By Laura Aridgides, on August 23rd, 2009%
Here’s an article that I wrote for the Richmond Area Business Association, that I wanted to share with you called the 7 Secrets to Saving Time:
7 Secrets to Saving Time by Laura Aridgides, Ph.D. OrganizeNOW, LLC www.OrganizeNOW.info www.YouNeedMoreTime.com
In today’s busy world, many people struggle with getting everything done. One of the most frequently heard requests is to “just have more time”. While we all have the same 24 hours a day, only you can decide how you will spend your time.
Since I coach people on time management and organization for a living, the complaint I . . . → Read More: 7 Secrets to Saving Time
By Laura Aridgides, on August 13th, 2009%
As a twist this week, I thought I would ask others what they are doing to manage their time, and compile them into one big blog post. So, here are some top time management tips from my fellow entrepreneurs on Better Networker and Work at Home Mom (WAHM)…enjoy!
Always do the thing that you hate and that are important to you business First thing in the morning. For example is you hate doing videos or writing blogs do those things firs thing in the morning, before you do anything else.
Make sure to identify the activities that make . . . → Read More: Top Time Management Tips
By Laura Aridgides, on August 6th, 2009%
by David Frey
Believe it or not, cold calling DOES work….
…if you do it right.
Today, I asked Wendy Weis, (The Cold Calling Queen) to share with you 8 strategies that will guarantee your cold calling success.
Cold Calling Tip # 1 – Make telephone calls
No one will buy from you if they do not know of you, your company/products/services. Every sale has its own cycle. Depending on what you are selling, it could be a short cycle of a day or two, or it could be a long cycle of a year or two. Your . . . → Read More: How To Cold Call Like a Pro
By Laura Aridgides, on July 19th, 2009%
When I first started looking at doing more online marketing, the first thing I learned was to stay away from my own company replicated web site. Apparently, Google doesn’t like the duplicated web sites all that much like this one. Instead, it’s best if you can create your own web site. And don’t worry about the regulations for you to be online through your company – there are many ways to be able to create a web site that does not mention your company directly, but will still drive traffic to you and to your opportunity.
Now, I . . . → Read More: Are You Using a Company-Replicated Website?
By Laura Aridgides, on June 22nd, 2009%
With all of the internet traffic and free videos out there, I hardly ever find something worth repeating…until Microcontinuity.
I just finished watching a free video from Russell Brunson on a case study of Joy Anderson, who set up a microcontinuity site within 48 hours and immediately starting generating revenue.
You can watch the video, download her free report (which is more like a 34 page how to manual with an enormous amount of information!) from Russell HERE.
No catch. Microcontinuity is really a great concept, and I am going to incorporate some of the ideas into my . . . → Read More: Microcontinuity
By Laura Aridgides, on June 13th, 2009%
Network Marketing Gurus Ann Sieg and Mike Klinger have put together a very nice video on WHY you MUST have a blog. In it Mike lays out half a dozen very convincing reasons why you MUST include a blog in your business-building arsenal.
Of course, generating leads and making sales are two obvious reasons, but the other FOUR might surprise you! They are a little out of the ordinary (yet extremely powerful and beneficial).
If you don’t understand ALL the different ways a blog can improve your business, you should probably check this out. Because, it will . . . → Read More: Blogging for Beginners
By Laura Aridgides, on June 3rd, 2009%
Ann Seig is an industry leader in the network marketing and home-based business arena. I have learned a TON by reading and then applying her information. Here’s a great summary for you – now go, and build a wildly successful network marketing business online:
Success in online network marketing can be boiled down to 5 main ingredients that combine to form what I like to simply call the “Profit Formula.”
There are hundreds and even thousands of different methods you can use online (or off) but all of them end up falling under one of these . . . → Read More: The Five Ingredients of Online Marketing
By Laura Aridgides, on May 29th, 2009%
In the Top 10 Organization Strategies, step 9 is to become a student of organization (or whatever topic you need help with).
When you want to learn a specific subject, become a student of the subject. Read everything you can get your hands on. Attend seminars and tele-classes. Ask experts in the field. Ask high achievers what they are doing.
So, when it comes to organization, there is a wealth of information for you to have on the subject. Check out Amazon, the book Organization for Home-Based Business Professionals, as well as the tele-class Get Your Office In . . . → Read More: Become a Student
By Laura Aridgides, on May 17th, 2009%
In the Top 10 Organization Strategies, step 3 is to Set Office Hours.
Why? Very simple. When we are self-employed, we still need to have boundaries. If there is no set time for office hours then you will most likely be in and out of your office space all day. This leads to a feeling of “I’m working all the time”!, when in reality, you are not.
When you are thinking of when you will set your office hours, remember that they can vary from week to week and from day to day. The important part is that . . . → Read More: Do You Have Office Hours?
By Laura Aridgides, on May 9th, 2009%
Every once and a while, we get an inside look from a top networker in the field. Here’s what Todd Falcone has to say about what is holding you back from success … read on!
As a lifelong network (20 years) and trainer for the past five years, I’m often troubled as to why so many people who want success, never achieve it.
I’ve literally found myself numerous times laying awake in bed at night frustrated over this subject. Call me crazy. Or, call me caring.
. . . → Read More: Tips from a Top Network Marketer
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