Having your own business requires consistent review. Ideas are continuously flowing and ways to improve are being flushed through your mind. Taking it up to the next level is the main goal - not wanting to miss out on being able to provide the services that your competitors are able to deliver. In fact, you want your business to be even better - stand out - completely unique in delivering services that others really need and you can give it to them.Well, I have a list of questions that I often ask myself• How am I doing?• What can I do to improve?• Am I offering my clients an invaluable service?• What about my internal clients? Are they feeling appreciated?• Are my external clients referring me to others?• How effective is my networking?• Am I investing enough time into my business?I can continue on with the questions. However, most important in keeping your business report, be sure to take an honest look at yourself. Your well being - your physical, emotional/mental health are vital in doing business. Your purpose in doing business is not only to be your own boss, be in control but to also enjoy life on your terms. You want to live a prosperous life - well, you also need to live a healthy life. Be sure to take care of the business of your own health.• Stay hydrated (drink water, 100% fruit juices)• Make time to get pampered (spa, massage, body rub/scrub)• Exercise (enjoy a yoga class)• Meditate (quiet time to center yourself)• Make healthy eating choices (salad, fruits, vegetables, vitamins, etc.)• Visit your doctor and follow the standard health screenings• Travel (plan a vacation - go see other places)• Spend quality time with your family• Donate your time, clothes, other items or money to a worthy cause• Go out for a night on the town (concert, dinner, Broadway show, museum)• Make time for a social gathering (group of folks who share common interests, friends)• Play golf, tennis, chess, dominos, basketball, softball, base ball, etc.• Go to a book store pick up that book you've been meaning to read• Relax and begin to read your book - even just a chapter or two - then be sure to make some time to continue reading it again - even if you have to take it to the mandatory room (the place we all have to sit for a while).You are in business with the goal of enjoying life. I know it's hard to step away especially when you are constantly working on something new or something that requires your attention, or just having to put that time in to see the business grow. It will grow but you will be surprised at the growth you can achieve by taking care of yourself. It builds your confidence - you will feel like a billion bucks, and most of all your business will improve.
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Hi ladies! I have a quick request, if you need Myspace adds could you try to make sure your company name is in your nic so that I can make sure you stay on top? If not please send me a note to let me know it's you so I can move you up! Thanks a lot.Also I noticed everyone always wants to be added to Myspace.....yea,yea I know everyone is on Myspace but let's not forget the oldies but goodies ok?Blackplanet AND Migente.com
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I just came home from yet another networking event. With the oppressive heat here in New York City, the LAST thing I wanted to do was leave my air-conditioned apartment/home-office. But after arguing with myself for about 20 minutes (always an interesting thing to watch), I decided to go. And I'm glad I did. There were only 4 of us there. I got to really know the people who were there. It turned into a brainstorming session. It was a productive brainstorming session. I got to share my knowledge and get some useful advice. It proved to me a few things.1. I do know a thing or two about business (based on what I shared)2. I do know what is best for my business (based on the advice I received, which agreed with my previous thoughts)3. I can always learn more - surround myself with smart people4. Sometimes smaller events are better - quality vs. quantity5. Becoming a regular at a few networking groups is better than showing up to a bunch of different ones only once.So there it is. Keep networking. It works.Natashawww.NatashaCrawford.comRead more…
I recently went to a networking event where each person was videotaped as they delivered their pitch/30 second commercial. Mine is below. What do you think? Any feedback is greatly appreciated. It's my plan to tweak it, practice it, and use a future version to advertise. Thanks in advance!Natasha Find more videos like this on B2Bvid.com Read more…
Hello Community,Juniques Marketing Business Opportunity StoreRadio Show is now available for your listeningEnjoyment. Listen now at www.juniques.usHear the business growth of Lorreen Sample,A North Carolina resident that is making great thing happen.This is a very interesting lady, mother, wife, business owner andOperator.Juniques Marketing Business Opportunity StoreIs on Wednesday, 9AM (MST).Call-in Number: (347) 215-9512Join Us!!! WWW.JUNIQUES.US
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Join us this June for an awesome month full of information to help you achieve marketing success!Brand University: The Marketing Success Conference for Women Entrepreneurs has something for everyone! Starting at just $29.95 you can learn about the following topics:REGISTER AT WWW.MARKETINGSUCCESS2008.EVENTBRITE.COMYou - The Superstar!Using New Media and Social Networking Strategies To Build Your Most Important Brand - YOU!Cynthia de Lorenzi, Founder Success In The City andCEO of the Patriot GroupThe Solopreneurs Guide To Strategic Marketing:(MBA Not Required)!Tammy Freeman, The Lifestyle EntrepreneurFounder and CEO, Synergi Group, LLCDo It Yourself MarketingKirsten FullerFounder and Editor-in-Chief, Reservations MagazineSelf-Publishing Secrets:Stop Making Excuses and Publish Your Book Now!Sanyika Calloway Boyce, The Financial Fitness CoachClient Building 101: Know Your Niche!Francina Harrison, The Career EngineerHow To Tell Your StoryAfter The Elevator PitchRebekah Pierce, Average Girl Magazine, LLCOne Hour Marketing Plan BootcampNikki Woods, Full Circle MarketingDirect Mail BasicsGail Diggs, GCD Writing and MarketingCreating Newsworthy Press ReleasesJill Watkins, Write On Target Communications, LLCBuild A PR MachineCinnamon Bowser, Nail TaxiHarnessing the Power of Television PublicitySanyika Calloway Boyce, The Financial Fitness CoachPre-Conference Teleseminar Topics:(Even if you can't make the conference, you can get access to these great teleseminars!)How To Increase Sales ThroughPower PartnershipsDenise Trifiletti - Women's CommunityIt's Not Who YOU Know ButWho KNOWS YOU!Francina Harrison, The Career EngineerPassion Marketing:Wear Your Heart On Your SleeveTo Generate Bigger and More Sales!Tammy Freeman, The Information BrokerFounder and CEO, Synergi Group, LLC8 Key Ingredients To BuildCustomer LoyaltyNikki Woods, Full Circle MarketingYou've Built Your Website, Now What?Gail Diggs, GCD Writing and MarketingCreating Powerful and Compelling TaglinesJill Watkins, Write On Target Communications, LLCAttend Brand University Marketing Success Conference For Women Entrepreneurs...Your Business Will Never Be The Same!REGISTER AT WWW.MARKETINGSUCCESS2008.EVENTBRITE.COM
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Hi Everyone,Just a shout out to those business owners (or starting business owners) on the list who own and operate businesses in the Greater Pittsburgh area to be part of the Solutions Now! Group database. This is an initiative of the International Business Card Group. The focus of the database is to compile a networking opportunity for the Southwest PA area. This a B-to-B database. There is no cost for participation and participation is completely voluntary. The for-cost database will be available for distribution in January of 2009.Eligible businesses are:Non-profit organizations and/or for-profit businessesSmall, medium and large businessesStarting, new and established businessesHeadquartered and/or operating in Greater Pittsburgh/Southwestern PA/Southeast Ohio/West Virginia and Maryland PanhandleInterested parties can participate by emailing database@solutionsnowgroup.org with the following information by October 31, 2008:Contact SalutationContact NameCompany NameContact TitleCompany Address (street, city, state, zip)Contact PhoneContact FaxContact EmailCompany WebsiteBusiness CategoryBusiness Description (250 words or less)You can email info@solutionsnowgroup.org if you have questions. Feel free to forward.--Sincerely,Candice L. MasonDirector of Communications, Solutions Now! GroupHostess, Solutions Now! RadioTelephone/Fax: 1 (888) 851-9035eMail: solutionsradio@aol.comWebsite: http://blogtalkradio.com/solutions_now_radioMySpace: http://myspace.com/solutions_nowLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/candicelmason
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Hello and thank you for your interest in the International Business Card Group. This community is to generate a networking opportunity for business owners and people who want to promote themselves.How this works:1. Send me some business or contact cards. No more than 100.Send business cards to:Solutions Now! Radioc/o Solutions Now! Group, Inc.8005 Aber Road, Suite 1100Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 151472. I will then send 5 cards out until the cards are gone.3. Once you receive business cards, your job is to pass out four of the cards along to others (retain one for yourself).4. Send more cards to me to get back on the list and the cycle repeats.Participate now!
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I think of a friend as not only a person that has gone through some things with you, seen you at your best and loves you at your worst.A friend to me is someone you meet along life's journey who understands where you are in your walk and will lend a hand when you are in need.I think of my new business and I know that I need all of the support that I can get! A friend sees this and is willing to point you in the right direction and even go as far as to putting you on to that road to success.With That Being Said, I would like to say thank you to anyone who has lended a hand an ear, said a kind word or even a prayer for me. To anyone who has given an opportunity and expressed a validated opinion in order to help me succeed as a small business owner, I just wanted to say......THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (said with the golden girls music playing in my head) :)
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Hello Everyone,I would like to introduce you to Mentors Club. I have after one month of being a part of this club been able to learn and speak with millionaires who are where I am working to be.Don't miss this awesome opportunity to learn and grow. You will get the chance to be mentored personally by great people like Dr. Stan Harris, Ms. Katrina Ferguson - Author of "Celebrate the Power in Your Right to Choose" also founder of The Total Woman and many others.One of the most phenomenal young men I've met is Mr. Stephen Pierce. This young man turned obstacles into opportunities. He dropped out of high school and was homeless, living on the streets. He had gotten shot and the hospital wouldn't remove the bullet because he didn't have insurance. He left the bullet in even after becoming a millionaire because he says he never wants to forget where he came from. This young man borrowed someone else’s computer and begins to make it work for him. 7 years later he is a multi-millionaire. Being a part of Mentors Club allowed me to talk with him and learn from him.This is an awesome opportunity for you to meet great mentors who don't mind sharing their knowledge. The only thing they tell you is to implement what you learn because if you don't it's a waste of your time. There are 2 ways of being a part of Mentors Club. You can have access to training calls with these millionaires every week and also the wealth of knowledge that is available on the site for $29 a month.Option 2 is the Ultimate Subscriber which I am. Why? I am able to earn more money because I have the reselling rights to several e-books and audio recordings but best of all I keep ALL OF THE PROFIT!!!!!! As an ultimate subscriber I get free seminar tickets to events such as The Six Figure Business School.Check out my page at http://prosperity.mentorsclub.comEricaMENTORS CLUB INFORMATION / GUEST CALLEvery Monday @ 9:00 pm est.Phone-Number to Dial: 218-486-3695Use Conference ID: 1518160#
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Basic Principles For The 21st CenturyNow that the first quarter is over, don't miss the opportunity to makeyour lifestyle recession-proof.This event will provide you with simple steps to secure your financial future.Be the first to acquire innovative techniques to secure your financial stability.Where: Owen Brown Community Center6800 Cradlerock WayColumbia, MD 21045410-309-4052When: Saturday, April 19, 2008Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Cost: The registration fee has been waivedRegister by responding to this email or call 410-309-4052.Once we reach full capacity your name will be placed on a waiting list.SEATING IS LIMITED.This seminar will equip you with answers to long standing questions like:o Is my 401K okay?o What I don’t know, can cost me?o Is my cash flow clogged?o Are foreclosures, bankruptcies and layoffsa threat to my lifestyle?o Is there a hole in my cash bucket?o What’s really in my wallet?o Is my money system ordinary or extraordinary?What’s the difference?o Do I need a midlife money management makeover?We hear the conversations and the questions.That’s why we have extended this personal invitation for you tojoin us for this life changing experience.Register today to explore Basic Principles For The 21st Century.All who attend will have an opportunity to win a $100.00 GAS CARD,a Money Making Website training.PLUS!Ask about the 4-day vacation in sunny Myrtle Beach, S.C.Make room in your schedule right now to attend.Successfully,Carl and Val McKoyCertified Prosperity Partners(410)309-4051v.mckoy@yahoo.comcz_mckoy@yahoo.com
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How much do I count on marketing materials to market for me? Do you go to networking events and push your business card into everyone's hand?" Oh, did you feel that whoosh of negative energy with that sentence? I sure did. Next time, keep those business cards in your pocket until asked for one and then still hesitate to give it out without some boundaries or criteria.Why, because a business card has all your contact information on it. U-know, name, phone number, and maybe a logo that took you a year or two to develop that your market could care less about.Your business card doesn't say how kind, understanding, caring or what you know or the value you bring to your clients. Its just flat energy.For the rest of the story, visit http://my.great-promo.comForever promoting,Karmawww.Great-Promo.comCreating brain tattoos that last generations!www.my.great-promo.comExpanding your business by growing your network.
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KEEPING THE BALL ROLLING: How To Extend Relationships with Consumers Post-EventExecutive summary :The event is over — the displays dismantled, the premiums packed away, and the trucks have hit the road. How do you ensure that your brand has truly made an impression on consumers? Now more than ever it’s become imperative for you to continue that conversation with consumers and extend that ever-important return on investment.For the rest of the story, visit http://my.great-promo.comForever promoting,Karmawww.Great-Promo.comCreating brain tattoos that last generations!www.my.great-promo.comExpanding your business by growing your network.
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Networking - There IS a Method to the MadnessTuesday, April 8, 2008 7:00 pm CT - 8:00 pm CTThe first time this seminar was offered was a phenomenal success! We are offering this seminar again. Please join us. Once your seat is reserved, you will receive conference materials as well as the telephone number to the conference.What is networking? Simply put networking is the exchange of information. Networking is also relationship building. In this seminar, participants will learn the purpose of networking and how to successfully network. Whether you are looking for a new job or seeking to grow your business, this seminar gives you to the tools to succeed.Get answers to many questions including:What are the benefits of networking?How does networking help my business/career?Do I already have a network?How do I network?With whom do I network?How much time should I dedicate to networking?Order your ticket now at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/108425303.
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Online Networking What's All the Fuss?Thursday, April 10, 2008 7:00 pm CT - 8:00 pm CTOnline networking is taking over!Are you joining the millions of individuals utilizing online social networks like MYSPACE, YAHOO GROUPS, GOOGLE GROUPS, FACE BOOK, and Ning?This seminar shows participants how to build a huge online network in a relatively short period of time.Want to start a business?Want to grow your business?Have a new book, product or service you want to share with others?Bring pen and paper and join us for this teleseminar!Space is limited so reserve your seat today.Upon confirmation of payment, you will receive conference log in information.To order tickets, visit http://www.eventbrite.com/event/108435333.
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They’re not going anywhere!So, I’m doing my thing and trying to figure out some very economical promotions for a young man who is going into business for himself. After a typical interview, I thought about his love of roller coaster and amusement parks. In the interview, he told me that he and his buddies visit atleast 8 amusement parks a year and this is the time when he feels most creative.So what did I do? Visit the blog entitled: RollerCoasters for the rest of this story.Forever promoting,Karma Middletonwww.Great-Promo.Com...Creating brain tattoos that last generations!
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Networking opportunity April 6, 2008DetailsPJ’s Coffee & Wine Bar232 19th St NWAtlanta, GA30363(404) 745-42156-7pmWe have all experienced those networking events where everyone walked around and handed out business cards and told you what you could buy from them.At WEW, our definition of networking is different? We’re not about providing two minutes to deliver a sales pitch.We’re asking each person that attends to help others by answering one of the following questions:What are you going to do today to help promote one of the networkers you meet this Sunday?When was the last time you updated your site or blog?How many business cards do you need to pass out to get one client?How do you keep someone from day dreaming when you’re a speaker at a function?...and other important questions entrepreneurial minded people need to have the answers to.Come out and Network with us. Share your experience and gain from the experiences of others.Karmawww.Great-Promo.ComP.S. If you miss the event, there will be excerpts of it posted in 48 hours or less at: http://my.great-promo.com
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Greetings to youI want to invite you all here on Black Business Women Online to build yourself a business profile on Qassia.com.It's great!I was invited there by WEA Sistah Member, Dana Neal and I have created a web presence as formal as our original one and its "free". Yes, it's a growing experience and yes it's free. A great opportunity to get paid directly for building and sharing your information globally. I want you to take the time to go to my page and check out what I have started. For some it may be a lot, but for others of us that are marketing ourselves all over the U.S. and more...........we need a presence everywhere! Good luck and God bless....http://weainc.qassia.com/
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According to Target Market News, in 2005 Blacks/ African Americans spent $719 billion dollars on goods and services. It is projected that the buying power of Blacks/ African Americans will be $1 trillion dollars by the calendar year 2010. When I recently Googled 'black buying power' I was surprised by the number of professional articles I found that talked about how to market to Black/ African American people. Of the few articles I perused, not one of them talked about their corporate/ organizational responsibility to the communities they want to fleece. Not one of them mentioned the needs that exist in many of our communities. I was only five or six articles in when I got a clear image of a world (with few exceptions) that wants to take everything they can from us and give NOTHING back in return.An adage that I was taught many moons ago simply states: He who has the gold rules. It seems to me that since we as a race have the gold we should be ruling. I am so very happy to see the numbers of our people who are beginning to network with and patronize one another in greater numbers than ever before. I'm so happy that our value and worth are now being recognized and our historical accomplishments are no longer being hidden from our youth. But I am very curious and concerned about one thing. What is going to happen when our hard earned dollars are circulating in our own communities several times? What will happen as more and more sisters revert back to natural hair styles and patronizing black only nail techs in order to break the back of the Asian Connection that is not only taking over the hair care industry but is making inferior copies of black produced products while systematically nudging us out of the market? What is going to happen when there are lines outside of black owned grocery stores, liquor stores and gas stations while those that are owned and managed by other ethnicities become virtually empty? What is going to happen when our children are able to find summer jobs and internships within our own communities? What will happen as a result of us using our wealth for our own sustenance, empowerment, and glory?Personally, I don't think the rest of the world will stand idly by and let that happen. I suspect that at the very least we will all have a bunch of new found friends whose main concern will be to win our business away from our own family (I love that term as opposed to the n-word and it is soooooo fitting - my brothers and sisters). As that time approaches and as we deliberate regarding how to handle the opposition that is sure to come, let us remember that people of many nationalities would not hire one of us for any reason; and many of those who did required us to work for minimum wage money under the table, doing work that is beneath them so we would not be entitled to any working benefits or unemployment. Let us remember that many of them treated us like second or third class citizens while we were patronizing their establishments. Many of them intentionally cheat us and our children then get an attitude when we bring their -ah hem- error to their attention. I'm so glad that growing numbers of us are finally working in concert toward leveling the playing field. But remember, just because we deserve to benefit from the power of our own buying power doesn't mean they will sit by idly and let us.BTW: They in this blog specifically refers to people who are either not ethnically recognized as being Black or African American or supporters of the equal rights and entitlements of Blacks/African Americans.
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