13 Small Business Tools to Help Eliminate Procrastination and Distraction

December 14, 2012 By 1 Comment

get to work!Researching tools can be a form of procrastination, so I’ve pulled together a list of the top tools to help you banish distraction. Whether you’re working on your business, working for clients or just want some uninterrupted time, you can use these online and desktop tools to eliminate time wasters and help you stay focused.

1. Tools to improve your focus.

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FREE Tool – A simple way to develop your marketing checklist for 2013

December 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

To help you prepare for our upcoming training on how to reconfigure what you already have going on in your business to create what you really want, I put together a simple tool for you.

This worksheet will help you do a simple analysis of your business activity for the last 12 months so you can clarify your goals for the upcoming year.

Get your copy

Take a few moments to jot down your thoughts before your day gets too busy.

Also, keep in mind that Early bird pricing ends MONDAY, December 10th for "reCalibrate Your Business"

I know you've been meaning to register so don't miss this chance to save $50.

www.reCalibrateYourBusiness.com

Enjoy your Saturday!

Your partner in success,
Sydni

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How to Get Droves of Ideal Prospects to Sign Up for Your Teleseminars and Webinars

October 26, 2012 By 3 Comments

woman-megaphone-monitorThe last time I reviewed my numbers, I found that almost 30% of my business has come from FREE teleseminars and webinars that I've hosted (or participated in as a guest). That's a pretty powerful statistic, don't you think?

The reason why this has been such a successful marketing strategy for us, is because we teach on topics that are relevant to what our audience wants to learn and we promote the heck out of any event we do.

Here are some things you need to set up a great teleseminar or webinar (the who, what, where, why and how) that gets clients in the door:      Read more about How to Get Droves of Ideal Prospects to Sign Up for Your Teleseminars and Webinars

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5 Ways to Grow Your Business with Evernote

September 28, 2012 By 2 Comments

If you’re anything like me, the minute you got your smartphone you were on the hunt for great apps. Having the right tools and resources at your disposal is essential to staying productive while you’re on the go. While there are a lot of apps out there that I use and I like, I’ve never found anything as dynamic as Evernote for growing my business.

Evernote is a website application as well as a smartphone application – meaning you can access it online, on your desktop, with your phone or your tablet. This is part of what makes it such a dynamic tool for your business. You can access your notes wherever you are.

In its simplest form, Evernote is a note taking tool. You can create notes and save them using notebooks and tags to keep everything organized. It’s pretty easy to get started but part of what makes it so terrific for small business owners is that you can do anything with those notes. You can clip articles from online, upload photos, record videos or voice memos and add in your own notes. The possibilities are virtually endless.

You can register for a F.R.E.E account for Evernote at Evernote.com, which also includes links to the Android and iPhone apps. There’s also a premium option for $5 per month which has extra features like multiple users. (However, I’ve been using the free version for almost 3 years and have never found it necessary to upgrade.)

So what can you do with Evernote? Here are a few ways to help your business grow.  Read more about 5 Ways to Grow Your Business with Evernote

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“Set It and Forget It” Marketing That Actually Works

August 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

"I don't have the time" is the #2 reason I hear small business owners explaining why they don't market their business consistently. (The #1 reason is a lack of money -- that is a thought I'll consider in another post).

I know you're pressed for time...I am as well. Which means we need to be thoughtful and strategic about leveraging technology to do the work for us so that we keep a steady stream of leads knocking at our door.

My friend Ashley Acker, founder of Entrepreneur Jungle, published this great article last week with 5 easy ways to "set and forget your marketing" that actually work. Leave me a note below and share how you can apply ONE point from this article to your business this week!

5 Ways to Automate Your Business      [Read more...]

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{Surprise Gift} Rebelations Magazine Visibility Boom Issue

May 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment

I have a surprise for you that’s got me grinning from ear to ear…

If you’ve ever felt invisible in business, been deflated by lacklustre marketing results or struggle to spark a 2-way conversation with your target market…

– take a look-see at this:    Read more about {Surprise Gift} Rebelations Magazine Visibility Boom Issue

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3 Keys to Making a BIG Leap In Your Business!

April 6, 2012 By Leave a Comment

networkingWil and I just spent the last 3 days working "on our business" instead of "in our business." There is a huge advantage to that and I want to tell you why our first trip to InfusionCon was an exceptional one. First, what is InfusionCon?

InfusionCon is Infusionsoft's software user conference. Infusionsoft is a sales and marketing automation software that is designed exclusively for small businesses. (If you click on the links you can learn all about both. :)

So, what made it such a fabulous event? I know that's what you came here for, so let me get right into the 3 BIG reasons why I look forward to attending this event every year. Read more about 3 Keys to Making a BIG Leap in Your Business!

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Make Money With Kindle – SSM “Take 10″ Episode #4

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Make Money With Kindle - SSM “Take 10″ Episode #3 [ 13:09 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (371)

Subscribe to Sydni's PodcastWho hasn't purchased from (or at least heard of) Amazon.com? It's one of the most profitable, successful ecommerce sites in the world. More importantly, the site is now providing an opportunity for YOU to monetize your expertise, attract new clients and customers and create massive visibility for your work.

This week, I'm interviewing my friend, Kathleen Gage, The Street Smarts Marketer, on her insider tips to making your first Kindle product a best-seller overnight. Click the PLAY button to listen to the audio now!

Here's the nitty gritty:     [Read more...]

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The #1 Marketing Tool Successful Entrepreneurs Use

January 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Let's face it. You can't be taken seriously as a business owner in today's marketplace without having a strong presence online. (this is not true, many businesses do NOT have an online presence. You need to clarify this and narrow it down to your audience. Perhaps say, "You cannot be taken seriously as a virtual business owner without...")

Whether you want to admit it or not, prospective clients ARE going to look for you online and you need to be in control of what they find.

The foundation of your online presence is, of course, your website.

If you don't have a polished, professional, client focused site now, or your current site is out of date, you likely have wondered how to go about go about creating a quick and easy, money making website.      Read more about The #1 Marketing Tool Successful Entrepreneurs Use

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How to Stand Out From Your “Competitors” Online – SSM “Take 10″ Episode #3

January 26, 2012 By 2 Comments

How to Stand Out From Your Competitors Online - SSM Take 10 Episode #3 [ 13:34 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (359)

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Blogging about your business is an excellent way to drive traffic to your website and attract high-quality leads. You can get even more mileage out of your blog posts, and create massive online visibility for your work, by re-purposing your content into other formats. This strategy will have you showing up EVERYWHERE and standing heads taller than your "competitors" (I prefer to think of them as colleagues) when a prospect goes online looking for the solutions you have to offer. Click on the play button above to listen in as Denise Wakeman, Founder of The Blog Squad, explains how! [Read more...]

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