The Wild WE: Business Gone Wild: February 2008, Wild Women Entrepreneurs

Business Gone Wild: Wild Women Entrepreneurs

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

By Ja-Naé Duane

More and more entrepreneurs work from home. That means that more and more people are doing business in their jeans and bunny slippers (Ok, maybe that's just me). Here are a few tips on how to always remain professional, even in your bunny slippers.

1. Get into the Professional Mindset!

Some people can do this automatically. However, if you are not one of those people here are a few suggestions:

-Dress the Part: Even if only for a conference call. Dress the part until you feel ready to do business.

-Business Space: Go to a part of your house or a location where you can do work and not be disturbed.

-Quiet: Though it can be very hard to find a quiet place in the house, do it. It will help you focus and make for more productive, professional phone calls.

2. Single Task

I always know when someone is multi-tasking while on the phone with me and it actually effects how I professionally perceive them, as well as, hinder whether or not I want to do business with them.

Do yourself and your business a favor and pay more attention to the task, deadline, or call at hand. You may find that you are more focused and get more done.

3. Keep Your Anger In Check

It can be easy to lose your temper about work related issues. However, there is usually some explanation behind a misunderstanding. It is better to ask enough questions to gather the information you need, then it is to be reactionary and fly off the handle. If you lose your temper, then you lose control of your business.

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Monday, February 18, 2008

Promotion

By Author Ja-Nae Duane

This is an invite to a special *Wild 100 Networking Extravaganza* happening Tuesday, February 19th through Thursday, February 21st.

(In a hurry? Reserve your spot here.)

Network around the clock for 48 hours with non-competitive business people to build your Wild 100 referral team. If your goal is to build a lifetime of endless referrals, attend the Wild 100 Networking Extravaganza.

Did you know it's easier than ever to build a 7-figure virtual
business in one single YEAR?

Some of you folks have seen ME move quickly, but you ain't seen nothing yet until you've seen what my colleagues and I are going to share on this ONE-TIME opportunity.

During this 3 day event with the Wild WE and me, you'll discover:

* the 6 advantages of owning a virtual business (It beats the pants off any traditional business... if you ask me!)

* how to turn your current business into a lucrative virtual
business -- with very little effort (It's been done time and time
again.)

* the 3 broad markets in the virtual business and how to milk the money from each (Which one do YOU fit into?)

* how you can avoid the most common mistakes that beginning entrepreneurs make (Don't shoot yourself in the foot! Save time and money by steering clear of these blunders.)

Don't Wait---To reserve your business category here now, email Wild100/at/TheWildWE.com.

For more information on the event, Click HERE!

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Success Partners

By Author Ja-Nae Duane

Wild Women Entrepreneurs (The Wild WE) is now helping its Gold and Platinum members create Success Partnerships. The Wild WE Success Partners Program provides a team that specializes in helping like-minded entrepreneurs. We believe that Together Everyone Achieves More!

Each entrepreneur has a different definition of "Success". This might include:
* Growing your company
* Increasing your personal Income
* Increasing your personal wealth
* Decreasing your work hours
* Increasing your time off
* Being a significant force in your community
* Or simply, the joy of having a partner to share the successes along the way

Limited Time Offer: We are currently adding this to the Gold and Platinum Membership for FREE. However, we have a BRAND NEW Website on its way! After that time, this is an extra benefit that could cost you $399 a year!

Want to take advantage of this FREE Extra Benefit and Become a Wild WE Gold or Platinum Member?

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How to Built Your Ideal Customer Base!

By Author Ja-Nae Duane

People underestimate how easy it is to build their customer base, no matter what field they are in. Along those lines, companies want to make lasting relationships with customers. The business-to-business industry is no different. The more information you have about customers the better you can tailor your services to their needs. I will give you 7 easy ways to build your ideal customer base.

1. Develop your "Inner Business Circle" Invite a team of 10 people who are enthusiastic about your goods and services, to be a part of an exclusive team. This group is your "Inner Business Circle" because your job is to go above and beyond for them. Send notes, cards, newsletters, surveys and special offers. Help them understand what you want to accomplish and ask for their assistance. Chances are if they are happy doing business with you, they will tell others about you. They can be associates, customers, or friends. Make it very easy for them to participate by always making their connection with you special.

2. Give an appreciation award Find someone in your community to acknowledge. Call your local papers and tell them that you’d like to present a special certificate or an award to an outstanding individual. By positioning yourself as a prominent member of your community, it will give you more exposure and promote you as a “go-to” person within your community.

3. Offer FREE Stuff

Offer something of value that your prospects will be interested in so that they contact you and request it. What report, top 10 list, checklist, ebook can you offer to your prospects that's something they'll want to have? Remember, free samples work as long as you can really put value forth to the prospective audience.

4. Use Testimonials

One of the easiest ways to help your small business grow on a limited marketing budget is to take advantage of customer testimonials. Other than direct customer referrals, this is one of the best ways to remove the doubts of prospective customers and put their minds at ease. Customer testimonials serve to break down buying resistance on the part of new customers, in addition to increasing the loyalty of the customers who provided the testimonial.

Testimonials are powerful tools - but most small businesses fail to use them. It is important for you to include customer testimonials in every marketing activity, from display ads to sales letters and radio spots. You can even make brochures and business cards more effective by including customer testimonials. It you do not have any customer testimonials now, you should start collecting them right away.

5. Make Your Customers a Superstar

Want your business to get more noticed? Then feature your current customers. Use Case studies, customer profiles, customer-contributed content, and customer-focused ad campaigns as ways to leverage your base and give them added profile, thus increasing your profile and becoming a more valuable provider to them.

6. Comment on Other Blogs

Think of the number of blog posts you read in a day. Why not respond to a blog post that calls to you? When you respond, make sure to make your name and website. The more interactive you are on other people’s blog, the more traffic you will bring to your website.

7. Run a "Forward to a Friend Contest."

In your e-mail newsletter, let your contacts know that if they use the "Forward to a Friend" link to send this month's newsletter to at least one new recipient, they'll be entered into a drawing for a prize. An e-mail marketing service provider lets you see which subscribers forwarded your e-mail to a friend.

Once you incorporate some of these tactics, you'll see your list increase tremendously. More contacts mean more opportunities to bring in new customers and build lasting relationships.

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Sunday, February 17, 2008

LOVE being a Trendsetter!

I have to tell you, I LOVE being a trendsetter! I remember starting Wild WE 2 years ago because I felt that many of the women's organizations out there were lacking one key essential: Community! Now, I see that the organizations are jumping on the Wild WE band wagon.

I say do it! We NEED to stress community! Just remember who started it and owns the trademark to prove it! LOL

Love,

Your Sun Queen
President/Founder of Wild WE

Labels: community, women's organizations

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