Strategies to Help Your Small Business Prosper in Challenging Time

Strategies to Help Your Small Business Prosper in Challenging Times

We have all discovered, again, the only constant is cultural change. Just look around and you will see state and presidential politics on messy display, financial institutions in chaos and Wall Street crashing.

 This is not the first, nor will it be the last time that we see these ups and downs.

 However, you may need different tactics and strategies to help your small business prosper as some small business owners have never been through a downturn.

The most important decision is to determine if you want to stay in business. I know there are lots of talking heads on TV and radio saying it’s time to put your dream on hold that your dream is no longer available, that you may want to consider finding a breadline.

How dare these multimillionaires, sometimes billionaires, tell you how to live your life. They have no experience, for the most part, of how an ordinary person wants to have their American dream.

Strategic Thinking to Help You Prosper:

 First, commit to stay in business.

Once the decision is made to either start or stay in business, you will find yourself attracting all sorts of assistance.

 Second, determine the niche for your business.

Remember, the smaller the niche, the higher the reward. To say you work with everyone is a misnomer. You may choose to work with left-handed people who live on the East Coast born after 1975. That is specific. You get the idea.

 Third, have better and more positive thoughts.

Ignore the pundits who tell you to close your doors, sell your house, eat dog food and hunker down in your bed. That’s if you did not take their advice and sell your bed! Thoughts lead to action; action leads to results and results lead to success. Bad thoughts breed bad results, good thoughts breed good results. It’s that simple.

Fourth, focus on what you want.

Go for the big fish, not the guppies. If you want to make money, find the people with the money. It continues to surprise me that small business owners keep going back to an empty well. If you have tried with prospects and they have not hired you because they either can’t make up their minds, have no money or are unclear, believe them. Move forward.

Fifth, make sure you are going in the right direction.

Do you have a plan for your business? Do you have a business vision? If not, you will never knew if you are on the right path. Decide what you want out of your business. If you want money from your business, how much? If you want your business to allow you freedom, where and when? Be clear about what you  want.

Six, Market, Market, Market.

Some small businesses and professionals easily fall off the marketing train when times are tough. This is the time for real marketing. What happens is when people are busy making money, they don’t market because they have all the business they want. Then, when there is a slide, they say they can’t afford to market. Well, you can’t afford not to market. You can market your business in numerous cost free or low cost ways.

 a)   Be personal with new prospects. Attend Chamber of Commer meetings to get the layoff the land.

b)   Partner with someone else. It can be a one-off or a bigger project.

c)   Write articles to attract people to your website.

d)    Write a book. You can easily write an e-book in less than thirty days.

e)   Sign up for Linkedin, facebook and Twitter

f)     Hire an expert to provide an overview of your marketing plan.

Seven, Change Your Attitude.

It’s all in the attitude! If you focus on and spend time with losers, you are one. Loser, that is. If you spend time with successful people, you to are a success, if by nothing else than association. Choose your circle of friends, associates and peers wisely. Remember, you are the sum of people you spend time with.

Put these new strategies in place for at lest thirty days and you will see a movement towards prosperity for you and your small business.

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Joanne Victoria works with small business owners who want more clarity, more focus, more prospects and more referrals. Joanne is the author of 5 books including Vision With a Capital V – Create the Business of Your Dreams. Check out Joanne’s blog at:http://createyourdreambusiness.wordpress.com/ and her website at:http://www.JoanneVictoria.com.

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How To Get What You Really, Really Want

Do you surf the web and spend too much time on Facebook wondering why you are not making the millions touted by numerous Platinum level consultants? Do you find yourself multitasking? Are your thoughts scattered? Do you have a lengthy to-do list? Are any of your projects completed on time?

The only way to truly get what you want is to have tunnel vision. I’m talking about healthy tunnel vision where you spend time focusing on what you want to achieve.

Ignore those who are promoting Million Dollar Sales possibilities or multi-million dollar online opportunities. These are distractions that will fill you with doubt. Doubt makes you uncertain and then you start questioning yourself.

Stop fixating on things you can do nothing about, which is most everything. Let it go and stop trying to control anything. You’ll destroy the spontaneity and the miracles that come with.

Jimmie Johnson, three time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion looking for his fourth Championship win, had this to say after his Dover 2009 win:

“You know, I see guys get so worried about what other people think, what other people say and spend a lot of time in those areas. That’s not what works for me. I tried to play some of those games in 2005 with Tony Stewart. It didn’t work out for me. Since that day I realized I just need to run my race, put blinders on. Don’t watch television. Don’t watch or read any of the trade papers, magazines. Just ignore, ignore, ignore, and focus on my world and what’s going on with my racecar. That’s what I’ll do through the rest of the Chase.”

It’s Time For You to Ignore, Ignore, Ignore

To be free to focus on what you want is to not concern yourself with not only the opinions of others but also what others are doing in the world. To not concern yourself you would have to be totally aware of who you are and what you want. It is time to focus on who you are, what you want and how to get it. To know who you are and what you want you would have to make choices about your life. To make these choices you would have to not concern yourself with the opinion of others nor what others are doing. You would then be fearless. Being fearless is to be truly free.

The Freedom to Focus

Focus on your own greatness, radiance and joy and you will then be able to acknowledge and recognize it in others. You will then attract brilliant, wonderful, happy people and situations to you. Focus is an easy way to attract success.

Small business owners, entrepreneurs and independent professionals can waste loads of time on insignificant tasks.

Try one or more of the following strategies that will help you focus on what you really want:

1. Give up answering your telephone. Hire a service or only answer your phone at specific times. Leave a voice mail message that says: ‘I will return all telephone calls between the hours of 11 a.m. and noon, and 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. during weekdays.

• Answer your email in the afternoon only. Use the morning time for high-level tasks. If any message requires an immediate response, wait until the next day to attend to it.

2. Review your clients and friends and eliminate those who do not support you.

• Eliminate whatever it is in your business and personal life that you do not want to finish. Either delete it from your task list or hire it out.
• Write down what you want done.
• Choose what does not inspire you and stop doing it.

If it is not the highest and best use of your time, forget about it.

4. Create a team that will support your success.

• Jimmie Johnson has a crew chief, a crew and dozens of experts to help him reach his dream of being a four time NASCAR champion.
• Hire a Virtual Assistant for all your needs. Hire more than one if needed, as they each have their specialty.
• Have someone in your life that will edit your writing.
• Hire a technical advisor for your website and other Internet matters.
• Work with a mentor who can support your dreams and tell you the truth.

Focus on your world and what you want. Stop surfing the web looking for some magic. It’s not there because it is in you. The definition of success is to have the freedom to be yourself. Be yourself and go for what you really want.

Joanne Victoria, Business Intuitive and Life Strategist,owner of New Directions and author of “Vision With a Capital V – Create the Business of Your Dreams”, with over 25 years of experience in business development and marketing coaching and consulting, works with and speaks to solo-preneurs, small business owners and entrepreneurs on how to have more clarity, more satisfaction, more sales and more fun. You can reach Joanne at: 360-377-2995.

How To Achieve Your Dream Business

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• Small Business Owners
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and anyone who is ready to…

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What you will get out from this content-filled eBook.
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JOANNE VICTORIA
Professional Business Intuitive, SoulCare™ Specialist, Author and Speaker

Joanne works with entrepreneurs, executives and small business owners who want to achieve more and still be true to who they really are.

Joanne is the author of five books including:

“Lighting Your Path — How to Create the Life You Want”
“Vision with a Capital V — Create the Business of Your Dreams”
“Tips From Trixie — The Most Extraordinary, Ordinary Woman in the World”
“Pushy For a Moment — Instant Solutions to Everyday Challenges”

For further information on how Joanne can help you:

Contact her at: 360-377-2995, Email her at: JoanneVictoria@comcast.net and check out her website at: JoanneVictoria.com

“Nuts & Bolts Spirituality, Waking up the Sleepwalkers”

Fellow Traveler,
I am so excited. My friend Richard Blackstone has a new book designed to give you more “CLARITY” about the game of life and your life in particular. It is titled “Nuts & Bolts Spirituality, Waking up the Sleepwalkers” and is available today with a ton of free ‘bonus gifts’ that will ‘Improve Your Life.’
The key to experiencing the life of your dreams is answered in one word: UNDERSTANDING! Life is very simple when you ‘understand the rules of the game’ and also ‘understand who you really are.’ With these two basic concepts you can create your life consciously to be, do and have whatever you desire. That is the promise of this book and that is what Richard delivers in a down-to-earth, easy-to-understand fashion.
Joe Vitale, one of the key stars of “The Secret” says this about Richard’s book: “Nuts & Bolts Spirituality” is an essential guidebook for those who are just starting on their spiritual journey as well as those who are well on the way to enlightenment. This book lights the path and the bonus is, it is fun to read.”
http://www.NutsandBoltsSpirituality.com/amazon.htm

The subtitle to this book is “Waking up the Sleepwalkers” because Richard was ‘sleepwalking through life’ until he woke up to what he likes to call his “true authentic self” and began to consciously create his life to be one of abundance, health and harmony. He is a living example that anybody can re-create their lives when they ‘UNDERSTAND’ the simple spiritual concepts that govern all of creation.
So you not only get a great book that will ‘transform your life’ but you have access to thousands of dollars of free bonus gifts from over seventy of Richard’s friends in the self improvement movement. You can check these out at the website but I want to tell you about one in particular.
Richard is giving you free access to his Dynamic New Life-Transforming Course, “Total Wellness in Mind, Body & Spirit.” This is a $395 value that you will get free for the purchase of his book, “Nuts & Bolts Spirituality” today. And this is just one of the many gifts you will receive when you join us today on this fantastic adventure in space and time.
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Just so you know what you are in for here is a testimonial by Catherine Bradford, a national radio host out of Seattle; “I have had the pleasure of reading Richard Blackstone’s book in preparation for our interview on The Wellness Roadshow. Over the years I have read tons of books, interviewed lots of amazing authors and experts in the field of spirituality. I was absolutely blown away by the content of Richard’s book. It is the perfect guide for anyone who is hoping to make sense out of the onslaught of spiritual material coming our way. It is easy to follow, perfect in its style, FUN TO READ, and just plain amazing. No matter what you’re level of ‘understanding’ or whatever you personal goal for searching for such a book, ‘Nuts and Bolts Spirituality’ will lead you into the realm of understanding and connection to source, authentically, more than ever. It will become your favorite, a book you will read over and over again, and one that you will not only ‘go to’ for inspiration, but you’ll want to share it with EVERYONE you love.” Thank you Richard!
Please join me today by going to this website and check out all the marvelous gifts available to you for investing in your life journey with “Nuts & Bolts Spirituality.”
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Thank you again for making the conscious choice to ‘improve your life’ and thereby raise the consciousness of all humanity. As Richard likes to say, go out today and LIVE IN LOVE.
Okay, right now, not later, I want you to click on the website above, take a look around and then go within and ask if you are being served by this investment in your life journey. Then go with that feeling. It is the feeling of love talking to you.

Joanne Victoria

Breaking News: Mind Programming Is Real

Breaking News: Mind Programming Is Real

Hello,

Sometimes I encounter a new book that just blows me away and I am
really excited about sharing this one with you. In Eldon Taylor’s Mind
Programming, you will gain amazing insights into yourself. The
revelations in this one book about the efforts to control your thinking
will shock you. But even more important are the “Aha moments” that come
when you finally see why you may have stumbled in your quest for
success.

Eldon Taylor, former criminalist and author of the New York Times best
seller, Choices and Illusions, is one of the foremost researchers into
the power of the mind and the mind/body connection. His approach is
both scientific and down-to-earth, and his techniques are easy to
implement into your own life. Hundreds of thousands of individuals
around the world have benefited from his teaching and his latest
release, Mind Programming: From Persuasion and Brainwashing to Self
Help and Practical Metaphysics, condenses his 30 years of research into
one amazing read!

For more information :

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his work is so important to all of us that when I was asked to share

this info, just like the many other leading visionaries who are sharing
this with their subscribers today, I said “absolutely yes.” What is
more, as my own incentive to you, I will also be providing a very
special bonus gift to everyone who purchases just one copy. Many of the
other visionaries and authors are also providing bonus gifts, so you
really do want to check this out. Among those providing valuable bonus
gifts are: Eldon Taylor, Bob Doyle, John Assaraf, Wayne Dyer, Louise
Hay, Christiane Northrup, Doreen Virtue, Doris Cohen, Angelina Heart,
Caroline Sutherland, John Turner, Joanne Victoria and many more!

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Here is what one reader said about Mind Programming:

“READ THIS BOOK – if you want fabulous insight into the secret battles
that are being waged for your mind – AND want tangible solutions to
help you protect it.

“As a student of thought physics, metaphysics, quantum physics, and all
things related to the powers of our minds, including the paranormal, I
have felt for some time that the last wars on this planet will be
fought not for the control of land or money but for our minds.

“Eldon’s book outlines in excellent detail the battle that is going
on– and documents how it has been going on for some time. Anyone
familiar with Remote Viewing or the experiments done by our own CIA and
other agencies knows the frightening validity of this reality.

“I especially love that Eldon did not just leave us in conspiracy land,
but also devoted the second half of the book to actual exercises we can
do to experience the mysteries of our minds and feel the excitement of
exploring this vastly unknown frontier.

“Here’s an interesting side benefit you may not expect: When you tap
into these deeper levels of mind and connect with the all knowing part
of yourself, you begin to experience life in a very different, very
peaceful way.

“So, probably the best reason of all to read this book is to learn to
develop the powers of your mind for good. When you do that, you will
be, in my opinion, doing high soul work to truly help this planet and
everyone on it.

“It doesn’t get much better than that, does it now?

“P. S. The Subliminal CD “Serenity” included in the book is a fabulous
surprise gift. Simply priceless – all of it.”
~M.G.

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Mind Programming is really two books in one. The first half of the book

is the tell-all story that uncovers the unseen influences that are so
pervasive, penetrating and effective. It is no wonder that failure is
so much more common than success! The second half of the book is all
about the tools and technologies you can use to cleanse your mind of
the non-sense you may not have even recognized as being present before
reading this liberating book. Think about it. How many original
thoughts do you really have? How many thoughts are about your
limitations, your fears, your anxieties, the things you want, and so
forth. You will learn that from sickness and anxiety to the way you
comb your hair and dress, and so much more, all are a part of what you
have been trained to think and choose. You will also learn some very
simple easy-to-use tools that can free your mind and empower your
being.

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These tools range from exercises that will not cost you a penny, such

as the ’50-day plan,’ automatic writing, and mind exercises, to high
tech (but affordable) tools such as the ‘God Helmet.’ Whatever your
preference, Mind Programming will provide you with the information
vital for today’s climate.

PLUS: Mind Programming ships with a free, high-tech, mind-training CD,
that utilizes the patented and proven InnerTalk technology.

More details here :

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“Even though I consider myself to be quite aware of what is going on in the world, this book boldly shatters illusions about how extensive the mind control in our society has become. Are you really free? Only if you can take back control of your mind. Thank heavens, Dr. Taylor shows us how in one of the most important books I have ever read.”

Terri Marie, author of Be the Hero of Your Own Game

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Within the first two months of it’s release, Mind Programming was

already in its fourth printing, was sold into five other languages, and
the publisher is still having difficulty keeping it in stock. Find out
for yourself what all the buzz is about. The free CD that comes with
this book normally sells for more than the cost of the book alone so
you cannot go wrong! Get the book and take back control of your life
today!

Sincerely,

Joanne Victoria

12 Steps to Your Personal Success

12 Steps To Your Personal Success

        Copyright 2009 Joanne Victoria

Are you still living in the past, the past of mistakes, sadness and if- onlys? Is negative thinking holding you back from a joyful and abundant future? To look at the past, and say what if I did that instead is not only a waste of time, it is a waste of energy. You cannot bring new energy or life into the present if you are still focused on the past. A positive and a negative will cancel each other out. First, you need to look at the past issue, and name it.

Let’s use Apathy as an example. Apathy is defined as a lack of interest, lethargy or laziness. Some of you may be affected by this at one time or another; however, it should not overtake your life. Decide that Apathy is no longer useful to keep, reclaim your power (power that keeps this Apathy alive) and the energy you devoted to Apathy; begin to realize that once you start reclaiming your power, you can devote new energy to what you really want.

 1.   Make a commitment to transform your life into what you want it to be. The commitment comes first. Without commitment, you have nothing.

 The Power of Commitment! – “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative ( and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one’s favour all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way.

Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now”.- J. W. von Goethe

2. Stop doing what no longer works. Monitor your daily activities. If something does not make you happy, or give you joy, eliminate it from your life. This action requires due diligence of each and every moment of your life. Always ask the question, “Is this what I really want to do?” If not, figure out a method to either transform or remove it from your life. Take notes throughout the day to determine what it is that is preventing you from being happy and successful.

 3. Pay attention to your thoughts. Most times people who are in struggle think in a negative way, i.e., they become disappointed in what is not going their way, as opposed to saying, Hmmm, maybe I can learn something from this. Monitor these thoughts until you get a handle on your personal progress.

 4. Stop judging anything. Once you judge anything as good or bad, you own it. You get to carry your judgments with you all the time. These judgments become a burden; you are left without the energy to go for what you want. Just watch how the world is. Choose to participate or not, however, the best thing to do is be detached from what is going on ‘out there’. It takes practice, so start practicing.

 5. Stop blaming others for anything. Live your own life in the way that works for you. If you choose to compromise your life, to give up your ideals for someone or something else, you will then start blaming the other person or thing and be left with little or no energy to take care of yourself. What happens now or what happened in the past is a result of choice, either conscious or unconscious. Be responsible for the choices you make; no one can choose for you. If you choose to do something or be around certain people, and these situations are not supportive of the life you want to live, then know going in, that this is a choice, if only for a short period of time.

 6. Change your language. Stop arguing with people about useless things. If someone instigates an argument with you, think a little first, and then start by saying “Hmmm, interesting.” In the meantime, decide if this argument is worth the energy of it staying in your head and preventing you from moving forward towards a more positive life. Use your words carefully. Be positive at all times in your language. Always think before you speak. You are in charge at all times.

 7. Walk away. If you get angry, depressed or combative, move. You do not have to engage in every conversation out there. Go for a walk to clear your head; start noticing the world around you, without judgment. Look at the sun, the stars, the water, and the trees. Be grateful for what is good in your life.

8. Be here now. Pay attention to what is occurring right now in your life. This very second, your life is all about options, so choose wisely. Deal with what is in front of you. Stay in the ‘Now ‘as much as you can. Your stress levels will lower.

 9. Spend time with conscious, positive thinking people. Anyone who discourages you is toxic to your new way of thinking. You do not have to eliminate them from your life; however, place them on the Outer Circle of your imaginary dartboard. Keep the more positive, forward thinking, non-stress inducing people in the center of your dartboard, your Inner Circle.

  10. Like attracts like. If you think negative thoughts, you will breed negative thoughts. If you think powerful, positive conscious thoughts, you will breed these same types of thoughts. Pay attention to the most fleeting of thoughts, as well as how you express them. What do you truly want in your life? Think these thoughts. Fun, joy, peace, abundance are all there for your asking.

 11. Be patient with yourself. Choosing to live your life in a new way requires patience. If your life suddenly became pure and perfect, you might not be able to handle it. Where’s the fun in that? This new journey must be enjoyed. So be patient with yourself as your days unfold with new adventure, new possibilities, all in a mindful way. In order not to forget anything, consider writing about it in a journal of your choosing.

 12. Be Grateful – Be grateful that you made a commitment and are sticking to it. Be grateful that you had the energy to reclaim your power from unnecessary negative emotions. Be grateful that you are alive and willing to continue to learn. Be grateful for yourself, and the fact that you are an important piece of the bigger puzzle called life.

 You are now on your way to a new and different way of being with yourself and with others. You are moving forward towards personal success and eliminating any negative beliefs that may have held you back. You are devoting less and less time with toxic people and situations. You are now bringing new energy to your life and the lives around you. You are on your way to personal success in a most conscious way.

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About the Author:

Joanne Victoria helps people live conscious and meaningful lives. Joanne is the author of four books, including Lighting Your Path-How to Create the Life You Want and Vision With a Capital V-Create the Business of Your Dreams. With over 25 years of experience in the personal and business development fields, Joanne has helped thousands of people live more productive and significant

lives. For further information on how Joanne can help you, contact her at: 360-377-2995, email her at: JoanneVictoria@comcast.net and check out her website at: JoanneVictoria.com

Just Because You Can, Does It Mean You Should?

I was pretty turned off by the bad reviews for Land of the Lost, the current film, with Will Ferrell.

I have not seen the film nor will I.

However, I saw that the cost of the film was $100,00,000 .
That’s right, ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS.

Couldn’t Hollywood find other places to spend their money?

Does this mean that if you make a couple of good films, you are given carte blanch to receive any amount of money and publicity you want? Apparently.

It’s no different really from an author who has one good book, yet the publishers keep paying for follow-up rehashes of the same material.

Do something different. Please.

Those multiple emails with the same content sent day after day after day are trying.

There is no new information there!

I know they, they??, say we must social media-ize ourselves.
Great. Linkedin, twitter, facebook, etc, what is this world coming to?

Where are the relationships? Do you really know all of your friends on Face Book?

Look at your life, today, and determine if you really, really need!!! to send the same version of that email to everyone you know.

Look at doing something different. How about picking up the telephone and making some calls to people you know? No matter that it is only voice mail. Leave a message telling them you care about them and wish them a great day!

Write a personal note with a personal message to people that you know.

OK, I can hear the complaints now. I don’t have time! What should I say?
Truth is, it doesn’t matter.

And it does not cost ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS!

Personalize yourself or else we are all going down the online media tube.

Cheers,

Joanne
June 5, 2009
360-377-2995 if you want to call and say Hi!

Just Because You Can, Does It Mean You Should?

I was pretty turned off by the bad reviews for Land of the Lost, the current film, with Will Ferrell.

I have not seen the film nor will I.

However, I saw that the cost of the film w $100,00,000 .
That’s right, ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS.

Couldn’t Hollywood find other places to spend their money?

Does this mean that if you make a couple of good films, you are given carte blanch to receive any amount of money and publicity you want? Apparently.

It’s no different really from an author who has one good book, yet the publishers keep paying for follow-up rehashes of the same material.

Do something different. Please.

Those multiple emails with the same content sent day after day after day are trying.

There is no new information there!

I know they, they??, say we must social media-ize ourselves.
Great. Linkedin, twitter, facebook, etc, what is this world coming to?

Where are the relationships? Do you really know all of your friends on Face Book?

Look at your life, today, and determine if you really, really need!!! to send the same version of that email to everyone you know.

Look at doing something different. How about picking up the telephone and making some calls to people you know? No matter that it is only voice mail. Leave a message telling them you care about them and wish them a great day!

Write a personal note with a personal message to people that you know.

OK, I can hear the complaints now. I don’t have time! What should I say?
Truth is, it doesn’t matter.

And it does not cost ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS!

Personalize yourself or else we are all going down the online media tube.

Cheers,

Joanne
June 5, 2009
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Be Healthy, Wealthy and Wise!

Welcome to the Create Your Dream Business 

Published by Joanne Victoria for May 2009

 

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 ” Fortune favors the bold.”

 

 Be Healthy – Stop Panicking

 

Many people are overreacting to the headlines. If you are a 

consistent reader of this newsletter, you know my position.

 

STOP reading the headlines. 

 

What do theses headlines say?

 

- The US President is doing this and that.

- The economy is falling/rising.

- Stocks are falling/rising.

- Real estate is bursting its bubble, or-

- There is no real estate bubble.

- Gas prices are too high.

- Gas prices are going higher.

- Other countries are in peril.

- Heads of nations are confused.

 

and the beat goes on.

 

What can you do about it instead of making yourself sick?

Remember that panic is just another word for fear.

 

It means you have become the ‘sheeple’, not a 

distinctive thinker.

 

Take care of your! business; be compassionate 

with yourself and your clients.

 

Check to see if your business is healthy. If not, handle it.

Go back to basics. What is the most important aspect of your

business? Make that aspect stronger and healthier.

 

Provide more benefits and value to your customers and

clients.

 

Take care of yourself each and every day. Stop reading the

headlines because you cannot do a darn thing about them.

 

You can only do something about you and your business.

 

So give up being reactive and believing what you read. 

If you are reactive, the turkeys have got you where they 

want you – with your eyes on them, not you and your success.

 

Do not believe everything you read.

 

 Be Wealthy – Team building for Entrepreneurs

 

Stop doing it alone. Create your master team to help you 

in your business. If you need web, PR, marketing, book coaching, life coaching, business advice, money matters, editing or seo specialty, I know people. mailto:JoanneVictoria@comcast.net

 

 Be Wise – Create Your Own Life Your Own Way

 

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Vision With a Capital V – Create the Business of Your Dreams,

the book: 

Based on Joanne’s over 25 years of experience and expertise 

as a business advisor, coach and resource, presented in her 

latest book,

 

“Vision with a Capital V – Create the Business of Your Dreams”

 

Expand Your Vision, Expand Your Business, Expand Your Life

 

Order your e-book or paper back copy now.

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Your e-book is less than five minutes away! 

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What people are saying about Joanne’s Vision book:

 

“Vision with a Capital V is a book we all need. Joanne Victoria gives us a template that is so easily followed for not only creating our vision, but she gives us the action steps to make it happen, too! I especially appreciated her “Inner Vision” and “Outer Vision” teams. Most of us entrepreneurs seem to think we can do it all ourselves, and Joanne clearly helps us find the inside and outside resources to complete the business of our dreams. I highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to live their lives with purpose and joy!”

Suzy Allegra, suzyallegra.com, www.gettheinfonow.com

 

“If you are dissatisfied with $ results and fear change, stop grasping at straws and get “Vision with a Capital V-Create the Business of your Dreams” now! Think Lance Armstrong, Trump or Martha. Their future visions helped them expand their business beyond a marketing plan or promotion. Keep ideal clients, make decisions easy and expand like the rich and famous. Answer Joanne’s

interview questions to tell the truth. I loved this book. It’s THE one we should read to be the best business we can be.”

- Judy Cullins, Author, http://www.bookcoaching.com

 

What others say about working with me as a speaker,

business advisor and life coach.

 

Testimonial from a presentation at the

International Association of Business Communicators:

“Thank you for a terrific presentation. That’s the first 

time I’ve seen people swarm to buy a speaker’s book at

our meetings. 

Joanne addressed each point in the promotional materials, 

and probably did a better job of engaging participants than 

anyone I recall.

It was an excellent session and there was great “stuff” 

(this Vision™ thing, I mean) to think about. I like being 

prodded to look at what’s working in my business life and 

what isn’t. I very much liked the forthright way she said 

what she said. Joanne has a very clear, no-nonsense 

way of putting it all together, which is quite helpful. I 

bought her book and like what I’ve read so far.

Joanne spoke about the importance of taking action to make 

things happen rather than waiting for them to happen. 

Most important to me.

Thank you for taking the time to speak to IABC’s ICR. 

You definitely made an impact on several of us, and perhaps 

have changed the way we see our professional lives.”

 

“Joanne Victoria knows the holistic healthcare business, has a realistic grip on our market and is able to guide any practitioner, even if she just met them. Joanne guides the practice owner in business development, provides tools for defining one’s self and business, and de-mystifies the marketing strategies that will help personalize a plan for every practice owner.”

-Jennifer Jackson, LAc, 

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“For good advice, common sense approaches and all-around good stuff that translates to profits and sanity (at the same time!),call Joanne Victoria. It doesn’t even matter what business you’re in – she’s that good, giving more than you might expect. That’s rare these days.”- Rhoann Ponseti, Owner, Ponseti & Partners, Modern Marketing

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Ask for more of what you want today and every day.

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Joanne Victoria, 25-year Core Vision Strategist, works with 

entrepreneurs and small business owners who want to gain 

clarity and focus so they can achieve more of what they really want. 

 

Vision Coach, Speaker, Seminar leader

Tel: 360-377-2995

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Take the Personal Out of the Workplace – Leave Your Troubles at the Door

Take the Personal Out of the Workplace –
Leave Your Troubles at the Door
by Joanne Victoria C 2004-09

Bringing your emotional baggage into the work place is inappropriate for all the reasons you may imagine. Yet employees, managers and business owners do it all the time.

The question is, how do you handle it? How do you look at your manager and think, “No one is going to tell me what to do!” What if a client, peer or prospect gets you on a Bad Day?

How do you take the personal out of the workplace?
It requires discrimination and distinction. If you are having communication problems at work, look at how you view your manager, boss or employee. Does he or she represent a parent, mate or partner? Are your frustrations about what is and is not working in your life manifested on the job? Learn to leave your troubles at the door. Decide that what you do in the workplace is your contribution – to yourself, your peers and the community. This is your opportunity to commit to what you are best at doing and get paid for it.

Examine your values. Values are how you live your life, about what is important to you. Choose values that help make you what you truly are. Your personal values and professional values can be the same.

Warning! Many businesses like to say they are like a family. Be cautious if you are enticed by this. Employees, managers and business owners may manifest characteristics found in your personal family.

Why is this important?
What can happen is, you may take on the role that you do in your own family. If you are passive at home and come to work as a manager, what does that look like? Confusing at best. When a passive person has to function in a different role on the job, they may revert and act like the aggressive parent. Potential can best be realized under a thoughtful and caring leader. Attempt to facilitate, to make it easy for everyone to achieve his or her best.

As a manager, supervisor or business owner, you have to know what your values are; what the values of your company are, as well as the values of the people you manage. The basic rules of respect and acceptance apply. The Golden Rule is: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you”, not: “Do it to them before they do it to you”.

People who bring emotional baggage into the workplace can be temperamental, grasping and neglectful. Even more frustrating is that they act out all their pent-up, misplaced emotions on the job without consideration for others. Employees and co-workers react to this, work efforts and results go by the wayside, and profit and productivity go down.

Leave your unexpressed feelings at the door. Take a break if you become frustrated. Know that you are at work to provide results.

Heal yourself first, determine your values, then you will be a better employee, manager or business owner.
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Joanne Victoria, 25-year Business Advisor works with small business owners, entrepreneurs and solo professionals to build successful lives and businesses by helping them tell their truth. Author of 4 Books including: Lighting Your Path! How To Create the Life You Want, Vision With a Capital V – Create the Business of Your Dreams and Pushy for a Moment – Instant Solutions to Everyday challenges. Joanne offers FREE help through her 2 monthly ezines, Lighting Your Path! -Discover Your Inner Truth at:
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Stop Stifling the Growth of Your Company – Learn how to remove the blinders that limit potential

Attention all small business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs and executives:

Stop Stifling the Growth of Your Company!
– Learn how to remove the blinders that limit potential

Webinar presented by Joanne Victoria on May 1, 2009 at
4PM Eastern, 1PM Pacific for a One hour webinar

Register here now: http://tinyurl.com/czodxz

As a business owner and entrepreneur, are you focused on the big picture of where your company needs to go or do you only see a tiny microcosm and fight for crumbs? The Achilles’ heal of many executives is that they have a vivid image of the little picture, but pay little attention to the big vision. They lead companies that have little results and have a high risk of failure. How do you change your perspective, remove the roadblocks and deliver explosive growth for your company?

Joanne Victoria, leadership coach and author of “Vision with a Capital V – Create the Business of Your Dreams,” has guided business executives and small business owners to see the big picture with clear vision allowing their business to reach its true potential. In this presentation, she teaches you how to start thinking BIG – which leads to bigger and better opportunities. With her help and your desire the possibilities are endless!

In this presentation, you’ll learn how to:

• Discover if you are on the right path to thinking really, really big.
• Identify the potential limiting roadblocks.
• Learn how to blast through the ceilings that stifle growth.
• Design a plan that motivates you and resonates its importance.
• Create the steps to implement your new vision and common pitfalls to avoid.

Webinar presented by Joanne Victoria on May 1, 2009 at
4PM Eastern, 1PM Pacific for a One hour webinar

Register here now: http://tinyurl.com/czodxz

Any questions? Please contact Joanne at: JoanneVictoria@comcast.net

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Business and Life Coach Joanne Victoria helps people who want to move forward in their lives.
Author of four books including Lighting Your Path-How To Create the Life You Want and
Vision With a Capital-Create the Business of Your Dreams. Purchase at her website:

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