How to Build Momentum NOW and Get a Running Start on a Successful 2012

~ December 7th Telecast ~

How to Build   Momentum NOW and Get a Running Start on     a Successful 2012!    Presented by Karen Newland,        from YourGo2Gals.com   Join us on ~ Wednesday December 7th at 1pm PST In this session Karen will talk about:    How you can build momentum in your business during December   What to do to ensure that you go into January with a running start on a successful 2012  How to create your own economic stimulus program  How to do less and make more  Karen Newland, has over 30 years of experience in starting and running businesses. Karen took her experience in running businesses and marketing, and started YourGo2Gals.com a nationwide Virtual Marketing Assistant & Online Business Manager Agency. She specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small businesses in the USA and Canada grow more quickly, easily and affordably. From websites, to blogs, social media, email marketing, newsletters, follow up systems, shopping cart management and sooooo much more, Karen is helping entrepreneurs and small businesses grow even in today's challenging economic climate. Can't make the call live?  As long as you register, we will send you the replay to listen to...    Click Here to Register

Get Off The Fence!!

I always find it interesting how people let a common thing prevent their success. In fact, I think that often the enemy of true success is something that almost can't be seen.

What is it?

It's THE FENCE.

Huh? The Fence?

What's "The Fence" - and what does it have to do with me getting what I want in life and achieving my goals... and what does it have to do with me losing what I have and experiencing failure? The Fence is the thing you "sit on" when you're facing a big opportunity or a big challenge (and they're often the same thing). The Fence is that thing that holds you back from taking decisive action when you have a big chance.  The Fence is what keeps you inside your COMFORT ZONE and afraid of changing things.

Right now, you might be sitting squarely on The Fence about the best way to grow your business in this economy.  Maybe it's time to look for innovative ways to proactively grow your business.  Virtual assistants who specialize in marketing support for entrepreneurs, can be an extremely valuable asset to your business success.  They are skilled, knowledgeable and while helping you make your marketing more effective, they can also free you up to focus on high value activities that only YOU can do.

Call us today to find out how we can help you achieve your business success goals quicker and easier!   

Ezines - An Essential Business Tool

 

Remember the old marketing research about a person having to see your message at least seven times before they buy from you? Well today it is more like twelve times.

An Ezine (email newsletter) gives you an easy way to keep in touch with current, past and potential clients (creating Top of Mind awareness), share valuable information, special promotions and establish yourself as an expert in your field. An ezine will allow you to reach thousands or millions of customers locally and globally.

Anatomy of a good ezine -

1. Provider - Use a reputable service provider like Constant Contact, IContact or MailChimp. Make sure your provider has backend reporting so you can track your open rates and click throughs.  
2. Database - Make sure your list has "opted in"  
3. Layout - Pick a template that meets your needs and then have it customized with your business colors and graphics 
4. Name of ezine - Pick a catchy name so it is memorable and it stands out from the crowd in your recipients inboxes 
5. Keep it brief (one or two "pages"), most people "scan" through their emails, and you want yours to be read, make sure your content is worth reading.  
6. Send your ezine at least once a month but no more than once a week depending on your business and your readers.  
7. Consider Archiving your ezines and having a link to the archive on your website so potential subscribers can see if it's for them. Archives are also great for the press/media to learn more about your business. 
8. What to include -
   
   
   
   • Personal note from you, people do business with people they know, like & trust
   • Educational information, resources and links
   • A promotion about your product or service
   • Pictures with each article
   • Your social media and website links
   • An easy way for readers to forward your ezine to others
   • A simple way to unsubscribe
   • Your Company name, mailing address and phone number
     

How do you get more subscribers? Promote, promote, promote!! On your website, blog, social media, at business networking events... Having a sign-up box for your ezine in the upper right corner of your website will capture some of your one-time visitors. You can also have an ezine sign-up form on your Facebook business page and on your Blog.

 

  

What results can you expect? Depending on how your mailing list was collected, who's on it and how old the list is.. You can expect an "open" rate somewhere between 18% and 75%. About 50% of the people who are going to read it will open it within the first 48 hours. People will forward it to others and it will continue to be seen for several weeks/months after you send it. Converting readers to clients will depend on your business, your offers and timing. But over time it will definitely increase your business revenue.

Along with your website, blog, social media marketing and traditional marketing, an ezine is an important business tool in today's marketplace!

Contact us for an evaluation of how your business could benefit from adding an Ezine to your marketing system, or how you can improve what you may currently be doing in this area.

Questions? Email us