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Monday Morning Motivators – January 5, 2009
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Enjoy your java with an eclectic collection of tips and ideas to use today and to get energized for the week ahead. Subscribing and unsubscribing at www.mondaymorningmotivators.com
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars."
-- Les Brown
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Table of Contents
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1. Happy New Year – Simple Steps - Linda Fayerweather
2. A New Year’s Resolution for Your Business - Rebecca Booth
3. Act on Your Goals Every Day! - Pat Altvater
4. Meeting Mutual Needs - Paula Frazier
5. Workshops in Northwest Ohio
6. Fine Print
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1. Simple Steps
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Well, 2009 arrived with the earth still circling the sun and the moon still circling the earth. Below are Pat Altvater’s tips on making your SMART goals happen. If you have your business plan in place, take a critical look at what you want to do with your calendar. Unless you have a large staff to delegate work to, you may want to realistically review what can and cannot be done in the first quarter.
Tips to make it happen:
1. Determine how many hours are needed to complete each goal.
2. Who can you delegate all or maybe part of a project to? Don’t forget you can outsource – yes it will cost you money, but usually it will get done faster than waiting for your “free time”.
3. What is the date it must be completed?
4. Where does each goal fit in with your overall vision?
Please remember: We may think we can multitask, but it really means we spend a little time on too many tasks. Sticking to one project for even just an hour, will get your goals completed in a timely fashion.
Copyright 2008 Linda Fayerweather
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2. A New Year’s Resolution for Your Business
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You’re a smart and sassy business pro, so I know you have a New Year’s resolution devoted to your business. I’m in hopes that this resolution involves looking into what your clients really want from you. When was the last time you asked yourself what makes my customers happy? Better yet, here’s a smarter question to ask: What simple, relevant things can I do for my customers that would help them build their business and increase their sales?
Marketers have spent the last several decades spending money on making their prospects and clients take notice. Many of these techniques have demanded such attention that they irritate many people - like confetti dropping out of an envelope or renewal postcards flying out of a magazine. What better way is there to set yourself apart by actually rolling up your shirtsleeves and helping your client’s business grow?
Need more ideas? Read Relevance: Making Stuff That Matters by Tim Manners. Hmmmm, sounds like there’s another resolution there – to read more in 2009!
Copyright 2009 Rebecca Booth
Marketing Goddess
Imagine That!
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Celebrating 10 years of delivering results for our clients.
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3. Act on Your Goals Every Day!
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Happy New Year! It’s here, 2009, and you have your SMART goals for the year, right? Now it’s time to take action to bring those goals into reality.
For some people, taking action is really easy. They are excited and step right into action. For others, limiting beliefs create procrastination that keeps them in their comfort zone.
Fortunately, there are systems we can put into place to help us get moving. If you need a little nudge, try these tips:
1. Every evening, write out your to-do’s for the next day, the ones that relate to your SMART goal. This will give your subconscious the opportunity to get busy helping you.
2. Each morning read over your SMART goals.
3. Commit to taking at least two actions every day that lead you closer to your goal.
4. Cross off your to-do’s when they are complete. The crossing off gives you a sense of satisfaction and helps build belief.
5. If you find yourself having difficulty getting into action, each morning ask yourself, “What can I do today to get to my goal?”
Finally, every 30, 60 or 90 days evaluate your actions and see what is working and what’s not so you can determine what to change, do better or quit doing.
Copyright 2008 Pat Altvater
Transformations Institute
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Transforming Bodies and Minds
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4. Meeting Mutual Needs
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Networking is most efficient if it is clear from the start that the primary motive is for getting together to generate referrals for one another. The essential factors for productive networking will be a structured program, education opportunities, frequency and good direction. The magic words, “Tell me who you need to meet to grow your business?” is key to efficient networking.
Copyright 2004 Ivan Misner
Sponsored by Paula Frazier is a referral marketing trainer, consultant and keynote speaker. She is an Executive Director for BNI and part of a select team of Master Trainers for Referral Institute. Paula’s business networking articles have been published internationally. She is also acknowledged in the New York Times best seller, Truth or Delusion – Busting Networkings Biggest Myths. Check out #33, Delusion with a twist! Paula can be contacted at paula@referralinstitute-va.com
