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How to Become a Professional Certified Life Coach

CEOMamma — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 17:03:14 +0000

Are you the person everyone comes to for advice? Can you envision a career where you help others, and earn a living while doing it? If so, you may have considered a career as a Life Coach.

The Compass School of Coaching is the industry’s most comprehensive, accelerated, and cost-effective path to becoming a Professional Life Coach. With Compass you can complete your training, pursue your professional industry certification, and begin earning an income within one year.

The Compass School of Coaching offers Comprehensive and Affordable Training and Exclusive Benefits unparalleled in the Industry of Coaching.

For a complete overview and to discover how you can make a great living by impacting the lives of others, click here for more details >>

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Tamyka Washington is a wife, mother to six, Founder/CEO of TheCEOMamma Network, marketing strategist, coach and mentor. Tamyka empowers new and seasoned women entrepreneurs to business breakthrough by blending powerful attraction marketing methods with effective social media strategies to establish a CREDIBLE brand and profitable freedom based business online. Visit here website below, to learn more:

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How Regular Follow Up Can Increase Your Sales & Repeat Business

CEOMamma — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 15:30:18 +0000

When I first began marketing online, I had already heard the phrase, “The fortune is in the follow-up”, a billion times as a Network Marketer. I can admit, following up used to be a struggle for me, even in my direct sales business because I always felt like following up, meant I would be seen as a nuisance.

Since those early days, I’ve learned (the hard way), the value in staying in touch with prospects on a regular basis. I also realized that when my way of thinking changed toward the idea of reconnecting, my income began to grow.

The changing point for me came when a customer I finally called after months…boldly asked me, “why did it take so long for you to call me?” I had no answer other than I had been making excuses.

After I got off the phone, I really thought about what she said and made a decision right then and there, I would follow-up and follow-up until I was told outright – NO.

If following up has been a struggle for you OR something you’ve been avoiding in your business, here are a few reason WHY you need to adopt the habit immediately.

Understand, it’s not about you. Far to often as small business owners, we don’t always recognize that we have a fear of rejection. As if someone saying, no I’m not interested - means they are saying no to us personally, which is not the case.

We have to learn to take ourselves out of the situation and focus on meeting the needs of our prospect. No doesn’t necessarily mean Never, it simply means Not Right Now. Before you pick up the phone to call your prospect, take your personal feelings out of it…this is about business and having confidence that what you are offering is of value to them.

You show you care. No matter how you choose to reach out to your potential customers, it shows them you care enough to at the very least…check in with them. You never really know someone’s financial situation or what their circumstance may be.

When you look at it, as being all about timing, following up is just the logical thing to do. I’ve discovered that the more I follow-up with potential clients and business partners…the stronger the relationship becomes and the more trust is being built. When your prospects KNOW you are staying in touch because you genuinely care about making a difference in their life, when the time is right…they will buy.

You become trustworthy. I can’t count how many times my customers thanked me for “checking in” with them each month. In the world we live in today, people are always busy with their everyday life. No matter how many times your customer may say they will get back in touch with you, 9 times out of 10 they won’t.

More times than not, they aren’t being intentional when they don’t call you back. So, when you begin to follow-up with them regularly, they begin to expect it and eventually…they are ready to do business with you. Because you’ve demonstrated consistency in your efforts, your prospect sees you as a reliable business woman and be more likely to refer you to their friends!

The National Sales Association statics show:

2% of sales are made on the 1st contact
3% of sales are made on the 2nd contact
5% of sales are made on the 3rd contact
10% of sales are made on the 4th contact
80% of sales are made on the 5th-12th contact

Just imagine, if you Follow-Up 5-12 times, you increase your chances of closing the sale goes up 40 times!

So the next time you are tempted to NOT follow-up with your prospects, consider how it could negatively affect your reputation as an independent or small business owner or even give the impression of being unprofessional and uncaring.

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How to Position and Promote Yourself in 2012

CEOMamma — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 16:22:53 +0000

Many of us know the value of blogging for business and sharing quality content across social media networks to establish our brand, but a lot of business owners don’t know how to really do it effectively to make money.

Blogging and content marketing are two of the most highly effective, inexpensive ways for entrepreneurs to get started online, building their brand and business. Not only that, it allows you the ability to position, package and promote yourself to your ideal audience on a much larger scale.

Recently, I had the honor of being the guest of Pam Perry, PR Coach on her Synergy Energy Show – Time for Real Talk about Making Money Online. It was a great privilege to share with her listeners, as we discussed:

How valuable having a blog is for your business
How quality content can impact your brand
How to get set up and started blogging the right way
How to attract your ideal clients and business partners
How you can generate additional streams of income

To hear the tips Pam and I shared, click here to listen now!

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Savvy Entrepreneurs Money and Marketing CloseOut Special

CEOMamma — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 23:21:48 +0000

LaShanda Henry, Creator of Black Business Women Online, was the first, successful web entrepreneur I found when I started my business online. I have learned a wealth of information from her over the years and truly value her knowledge.

She is best known for her comprehensive library of Money and Marketing eBooks, eCourses and training tools for women entrepreneurs. For the next 5 days, LaShanda is having her annual CloseOut Special and is offering her BEST products at a deep discount…PLUS, some freebies and bonuses!

To see what savvy money and marketing specials LaShanda has to help you make a smooth transition with your business into the New Year, Click Here Now!

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5 Ways to Start Making Money Online

CEOMamma — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 14:30:13 +0000

Every day, more and more individuals have taken to the internet to start a business online. Even if you have very little money to begin with, you can still get started with little to no money at all. With a little creativity and determination, you can turn a passion into a profit.

Here are 5 Ways to Start Making Money Online

Affiliate Marketing is when you refer customers to a company or business and you earn a commission when the person you refer, purchases a product. This is an easy way to start making money online because there is usually no cost to get started with affiliate marketing.

You can begin immediately promoting products to your network circle and email contacts. Affiliate Marketing is not a way to get rich quick, you still have to operate with a strategy and a goal and consistently working, like a real business.

You have to be selective when it comes to choosing the products you will promote. You cannot simply pick products with a huge payout, instead, the products should be quality and be of interest and offer a benefit to your market.

There are a few ways to get started with Affiliate Marketing including Amazon, Commission Junction, ClickBank. You can also join my affiliate program!

Information Product is another way you could make money online. If you are able to teach others a step-by-step process to learning something new or can clearly explain ‘how-to’ reach a specific goal or resolve a particular problem, you could create an information product.

Wikipedia defines an Information Product as, ‘any final product in the form of information that a person needs to have.’

You could create an information product on nearly any topic of your choice and deliver it online in the form of a written ebook, article or tutorial, video, even audio.

The key to creating a great selling information product is to not only be knowledgeable about the topic, but also making sure there is a demand for the information in the first place.

Selling information online is a great way to create a product that you can profit from over and over again.

Offering Services and getting paid for your skills, knowledge and experience can generate a generous part-time or even full-time income from home.

Web and graphic designers, consultants, coaches, freelancers and other service professionals have learned to market themselves and display their skills to drum up business online. You can set your own prices, choose your own hours and design a business in your spare time that fits your lifestyle by simply tapping into what you already know.

Network Marketing is a way to start a home based or online business by partnering with a company, paying a start-up cost and becoming an independent representative marketing and selling products or services to earn commission and bonuses.

Companies like Mary Kay, Avon and Amway are all examples of a Network Marketing business. As an independent representative, you are responsible for building your customer base and sharing the companies products and services to earn an income.

These companies offer training and marketing material to help you with promotion and allow you to build a team of other independent representatives which provides additional income as they build their business as well.

It is important to do your research before you join any network marketing company. The Direct Selling Association is a great place to start as well as the Better Business Bureau. I started my first Network Marketing business in 2002, which gave me the flexibility to work around my family.

To this day, I still enjoy working from home and earning an income from my Network Marketing business! You can learn more about what I do here.

Selling Advertising on your website or blog could also be a helpful way to supplement your income considering of course you have a decent and steady flow of traffic.

Early on in my business (before I even thought about selling ad space), I got offers from other women entrepreneurs wanting to advertise right here on TheCEOMamma blog. I didn’t have high traffic but I did have a market that was of interest to others.

So even if you don’t have lots of traffic, you could still make some money providing ad space if you have great and targeted, regularly updated content.

These 5 ways are the same ways I use to earn money online. I am a firm believer in creating multiple streams of income as an entrepreneur and these are the easiest ways to get started quickly.

Though these methods may be easy to start and can create a nice extra income, you have to be willing to invest the time it will take to learn how to market effectively to make steady money.

Are you earning money online using any of these methods? What has been your experience, good or bad? Share in the comments below:

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Cash Flow Problems: How Two Types of Women Entrepreneurs React

CEOMamma — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:15:32 +0000

Author: Michele DeKinder-Smith

Every female business owner has probably experienced it: just as her business is humming along, pulling in profits, picking up patrons, things slow down. Sometimes, they slow way down. For both the experienced entrepreneur and the fresh-faced business owner, it’s imperative that the cash flow slow down doesn’t come as a surprise, and that it’s handled with careful consideration.

A recent study from Jane Out of the Box, an authority on women entrepreneurs, revealed there are five distinct types of women in business. Each of these five types has unique approach to running a business—and as a consequence, each of them has a unique combination of characteristics and factors. This article profiles two of the Jane “types” and the different ways they may handle cash flow issues.

Jane Dough is an entrepreneur who enjoys running her business and makes good money. She is comfortable and determined in marketing and sales, which may be why she’s five times more likely than the average female business owner to hit the million dollar mark. Jane Dough is clear in her priorities and may be intentionally and actively growing an asset-based or legacy business. It is estimated that 18% of women fall in the category of Jane Dough.

Always the planner, Jane Dough may have predicted the cash flow decrease because she’s carefully watching her revenue streams and bottom line. Even if caught unaware by an unanticipated drop, she in objectively aware of business peaks and valleys and will have a plan in place for this eventuality.

Despite Jane Dough’s planning skills, she may benefit from pausing a moment to consider the following:

Examine the reason for the downturn, especially if it was unexpected. Jane Dough relies heavily on systems, delegating and trusting her team. She may, however, be moving at such a rapid pace toward her growth goals that she fails to recognize a flaw in her system that may be causing her to lose opportunity or may be contributing to a cash flow pinch. If Jane Dough experiences an unexplained decrease in cash flow, she should carefully examine the system and interview members of her team to ascertain whether there are systemic changes that would strengthen the business for the long term.
Check in with priorities before taking cash-producing action. Jane Dough is very clear in her priorities, whether it’s prioritizing her work and personal time, or prioritizing various aspects of her work life. In the face of declining cash flow, Jane Dough needs to examine those priorities and make sure she’s putting time and energy into the right areas. If she’s pouring resources into a product or service that isn’t paying off, she won’t have any trouble putting an end to it.
Look into the future. Sometimes Jane Dough’s in such a hurry to fix things right away that she doesn’t really see the potential payoff of waiting things out. This cash flow problem may be part of a normal economic cycle, and if Jane Dough reacts too fast by changing her product or downsizing her team, she may be sorry later. Sometimes it’s best to take the “slow and steady” approach, recognizing that patience now may pay dividends later.

Tenacity Jane is an entrepreneur with an undeniable passion for her business, but who is struggling with ongoing cash flow challenges. As a result, she’s working longer hours, and making less money than she’d like. Nevertheless, Tenacity Jane is bound and determined to make her business a success. At 31% of women in business, Tenacity Janes are the largest single Jane type.

Although cash flow issues are plaguing Tenacity Jane’s business, there are concrete steps she can take to turn the company financials in a positive direction:

Create a long-term plan and budget. In this plan and budget, Tenacity Jane should carefully consider what she can realistically sell, given the number of hours and available people to do the work. Often, Tenacity Jane struggles with cash flow because she is not charging enough for the products and services her company provides. Only a critical review of realistic revenues vs. associated costs will help her understand the viability of the business with its current pricing strategy.
Create daily, weekly, or monthly revenue goals to deliver against that plan. In order to turn the business around, Tenacity Jane can set clear goals for how much income she needs to create on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis in order to hit her goals. By staying focused on the immediate term needs, the task feels less daunting and more action-oriented.
Take action. There are two primary reasons businesses have cash flow problems – either the amount charged is insufficient to create enough profit OR the business does not have enough customers to keep it afloat. The two prior steps will help Tenacity Jane understand whether her business is struggling from the former, the latter, or both. Armed with this knowledge, she needs to take consistent action, each and every day, to close the gaps in pricing and/or increase the customer base. Along the way, it is important to recognize and reward yourself for every action you take – even if it doesn’t appear to be paying off immediately. Remember that Thomas Edison said, “Success is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration.” Reward yourself for every drop of sweat – because that effort will undoubtedly payoff.

Although no business owner wants to have to deal with cash flow problems, every one does, at some point. Various entrepreneurs, like Jane Dough and Tenacity Jane, are likely to react in various ways, but each one can learn something from the others.

Interested in learning more about the five Jane types and which Jane you are? Check out www.janeoutofthebox.com

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/entrepreneurship-articles/cash-flow-problems-how-two-types-of-women-entrepreneurs-react-1640285.html

About the Author

Michele DeKinder-Smith is the founder of Jane Out of The Box, an online resource dedicated to the women entrepreneur community. Discover more incredibly useful information for running a small business by joining Jane Out Of the Box. Jane offers networking and marketing opportunities, key resources and mentorship from successful women in business, and is now available as a FREE, 7-day trial membership. Claim yours today at www.janeoutofthebox.com

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Affiliate Marketing for Beginners

CEOMamma — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:00:17 +0000

By: Laurie Neumann

Many people are looking for a way to make money online today. The internet has opened up multiple opportunities to earn some extra income, and affiliate marketing is one of the simplest and low-cost ways for beginners to get started.

What Is Affiliate Marketing?

First things first. Affiliate marketing is the process of promoting other’s products, and earning a commission on any sales that are made.

Choose a Market

The first thing you should do is choose a market – a group of people that you want to promote products to. A market could consist of scrapbookers, golfers, homeschoolers, etc. It is a group of people who share a common interest.

Make sure the market you are considering is one that is willing and able to spend money on their interest. College students have many interests, but most of them have no money, so that doesn’t make a good market. On the other hand, golfers spend tons of money each year on their sport. So choose wisely.

Choose Products

Once the market is chosen, it’s time to choose products. What kinds of things does your market need and want? What challenges do they have and what could you offer that would help them overcome their challenges?

Sticking with the golfers example, they may want to know how to improve their golf swing or they may want to wear more comfortable shoes. Whatever it is – find out what they need, and locate a product that fills the need. Sign up for the product owner’s affiliate program. You will be given a unique affiliate link that you can then use to promote the product. The link will track where the customer came from and give you credit when a sale is made.

Market!

Now it’s time to promote the product via a website or blog, in emails, by social networking, etc. You will need to set aside every week to market your products.

Here’s a tip: Start an email list. Send the potential customer to a page where you ask for their email address so you can keep in touch with them. Don’t just send them to the affiliate site right off the bat or you will lose contact with them. Many people don’t buy the first time they see a product, so by getting their contact information, you can continue to market to them.

Affiliate marketing is one of the best ways for beginners to start making money online. Learn the ropes and get started!

About the Author: Laurie Neumann

Laurie Neumann is a Home Business Coach and the owner of Christian Home Business Connection. She has been helping others find legitimate home based opportunities for over five years. She offers coaching and a variety of products to help get you started in your own home business. Other posts by Laurie Neumann >

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7 Tips to Network Marketing Success for Women

CEOMamma — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 14:00:36 +0000

For those looking to start a home based business, the Network Marketing business model is the top choice for most women and moms because it offers simple startup options, no educational requirements and usually, a minimal investment.

There are many companies that offer independent representatives or consultants, the ability to earn a commission on products and services they sell. These direct sales companies such as; Mary Kay, Avon and Tupperware, offer women a way to be able to earn a part time or full time income from home by marketing their products directly to consumers.

Anyone can be successful in the direct sales industry even without having sales or marketing experience because these companies offer ongoing training and support. Before starting any new business, be sure to do your research by checking with the Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.org). You can also visit the Direct Selling Association (http://www.dsa.org) which will help you evaluate a company.

In addition to the training you will receive from the company you choose, you must realize you are an Independent Business Owner and your success and earnings are based solely on your efforts. You must have a desire to build a profitable business. Here are 7 tips to help you see results in your network marketing business.

Be a Product of Your Product – As women, we rarely have a hard time telling a girlfriend about a new restaurant we’ve tried, a new shoe store we’ve discovered and how much we enjoyed a particular movie. When you have firsthand experience with your products or service, it makes it that much easier for you to share honestly, the benefits with others. You will be better able to explain how it works, how to use it and what results can be expected. This helps assure your customers you are knowledgeable and displays professionalism.
Treat Your Business Like a Business – Most people fail in their network marketing business because quite frankly, they don’t treat it like a business. Do not mistake the idea of being your own boss as being able to establish a lucrative income from home working only one day a week. Your business is NOT a hobby and you need to commit to building it in order for it to grow. It takes a great amount of time and dedication early on to reach a sustainable and consistent profit.
Take Advantage of Training and Education – If your company offers training meetings, seminars, conferences, etc., it is in your best interest to attend. These are designed to help you learn more product knowledge, marketing skills and sales techniques that allow you to better serve your customers and run your business.
Learn to Set Goals – In order to be successful and achieve the things you want, you have to plan your success. Take time each week and month to write down your sales goals, team building goals, etc. and create your plan to make it happen. If you want to see results, you have to know what action steps you need to reach it.
Create a Working List – This is a very vital part of growing your business. In network marketing, you start with a list of people you know. As time goes on, that list should grow from referrals and new people you meet. Network marketing is a people business so if you don’t want to fail, you must have a list to work from and be willing to contact a minimum of 5 people a day about your business.
Growing Your Team – Most network marketing companies offer you extra bonus commissions when you bring other people in to the business. To earn a continuously growing commission early on, establishing a team to leverage your time will give you just that, while providing you extra income. Be open to utilizing every aspect of your companies pay structure to make the most amount of money.
Follow Up is a MUST – In this industry, following up is imperative in every area of your business. If you hold a presentation and everyone doesn’t buy that night, you follow up for a sale later. When you interview someone about partnering with you in the business and you don’t get an immediate yes, you follow up until you get a definite – NO. When talking to women, I find that many don’t want to seem annoying or as if they are bothering anyone. Being in network marketing for nearly 10 years, I find that people appreciate the follow up because 9 times out of 10, they are interested but for some personal reason, they don’t have the means at THAT time. This is YOUR BUSINESS…you stop following up when they say NO, I’m NOT interested.

Following these 7 tips combined with patience, consistency and determination will give you the freedom and flexibility to be the proud owner of a profitable home based business!

Would you like to learn more about my business and how you can partner with me? Click Here for more information.

CEOMamma

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How to Start a Blog and Make Money Online

CEOMamma — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:03:19 +0000

Blogging is a big deal when it comes to building a business online, so naturally, many of the questions I hear from women entrepreneurs is, “How do I start a blog and make money online?”

First, I want to make this clear because there has been a huge misconception surrounding this topic. Blogging does NOT make you money. Consistent blogging helps increase your traffic, which generates a flow of a specific targeted audience (if your focused on a particular niche market and promoting your content…which you should be), who in turn, purchase product and services you have available for sale on your blog.

There are many ways to make money with your blog such as; Affiliate Marketing, Google Adsense, product reviews, selling your own products, and marketing your services. The only way to earn a steady stream of passive income is when you have targeted traffic.

This blog is a perfect example of how to earn money online with a blog. I offer my own as well as other small business products to help women entrepreneurs grow a business, I have Google Adsense ads generating income, I promote my consulting and small business start-up services and provide options for other entrepreneurs to advertise their business on my blog.

To get started making money online with your blog, there are a few steps you need to take to be successful. Here is a great post that will help you get started: How to Start a Blog and Make Money Online – in 10 Easy Steps

What are some of the ways you make money with your blog? Share your success story below.

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3 Ways to Claim Your Freedom This Independence Day

CEOMamma — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 14:00:43 +0000

Happy 4th of July!

Over this weekend, I’ve been really reflecting on what this holiday truly means and how it relates to us, entrepreneurs and small business owners. The same way our country declared independence on this day in 1776…we too, can claim our freedom as independent professionals!

Joining the inner circle of freedom seekers and dream chasers, and making the decision to become an entrepreneur seems natural to our biological makeup…its who we are. I believe, one chooses to pursue the path of entrepreneurship because we have a deeply rooted, inner mission to make a huge difference in the world, in a unique way.

Building a business requires a ton of work, lots of focus and an extremely high level of commitment, but the rewards of achieving financial independence and personal freedom are absolutely, PRICELESS.

If you are with me, and have claimed your freedom and independence or are on your way to becoming an entrepreneur…pat yourself on the back…YOU are making a difference!

I thought today, I would share with you 3 Ways You Can Claim Your Freedom This Independence Day, tips and resources from some amazing women entrepreneurs who are living their dreams!

Brand Your Business

Creating your business brand is more than a beautifully designed logo, it is about giving your passion, an identity. It is a way for you to stand out and allow others to connect with YOU, your purpose and your mission.

Establishing a compelling brand will also help you develop powerful networking relationships that will assist you with furthering your brands awareness, form influential partnerships and beneficial collaboration opportunities.

Tip & Resource – LaShanda Henery, Founder of Black Business Women Online
“The Success of Your Business Depends on the Company You Keep”. LaShanda is the host and a speaker at the 2 day telesumit for web entrepreneurs. This success event will show you how to become a leader, build your brand, improve your online sales, perfect your blogging, better utilize social media, and discover the habits of truly wealthy people. Learn More >

Market Your Business

Marketing is so much more than just advertising your products and services. Many entrepreneurs miss the mark on this one and get frustrated when they aren’t making the quick easy money they had hoped for.

Just like building your brand, you have to have a strategy behind your marketing…a clearly defined purpose to effectively market your business to the right audience in the correct way.

Tip & Resource – Emily Stoik, of Social Media Strategies and Internet Marketing Innovations
“Purpose driven marketing is really all about communicating your message in a way that strives to always stay in line with who you really are”. Emily recently wrote a a brilliant post about bringing your purpose and meaning into the heart of your business by creating purpose driven marketing. To really be effective in your marketing, learning how to be authentic and to genuinely connect with your audience on a deeper level is what will help you grow. Learn More >

Grow Your Business

Growing your business is ultimately, every entrepreneurs goal. We have a desire to do that which we love and make a living while doing it. Just like starting and marketing your business, you have to have a strategic plan to grow your business too.

How do you plan to achieve your goal for this quarter? This month? This week? Today? Are you being consistent on a daily basis in your efforts to grow your business?

Tip & Resource - Sarah Zolecki of Live All Out
“A game plan flat out gets results”. Sarah makes no excuses when it comes to obtaining growth and increasing income in her business. She is a power playing, go-getter committed to her success. In this article, Sarah shares 7 simple steps to double your sales with your time – Your Success Blueprint. Learn More >

Ready For Independence?

If you are feeling inspired to finally “Just Do It” and start a business, I invite you to journey with me as I partner with you, and help you to Discover Your Freedom and begin living a life of financial independence. There’s absolutely nothing to stop you!

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