What's up with Kat?!?!

Need a Dynamic Speaker Who Delivers Big Content & Wise Advice?

2010-02-04T08:00:00.000-08:00

If you or your group is looking for speakers for your live events or telephone conference calls, teleseminars or webinars please let me know.

Check out some of my HOT SPEAKING TOPICS for 2010.

“7 Steps to Attaining Great Love AND Big Money....How to Finally Have It All!”

     - Do you feel like you’re stuck in your business and you’re not sure why?
     - Wonder why you aren’t making the kind of revenue you thought you would make?
     - Not sure how to get new clients or more referrals regularly and consistently?
"Kicking You and Your Business into High Gear Online!"

- Do you wonder why you aren’t making the kind of revenue you thought you would make?
- Not sure how to get new clients or more referrals regularly and consistently?

- Are you tired of working way too hard for not enough money?

- Do you want to work less, be less stressed and have a better lifestyle yet still make more money than you are now?
“Enjoy a Better Life by Simplifying Your Business”

- Are you constantly struggling in your business or working way too hard for not enough profits?
- Want to find out how to work less in your business and make more? No, this isn't a magic pill or silver bullet approach or concept; it's plain and simple business building strategies that are guaranteed to give you a better quality of life!!

“Maximize Your Follow Up System for Million Dollar Results!”

     - ADMIT IT….You have a big stack of business cards sitting on your desk of people you want to follow up with BUT HAVEN’T, don’t you?
     - I know you do because 99.9% of most small business owners do. You do realize that you’re missing out on a TON OF SALES, right?
     - You’re probably missing out on a few joint venture or referral source opportunities, too….and who knows, all that LACK of FOLLOW UP could have brought you an extra $1000, $2000 or even $5000 in revenues just this week!

“Building Your List with Your Website - Web Design Secrets and Strategies Your Web Designer Has NO Idea About and Won’t Tell You!"

- Are you wondering if your current site is getting traffic, converting traffic or working for you at all to help you get more clients?

-Are you building a new site for your business and not sure really where to start or who to go to have help you?

To request me to speak, email my Business Manager Cindy Greenway at cindy@jumpstartyourmarketing.com or call my office at 916-872-4000.

Ready to Find Out What You REALLY Need to do to Attract Clients and Make Money Now?

2010-02-02T07:00:00.000-08:00

Simple Start-Up Strategies - What You REALLY Need to do to Attract Clients and Make Money Now

Find Out What You REALLY Need to do to Start Attracting Clients & Making Money Now! during my FREE CALL happening on Tuesday February 15th at 5PM (pst) / 8PM (est).

To register for this FREE call go to http://www.jumpstartyourmarketing.com/attractclients

Attendees will learn and be able to implement IMMEDIATELY:

• How to take your business ‘idea’ into a full-fledged business in less than a week!

• The simple 3-step system start-up biz owners need who don’t know where to start, what to do or how to get it all done.

• What technology and marketing you MUST invest in and what you can wait to do until you get up and running (do you need a blog, website, shopping cart, social media marketing, ezine and more?)

• 2 Simple Secrets to building a large, responsive database of prospects and clients

• The number one way to find and hire the right resources and vendors so you don’t waste a bunch of money and time

Why you want to attend this presentation and what you’ll get out of it:

Stop stressing about what to do and how to do it in your business so that you can pay your bills. Instead learn an easy system to start, grow, run and market your business that allows you to attract more of your ideal clients who will pay you exactly what you’re worth (if not more) right away. Feel more confident and know that what you’re doing will work and bring you results.

Attendees will benefit in huge ways from this presentation such as:

• No more guessing at what will work and what won’t

• No more worrying if you’ll be able to pay your bills

• Focused, clear action steps that you can implement now to get more clients

• Clarity on what next steps you REALLY need to take and which you should wait on

• Empowered and smarter thinking about the way you run your business

• Knowledge of which marketing strategies will work to attract more of your ideal clients

To register for this FREE call go to http://www.jumpstartyourmarketing.com/attractclients

Are You Really Ready to Make Some HUGE Shifts in Your Business and Start Making More Money FAST?

2010-02-01T07:00:00.000-08:00

I'm traveling so much this year that I've decided to do something I've never done before...

I'm going to be setting up a few very limited 1/2 day Intensives with me when I travel to places - this is going to be great because no cost for you to travel to me or to pay for me to come to you AND we get to meet and brainstorm/plan in person instead of just over the phone.

So if any of you are interested in a 1/2 Day Intensive with me I need to know NOW because I'm booking my trips in advance. Email my Business Manager Cindy ASAP at mailto:cindy@jumpstartyourmarketing.com

What I can tell you is that whoever does one of these with me is NOT going to pay the regular price listed on my website. I can also tell you that you'll probably also get a bunch of bonuses because you decided to take action and took that leap of faith that is so crucial in today's economy especially.

This isn't going to have a website or sales page or preview call to fill; it's simply going to mentioned in a few ezines and emails and for those of you reading, you get request one first (remember, you snooze, you lose!).

I know there's a handful of you who've been wanting to do something like this with me and waiting for the perfect opportunity - and this is it!

So, here are the cities I do plan on being in for sure (or I say possibly) and the approximate dates, am I coming to you?

Las Vegas, NV - Feb 4-8
San Diego, CA - Feb 24-27
LA, CA - Apr 30 - May 3
San Diego, CA - May 12-18
Possibly Washington DC or Vegas - June 8-14
Possibly Orlando, FL - June 17-28
Dallas, TX - July 12-19
San Diego, CA - Aug 14-22
Possibly San Franciso, CA - Sept 14-20
Possibly Las Vegas, NV - Oct 13-17
San Diego, CA - Oct 20-25

And if anyone lives in Mexico or Hawaii that wants a 1/2 day or full day...I will plan a trip to come see you! Hee hee

For now if you're interested, all you need to do is apply for a session (I do like to make sure it's a good fit).

Since this 1/2 day isn't on the website, just go ahead and fill out an application for my full day at www.jumpstartyourmarketing.com/vipday and mention on there that you're interested in a 1/2 day, where and when and I'll get back to you and discuss your options and payment at that time. I do want that application first though so I know you're serious. Thanks!

If you don't want to be left out on future special announcements be sure to sign up for my weekly ezine. You can just sign up right here on my blog, just input your name and email address in the box on the top of this page under the Free Entrepreneur's Success Kit section. When you sign up for my newsletter you will also get 2 free bonus items. You will get a free report, “The 21 Mistakes Most Entrepreneurs Make When Building or Growing Your Business and How to Avoid Them!” and a free audio “The 3 Keys to Transforming Your Business to Fit Your Lifestyle”

Business Lessons from Church: "The 4 Characteristics of Radical Generosity"

2010-01-29T06:00:00.000-08:00

Every once in a while I hear a message at church that that totally relates to life and business. This last week was one of those times.

The talk was entitled Radical Generosity; and while I soon figured out WHY the pastor named this week's talk with this title (the church was down donations and they needed to ramp up the funds!), it was interesting to watch.

He tied it all in to the bible of course and how Radical Generosity is not an offering, it's a lifestyle. I thought this was very interesting.

I realized that I live a lifestyle of being generous, but I also realized that many do not. I noticed what that meant for those in their lives, those who are not generous with what they have. More often than not those people rarely do not get what they want in life or business, they struggle more.

Regardless of where you are financially or how much money you have to give, you always still have something to give; you just may need to get more creative.

When I used to attend church years ago, I thought donations were just that, to help the church do good things and rarely did I give more other than in church except clothing and food donations when asked.

Now though I do make it a lifestyle and whenever it is that I'm called to give, I feel it in my bones, my gut and from a higher power. Now, I listen to that higher power when before I may not have noticed it or even ignored it if it told me too give more than I had planned.

Here is what I learned in church this week:

The 4 characteristics of living in "Radical Generosity"

• Enjoyable - you find yourself filled with joy whenever you give
• Supernatural - you don't stop at what you normally give, you give beyond your ability
• Enthusiastic - you want to give so bad sometimes you can't stand it
• Faithful - you make it a spiritual habit so that it becomes naturally inherent to give

So, how does this apply to your business?

Because if you don't give, you won't receive. I find that the more I give, the more I get but I don't get UNTIL I give.

Many people say "I'll give as soon as I make enough to provide for myself first" and that's fine but will you ever get there? Maybe not.

Have more faith in yourself and the Universe and give more this year, one way or another - see what happens!

I'd love to help you 'get there' in your business so you do feel you have enough to give. I invite you to take a few minutes to complete my F.R.E.E. Biz Quiz (it will just take a few minutes) and I will respond to your comments PERSONALLY. Take Quiz Here

I have faith in you and look forward to helping you implement the 4 characteristics of living in "Radical Generosity" and so much more.

© Copyright 2010 K. Sawa Marketing International Inc.

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? To publish this article in your ezine or website please include the following blurb: Katrina Sawa is an Award-Winning Author, Speaker and International JumpStart Your Biz Coach who's helped hundreds of small business owners take dramatic steps in their businesses to get them to the next level in business, revenues and their personal life. She offers one-on-one coaching, group coaching and do-it-yourself business-building products. She's been featured on various news talk shows and radio shows including Oprah and Friends XM Radio. Go online now to get started with her Free Entrepreneur's Success Kit at http://www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com!

JumpStart Your Business NOW Radio Show

2010-01-27T08:00:00.000-08:00

I am going to debut my radio show program on February 9th called JumpStart Your Business NOW Radio Show, brought to you by DivaToolbox.com.

The Jump Start Your Business NOW Radio Show is for entrepreneurs who are ready to get serious about starting, growing or marketing their business to bring them to a 6 or 7 figure income. On these content jammed shows listeners will learn free and low-cost ways to start, grow and market your business.

I will share my juicy secrets on how I built my 6+ figure coaching and internet marketing business, how many of my coaching and mastermind clients are doing it too and how you too can build a business that you're passionate about AND make money at it.

Occasionally I will bring in a few of my star clients (entrepreneurs like you) to tell you how they transformed their lives and businesses. PLUS I am going to bring in a few of her peers, buddies and multi-million dollar business owner friends to give you THEIR INSIDER SECRETS!

Join me on Blog Talk Radio on February 9th at 11:00 am (pst) for my debut show and then every other Tuesday. Check out my show page for information about how to dial in an ask me a question or just listen to the program at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jump-start-your-business-now

"The 7 Signs You May Be Playing Too Small...in Life

2010-01-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

" This is part 2 to last week's post about playing too small in business. Enjoy!

Now whether you play small in business or your personal life, it all ends up the same way really....you ultimately don't get what you want.

Here are the 7 signs you may be playing too small in life:

1. You've chosen to settle for a life without passionate love
2. You're not happy in your job or doing what you're doing for work
3. You haven't taken a real 7+ day vacation in over 3 years
4. You can't remember the last time you bought something for yourself or treated yourself to something nice just because
5. You normally allow others to dictate or plan how you will spend your days off or down time
6. You wake up often with regrets or dreams still unfulfilled
7. The people you hang around with most tend to be more negative about things and are probably holding you back in one way or another

Instead why not take charge of your life, take control of your happiness and manifest the type of lifestyle you really want?

I'll bet what you really want deep down inside are things such as more:

• love, support

• passion, pleasure

• happiness, joy

• peace

• pampering

• purpose, spirituality

• encouragement and inspiration

It's time you design your business around the type of life you want to live isn't it?

Here are my 4 Keys to Complete and Total Happiness:

1. Rekindle your love relationships or manifest your Mr. Right

2. Stop working in a job or business you hate and learn how to transform your business and your life into one that makes you happy and feeds your passions

3. Make time for you, pamper yourself, love yourself

4. Find friends, peers and mentors who inspire, motivate and support you no matter what

Only then will you achieve complete and total happiness in my mind.

You can totally transform your life you make the decision not to settle anymore. You can also transform your business into a smooth-running, money-making, passion-driven and freedom-based business if you really want to. You just need to pull up those big girl panties, gather up your confidence, have a little faith and take action.

If you want some guidance on what to do to transform your life or your business into a business that will sustain you for a long time and one that makes you want to get out of bed every day, then I suggest you hire a coach, mentor or enter into a program where you'll get some one-on-one coaching.

I have many different levels of programs for anyone's budget and level of expertise. Check out my group or private coaching programs or my do-it-yourself marketing planning and business building products.

© Copyright 2010 K. Sawa Marketing International Inc.

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? To publish this article in your ezine or website please include the following blurb: Katrina Sawa is an Award-Winning Author, Speaker and International JumpStart Your Biz Coach who's helped hundreds of small business owners take dramatic steps in their businesses to get them to the next level in business, revenues and their personal life. She offers one-on-one coaching, group coaching and do-it-yourself business-building products. She's been featured on various news talk shows and radio shows including Oprah and Friends XM Radio. Go online now to get started with her Free Entrepreneur's Success Kit at http://www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com!

What percentage of your tweets, blog posts and facebook updates should be personal vs. sales oriented?

2010-01-21T07:53:00.000-08:00

The next Silver Mentor Teleclass is TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 @ 5:00 PM (PST) - It's only $17 to join this call and listen to many others!!

The topic of this call is: Getting Personal In Your Marketing - How Much is TOO Much and What If You're Not Getting Personal Enough?

On this call you will learn:

• What percentage of your tweets, blog posts and facebook updates should be personal vs. sales oriented
• What sections you really want to make sure you have in your ezines for the most response from your readers
• What you want to reveal and NOT reveal on your website or other marketing materials
• How to win over listeners on teleclasses and in live presentations or networking
• The #1 thing you want to do now that I'll bet 99% of you are NOT doing in your marketing

To Join the Call: You must be a Silver Mentor Program Member however it's really easy and very affordable to join - only $17 gets you access to this NEXT CALL & also gets you INSTANT ACCESS to the online forum and resources area where many other teleclass recordings are kept.

Go to http://www.mentorsignup.com/ RIGHT NOW and join us!

How can you learn 1,000's of dollars worth of my expertise?

2010-01-20T08:01:00.000-08:00

You can learn 1,000's of dollars worth of my expertise, learning and business and marketing strategies by attending my monthly teleclasses.

It's only $17 to join my Silver Mentor Program!!! Visit my website to sign up - http://www.jumpstartyourmarketing.com/mentor

I give so much content in these calls, they are all teaching calls and designed to give you the tools to implement smarter marketing techniques and strategies to make more money and work less. Plus I coach members on how to overcome obstacles, mindset issues, challenges with your environment, friends and family and more.

Here are the benfits of joining my Silver Mentor Program.

Access to a Private Monthly Teleclass. Teleclass will provide descriptive detailed marketing strategies with a different focus each month. Guest speakers may be brought in to cover certain topics but they will always be hands-on, how-to, teaching type of calls so you will walk away with new ideas immediately.
Recordings of all Teleclasses will be available to Members via audio download in case you aren't able to make the call.
Private Online Access to Free Articles written by ME and Resources and Tools that will save you time and money. They are on the topics of Marketing, Advertising, Email Marketing, Publicity, Networking, Sales and so much more! There is a Silver Mentor Program Online Forum that you can access immediately when you join that allows members access to all the articles, archived teleclasses, resources and more!
Special Discounts and Offers on all my products, programs and workshops. Special links are available on the Forum. Plus how you can earn 20-50% commission by referring your friends to me!
Kat's Big Money Marketing Rolodex: Private Access to numerous vendors and professionals I have in my own rolodex. You'll receive referrals to printers, web designers, copywriters, virtual assistants, mail houses, designers, caterers, sign companies and more that will save you time and money in your marketing. Members just have to email me when they have a need and I'll email you back a couple people I would refer.
BONUS: CD recordings of the monthly teleclasses will be MAILED to your door within a couple weeks following each call (only to active members).

It's only $17 to join my Silver Mentor Program!!! Visit my website to sign up - http://www.jumpstartyourmarketing.com/mentor

The next Silver Mentor Program monthy call is on Tuesday, January 26th! Join the program now and you will have access to next weeks call about Getting Personal In Your Marketing - How Much is TOO Much and What If You're Not Getting Personal Enough?

Quick Question for Followers of Katrina Sawa

2010-01-18T10:14:00.000-08:00

I woke up this morning thinking that so many small business owners are thinking WAYYYYY TOO SMALL. There are so many opportunities for those of you who want to step it up big and lead your field, do bigger things, serve more people, teach and support more people about whatever it is you're an expert in.

If you've been following me for some time then you know I take a no-holds-barred approach to business and marketing and I tell it like it is.

Where do you want to take your business??
What do you want to become an expert in (or be known as the expert in)?

What's stopping you from GOING BIG?

I've offered up some complimentary Strategy Sessions to the entrepreneurs who follow me more, only because I know YOU are more serious about your business then random 'friends' on facebook.

But if this is you and you are NOT on my ezine (email newsletter) list then you'll want to jump on it now if you're interested at all in chatting with me about what's possible for you in this never-before-offered Strategy Session opportunity.

I'm only giving details in my ezine and you can register for that and get some other freebies too on my home page athttp://www.jumpstartyourmarketing.com - now is the time to take charge of your life and business, let's kick it up to 6 or 7 figures this year together, shall we??

-- Kat Out

The 6 Signs You May Be Playing Too Small in Your Business

2010-01-15T07:04:00.000-08:00

This information has been gathered through the many entrepreneurs I talk to on a monthly basis. There are hundreds and hundreds of small business owners out there thinking and playing way too small when they could literally be taking bigger leaps and jumps on their way to success.

We aren't conditioned to think this big when we're growing up. Our parents might encourage us to be doctors, lawyers or some other worthy profession but rarely do they ever even think about saying to us "You could be a multi-million dollar online business owner!". This just doesn't happen does it. This is because they weren't conditioned to think this big either; it's just how most of us grew up.

Luckily the budding entrepreneurs of the future and the younger generations today are starting to get a grasp on this concept early on; often times before their parents even know what's going on

Now it's time for YOU, the solopreneur, entrepreneur, home based business owner to learn what's possible for you and your business too.

But the information isn't just going to drop in your lap you know. You have to seek out information and mentors who can help you.

Here are 6 signs that you may still be playing way too small in your business (next week I'll get to 'your life'):

1. You haven't hired an assistant yet
2. You only accept one form of payment in your business
3. You are only focusing on what and who you can sell to locally
4. You don't invest at least $3000-$30,000 annually on your continued learning, training, workshops and mentors
5. You haven't raised your rates in well over a year (yes, even in the recession)
6. Your revenue goals for this coming year are 2-10% over what you did last year (if that)

How do you measure up?

I hope this does NOT describe you. But if it does, isn't it time to take your business by the horns and step it up and get some skin in the game?

Seriously, what are you waiting to happen....you think you're going to win the lotto?

You can totally transform your business into a smooth-running, money-making, passion-driven and freedom-based business if you really want to. You just need to pull up those big girl panties, gather up your confidence, have a little faith and take action.

If you want some guidance on what to do to transform your life or your business into a business that will sustain you for a long time and one that makes you want to get out of bed every day, then I suggest you hire a coach, mentor or enter into a program where you'll get some one-on-one coaching.

I have many different levels of programs for anyone's budget and level of expertise. I'm happy to discuss where might be a good fit for you in one of my Getting Acquainted Sessions, it's on me. All I ask is that you fill out my quick Biz Quiz online so I get a little more information about you first. - Go fill out the biz quiz now at www.jumpstartyourmarketing.com/quiz.

13 Networking Secrets, part 2

2010-01-13T08:00:00.000-08:00

In my previous blog posting this week I shared shared my networking secrets # 1-5, here are more to get you out there an networking.

6. Go with a Goal

If you are at all shy or afraid of going to an event by yourself or networking in a group of strangers you will want to go with a goal. First of all, know the types of people you want to meet; do you want to meet prospects who are your target market, referral sources or just friends? Say you want to meet 10 people ' then make sure you introduce yourself to and ask for 10 people's business cards.

7. First Impressions

Making a good first impression is important and it's the one thing you can't make up for if it goes wrong. Practice your handshake and eye contact prior to attending events to make sure you have a firm handshake, not limp or half grasp and that you are consistently looking into the eyes of the person you are talking to rather than looking around the room for the next person to talk to. For the best results, act like you are really interested in each person you talk to, asking pertinent questions to get to know them better and steer the conversation so you can ease away quickly while still showing you are interested.

8. Card Passing No No

Never "lead" with a card when you enter a room or circle of people, "leave" the card or wait until someone asks you for your card. Don't presume everyone wants your card. If they don't want it, they won't do anything with it anyways so why waste it on them? It's more important for you to get their card because you want to build your database, email marketing list and you want to be able to follow up with them. You can always mail them your card later if you have theirs; they will appreciate it more and possibly think more highly of you since you took the time to follow up.

9. Build Relationships

Your goal of networking should be to build rapport and long-lasting relationships with the people that you meet, it should not be to SELL, SELL, SELL; that's a big turnoff. Don't expect people to use your services the first time they meet you; if they do, great, but don't depend on it. More than likely it will take 5-7 meetings before people will warm up to you so be prepared to network in certain organizations you choose for some time, try each of them for at least 6-12 months or one year of membership. Remember however, you will get out of a membership what you put into it so if you are not active or don't attend a lot of functions, you won't meet enough people in order to reach your desired 'expert' status or 'top of mind awareness'.

10. Help Others

Another main reason for your networking should be to give; give referrals to others you meet, give free 'expert' advice about what you know, give suggestions on business or practices, make connections between people who need to do business with one another, even if that doesn't involve you or your business. If you make this the main reason for networking, karma will reward you with more than enough referrals and direct business that you could ever expect.

11. Don't 'Feature Dump'

'Feature Dumping' occurs when you're talking to people and you proceed to list all your services, benefits, features and everything about you and your business when maybe no one even asked you. You ideally want to find out what the other person wants and needs by asking questions and getting them to tell you. Their needs and wants might have something to do with your business or they might not. If they need your services or products, then of course after you LISTEN to what they need, you can respond with the solution to that need (NOT EVERYTHING, just that need).

12. Take Notes

When you ask for someone's business card and talk to them briefly, remember something unique about them or your conversation or something you need to follow up with them about and write a note on the back of their card. You can do this right then and there or wait until you get to your car. I also suggest writing on the back bottom of each card where you met them, use an acronym if need be. This is good for sorting in your database by group, organization or event for follow up letters, etc.

13. Follow Up

This is the most critical part of any networking ' NO MATTER WHAT! If you aren't doing your follow up, you've wasted your time and money attending the event. Follow up on every person within 48 hours. Call the hot prospects and email or mail them info about how you can help them (assuming they told you what they need/want from you). Call, email and/or drop a note to the warm prospects or referral sources and email or drop a note to the colder ones or those who you aren't sure about yet.

If you have an email newsletter, be very careful NOT to just add anyone you meet networking to your list; they need to opt in either in person when you meet them (you can write a note about adding them to your email on the back of their card) or you can send them a follow up email telling them about your newsletter and offer to sign them up or respond if they want to sign up for it.

I hope these tips have helped you – now GET OUT NETWORKING!

Furthermore, if you want help with your networking, I would suggest signing up for one of my Private Coaching Programs (find out more at http://www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com/coaching), however you can always start out with a complimentary Getting Acquainted Session too if you want to 'see' what's possible first but I do take these very seriously so please only serious entrepreneurs apply. If you're more of a do-it-yourselfer, check out my JumpStart Your Marketing(TM) System or other products online at http://www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com/products.

13 Networking Secrets

2010-01-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

This blog is written especially for entrepreneurs and small business owners and anyone who needs to meet a lot of people and build relationships in order to promote and increase their business.

I built my marketing consulting business through extensive networking and here are My 13 Networking Secrets to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck and Time….

1. Research Events

Make sure to research the networking events you want to attend before you attend them so you don't waste your time at events or meetings that may not have your target market readily available at them. To find local events in your area, first find all of your area chambers of commerce, there might be many of them and any specialty associations or organizations that would pertain to your business or target market. Then locate all of your area large venues, meeting rooms, convention centers, concert halls and anywhere an event could be held ' more than likely they will have a website with an events calendar. Finally, read and go online to look up events in your local newspaper on their business calendar or in the main section, inside business publications and social magazines (plus watch TV and listen to radio shows who will promote events ' these usually get promoted really close to the event however to plan).

2. Be Prepared

Now that you know where to network, make sure you are prepared for the event. Order yourself a name badge that you can wear to all events and even out running errands ' you never know where you'll meet a potential client! It is important of course to also make sure to use your logo, company colors and a good, descriptive title under your name on your badge for branding as well as it adds credibility and professionalism.

3. Keep Materials On Hand

Make sure to always keep any of your sales flyers, brochures and business cards in your car at all times, keeping them current and never running out; you never know when you will be able to display or hand them out at an event or meeting.

4. Your Commercial

Practice your 10 sec, 30 sec and 60 sec commercials because most events and meetings will ask for different lengths of commercials if you get a chance to stand up and tell who you are and what you do. The 10 sec commercial is for casual one-on-one conversation or a quick introduction typically and the 30 or 60 second ones are for stand up opportunities. Stick to your name, your business name, and a one sentence description about what you do and/or a question to make people think. Then make sure you mention your website and some sort of call to action.

5. Timing

Always arrive at meetings and events a few minutes early and be prepared to stay late and meet those people you don't know yet, meet and get to know EVERYONE! Also, you should attend a function for the networking purposes (that's why it's important to research which events), not for a specific speaker (unless you are going purely for self-improvement); if the speaker turns out to be good then that's a bonus! It’s tempting to hang out with the same people however you want to continually look out for those you don't know and go up and introduce yourself to them.

I will share more networking tips in my next blog posting later this week!

Until then, for more information about coaching go online and fill out my Free Biz Quiz at www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com/quiz! I respond to them personally and will set up a complimentary Getting Acquainted Session with anyone who fills this Quiz out.

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? To publish this article in your ezine or website please include the following blurb: Katrina Sawa is an Award-Winning Author, Speaker and International JumpStart Your Biz Coach who's helped hundreds of small business owners take dramatic steps in their businesses to get them to the next level in business, revenues and their personal life. She offers one-on-one coaching, group coaching and do-it-yourself business-building products. She's been featured on various news talk shows and radio shows including Oprah and Friends XM Radio. Go online now to get started with her Free Entrepreneur's Success Kit at http://www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com!

Reminder...Thursday, I've got some BIG SURPRISES for some LUCKY LIVE LISTENERS!

2010-01-06T08:29:00.000-08:00

My upcoming FREE teleclass happens on Thursday, January 7th at 5:00 pm PST (8:00 pm EST) and as soon as you register you'll get access to the call in numbers and webcast link but all you really need to have is access to your phone. You'll also have access to the recording but I'd make this one LIVE for sure if you can because I've got some BIG SURPRISES for some LUCKY LIVE LISTENERS!

I do this type of FREE call annually because it's important to share my best free and low cost business and marketing tips with you for the year - what's working now and what isn't!

On this call you'll learn:

• My 7 simple steps to reaching your big money goals this year
• What kind of marketing to continue and what to STOP right away
• Which business models are best for YOUR desired lifestyle and income
• The secrets to putting together a step-by-step ACTION PLAN for clear and focused results
• My 3 secrets to staying motivated when working for yourself
• How you can secure a spot in my Gold Masters Club Group Training Program for 2010.

Here's to creating and enjoying the business and life of your dreams, I hope to hear you on the call January 7th at 5:00 pm PST - register now with this link!

I understand some of you tried to register and had problems or error messages come up last week and there seems to be an issue with Internet Explorer users and my site so if this was you and you did email me, we registered you manually and you should have received a confirmation email with the call in numbers. If not, please let my business manager Cindy know at Cindy@JumpStartYourMarketing.com

If you tried but gave up and didn't email us, then either try again using Firefox or Safari browsers or you can also email Cindy and she will get my team will register you manually.

How to Create a Memorable Leave Behind or Handout for Your Networking

2010-01-04T08:02:00.000-08:00

I am assuming that you ARE networking somewhere! You had better be - it is the best way to meet new people and build those relationships that turn into repeat sales and referrals. Now the question is - What do you bring, pass out or display when you network?

Obviously, you are going to bring a lot of business cards. What else can you pass out that will be memorable or useful for the people you meet? Most of you know about my FREE Networking Calendar (if you do not, go to the Resources page on my Web site and check it out) and I assume you use it to schedule your networking each month. This is a great example of a creative and useful tool. I hand this calendar out to the new people that I meet. It catches their attention and entices them to sign up for my email newsletters so that they can receive it every month. It is a marketing tool that works for me.

What can you develop, create, write or design that is creative, useful, and something that people (meaning your target market, not just anyone) will want? This item should also be easy for you to print, buy, and/or reproduce at a low cost.

This does not mean, for example, that if you are a mortgage consultant or realtor, that you should develop a list of homes that have sold in the area last month or a sheet with today's rates on it. That is no fun and people really will not care about that. Instead, it means to create something that is truly unique.

The following are some examples that you could tweak for your business.
1. A checklist of things people need to know in regards to your product or service.
2. The top 5 -10 mistakes people make in their ____________ (fill in the blank).
3. The top 3 things to do in your ___________ (fill in the blank) to make more (money, save time, etc.).
4. A list of resources that pertain to your business somewhat, but that are useful to help others save time or money.
5. A Special Report on _____________ (fill in the blank) whatever 'hot buttons' your target market has regarding your product and/or service).
6. ____________ (fill in the blank) Guide or Worksheet
7. A list of questions to get people thinking (before they buy a certain product or service for example).
8. A CD recording of yourself providing tips or free advice.

I also distribute little books to put your business cards in (mine are red and black with my Web site and logo on the front of the holder to match my brand). I have found that people love these. I also try to give them to 'newbie' networkers since they do not hold that many cards. More established networkers need much larger books.

Consider talking to a promotional products company. Brainstorm with them to select something that is creative (other than pens, paper, magnets, and calendars) that you can distribute. Be sure that it is something people will want to hold on to, keep handy or pass on. Take some time making your selection. If you do not, you will just end up ordering the same old pens - BORING!

For more information about coaching go online and fill out my Free Biz Quiz at www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com/quiz! I respond to them personally and will set up a complimentary Getting Acquainted Session with anyone who fills this Quiz out.

© Copyright 2010 K. Sawa Marketing International Inc.

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? To publish this article in your ezine or website please include the following blurb: Katrina Sawa is an Award-Winning Author, Speaker and International JumpStart Your Biz Coach who's helped hundreds of small business owners take dramatic steps in their businesses to get them to the next level in business, revenues and their personal life. She offers one-on-one coaching, group coaching and do-it-yourself business-building products. She's been featured on various news talk shows and radio shows including Oprah and Friends XM Radio. Go online now to get started with her Free Entrepreneur's Success Kit at http://www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com!

Happy New Year ! Here are 2 Easy Ways to Increase Your Revenue

2010-01-01T08:00:00.000-08:00

Are You Ready to Find out the Easiest 2 Ways to Increase Your Revenue in 2010??

Ok, I've done this myself, I've seen it done by my friends and peers and I've recommended this to clients many times with HUGE SUCCESS!

It's actually very simple.

1. RAISE YOUR RATES

2. OFFER PAYMENT PLANS FOR YOUR PRODUCTS OR SERVICES

I just had a client last week come to me who was charging way under market value for her services and I basically told her to suck it up and increase her rates by 400%!! Yes, I told her to raise her rates by 5 times what she was charging clients now. She almost fell off her chair (I think, as we were on the phone).

This new rate was actually the going rate for what she was doing. In fact I am paying someone to do it in my business right now every month!

Actually this happens all the time with services and products I actually need. When I run across people that I actually pay or could pay for what they do, I open my mouth and suggest they raise their rates! Am I a dummy or what? I could be paying much less for stuff if I would just shut up! Oh well....it's for the greater good.

So, this client of mine; if she takes my advice, she could literally increase her income by FIVE TIMES with no more work!

It could be that simple if you are not charging enough OR if your perceived product or service value is a lot higher than what you are charging. If you don't know what your value is or what the going rate is - ASK ME PLEASE. I see a lot of different businesses every month and I know how to get you these answers.

As for payment plans; many peers of mine in the info-product industry (selling online products and services) find that they get a lot more orders and purchases if they offer payment plans - especially OUTRAGEOUS PAYMENT PLANS such as 18 payments of $19.95 or something like that. I do this for some of my products and services even if delivery of those products or services is well before their last payment due date and all of the payments are made online of course too by automatic payment which is the key. You don't want to go trying to collect checks after the fact, that's for sure.

If you should need some advice on how to make this adjustment in your business either mentally, physically or technologically - ASK ME PLEASE. I love to support small business owners with this kind of expansion and going to the next level. Plus, there are many things that can go along with doing these things in your business that you want to incorporate as well, especially in a responsible and respectful way.

Don't just sit there waiting for the phone to ring or hoping your social networking kicks in and business starts flowing - find out what else you can do to give your business the jumpstart it needs for 2010.

I am hosting a Free content-packed call January 7th at 5 pm PST - Register Here Right Now (or email my business manager immediately to reserve your seat if you have trouble with the registration page at Cindy@JumpStartYourMarketing.com).

As soon as you register you'll get access to the call in numbers and webcast link but all you really need to have is access to your phone. You'll also have access to the recording but I'd make this one LIVE for sure if you can - I've got some BIG SURPRISES for some LUCKY LIVE LISTENERS!

I've got some BIG SURPRISES for some LUCKY LIVE LISTENERS!

2009-12-30T08:00:00.000-08:00

My upcoming FREE teleclass happens on Thursday, January 7th at 5:00 pm PST (8:00 pm EST) and as soon as you register you'll get access to the call in numbers and webcast link but all you really need to have is access to your phone. You'll also have access to the recording but I'd make this one LIVE for sure if you can because I've got some BIG SURPRISES for some LUCKY LIVE LISTENERS!

I do this type of FREE call annually because it's important to share my best free and low cost business and marketing tips with you for the year - what's working now and what isn't!

On this call you'll learn:
• My 7 simple steps to reaching your big money goals this year
• What kind of marketing to continue and what to STOP right away
• Which business models are best for YOUR desired lifestyle and income
• The secrets to putting together a step-by-step ACTION PLAN for clear and focused results
• My 3 secrets to staying motivated when working for yourself
• How you can secure a spot in my Gold Masters Club Group Training Program for 2010.

Here's to creating and enjoying the business and life of your dreams, I hope to hear you on the call January 7th at 5:00 pm PST - register now with this link!

I understand some of you tried to register and had problems or error messages come up last week and there seems to be an issue with Internet Explorer users and my site so if this was you and you did email me, we registered you manually and you should have received a confirmation email with the call in numbers. If not, please let my business manager Cindy know at Cindy@JumpStartYourMarketing.com

If you tried but gave up and didn't email us, then either try again using Firefox or Safari browsers or you can also email Cindy and she will get my team will register you manually.

5 Steps on How to Plan Ahead to Make Next Year Your Best Year Ever

2009-12-28T08:00:00.000-08:00

I recorded a quick video about the 5 Steps on How to Plan Ahead to Make Next Year Your Best Year Ever!

Watch the video now, click this link!

http://tinyurl.com/Kats5StepstoPlanAhead

Oh, and MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!! On Thursday, January 7th at 5:00 pm PST I will be holding my annual JumpStart Your Business FREE Teleclass!! The topic of this call is: JumpStart Your Business in 2010!....Plain and simple.

Want to find out:

• What types of marketing is WORKING and what is NOT right now?
• What your web presence is saying about you and why you should care?
• Which business models are best for YOUR desired lifestyle and income?
• How to put together a clear, focused ACTION PLAN that will bring you more results than ever?
• Finally how to MONETIZE your passions, ideas and your business so it works for you instead of YOU always working so hard?
• 3 ways you can stay motivated and hold yourself accountable to get stuff done
• What other forms of revenue streams would be good compliments to your current business structure?

To Join the Call: All you need to do is watch for the next blog I post about it with the registration link.

Have a great week! Happy Holidays!!

Remember for the rest of this month....I'm offering my VIP Day with Me for 50% OFF! Go to www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com/vipday to fill out your application now (I only do this by application, you have to really be ready to ROCK & ROLL!).

8 Things About Writing Sales Letters, part 2

2009-12-24T08:00:00.000-08:00

Here are the remaing 4 tips about writing sales letters, to see the first 4 you can see them below in Tuesday's blog post.

5. Build up the program/service/product through the whole letter with supporting facts, using teaser text and attention getting phrases they'll be sure to relate to.

6. Answer any potential objections in the letter before getting to the price. Brainstorm or survey current clients on what exactly are the most important hot buttons or objections they might have in regards to your products or services - and then reassure them that your product/service can solve that problem/fill that need.

7. Throw in a FREE BONUS! Try offering a bonus or two or three instead of a discount. You can develop something I'm sure that others will want and that doesn't cost you a lot of extra time or money if you really think about it.

8. Finally let them know the price. Offer easy ways to pay like "click here to buy now" using a shopping cart, or "you can make 3 easy payments of $$$"; offering a payment plan option is much better than giving an early bird discount and losing money on your product/service.

Furthermore, if you want help with your sales letters, I would suggest signing up for one of my Private Coaching Programs (find out more at http://www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com/coaching), however you can always start out with a complimentary Getting Acquainted Session too if you want to 'see' what's possible first but I do take these very seriously so please only serious entrepreneurs apply. If you're more of a do-it-yourselfer, check out my JumpStart Your Marketing(TM) System or other products online at http://www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com/products.

© Copyright 2009 K. Sawa Marketing International Inc.

FREE JumpStart Your Business 2010 Teleclass

2009-12-23T11:14:00.000-08:00

Thursday, January 7th @ 5:00 PM (PST) -

FREE JumpStart Your Business 2010 Teleclass!!

I'm bringing them back! Every year at this time I do at least one if not more Free Teleclasses on how to jumpstart your business and marketing for the new year and this year is NO exception!

The topic of this call is: JumpStart Your Business in 2010! ... Plain and simple.

Want to find out:

•What types of marketing is WORKING and what is NOT right now?
•What your web presence is saying about you and why you should care?
•Which business models are best for YOUR desired lifestyle and income?
•How to put together a clear, focused ACTION PLAN that will bring you more results than ever?
•Finally how to MONETIZE your passions, ideas and your business so it works for you instead of YOU always working so hard?
•3 ways you can stay motivated and hold yourself accountable to get stuff done
•What other forms of revenue streams would be good compliments to your current business structure?

To Join the Call: All you need to do is complete the sign up form below ....or at http://www.jumpstartyourmarketing.com/jumpstartyourbusinessin2010

It's a free call and anyone who registers will have access to the recording of the call too but I highly recommend you be on the call LIVE! For those who come LIVE there will be a couple surprises for you and I'll be calling on some of you who might win a FREE LASER COACHING SESSION WITH ME!

I know you have a lot going on and there's always a lot of free calls out there but seriously...do you just keep signing up and then not attending? Or do you keep attending but don't take action on whatever it is that's offered on the call?

Well, STOP DOING THAT! You know in order to JumpStart Your Business (and your life) you have to TAKE ACTION right? So, start a New Year's Resolution to make this call LIVE and learn some new ways to take your business to the next level next year!

8 Things About Writing Sales Letters, part 1

2009-12-22T08:00:00.000-08:00

I'm giving you some of my Sales Letter Writing Tips this week - BUT I CAUTION YOU..... these are not easy to use if you don't typically think on a sales and marketing level. I don't care if you KNOW YOUR BUSINESS or not; that does not mean you know how to write an effective sales letter, sales page or compelling online (or offline) content.

So, if you read over this and still want some help manipulating, editing or writing your content for you then I highly suggest you contact me or just go sign up for my 1-On-1 Marketing Planning Meeting right now ok? You want to make sure it's done right the first time.

1. The more expensive your product or service is, the longer the sales letter should be.

2. Headlines should be really big and stand out, possibly using a RED font - that is always the best color for a heading or for continued big, bold text throughout your letter. You can highlight certain text with your highlighter tool in Word or whatever you use. You should also put your headlines in quotes.

3. Use facts, tell stories about you or your client's experiences. Use bullets to show what they will learn/get/receive or how it will benefit them.

4. Use testimonials from clients, vendors, etc. Try to get their photos, use their full names and companies for added credibility and you can even have them make an audio of their testimonial to add to your website and link on your letter.

I will share the remaining 4 tips in my next blog posting later this week!

Until then, for more information about coaching go online and fill out my Free Biz Quiz at www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com/quiz! I respond to them personally and will set up a complimentary Getting Acquainted Session with anyone who fills this Quiz out.

© Copyright 2009 K. Sawa Marketing International Inc.

"The #2 Reason Your Marketing Isn't Working" , part 2

2009-12-21T09:00:00.000-08:00

In my previous blog post I listed a few things you'll want to be planning for if you're serious about building your business next year, here are more suggestions.

• Is your web presence currently able to support all that you need to do
• Do you have enough streams of income in place or which to start
• What is your system for getting support
• How will you stay motivated
• How will you invest in yourself; in which coach or mentor
• What is your plan for self care and sooooo much more....

I hate to see it when small business owners have to go back and get a J.O.B. or struggle basically to survive trying to do what they love..yet they really have no idea what they're doing to grow their business. It's a shame that most entrepreneurs like this won't invest in their own learning or coaching so that they can learn what it takes to run a smooth-running, money-making business that they're passionate about.

We spend money to go to school, college or trade school to learn what it is we're supposed to 'do' for our life yet we won't invest in ourselves as entrepreneurs to learn what we need to do to more effectively run and grow our businesses.

That seems kind of silly to me??

My parents spent a ton of money on my formal business education and I had jobs that stemmed from that...but I was meant to be an entrepreneur not an employee. And everything I learned about running my business and being an entrepreneur I learned from other people in my field who were doing what I was doing and who were ahead of me and who taught me what to do specifically to accelerate my learning curve.

So, as the CEO of your business, I say it's time to take your business seriously and:

• set up a big picture plan (get help if you need to to see what's possible)
• set up systems and implementation strategy to put that plan into action
• invest back in yourself and your business for continued learning and coaching
• always think about 'what's next'

I hope this gives you some things to think about but just don't sit there and THINK about them, do something about them!

Remember, to get a plan in order to get a more specific and targeted approach to your marketing and business growth. It's often times hard to see what's possible for yourself however, we can only think as big as our minds have been conditioned to think.

What if there is more out there for you? What if there is an easier way to do what you're passionate about AND make more money?

You know in your gut if this is right for you. If working with me is YOUR next step so I encourage you to TAKE ACTION and step into your greatness, your purpose, live your passions, love more and make more money than you've ever dreamed.

JOIN ME this year to LIVE BIG!

My Live Big Mastermind offers two tiers of participation: Platinum and Platinum Plus. Go find out all the details at http://www.livebigmastermind.com/ now, but you'll want to hurry because there are a limited number of spots and filling very fast!

© Copyright 2009 K. Sawa Marketing International Inc.

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? To publish this article in your ezine or website please include the following blurb: Katrina Sawa is an Award-Winning Author, Speaker and International JumpStart Your Biz Coach who's helped hundreds of small business owners take dramatic steps in their businesses to get them to the next level in business, revenues and their personal life. She offers one-on-one coaching, group coaching and do-it-yourself business-building products. She's been featured on various news talk shows and radio shows including Oprah and Friends XM Radio. Go online now to get started with her Free Entrepreneur's Success Kit at http://www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com!

"The #2 Reason Your Marketing Isn't Working" , part 1

2009-12-18T09:30:00.000-08:00

Last month I wrote about the #1 reason your marketing isn't working and I thought I'd continue on with that trend to see what else I could come up with...the #1 reason was 'the marketing doesn't matter without the right mindset'.

The #2 reason however is lack of having a plan; a big picture plan and vision that is. Planning is quite different these days when you're dealing with much more online or global business prospects and promotions.

Just because it's easier to reach your prospects and clients faster with email, social media and video doesn't mean you want to stop planning and just record something and send it out when you feel like it.

This is what I see business owners doing however more and more and frankly it's not getting most of them anywhere; they're not seeing results running this type of hap hazzard marketing strategy.

As the CEO of your small business (even home based or online business owner, yes you too), you need a big picture plan on 'what's next'. You always want to be thinking "what's next" or you'll stay stagnant and won't grow as fast because you aren't thinking far enough and planning far enough in advance.

If you are serious about building a 6 or 7+ figure business then you seriously need to sit down and develop a clear marketing action plan, big picture business vision, business operating systems and then figure out (ahead of time) how you (or your team) is going to implement that plan...because implementation is the KEY.

Here are a few examples of things you'll want to be planning for if you're serious about building your business next year:

• How are you going to attract more clients
• How are you following up with the ones you have
• What do you need to learn more about

• What kind of support team do you need to put in place

• What opportunities are available to you now

• What are your BIG IDEAS and how do you plan to implement/launch/sell them

In my next blog post I will reval more things you'll want to be planning for your business in 2010.

Meanwhile...I recommend you take advantage of my Free Biz Quiz; it's a quick questionnaire that gets you thinking about YOUR next steps. It's helpful for you to fill out in any stage of your business PLUS I respond to them personally and will set up a complimentary Getting Acquainted Session with anyone who fills this Quiz out!

Fill out the Biz Quiz at www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com/quiz now!

© Copyright 2009 K. Sawa Marketing International Inc.

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEB SITE? To publish this article in your ezine or website please include the following blurb: Katrina Sawa is an Award-Winning Author, Speaker and International JumpStart Your Biz Coach who's helped hundreds of small business owners take dramatic steps in their businesses to get them to the next level in business, revenues and their personal life. She offers one-on-one coaching, group coaching and do-it-yourself business-building products. She's been featured on various news talk shows and radio shows including Oprah and Friends XM Radio. Go online now to get started with her Free Entrepreneur's Success Kit at http://www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com!

I'm appearing on Sacramento News 10 Live_Online - Thursday December 17th

2009-12-16T08:30:00.000-08:00

I will be appearing on News 10’s (Sacramento,CA) Live_Online segment on December 17th 11:00 AM (PST) http://www.news10.net/news/liveonline/

I will be chatting with News 10 anchor Kelly Jackson from 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (PST). Live_Online is 30 minute interactive talk show on the web with two live shots during the 11:00 AM news. You don’t need to be in Sacramento to watch my segment. The show is viewable on live streaming video on News 10’s web site - http://www.news10.net/news/liveonline/.

You can ask me Marketing or Entrepreneurial questions on News 10 during their Live_Online segment. Questions are posted to the chat room or submitted in advance via email. News Reporter Kelly Jackson will then read the questions live.

Would you like to participate?

There are two ways you can ask me a question (for free!!). You can either submit a question during the show or email your question to LiveOnline@news10.net.

If you want to submit a question during the show you will need to register on the News 10 site prior to the show. The registration is quick and easy to do just go to http://www.news10.net/life/community/register.aspx? then log in to News 10 Live_Online at 11:00 AM (PST) http://www.news10.net/news/liveonline/ and post your question in the chat box. You can even interact with other people in the chat room.

Hope to see you Live_Online http://www.news10.net/news/liveonline/

What Is the JumpStart Your Marketing Silver Mentor Group

2009-12-14T08:12:00.000-08:00

If you are frustrated or feeling stuck in your business trying to figure out how to make more money, then my Silver Mentor Group is the right place for you.

The next call is TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15TH @ 5:00 PM (PST) - Silver Mentor Program Call - it's only $17 to join this call and listen to many others!!

The topic this month is: A New Year, A New Plan....Come with your big business vision, updated lifestyle vision, your ideas and learn ways to put your plan into ACTION so it brings results!!

My Silver Mentor Group allows you access to a Private Monthly Teleclass. Teleclass will provide descriptive detailed marketing strategies with a different focus each month.

Guest speakers may be brought in to cover certain topics but they will always be hands-on, how-to, teaching type of calls so you will walk away with new ideas immediately.

Private Online Access to Free Articles written by ME and Resources and Tools that will save you time and money. They are on the topics of Marketing, Advertising, Email Marketing, Publicity, Networking, Sales and so much more!

Special Discounts and Offers on all my products, programs and workshops.

Kat's Big Money Marketing Rolodex: Private Access to numerous vendors and professionals I have in my own rolodex.

BONUS: CD recordings of the monthly teleclasses will be MAILED to your door within a couple weeks following each call (only to active members).

THE SILVER MENTOR PROGRAM IS ONLY $17 PER MONTH!

You can sign up here - http://www.mentorsignup.com/

21 Mistakes Most Entrepreneurs Make When Building Your Business!, part 3

2009-12-11T08:00:00.000-08:00

In my continuing blog post about "21 Mistakes Most Entrepreneurs Make When Building Your Business", I am posting mistakes #16-21.

What mistakes are YOU making?

16. Not really knowing and understanding your target market or what you're offering

17. Not knowing your competition or following them too closely without knowing if what they're doing is working or not

18. Making decisions in your marketing based on what types of marketing YOU like or don't like to be targeted with
19. Not continually learning about new techniques and practices

20. Not keeping up with technology to better build your business' online exposure

21. Thinking that marketing is expensive or that 'you can't afford it', you want to be thinking...'HOW can I afford it?' with whatever investment you're making...marketing, coaching, learning, etc.

What are YOU going to do about the mistakes listed here that you identify with?

I hope this gives you some things to think about but just don't sit there and THINK about them, do something about them!

Remember, to get a plan in order so you DON'T end up making these common mistakes and to get a more specific and targeted approach to your marketing and business growth. It's often times hard to see what's possible for yourself however, we can only think as big as our minds have been conditioned to think.

What if there is more out there for you? What if there is an easier way to do what you're passionate about AND make more money?

You know in your gut if this is right for you. If working with me is YOUR next step so I encourage you to TAKE ACTION and step into your greatness, your purpose, live your passions, love more and make more money than you've ever dreamed.

JOIN ME this year to LIVE BIG!

Meanwhile...I recommend you take advantage of my Free Biz Quiz; it's a quick questionnaire that gets you thinking about YOUR next steps. It's helpful for you to fill out in any stage of your business PLUS I respond to them personally and will set up a complimentary Getting Acquainted Session with anyone who fills this Quiz out!

Fill out the Biz Quiz at www.JumpStartYourMarketing.com/quiz now!

© Copyright 2009 K. Sawa Marketing International Inc.

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