get started in networking<br/> in your community.<br/> <br/> #19. Contact Companies in your area to see if you can come in and set<br/> up a table in the employee lounge or cafeteria for a employee<br/> shopping break! These days alot of companies will allow you to do<br/> this if you ask them!<br/> <br/> #20. Does your local area tv cable company have a local information<br/> channel? Inquire about advertising! These ads will reach thousands of<br/> potential buyers for you! I recommend you only use your website<br/> address for these types of advertising and not your personal at home<br/> address.<br/> <br/> #21. Contact local small companies and shops to see if you can offer<br/> an exclusive discounts or freebie gift to their employees. Companies<br/> are always looking for a way to "treat" their employees to specials<br/> from the local surrounding community.<br/> <br/> #22. Small Home Town Newspapers! I dont get too good of a response<br/> when I do big newspaper city ads, however... when I target small town<br/> newspapers I usally get a great response. I even had them let me<br/> place an ad on their wedding and engagement announcements page which<br/> I advertised the Bridal Gift Registry.<br/> <br/> So if you are going to do any type of newspaper advertising, inquire<br/> about getting your ads on specific pages in the newspaper that<br/> targets the group of people most likely to buy from you.<br/> <br/> #23. Get a low cost outdoor banner printed up with your business<br/> information on it. You can usually get them done for $55 or less<br/> depending on who makes it.<br/> <br/> You can have these outdoor banners displayed at outdoor music/concert<br/> events, outdoor childrens sporting events, outdoor adult sport<br/> events, outdoor neighborhood block parties, outdoor community events,<br/> carnivals, fairs, etc.<br/> <br/> #24. Take your business on the road during nice weather. Contact<br/> local area parks & community centers to see what their schedule of<br/> events are and inquire about setting up a booth or table.<br/> <br/> This is a great way to network & market your business to those in<br/> your community.<br/> <br/> #25. Community Clipper Coupon Packs & Sales Flyer Mailings. These<br/> days alot of communities have mailings such as these, contact them<br/> and see how you can participate and advertise your business.<br/> <br/> #26. Contact small local area businesses such as hair salons, massage<br/> parlors, boutiques, banks etc.<br/> <br/> See if you can set up a table for 1 week with 3 of your best selling<br/> products on it along with some catalogs, fliers, coupons and your<br/> business card. Keep a basket on the table for any customer orders<br/> which you can follow up on after you return back to pick up your<br/> display. Offer the store owner or manager a free gift for allowing<br/> you to do this.<br/> <br/> You can also offer to donate a prize for a contest if they let you<br/> display the prize donated & get a copy of the contestants entry<br/> blanks after the promotion closes.<br/> <br/> #27. Contact local area pizza shops, diners, deli's and coffee bagel<br/> shops to ask them about advertising on their paper placemats!<br/> Customers do read those ads!<br/> <br/> #28. Contact local area restaurants, bars and clubs and see about<br/> advertising on their paper beverage coasters!<br/> <br/> #29. Local Television Stations are always holding on-air contests &<br/> website contests for their viewers, contact them about you donating a<br/> prize or gift certificate to sponsor one of their contests! Great<br/> business exposure for you!<br/> <br/> #30. Attend Local Area holiday shopping events. Customers who are<br/> ready to spend holiday shopping money turn out for these events by<br/> the thousands! You can usually get a booth for less than $50.00 so<br/> they are economical to participate in!<br/> <br/> #31. Hold a local area community Block Party at your home or local<br/> community center! Families are always looking for something to do<br/> during the nice weather seasons!<br/> <br/> Optional: Attend your neighborhood block party and set up a table<br/> with your product offerings or samples. Get out there in your<br/> community and get your business seen!<br/> <br/> #32. Get your business listed in your cities telephone book yellow<br/> pages! Alot of them also have a coupon section too!<br/> <br/> #33. You can take this phone book advertising one step further by<br/> finding out what company makes the plastic vinyl phone book covers<br/> which have local business ads on them and get your business added to<br/> it!<br/> <br/> #34. Get your business information printed up on pencils and hand<br/> them out to local colleges and technical schools for them to hand out<br/> to their adult students! This keeps your business information in<br/> front of them! (make sure you only donate them to schools with adult<br/> students).<br/> <br/> #35. Get a vehicle banner made for your automobile. I recommend the<br/> vinyl window clings or vinyl cling ones that stick to your automobile<br/> but dont scratch or remove the paint. You can easily remove them when<br/> washing your vehicle!<br/> <br/> #36. If your city has a travel guide that tourists request, contact<br/> that business and find out how you can advertise in it too!<br/> <br/> #37. Local City Maps! These days even city maps have advertising on<br/> them! You can usually get a small business ad printed on them for an<br/> economical price. Don't advertise your personal location. If you dont<br/> have a business location then advertise your website address or email<br/> address.<br/> <br/> #38. Contact local area hotels, motels and bed & breakfast inns and<br/> ask them if you can do up a Lobby Basket and leave it in their Lobby.<br/> <br/> What is a Lobby Basket? You make up little packs of info about your<br/> business & products and put them into the Lobby Basket for their<br/> patrons to take.<br/> <br/> They usually have a pamphlet wall or area too with pamplets from<br/> local area attractions etc. If they dont have a lobby basket area,<br/> inquire about leaving your business info in their pamphlet area.<br/> <br/> #39. Get your business info printed up on balloons! This is very<br/> economical to do! You then distribute them to local community<br/> centers, sporting events and other types of places where parents book<br/> their childrens birthday parties!<br/> <br/> These balloons can be displayed at the birthday party giving you<br/> business exposure. You can usually get them done for .3-.8 cents<br/> each. Your business name & website address is all you need on them!<br/> <br/> #40. Find a few other self employeed business owners in your<br/> community and team up! You can all sponsor a local parade float,<br/> parade clowns etc. Make up signs with your business info imprinted on<br/> them so that you can receive some great business exposure during the<br/> parade!<br/> <br/> #41. Get some T-shirts printed up with your business information on<br/> it (both front & back sides) and hand them out to some friends,<br/> family and co-workers and ask them to wear them out and about in the<br/> community. This is their FREE gift for helping you to spread the word<br/> about your business!<br/> <br/> Optional: Get ball caps printed up with your business info!<br/> <br/> #42. Get some canvas tote bags printed up with your business<br/> information printed on it. Find a few ladies who are very active in<br/> your community and ask them to use your tote bag and give it to them<br/> for FREE under the agreement that they will use it every time they go<br/> out in the community for errands & events!<br/> <br/> #43. Get a license plate made up for your vehicle! If you have your<br/> normal license plate on the back of your car, put your business named<br/> one on the front of the car!<br/> <br/> You can get one with just your business name on it for about $20-$30<br/> per plate!<br/> <br/> #44. Wear a business name tag every time you go out into your<br/> community! Get a Catchy Slogan printed on it such as:<br/> A. Ask me about (your company name) Products!<br/> B. I work from home, you can too!<br/> C. Earn some FREE when you party with me!<br/> <br/> #45. Local Area Magazines! Does your city publish a City Magazine?<br/> If so, contact them about advertising or if they hold contests for<br/> their readers offer to donate a product or service for their contest!<br/> <br/> #46. Check out your local area State Fairs & Community Carnivals,<br/> there are always alot of them going on during seasonal weather.<br/> <br/> Ask about getting a booth or table & set it up with your business<br/> information! People love to shop at Fairs & Carnivals and they are<br/> looking to spend money!<br/> <br/> #47. Get some Business Card Magnets printed up and hand them out<br/> every where you go! Have your friends & family pass them out too!<br/> <br/> People are more apt to keep a magnetic business card compared to a<br/> regular one which gets shoved into a drawer or wallet. By having a<br/> magnetized card, your business is kept in front of the potential<br/> customer/client.<br/> <br/> #48. When you give gifts to family, friends, neighbors, co-workers<br/> etc. make sure you give them gifts from your own company! This allows<br/> other people to see & touch your gift meaning FREE business exposure<br/> for you! (plus, you bought the gift from yourself so you are saving<br/> money!)<br/> <br/> #49. Invite your spouses co-workers over to your home for a little<br/> mingling party! Serve some refreshments or do a cookout BBQ and make<br/> sure you have a table set up with some product displays!<br/> <br/> If you sell kitchen or food products, make sure you use them!<br/> <br/> #50. Do a neighborhood childrens shopping party!<br/> <br/> I do this before Christmas and again before Mother's Day. I invite<br/> the neighborhood kids to come by and shop for gifts for their<br/> parents and loved ones. They enjoy shopping on their own and parents<br/> enjoy a small break from the children!<br/> <br/> To make this successful make sure the products you are offering are<br/> economical, I try to keep them under $25.00 each with most being<br/> around $10.00 each. Have a table set up with some inexpensive<br/> crafting supplies and let the children make their own greeting cards<br/> to go with the gifts they have purchased or have a gift wrapping<br/> table set up so they can personally wrap their gifts!<br/> <br/> #51. Do a joint party with another consultant in a non-competing<br/> business. Partying with a friend is always fun! You can hold it at<br/> one hosts home, your home or at a local community center. Invite<br/> every one you know and have others help you spread the word. Hang up<br/> fliers at local centers & businesses too!<br/> <br/> #52. Put an AD in the back of local high school yearbooks! You can<br/> usually get these ads for around $20.00 which makes it affordable<br/> advertising for you!<br/> <br/> #53. Put an AD for your business in local Athletic Sport Programs!<br/> You can find these at the High School Level, Minor League Level and<br/> at Professional Sporting Events!<br/> <br/> #54. Contact Local Churches & Religous Groups and see if you can<br/> place an AD in their weekly church bulletins & program guides!<br/> <br/> #55. Do you have a local Community Play House? If so, get your<br/> business ad placed in their play programs! You can usually get ads<br/> in them for less than $25.00<br/> <br/> #56. Co-Sponsor a Local Youth Athletic Group! Baseball teams,<br/> softball teams, cheerleading squads, gymnastic squads and swim<br/> teams, etc. are always looking for sponsors!<br/> <br/> Co-Sponsoring a team will help get your business noticed in your<br/> local area!<br/> <br/> #57. Get a Yard Sign! If you have a home business consider getting a<br/> Yard Sign printed up and proudly display it in your front yard!<br/> <br/> #58. Does your neighborhood hold local Meet & Greets? If so, make<br/> sure you go out and attend them! Get to know your fellow community<br/> members!<br/> <br/> #59. Donate a Raffle Drawing Prize to a Non-Profit Group or Charity<br/> in your local community! They are always looking for prize donations<br/> for their charitable raffles.<br/> <br/> Note: Make sure you get a receipt for tax purposes!<br/> <br/> #60. Do you have a Online Business & Website? Consider getting some<br/> computer mouse pads printed up with your website address & business<br/> name on them! This will keep your website & business in front of<br/> them every time they sign online! This encourages them to check out<br/> your website often for new products, updates & features!<br/> <br/> #61. Local Bus Stops & Bus Sheds! Have you noticed that alot of them<br/> have local business advertising on them? Call up the company and see<br/> how much it would cost you to advertise there too!<br/> <br/> #62. Does your local area grocery store allow advertisers to place<br/> business ads on the back of their cash register receipts? If so,<br/> contact them about getting your business ad on there too!<br/> <br/> #63. Local baby expo's and baby events/contests! Set up a booth or<br/> table with your business info! These events are always very popular<br/> and a great way for you to reach new customers!<br/> <br/> #64. Watch your local newspaper for Wedding, Engagement and New Baby<br/> Annoucements! Make a list and then go to:<br/> <br/> <a href="http://www.searchbug">www.searchbug</a>. com<br/> to try to track down addresses. You can mail off your business info<br/> to them announcing your business, bridal gift registry, baby gift<br/> registry, etc.<br/> <br/> #65. Stamp your business info to the outside of all outgoing postal<br/> mail! Include your business card on the inside. Do this for personal<br/> mail, business mail and for paying your bills!<br/> <br/> #66. Contact your local Fire & Ambulance companies and see if you<br/> can set up a table at their next BBQ Event or fundraiser event.<br/> <br/> #67. Contact LOCAL Assisted Living Centers for Senior Citizens (this<br/> is different then a nursing home!) and see if you can come in &<br/> offer a shopping oppty. to their Senior Residents! Seniors can NOT<br/> get out like they used too so they appreciate being able to shop<br/> from home and the majority of them don't own computers & if they do,<br/> they are not extremely computer savvy...so offer a one on one<br/> shopping experience with them! They also appreciate the adult<br/> company!<br/> <br/> #68. Are there local small summer concerts held in your local parks?<br/> We have them here during the summer months! Ask about advertising<br/> options during these community events!<br/> <br/> #69. BUY little boxes of Smartie (tm) Candies! Put your Business<br/> info on one side & on the front side slap on a label that says "Be a<br/> Smartie, Earn FREE (Your Company Name) w/a Party!" Hand them out<br/> every where you go!<br/> <br/> #70. Make up candy packs with your business info attached to them<br/> and hand out to the Halloween Trick or Treaters!<br/> <br/> #71. Exchange Business Cards, Fliers or Coupons with another Home<br/> Party Consultant in a NON-Competing Business and place her filler in<br/> your bags & outgoing packages & have her do the same for you! Sort<br/> of "scratching each others backs".<br/> <br/> #72. The PUBLIC Library! I go in there often and see all kinds of<br/> local advertisements for businesses there! See if you can leave a<br/> catalog & a few business cards!<br/> <br/> #73. Do a CATALOG SWAP with another party plan consultant (NON<br/> competing business). See if she will swap a few catalogs with you.<br/> You hand out a few of her catalogs at the END of your party and have<br/> her do the same! Hand them out as guests are LEAVING the party!<br/> <br/> #74. I have a friend & fellow network member who prints out for<br/> me...mint books...she prints a pretty graphic on it, along with my<br/> business info...they look like matchbooks and inside is a piece of<br/> peppermint hard candy! They are inexpensive too! I think I paid<br/> $8.00 for 40+ of them! She includes the candy too! I can refer her<br/> to you if you want to try those! Tell Tonya that Shelly sent ya!<br/> <br/> <a href="http://www.bboopsworld">www.bboopsworld</a>. com/<br/> <br/> #75. Do a PARTY SWAP with a Consultant in another HOME party<br/> business! (NON-COMPETING! ) Tell her if she holds a (Your Company)<br/> Party for you.....you will hold a XYZ Party for her!<br/> <br/> #76. Ask about getting your info printed onto golf tee's and golf<br/> balls & then donate them to a local golf course or mini golf course!<br/> <br/> #77. FOAM DRINK COZIES, the foam thingie you wrap around a cold<br/> beverage can! See if you can get some of those with your business<br/> info on them & hand them out at local sporting events!<br/> <br/> #78. Indoor Concert Arena's. Have you attended a concert lately?<br/> Tons of advertising by local and national merchants at concerts!<br/> Check into doing some advertising!<br/> <br/> #79. Children LOVE Stickers! Buy a slew of stickers with your<br/> business name on them....hand them out! Chances are that the kid's<br/> parents will see the stickers too!<br/> <br/> #80. Temporary Employment Agencies...again drop off packets of info<br/> about Your Business Oppty to them. The Economy is sluggish in alot<br/> of the areas in the USA...ask Temp. Employment Agencies to refer<br/> some clients to you who may be interested in a (Your Company Name)<br/> Home Business!!! You could offer the staff a discount or free gift<br/> for referrals.<br/> <br/> #81. Print up some flyers and get permission from local shopping<br/> centers to see if you can leave them on car windshields! Always ASK<br/> permission first!<br/> <br/> #82. Does your community print up FREE Renters Guides, House Buying<br/> Guides Etc? (you can usually find them for FREE at your local<br/> supermarket) . If so, contact them about placing your business ad<br/> inside one!<br/> <br/> #83. Got a local ice cream man who drives around in his ice cream<br/> truck throughout your community? Talk to him about passing out<br/> flyers or letting you add a logo onto his truck via a vinyl cling<br/> logo banner!<br/> <br/> #84. Do a web search for you local county, local township and<br/> surrounding areas. I found tons of websites for my area with FREE<br/> online business directories which I was able to get my website<br/> listed in. They also have offline ADS that you can advertise in too!<br/> A great way to also find out about upcoming local community events<br/> to participate in!<br/> <br/> #85. Are there any professional moving companies in your area? If<br/> so, contact them! They usually give out new business packet info to<br/> their customers/clients to welcome them to their new home. See about<br/> adding your business information to their "New Move" Packs!<br/> <br/> #86. Local small town radio stations that are usually found on the<br/> AM frequency usually offer very low-cost local area advertising on<br/> their small radio station. A great way to get your business info out<br/> to those in your local community.<br/> <br/> #87. Get your business information printed out onto paper text book<br/> covers! You can make them yourself! Donate them to local area adult<br/> technical schools and colleges!<br/> <br/> #88. Is there a local business in your area holding a upcoming Grand<br/> Opening? If so, contact them! Alot of times they are giving away<br/> freebies to the first few hundred customers plus they do heavy<br/> advertising announcing their Grand Opening. This is a GREAT way for<br/> you to capitalize on that!<br/> <br/> #89. Get your business info printed up on inexpensive bookmarks!<br/> Then give them to local area colleges, adult technical schools, book<br/> reading groups, libraries etc. You can usually print up your own<br/> bookmarks with your business info on them for less than .8 cents<br/> each! This will keep your business info infront of those avid book<br/> readers! They are also great to give away for FREE with customer<br/> orders!<br/> <br/> #90. Put your Business Knowledge to Work! Offer to teach classes to<br/> adults!<br/> <br/> Examples: If you are with a kitchen/cooking company offer to teach<br/> adults to cook! They are always looking for fast & easy ways to<br/> prepare healthy meals!<br/> <br/> If you are a scrapbooking consultant, offer to teach a class to new<br/> moms on how to scrapbook new baby pages!<br/> <br/> If you are a Bath/Body/Spa consultant offer to teach pampering<br/> classes to women & moms!<br/> <br/> You can find adult programs by contacting: Local Community Centers,<br/> Local Civic Groups and alot of High Schools & Community Colleges<br/> offer evening classes to adults. (continuing education).<br/> <br/> This generates leads & sales and only takes a short amount of time!<br/> <br/> #91. Put the word out to your friends, family & co-workers that you<br/> offer freebies to party go'ers. What do I mean?<br/> <br/> Well, people who are holding baby showers, bridal showers, birthday<br/> parties, anniversary parties etc. contact me about my freebies. They<br/> make up party goodie bags and are always looking for things to stuff<br/> them with. Depending on what type of party it is depends on what I<br/> donate!<br/> <br/> I print out pretty bookmarks, recipe cards, candy wrappers, gift bag<br/> tags, shopping lists, chore lists etc. with pretty designs on them<br/> along with my business info. I also attach a coupon. I keep my cost<br/> down to .15 cents per person. An inexpensive way to reach new<br/> potential customers.<br/> <br/> #92. Print out your own Re-ordering labels! If you sell consumable<br/> goods (foods, spices, soaps, bath products, cosmetics etc) make sure<br/> you stick on a small re-ordering info sticker with your business<br/> info on it so that your customer can easily locate your information<br/> for placing reorders! This is also important to do considering some<br/> customers purchase items from you to give as a gift, this way the<br/> person who received the gift will also know how to contact you and<br/> will become a potential new customer for you!<br/> <br/> #93. Establish a Referral program for your business and print out<br/> referral coupons! Offer established customers a free little gift or<br/> personal discount if they refer a new customer to you! I like to<br/> give out 3 Referral Coupons to every new customer I get so that they<br/> know they will be rewarded for referring new customers to me.<br/> <br/> Established customers are more apt to refer new customers to you if<br/> they know they will be rewarded for that referral. Verbal referral<br/> programs don't work well, so print up referral coupons or referral<br/> promotion cards to hand out to your established customers. I also<br/> like to put a "referral reward" sticker in all of my Tupperware<br/> catalogs. You can also add a sticker to the backs of your business<br/> cards.<br/> <br/> #94. Print out Coloring Pages with a small section on them<br/> advertising your business and donate them to local area restaurants,<br/> daycares etc. I was able to find 4pc. crayon sets for ONLY .05 cents<br/> a box which I also donated along with the printed out coloring<br/> pages! Parents hang them on the front of their refrigerators after<br/> the children are done coloring them which keeps your business in<br/> front of the parent daily! Cost: About .03 cents for printed out<br/> coloring page with your business info located some where on it<br/> and .05 cents for the mini box of crayons.<br/> <br/> Try to find a design that relates to your business for the best<br/> effect.<br/> <br/> #95. Contact your local area Girl Scouts, 4-H Club and other youth<br/> groups. Talk to them about you coming in to do a project with the<br/> youth's in the group. You can also talk to them about your business<br/> fundraiser program if you offer one. During the summer time there<br/> are alot of youth camps throughout the community. You can also find<br/> youth camps through local churches. Some are seasonal and some are<br/> year long programs. The YMCA is also a great resource!<br/> <br/> For Example: If you are a Kitchen Consultant, come in and teach the<br/> youth how to cook or about kitchen safety. If you sell pet products,<br/> go in and talk about grooming a pet. If you sell candles, go in and<br/> make some mini candles or teach them how to decorate them for gifts.<br/> Be creative!<br/> <br/> #96. If you are crafty with your computer you can print out tea bag<br/> wrappers with a pretty design on them along with your business<br/> information. I purchased a few boxes of individually wrapped tea<br/> bags and then put my printed business tea bag wrapper over it. You<br/> can hand them out throughout your community.<br/> <br/> I like donating them to: Assisted Living Centers, Senior Community<br/> Centers, Daycare Centers (to be given to the parents & teachers),<br/> School Teacher Lounges, Employee Break Rooms etc.<br/> <br/> Example of Cost: .03 cents for a printed color wraper and about .03-<br/> .05 cents per tea bag.<br/> <br/> #97 Make sure you leave info about Your Business on your answering<br/> machine or voice mail message! Not everyone who phones you knows<br/> that you sell or represent a particular company! (especially those<br/> pesky bill collectors & telemarketers) .<br/> <br/> #98 Take your outdated catalogs and randomly mail or distribute them<br/> thru-out your neighborhood! Make sure you stamp it OUTDATED and<br/> provide contact info for yourself so they can contact you if<br/> interested to get a current catalog!<br/> <br/> #99 Get Business Themed Banking Checks! Your bank checks pass thru<br/> tons of hands that could become potential customers or party hosts!<br/> If possible get your email address or website URL preprinted onto<br/> them! I also suggest using preprinted postal address labels too!<br/> (try to get checks that have pictures of some of the products you<br/> sell on them or at the very least make sure some where on the check<br/> it says: Tupperware Consultant, Avon Rep, and so forth.)<br/> <br/> #100. Get your business info printed onto matchbooks! Donate the<br/> matchbooks to candle shops, smoke shops, clubs etc. to help get your<br/> business name out in your community!<br/> <br/> #101. Consider getting some inexpensive mini desk-top sized<br/> calendars printed up with your business information on them and hand<br/> out to local office workplaces! A great way to keep your business<br/> information in front of a potential or repeat customer/client.<br/> <br/> #102. Take the above idea a step further. Get your business info<br/> printed up on pencils, pens, mini note pads, tab stickers and so<br/> forth. Contact local office style businesses and donate a<br/> few "business" supplies to them!<br/> <br/> When you go to the doctors or dentists office you see a slew of<br/> these types of things from various companies all over the office, so<br/> you can do the same thing by donating them to office-style<br/> businesses.<br/> <br/> #103. Contact local groups in your own community. These can be hobby<br/> groups, collector groups, new moms, new parents, neighborhood watch<br/> groups and so forth.<br/> <br/> See what their coming up activites will be and offer a fundraiser<br/> opportunity to them or offer a party or to teach a class to them.<br/> Better yet, get involved in a group as a participient. The more you<br/> get out there in your community and make contacts the better your<br/> business will be.<br/> <br/> #104. Local Holiday Events! Does your area hold a childrens<br/> christmas party, easter egg hunt, halloween party, etc? If so, get<br/> involved! You can donate candy or other holiday items and get<br/> yourself some business exposure, besides they are always alot of fun<br/> to participate in!<br/> <br/> #105. Get your business info printed up on some Lanyards and<br/> distribute them to local office place environments for employees to<br/> use to keep their keys on or give as freebies to your current<br/> established customers etc.<br/> <br/> #106. Get your business info printed up on some employee id tag<br/> holders! Hand them out to office environments that have alot of<br/> employees to get your business info seen by lots of people!<br/> <br/> #107. Contact some local small shops in your area. Offer to sponsor<br/> a drawing box & prize. Make sure you have an attractive drawing box<br/> and have the prize on display. Alot of small shops have in-shop (in-<br/> store) drawings that are sponsored by other local merchants. You<br/> should also have on hand a few catalogs and a stack of business<br/> cards. This is a great way to get business exposure and to collect<br/> leads.<br/> <br/> Make sure your entry form states:<br/> <br/> Name, phone number and email address<br/> <br/> plus a section for:<br/> ____ more info about hostessing a party<br/> ____ more info about the consultant opportunity<br/> ____ request a free catalog<br/> ____ please subscribe me to your online newsletter<br/> <br/> #108. Draft up a business press release. Submit it to your local<br/> newspapers, local magazines, tv stations and radio stations. Offer<br/> to be a guest on one of their live or recorded shows.<br/> <br/> #109. Do you get alot of magazines to your home? If so, after<br/> reading them, print up some labels on your computer that<br/> say "Compliments of ____________ ______" and donate them to local<br/> doctors offices, dentist offices, local hospitals, libraries,<br/> community centers, senior centers, etc. Make sure your label<br/> includes your business name & information.<br/> <br/> #110. Draft up some mini tip booklets, recipe booklets or craft<br/> project booklets. Make sure you label them as "Courtesy of<br/> ____________ ____" and donate them to local daycare centers, salons,<br/> civic and community groups, etc. You can print them out on your home<br/> computer inexpensively.<br/> <br/> #111. If you can afford this idea, its a great one! Remember those<br/> little rubbery type of change purses with the key ring attached to<br/> them that advertisers use to put their name and advertising info<br/> onto them? Well, they are popular again! I got one from our local<br/> bank! If you can afford it or co-op it with another consultant that<br/> would be a great idea to hand out to BIG office environments where<br/> employees carry around alot of change for vending machines, parking<br/> meters etc.<br/> <br/> #112. If your company has a fundraising program the best way to<br/> promote it is to locate local area fundraisers. What do I mean? When<br/> local groups hold bake sales, sub sales, chicken BBQ's, car washes<br/> etc....go visit them and offer them a company fundraiser pack with<br/> all of the important fundraising information, catalog and a contact<br/> sheet & business card.<br/> <br/> #113. Contact your local area Home Owners Association. See if you<br/> can drop off flyers, catalogs and business cards promoting your<br/> business to them or set up a free contest giveaway basket in their<br/> offices to promote your business and products.<br/> <br/> #114. Do you attend alot of outdoor sporting events & concerts? Have<br/> you seen those afghan throws that you can get personalized? Instead<br/> of getting a family name & date imprinted on one...get your business<br/> name on it! I have one that has my website address & my business<br/> name. Since we attend alot of outdoor sporting events in the fall, I<br/> take it out with me and wrap around myself on the bleachers!<br/> Everyone sitting around me gets to see my business info! I even lend<br/> it out to friends & family when they attend outdoor events!<br/> <br/> #115. Take the idea above one step further. Do you spend alot of<br/> time out at the neighborhood pool or at the beach? Get your business<br/> info printed up on beach towels & beach blankets! You can also get<br/> your biz info printed up on a beach umbrella...better yet, get<br/> yourself a rain umbrella with your biz info printed on it!<br/> <br/> #116. Does your city/town have a local taxi cab company? If so, call<br/> them up! I recently donated 35 of my mini catalogs to a taxi company<br/> who placed one in the back seat magazine holder of 35 of their cars.<br/> Since that time, I have gotten 1 new consultant and 2 new customers!<br/> <br/> Some bus companies will also accept them so check those out too!<br/> People are always looking for something to read!<br/> <br/> #117. When you travel take numerous catalogs, flyers, business cards<br/> etc. with you when you pack for your trip. Make up a separate tote<br/> bag just for these items. Leave you catalogs, flyers and business<br/> cards ever where you go while on your trip.<br/> <br/> ie. back of train seats, back of airplane seats, hotel lobbies,<br/> restaurants, sporting events, etc...where- ever. This is a great way<br/> to target non-local customers and interest in your business.<br/> <br/> #118. Contact other work at home business people and small business<br/> owners in your community. It's more economical for a group of you to<br/> share costs on community advertisements and mailings.<br/> By Shelly Hill<br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> <br/> Lesa Kent<br/> <a href="http://www.homeinteriors.com/lesakent">www.homeinteriors.com/lesakent</a> "we help decorate lives"<br/> make $$$ and have fun doing it for only $129 and receive $350 in merchandise to get the party started</p></div>Business Writing that Attracts Customershttps://mybbwo.com/forum/topics/business-writing-that-attracts-customers2012-01-17T23:26:02.000Z2012-01-17T23:26:02.000ZLaShanda Henryhttps://mybbwo.com/members/LaShandaHenry<div><p><a target="_blank" href="http://vbookerbrown.com/"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2866077284?profile=original" width="624"/></a><strong>Vonetta Booker-Brown</strong><br/> Writer, Marketing Specialist<br/> <a href="http://www.vbookerbrown.com" target="_blank">www.vbookerbrown.com</a><br/> vonetta@vbookerbrown.com</p>
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