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Sweet Centers Class Planner
Posted by: | CommentsThe projects in this planner are easy, fun and do not require candy to fill them. During the class show your customers how they can fill the Treat Cups with punched hearts, mini toys or even jewelry, like our Simply Adorned charms. They won’t need to break the card to get to their goodies either.
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http://debbiemcneill.com/store/sweet-centers-card-treats/
Barb Brimhall’s Easy Punch Pedestal Card
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I would like you to meet Barb Brimhall
Barb Brimhall from Vancouver, WA joined us as our Dynamic Demonstrator this month in my Stamping Updates Downline Newsletter (SUDL). We always ask our Dynamic Demonstrators to answer your burning questions about developing and growing their Stampin’ Up! business.
CPP: Do you have an example of what has worked for you lately?
Give Your Business Resolutions a Chance
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Happy New Year! Are you looking to focus on something new in your business or working on growing a particular aspect of it? The end of the year is a great time to check in and evaluate your business over the past 12 months as well as lay the ground work for new plans. It is one thing to have goals, but you need a plan in order to make it all happen.
Review of 2011 for a Sane and Successful 2012
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2012 is almost here! The New Year is a good time to look at new ways of doing business. But before you look forward, it is good to take a look back. Look at what areas of your business are most successful. Ask yourself questions about what is and isn’t working well for you. What classes get the best attendance? What new product lines do you want to feature?
Goal Setting Worksheet – Key to Living the Life You Want
Posted by: | CommentsWith the approach of the new year, this is the perfect time for reflecting on this past year and to plan for 2012. What worked for you this year? What didn’t give you the results that you expected? What do you want to do for 2012?
Make Your Resolution to Get Organized Stick
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Did you know that, every single year, getting organized makes the list of Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions?
So at the start of every January, millions of people around the world resolve that this year is the year that they will finally get organized and stay that way. But by the end of every January, many of those same people have already given up all hope of ever reaching their organizing goals.
Find Your Tribe – Like George from It’s a Wonderful Life
Posted by: | CommentsOn my flight back home from Germany, I watched “It’s a Wonderful Life,” starring Jimmy Stewart. It’s the ultimate feel-good movie, perfect for anyone who’s ever wondered if their life holds meaning. It was just what I needed.
Here’s the lowdown: George Bailey, played by Stewart, is on the verge of collapse. His small company is on the verge of bankruptcy. George decides his family and business would be better off without him. On the brink of suicide, he’s saved by a fledgling angel, Clarence.
Sweet Centers Class Planner
Posted by: | CommentsShare the fun and creativity of our Treat Cups with your customers. These cards are designed so they have the perfect one for the special guys, children, and girlfriends in their lives. During the class show your customers how they can fill the Treat Cups with small candy, punched hearts, mini toys or even jewelry, like our Simply Adorned charms. They’ll have a great time exploring all the fun ways to fill the Treat Cups to create simple treats or special gifts! And we have a BONUS Treat Cup Tutorial.
Why do Consumers Buy?
Posted by: | CommentsI just read a fascinating article published by 60 Second Marketer via their weekly newsletter. It was published by Jamie Turner, Co-Author of How to Make Money with Social Media. Here is the stats that Jamie sent based on Roper’s syndicated consumer research.
Roper’s asked 2,000 adults age 18+ “What things are most important to you in your purchase decisions?”
1. Past experience with the brand: 83%
2. How quality compares to other brands: 63%
Free Twitter Tool
Posted by: | CommentsAre you using Twitter to Promote yourself and your business? There are plenty of good tools available out in www land that i wanted to share with you. And best of all, many of these tools are free.Here are two free tools you can use to help build your online business.
Facebook Messages – The New Email?
Posted by: | CommentsFacebook has become a very popular way for people to interact with one another on the Internet. In fact, Facebook has in many ways replaced some of the traditional means of Internet communication. Some of my friends now use Facebook’s messaging system much more often than they use their traditional email accounts. I know when I’m away from the office, I can check my Facebook Messages easily and do.
It’s Time to Start Thinking “Holidays”
Posted by: | CommentsThe holiday season can be a stressful one for your customers. They have a lot to get done and toy with the idea of making their own holiday or Christmas cards, but then they never quite get around to it. You can help them by getting them to start thinking about holiday cards now.
Get Your Customers to Hit the Buy Button
Posted by: | CommentsI have had the pleasure of working with one of the top copywriters around today, Lisa Manyon of Write On ~ Creative Writing Services, LLC. I am awed by her talent to write excellent, engaging copy. What I have learned from Lisa is that writing powerful, high-converting copy means understanding exactly how to trigger just the right emotions to induce someone to want to buy your product. She has taught me that what will really make the difference is learning to write emotionally to the prospect, rather than just logically.
Results NOT Resolutions!
Posted by: | CommentsThinking about making resolutions – STOP. I’ve given up on making resolutions for New Years. Don’t get me wrong, I make plans and goals but not resolutions. I just read a wonderful article that I wanted to share with you about getting results – not resolutions. MORE DETAILS – http://bit.ly/dR5lEW
Tongue Tied and Twisted: Common Communication Mistakes Leaders Make
Posted by: | CommentsAuthor: Heidi Alexandra Pollard
Good leaders are great communicators who build trust consistently over time. A leader with poor leadership communication will find leading far more challenging than a great communicator. Respect and confidence on the part of staff, executive teams, members or a board will be much harder to earn.
But even good leaders can blow it with one stupid comment, a slip of the tongue or a poor performance in a media interview.
