Really you need a lot more than just a website.
Why?
Websites are like billboards without a highway.
You actually need a (Small Business) Framework.
What is a framework?
It’s the combination of Systems that help build a route to your website. Like a highway.
5-6 bare bones basic Systems every business needs – in the very beginning of business, can you name them?
Send me a note with what you think they are – or with what you have.
Let’s see how close you are.
English: Graph of social media activities (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
We all have a story about how social media has changed our lives.
A Facebook friend, Koos de Jongh, that I would not know if it were not for social media, posted this question:
What has social media brought you in 2012?
For some it’s day to day connection and a way to meet people we would not have otherwise.
When I asked Koos for his permission to include his name in this blog, he was grateful that I had asked. My heart opened wider when I continued to read his words.
“…..you are one of the persons I trust although we know each other only from FB.”
As you reflect on 2012
and decide what to take with you into 2013
consider these stories.
Streakers Love Story
How LinkedIn changed my life in one year
How a Tweet became $1 Million
In the Video below
Richard Branson shares his highlights of 2012
and comments their Social Media Campaigns
(Caution -language not appropriate for all viewers)
Various Versions of Auld Lang Syne found here
Happy New Year!
I recently read an article on promoting your blog.
I’ve been writing them at random for a while now and have irregularly shared.
Yes I could Write more and be more consistent.
So when I went through the infographic – I did a bit of a check.
Do I have the following social media accounts?
I encourage you to check out more of the infographic and see what will help you promote your blog.
Below is a new addition Evan Carmichael and it encouraged me to write the article
“Get on the Phone – Making Contact”
it maybe a couple of days before you can see it
- there is normally a 48 hour review period.
I was lead here. Yes there is a story, but first have a listen.
I Love “You can not lead form behind…” – did you hear it, feel it?? Did you get the AHA?
Summarizing some of what I listened to:
Not sure about you – but this was exactly what I needed.
The great thing about all this is that I followed a monkey here. HAHAHAHA!
Seriously….
I was playing with Mailchimp and ConstantContact - while I drafted a couple of newsletters.
I was looking at both of them as I’m a Solution Provider for ConstantContact (one of a few partnerships) yet I wanted to see how Mailchimp integrates with Nimble.
I partnered with Nimble as it is the only solution on the market that integrates the “4 Cs” — contacts, calendar, communications and collaboration: Social Media, Email, and Address Book all in one place.
I can tag a list of my contacts in Nimble and have their information sent to Mailchimp- so that I can then create an email campaign that goes out only to that list.
So I’m in there playing with my lead generation systems and on the top right is that Monkey. “jenn, sometimes you just need to xpress yourself…” with a link to a funny monkey video on youtube. Yeah – I could not help but click on the link.
Well after watching, I stumbled upon the one shared above. I like how that works….
Creating this blog lead me to more goodies that are worth exploring.
Here is where I’m heading
Whether you are introducing yourself or getting an introduction… The Rules are the same.
Keep it in context.
Lead with the topic everyone knows about – them. You are the audience.
Listen.
The words of Jeff Haden “The best connections never come from speaking; the best connections always come from listening.”
Relationships go through stages.
According to Michael Drew Co-Author of Pendulum: In Action with Roy H. Williams
the stages are the”12 Steps of Intimacy” and they apply to personal and business relationships. Yes there is a System to Building Relationships.
Just like kissing on the first date can make or break a relationship – missing a step in building the relationship, may have you back at the introduction (if you’re lucky).
Know the steps and why they are important, today, in your marketing.
“Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” Confucius
This quotation is the basis behind Entrepreneurship. The majority of Entrepreneurs decided that they wanted to do what they Love and created it. Even being resourceful, insightful, innovative creatures some times the bootstrapping results in revisiting employment.
Employee and Entrepreneur Mindsets are Different
Click here to find out how Employee vs. Entrepreneur
Being an Entrepreneur is not easy. Many have admitted that they did not test the water – before diving in.
If you are not an Entrepreneur already and you are considering it, Caution it can get HOT!
If you are an Entrepreneur you may already know how this feels under your collar. You may even be reconsidering your decision or seeking temporary employment.
What you need to know
#1 YOU ARE NOT ALONE
#2 Searching for work has changed
#3 There’s Help!
Before you throw in the towel here are some Business Resources.
Know the Business Systems You Need – What Most Business Owners Don’t know
If you are jumping back in the Employee Pool, here are some Employment resources
to make the swim easier.
#1 Resume - I want my resume on top – Please!
#2 Find companies that are hiring – they are online.
#3 Apply - Employment Sources for Calgary, Alberta Canada
#4 Connect within 72 Hours.
#5 Keep Track- Use a System to record the Who, What, When, Where and How’s that goes on with each company.
#6 Prepare for the interview
Source: Pinterest
The above infographic is also helpful information for business meetings.
Remember – talk to your friends and family. Let them know what you are going through and looking for. We all need Support!
Plus the Pool is A Lot more Fun – when there are other People in it
TO PLAY WITH!
Your Communication Systems are the key to your Sales and Marketing.
What are Communication Systems?
Having an actively managed Database System helps bring your Communication Systems together and leverage your business efforts.
Let us show you how it can help save you time, money and energy.
