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How to Build Relationships with Social Networking

Posted by Coach Elizabeth on July 22, 2009 at 2:57pm
How to Build Relationships with Social Networking

Take the time to thoroughly explore the site.


Don't just join the group and not participate. In order to grow you must flow with others in your group. If you have joined just to be in a group then you will hinder yourself from learning about new people, new business ideals and network connections. You can empower yourself in the following ways:


1. Find some groups or discussion forums to join that focus on areas of interest to you

2. Respond to blogs and postings

3. Let other members know about your business and products

4. Build relationships

5. Barter services

Join our NEW Ning site at http://womenwhowin.ning.com/

God BlessCoach Elizabeth
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How to Be Creative WIth Funding and Financing When Starting a Business

Posted by Ktasha on July 22, 2009 at 1:46pm
As a female entrepreneur, who started my business six years ago, and understand what its like to have a dream to start a business but you don't have enough capital - I can offer some valuable tips on financing start-up capital.Any woman wanting to start a business, wants to start with a plan. A business plan. You don't have to become a professional writer, but even jotting down some general information about the business will be a start. Jot down things like what type of business it will be and how you plan to market and promote the business to generate revenue. Who will your target market be? What will make your business unique? Also make mention of other business partners that will be involved in the business and where their or your expertise lies in this type of business. This is important because any investor or bank will want to see your vision put on paper. They will want to see your growth potential.To find investors, do a search for 'private business investors' or use websites like gobignetwork.com that brings together small business entrepreneurs with investors and other important connections. Check with your local Chamber of Commerce who often will have a wealth of resources about getting start-up money.When I was starting my business, I reached out to some of my local economic development organizations. I attended workshops on financing a new business and I was able to secure a micro-loan for $5,000. If you're starting a non-profit, you definitely want to check out grants that may be in place for your business type. Try searching on business.gov and womensbusinessgrants.com.Don't forget about approaching family and friends to see if they're willing to invest in your new business. One tax client of mine started her own hair salon and her mom loaned her $10,000 towards her new salon. It took her several years through installments to pay her mother back from business revenue. Your loved ones might be glad to help you pursue your dreams.Your business plan will help them see and share your vision. So I can't stress enough how important your plan is. Without a plan, you plan to fail. Saving up some of your own start-money is essential too. Any investor or family member will want to say what you're willing to contribute to this 'dream'.Other resourceful places for start-up funding is SBA.gov, score.org and bankrate.com which all offer a wealth of information and resources.(This was an article I wrote that was featured on divaToolbox.com)--A mother of two, tax specialist, entrepreneur, motivator, small business consultant, and business plan writer, Ktasha N. Hardge is President & CEO of Hardge Connections, LLC. She has been helping people for 20 years, keep more of what they make. Visit hardgeconnections.com to learn more.
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Ardyss present to you a flash of magic

Posted by Cornisha Cardwell on July 22, 2009 at 3:00am
Hello all! Do you know anyone who wants to Drop 2 to 3 sizes in 10 minutes without Diet , Surgery , Exercise or pills. This is not only an attempt to sale this is also an business opportunity .A complete body transformer controls the waist the hips buttockReduces your size 2 to 3 inches in 10 minutesHelps eliminate those few extra inches that may appear in the waist , hips & thighs areaCorrects postureRelieve muscle pain in the backLifts buttocksSupports your spinal columnReshape the hips & waistRemove all the rolls from midriffFirms abdomen waist , back & stomachHelps to burn fat ( made out of the same material that’s use to wrap burn victims )Great for support all over the bodyDoes not hinder your breathing or movement ( you can drop it like it’s hot )Lifts and restores internal female organsLifts the lower stomachThis garment helps you to regain control of your stomach muscleWe can fit them as big as you get themHey check out our website to learn more about our products and services at www.ardyss.comAnd then give me a call at 216-324-8421 or email me at cornisha@yahoo.com if your interested. Cornisha Cardwell
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Is your business still using yahoo, aol, gmail emails? Time to get serious!

Posted by Debrah on July 21, 2009 at 11:48pm

Say goodbye to unorganized folders, printouts, invoices and hard-to-find emails -- consolidate all your contacts' contact details and history in one place! HustlinDomains.com easy-to-use Contact Relationship Manager helps you remember when you should follow-up with current contacts and prospects. The result is more repeat sales and increased profits!Additional, keep the lines of communication open with Fax thru Email.Isn't time your customers take you serious? Get your email account with HustlinDomains.com today.
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Webinar - How to Get Out and Stay Out of Debt - with Coach Elizabeth - July 24th @9pm

Posted by Coach Elizabeth on July 21, 2009 at 10:10pm
Webinar - How to Get Out and Stay Out of Debt - with Coach Elizabeth - July 24th @9pm

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How to Get Out and Stay Out of Debt - with Coach Elizabeth

Part 1


Friday, July 24, 2009
9:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Click here to Register online now

This is a Webinar Class -- After you have registered, you will receive instructions on how to participate in the group discussion. If you have any question, you may contact us at unstoppablewomen@live.com

You will Learn:

How to Get Out and Stay Out of Debt

Tips to Eliminate Debt Quickly

How to Control Spending


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Join the UnStoppable Women Who Win Network Today

* Click here to post your company's information in our Business Listing Section

* Click here to enter your Organization for a chance to win a FREE "Dump Your Debt" Seminar

* Click here to start your own Groups

* Click here for our Resource Center information

* Click here to Invite Your Friends to our powerful network. (http://womenwhowin.ning.com)

Wishing You Prosperity in Everything You Do.

The UnStoppable Coach for Women -- Coach Elizabeth Felder

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Is Your Copy Doing Its Job?

Posted by Tasha Bovain on July 21, 2009 at 9:43pm
If you're receiving a lot of traffic, but few conversions, you may need to take a closer look at what your copy is saying (or not saying) to your prospects.Check out my FREE special report: 5 Reasons Your Website Isn’t Generating Sales… and What to Do About It to see how your website content measures up.In this report, you’ll learn how to:-Connect with prospective customers on an emotional level-Enhance your credibility-Set yourself apart from your competitors-Convert “lookers” into “buyers"Get it Now!Tasha BovainYour Conscious Business Marketing ExpertTasha Bovain is a copywriter and consultant that helps conscious business owners establish a profitable niche while bringing more love and service to the marketplace. To find out how she can help you turn your passion into profit, please visit her website at www.tashabovain.com
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QUICK LOAN PROGRAM

Posted by BLAZE #4 on July 21, 2009 at 8:00pm
We now offer an expedited approval process on small business loans up to $50,000. These loans are for quick cash for a start-up or expansion project. This is the best way to get the necessary fast ca$h for your business.Access Florida Finance CorporationTallahassee, FL 32301Tel: 850-765-0375 Fax: 850-270-1122info@AccessFloridaFinance.comwww.AccessFloridaFinance.com
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July Credit Tip ( A must read and need to know)

Posted by Hardest Working Woman In Credit on July 21, 2009 at 5:55pm
Here's the tip for July. Make sure that all of your accounts are being reported correctly. To clarify this I mean all your CREDIT LIMITS are being reported.Some times there is a system error that reports your CREDIT LIMIT as the HIGH LIMIT.. When this happens you loose points...This is one of the things I see happening on alot of accounts.. This is also a reason WHY your scores may be different. Although, different accounts are reported DIFFERENTLY to separate credit bureaus..your AVAILABLE CREDIT may not be reported correctly. This affects your credit score and many people are not WATCHING the actions of these companies and the credit bureaus..Get in the game of credit and get the book Innocent Victims. God has blessed me with this research and knowledge and I want to give it to you. Be ready to resposition yourself for better loan products.. Stop being the VICTIM of unknown information as it relates to your CREDIT..Author of Innocent Victims in stores NOW at Barnes and Nobles. Invest in your future and your childrens future. Early education and Prevention is the key to success with life challenges.www.creditadviseforyou.ning.com
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I Want to Gift You $64…. Don’t Miss Out…

Posted by LaShanda Henry on July 21, 2009 at 1:40pm
Is your online business new or are you trying to figure out how to get it off the ground? If so, I would like to gift you $64 in the form of a special offer. My very popular Beginners Guide to Building Your Business Online is getting rave reviews. It’s a $94 valued product, but you can try it for only $30 as my special Thank You to you for being a member of Black Business Women Online. This eBundle includes 2 eBooks and 10+videos. The eBooks are “The Easiest Way to Make Your First $1000 Online” and “Selling Your Products and Services Online”. The second eBook is a part of my 7 Day eCourse, “How to Get Customers”, which is also included in the package! Here is your discount code: BBWOBONUS. This $64 gift goes out to the first 64 BBWO Members to use it. As of this morning … there are exactly 6400 members on BBWO! How weird is that… exactly 100 times the number of gifts available? Crazy but very true, so I hope you are one of the lucky few to take advantage of this offer! Download now and get instant access here: http://ecourses.webtechgurl.com/ More to come! LaShanda Henry p.s. If you want to stay connected, you can always find me on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/lashanda.henry
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Customer Special for July! Lia Sophia Jewelry

Posted by Sabrina Chambers on July 21, 2009 at 2:56am
This is the Big One! Purchase (1) item regular price (least expensive) and receive (2) items at half price (most expensive). Please view our catalog at www.liasophia.com/sabrinac and place your order! This is the last time you will be able to purchase selected items that are retiring!Sabrina Chamberswww.liasophia.com/sabrinac800-405-7009
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Define Your Goals!

Posted by Annetta Powell on July 20, 2009 at 8:38pm
Define your Real Estate goals!Since you have decided to become a Real Estate Investor, you must define your goals. Ask yourself what do you want out of your Real Estate business and what are you going to do to achieve your business goals!Join my free networking group at www.cashinonforeclosuresnetwork.com. To register for my free training seminar, visit www.cashinonforeclosures.com.Annetta PowellQueen of Real Estate

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Do You Suck At Internet Marketing? I Want You!

Posted by Alyce Garfman on July 20, 2009 at 8:13pm
Hi There,With such turbulent financial times having a significant impact on all of us nowadays, it's not surprising that more and more people are looking for a genuine opportunity to turnaround their financial situation…. If you've been looking for a financial alternative - then I may just have the FREE answer to get started working toward financial freedom!The latest Internet phenomenon is here… The 100K Winner Circle will blow you away with its fully automated system that brings in simple and easy online business profits in no time…If you're ready to grab hold of an opportunity to change your finances forever then head to http://www.100kwinnerscircle.com/?lifeisgood and check it out today!The extraordinary 100K Winner's Circle is a system that allows you to finally start your own genuine online business for FREE!This easy business system is fully automated - so you can start building your success online right away - even if you are a total Internet beginner! If you can copy an email like this one then you can begin building your business today…To uncover more about this incredible opportunity to build your own now business today - Simply visit http://www.100kwinnerscircle.com/?lifeisgoodYou will not regret making this crucial financial step!Wishing you every success,Derek Gardner,Founder-100K Winner's Circle
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Do You Know a Teenager That Needs Help Applying To College?

Posted by Latrell Carr on July 20, 2009 at 8:00pm
Hello everyone,College admissions is becoming much more competitive and now more than ever students and parents need guidance in this process. College counseling services are lacking in our high schools across the U.S. due to large student-counselor ratios and the multitude of responsibilities counselors face. I've created a company that provides affordable college admissions counseling for students of color. If you have a teenager in high school or know someone that does, I can help! Visit my website at www.schoolcounselingconsultants.com.Sincerely,Latrell CarrFounderSchool Counseling Consultants, LLCwww.schoolcounselingconsultants.com
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Marketing the RIGHT way?

Posted by Lisa Henry on July 20, 2009 at 6:27pm
Greetings everyone,Constantly asked, "How do you market for attorneys?" My cookie cutter answer is, "I grassroots market by using direct mail and community marketing." Now the cookie cutter answer is not working anymore.I practice guerrilla marketing strategies to make the phones ring for law firms that need it the most. Lucrative firms use a few guerrilla marketing strategies, however they are financially stable to market the "RIGHT" way. Which I whole heartedly agree is the best way in the correct circumstances.The heart of Guerrilla Marketing is fighting to protect a way of life. Everyone is quick to share with you the right way to market business for law firms, however when there are bill collectors knocking on an attorneys professional and personal life it is time to look for alternatives to traditional or the right way to market. Keep in mind, law offices have staff employees and their way of life is also in question.Law firms are businesses just as others. They flourish, have rocky times or close. The bottom line is do you give up or throw that Hail Mary pass? When I am contracted, I understand what is at stake.There are rules of advertising that attorneys must abide in marketing clients. I know them like the back of my hand. I explore alternatives marketing to people who are need of legal services, that have not been used, that are within the realm of those rules.Along with being a legal marketing virtual assistant, I am a strategist. For example, for direct mail startegies, names from various county and city jails are collected and then mailed. There were about 5 of us from different firms that showed up like clock work to view and write down the names from the jail docket book. This is a log of all people who have been arrested. That means that there were 4 to 5 letters hitting those mail boxes at the same time. I needed those names first, remember I am protecting a way of life, I wrote a letter to the Sheriff asking if the firm could get a print out of the jail docket after 3:00 daily at a cost that he deemed appropriate for paper, ink, and the time of his staff.Notice the time frame. In this jail, the book was put out at 10:00am daily and taken by 2:00pm that means that we were not getting some names until the next day. The sheriff agreed to twice a week after 3:00 at 25.00 a docket, that was 50.00 weekly. This freed me to capture the names from the city jails. Not everyone arrested made it to the county jail. It took the other firms almost 3 months to catch on. For three months we had that area on lock down. I also doubled back to jails after 5:00 and included those names in the days mailing. What time do most offices close? I dropped the mail at the main branch at the post office dock because we were usually past the regular time.My services are not long-term, once the firm or attorney's quality of life is secured, I take my leave. Usually six to eight months. During this time I spend one on one time with each staff member sharing instruction of management of client-relations. The attorney must be walled in by a trained staff to realistically and suceessfully keep up this pace. A trained staff is key when marketing in this manner.I agree with marketing the right way, however there are instances when it is appropriate to throw that Hail Mary pass.It is Always a Blessing to Share, Dream a World!Lisa Henry, "A Real Guerrilla Marketer"www.SweeThorn.com
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Is The Economy An Excuse for Your Small Business?

Posted by Trina Newby on July 20, 2009 at 4:30pm
It seems everywhere I turn news about the economy is sounding gloomier than ever and as business women, we can't help but worry and wonder how this will impact our business. While many consumers are tightening up their wallets and spending less they are also still purchasing much needed services and products.There are many small businesses that have been impacted by the economy and some have even gone out of business. However, we must not allow ourselves to use the economy as an excuse by assuming customers will not want our products or services. Instead, we must develop a strategic plan to handle the challenge and keep the faith that our businesses can and will survive. Below are some survival techniques that can help you:Evaluate Your BusinessKnowing how your business is performing is the first step in determining how you can improve. Take a look at your balance sheets and cash flow (you have been practicing good bookkeeping right?) to determine what products or services have not been selling; look at the number of repeat customers you have, determine what customers have stopped using your products/services, number of customers you need on a monthly basis and what discount percentage you could give your customers. (Note: 10% doesn't mean very much these days. It needs to be more)Survey Your Current CustomersWhen is the last time you've developed a survey to determine what your customers are thinking about your products/services? Going straight to the source that can make or break your business is vital. Ask your customers what products/services they would like to see or how you could improve for them.Research, Research, Research!Researching your business to determine new trends and techniques your competitors are using is a reliable way monitor how your industry is doing overall. By researching you can learn new marketing methods that might work for your business, eliminate products/services that consumers are not wanting and add products/services that they are seeking. You will also be able to determine if your prices are competitive, but attractive to your target customer.Offer Special Pricing or DiscountsPerhaps you've seen "economy specials" at hair salons, retail stores and elsewhere and it's working for many of small businesses! While you don't want to sell yourself short, consider lowering your service fees or providing special discounts on your products for a period of time. Start by rewarding loyal customers who continue to order your products or use your services. This lets them know that you are sensitive to the times and care about them.Stay "Sticky" to Your Customers!How are you staying in touch with your customers? Building a solid business relationship with your customers is important, because it helps to develop familiarity in their minds with you and your products/services. Ways to do this include: monthly postcards, e-newsletters, printed bulletins, birthday cards with special coupons, coupon mailers and more. The important thing is to develop a consistent strategy to stay in front of your customers and keep them informed.Many of the survival techniques listed are really common business practices that should be implemented consistently. Oftentimes as businesswomen, we forget to stay consistent and allow things to fall by the wayside. So, let this article be a motivator for you to get in gear and get started with developing a strategy that will not only survive the economy, but grow your business with a steady flow of loyal customers!About the Writer:Trina Newby is founder of Women About Biz an online small business education and connection network just for business women. For more than 20 years, she has helped thousands of women start and grow their small business.
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