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All articles by Kristie Tamsevicius -
Sometimes finding good leads for speaking gigs can feel a bit like
hunting for a tropical spa with umbrella drinks in the dessert.
It's easy to get discouraged. But yet when you see superstars that
are booked solid, you know that it can be done. So how do you find
leads for paid speaking engagements? Below are 14 techniques you
can use to find good contacts and get yourself booked!
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A bio is a key part of your marketing toolbox. And a well written
one is worth it's weight in gold! This seeming simple marketing
blurb has the amazing power to wow the media, impress a decision
maker, or showcase your expertise to any potential buyer. And, once
you have written a good bio, you'll find a million uses for it. In
addition to adding one to your website, you can use in your article
byline,
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A few months ago, my husband wanted to learn more about using real
estate to build our wealth. So, he hopped on our computer, visited
web sites, looked at discussion boards, and scanned newsletters to
see who the real experts were. After asking around and doing some
research, he was impressed with William Bronchick and John T.
Reed's for their advice and strategies. On the other hand, while
there is a lot of hype about Robert
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The entrepreneurial life... yes THAT'S the life for me. Being
your own boss can afford you the freedom to work when you please,
do what you want, and spend more time with your family. It's true,
owning a small business can be a dream come true, or a nightmare if
you let it be.
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In this evergrowing-techno-jungle we call the Internet, it's
easy for the little guys to get overlooked. If you aren't
Coca-Cola, Microsoft, or Amazon, it can be hard to compete. Small
businesses are faced with the challenge of standing out in the face
of giants. So how do you differentiate and survive? The key is to
be SMALL in a big way by capturing the essence of YOU in your web
site!
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When two people join forces, there's a certain synergy that
takes place, that's why many ebusiness folks are seeking out joint
ventures. What IS a joint venture (JV for short) you ask? Basically
it's when you agree to form a partnership and jointly promote
someone.
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Every online dream begins with the vision of opening your email
box and "like magic" the money comes rolling in. It's true --
building a passive income is your key to earning more money without
working harder. While it's unlikely you'll earn millions overnight,
building a passive income is a smart way to supplement your
existing income. Here are some ideas for how you can build an
automatic income source for your online business.
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Why am I doing this? I just feel like I can't focus today! I
feel like I'm not enjoying my job like I used to. What's the matter
with me? I NEED A BREAK!!!!
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Ahh... the entrepreneur's life... Many imagine that working from
home is like being a Hollywood superstar: working leisurely in your
pajamas, eating bon bons, and cashing paychecks you write to
yourself. While managing your own business can be a life long
dream, your business can also take over your life if you let it.
Here are some tips for how to overcome the biggest challenges of
working from home.
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One of the biggest distractions for most business owners is
email. And when you get hundreds (or even thousands) of emails a
day, it's really easy for it to quickly overwhelm you. Just as it's
hard to concentrate in a messy office, a messy inbox can send you
running in a hundred different directions if you are not careful.
Here are some power tips to organize your inbox and help you stay
focused.
1) Create categories in your inbox.
! Inbox
! Act Now (items I need to do in the next 5 minutes)
! Do (items I should do today)
! Waiting for Reply
! Quick Reference
! Ideas
! News to Read
! Delegate
How to create categories in your inbox
Right click on any email in your inbox
Click categories
Click master category list
Type the name of the new category you wish to create
Hit add
Hit ok
H ok
If you put an exclamation point before the category name, it helps
group your important categories at the top of your category
box.
Now, whenever an email hits your inbox, you must drop it into a
category. This helps you because everything that requires the same
type of action is in a "bucket" in your inbox now.
To assign an email to a category, right click on the email, right
click categories, find the category you want to assign it to, and
put an x in that box
2) Use tasks to group your "to do" items
Items that I will do in the next few days, weeks, or months ahead,
you can move to your task folder.
If you customize the current view to group it by high, normal, and
low priority it helps you instantly identify which items need your
attention first. It follows the Franklin Covey model of thinking of
identifying tasks as a A, B, or C.
Here's how to group your tasks by priority.
Right click
Customize current view
Group items by - choose priority
Descending
OK
3) As you read your emails, click and edit the subject line so it
says the action you need to take. For example, when a person emails
me with a question, I would edit the subject line of that email to
say, "Call Jim by Friday at 222-222-2222 about web design quote).
That way I don't even have to open the email to have an instant
reminder about what action I need to take.
4) Personal Folders help organize your "keeper" emails. Here are
personal file folders to consider.
Sunshine File - testimonials and "you are wonderful" notes - this
is great pick me up file to look at when you get discouraged
Clients
Company 1 - your consulting company
Company 2 - your online community etc
Products – your book, ebooks, etc can each have a subfolder in
here
Speaking
Affiliate - your affiliate logins, notes etc
Reference (this is where you can file all the "how to" tips etc I
come across)
Marketing blurbs (article bylines, product descriptions,
professional bio, text ads)
Vendors - vendor receipts, passwords
Documentation - any documentation on "how to" that you create for
clients or VA's or people you outsource to. That way you never have
to rethink it. Send click and send.
That’s it, 4 quick tips to conquer the pile of emails in your inbox
so you can get more work done!
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