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Move Over Admin Advantage… Relevate Has Arrived!

Saturday, February 13th, 2010

Presented by Serina Kelly

NEW NAME, EXPANDED FOCUS, SAME GREAT SERVICE!

Where do you get your next best client? If you are like most businesses, it is from a past or current customer referral. So, what are you doing to stay “top of mind” with them?
 
Relevate is ready to help you connect with past and current clients AND help you begin connecting with potential future clients to build strong customer relationships for enhanced customer loyalty. It’s all designed to improve your bottom line.
 
We are still doing many of the projects we were doing before as Admin Advantage (e-newsletters, social media, correspondence and more), but now — as Relevate — we get to be more strategic about it! How exciting!
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RECOMMENDATIONS:

Do you have young children or aging parents? Check out Home Safe Homes at (317) 773-1996. Kent will help you keep your loved ones safe from harm.

Also, I just finished reading The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz. It’s an easy read and so very powerful! Take some time for yourself and read this book. Very much worth it!

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A PERSONAL MESSAGE:

It’s all about building relationships! Check out this quote I read this week – so very true!
 
“Trying to close a prospect, even a referred prospect, before they really know what value you can bring is like asking someone to marry you without going on a date.”

John Jantsch

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Why “Lower Cost” Email Marketing Could Mean Higher Risk

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Presented by Bob Chenoweth

I recently received word from a prospect that she had opted for a “lower cost” online program. That’s fine, of course; I’m glad she found a good fit for her needs and I hope it serves her well. Indeed, lower cost platforms do exist. They’re ripe for the picking.

(For perspective, keep in mind that TipTopics plans start at just $39 a month. Now, back to our program…)

What concerns me about her decision is that by choosing a cheap, limited-reach, you-gotta-do-everything-yourself alternative, she’s probably ignoring the value of her time AND inviting potential risks to her reputation.

Here’s what I mean:

Ordinary programs typically require you to be the writer, editor, designer, contact manager, and even an HTML coder and troubleshooting geek. That takes effort. That takes skill. That takes time. In fact, with most programs, you’ll likely spend from 4 to 12 hours, or even more, every month to manage your email-only program. On the other hand, with TipTopics, you’ll probably spend no more than an hour each month (some report that TipTopics takes just 15 to 30 minutes). So before you go solo with another program, keep that time factor in mind.

And what about those potential risks to your reputation? If you use another program, you’re typically on your own. And without a professional advocate in your corner, you could make a damaging misstep. Do you know how to write a subject line to maximize interest? Do you know how to craft a “hook” to encourage opens and click-throughs? Do you know how to prepare each message or longer-form article to enhance your image? Do you know how to position yourself as a trusted authority and “go-to” expert?

That’s why we created TipTopics: to empower you  to send more professional messages with better reach (but with a lot less effort). We make it easy for you to go beyond the inbox to deliver messages that matter to connections that count. And at the risk of repeating myself, we do this “heavy lifting” for as little as $39 a month.

So what is your time worth? What is your reputation worth? Just asking…

Want more information? Email me or call me at 1.888.Get.Tip.1 (that’s 1.888.438.8471). Of course, you can also visit www.tiptopics.com and check out the PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS page. Do it today. After all, time’s a-wastin’.

FOLLOW TIPTOPICS ON TWITTER:

TipTopics is on Twitter, too. Just look for @TipTopics.

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What is Qi (and How Can You Improve Yours)?

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Presented by Stephanie Smart

Our Qi (pronounced “chee” and a variation of “chi”) is our energy, our vital life force, in Oriental Medicine. The proper flow of Qi is crucial to your health. Your defensive Qi is akin to a component of your immune system and flows just under the surface of your skin. Keeping your Qi strong is one of the things that can help you stay healthy and feeling good this fall and winter.

How can you improve your Qi? One of the most important things is to keep your neck and back warm and protected from cold winds. You can also eat foods that nurture your Qi. I prefer to add more warming foods into my diet this time of the year in order to keep myself from getting too chilled as the seasons change. Here are some easy additions for your diet: Shiitake mushrooms, bell peppers, kale, leeks, raspberries, oats, and parsnips.
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RECOMMENDATION:

One of my favorite books is I Dare You by William Danforth. In this classic motivational book he talks about living life to your true potential.
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A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM STEPHANIE:

By popular demand I am now offering Acupuncture packages. Contact me for details.
 
Also, watch for my new seminar schedule, including:

  • Acupuncture Basics
  • What Is Qi and Why Do I Care?
  • Acupuncture and Women’s Health (including fertility)
  • Bone Health

In the meantime, be sure to check out my website, www.gdhealing.com and give me a call for more information.

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A Partner In Productivity… Without the Overhead

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Presented by Serina Kelly

QUICK TIP:

I’ve recently shared some ways a Virtual Assistant can be an integral part of your business. It’s important to remember that a VA can become a valued partner in your productivity without the added overhead and related expenses that accompany employing an in-house assistant. Even if you already have an assistant, but could still use additional help, here are some more ways a VA can save you time and money:

  • Let’s say you want to monitor customer satisfaction. Your VA could prepare a customer feedback questionnaire, and then either personally contact or mail the questionnaire to your customers, or distribute it as an online/email survey. The VA can then summarize the responses and report the findings.
  • Or maybe you need to prepare a brochure, flyer, website, or manual, and need assistance with draft copy. Your VA can write, format, and proofread these documents, and even work with graphic designers, printers and other third-parties to take care of basic production issues.

Using a Virtual Assistant can give you peace of mind knowing that projects and tasks are getting done promptly and professionally.
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A RECOMMENDATION:

Are you stuck in “Excel Hell?” Are you ready for a custom software system that can save you time and headaches? Contact Mack at Agile Reasoning: (317) 542-3145
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A PERSONAL MESSAGE:

The holidays are right around the corner! Do you plan on showing your clients and customers how much you appreciate their business with cards and/or gifts? Let us be your seasonal Virtual Assistant. It’s a great time, and a great way, to try out using a VA!
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QUOTE OF THE DAY:

“They may forget what you said, but they will never forget how you made them feel.”

- Carl W. Buechner

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How to Accomplish Your Goals

Thursday, February 11th, 2010

Presented by Karl R. Zimmer III

QUICK TIP:

Accomplishing your goals begins with wanting to accomplish them. That may sound simple, and it is, but people are often afraid of being successful.

Imagine yourself having accomplished your goal and pay attention to how you feel, particularly to your body and any self-talk. If you feel stress in your body or there is any negative self-talk, what is it about accomplishing that goal that you are afraid of? Be honest with yourself.

Once you are certain you want to accomplish that goal, commit to being successful. See yourself already having accomplished it. See yourself fully confident, standing tall, smiling, handling even the most difficult situations with ease. Feel the joy and the pride of having accomplished your goal.

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A RECOMMENDATION:

Visit Stone Creek Dining Company at Metropolis Lifestyle Center in Plainfield for great food & drinks and excellent service!

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A PERSONAL MESSAGE:

Joel Weldon says, “Success comes in cans, not in cannots.” A relatively new science is emerging that proves the power of belief. Many have thought that what we believe we can achieve. It is actually even more powerful than that. We can actually change our DNA by holding a belief strongly enough. Is that the power of prayer and faith? Whatever it is, it begs the question, “What is possible?” Remember that you hold the key to your success: “If it is to be, it’s up to me.”
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