Know one of the secrets to manifesting success in business?
It's not about how hard you work, it's about how YOU show up in your
business.
If you take the time to do some internal "tweaking", you don't have
to put much "effort" into anything.
Struggle starts to disappear, success becomes more effort-LESS.
Want more of that? Be sure an join Me For a "YOU In Your Business"
Teleclass
Thursday, October 18th at 6pm PST/ 8pm central/ 9pm EST.
Click here: http://manifestsuccessguru.com/freeteleclass.htm
I will be interviewing one of my greatest teachers, Esperanza
Universal, Co-Creator and Director of the SOUL Institute in San
Diego.
This is a special treat as it has taking me many months to schedule
this time with her.
I will be asking her questions specifically related to how we can be
more successful in our businesses as well as have more joyful lives:
How to attract investors, customers, team, and meaningful
relationships.
How not to repel the very things we want most in our lives.
How to create more time for ourselves.
How to get past any resistance you may be experiencing in different
areas of your life.
How to deal with the fear that sometimes creeps up and can stop you
in your tracks.
And some surprise topics I know you'll appreciate!
Register today (we have limited lines available), get to a quiet place on Thursday and bring your questions. http://manifestsuccessguru.com/freeteleclass.htm
This call could change your life so be sure to join us! Invite your
friends to this one.
The insights I've received over the past few years from Esperanza
have had a profound positive impact on me and have really helped me create a very magical life...and now we'll share them with you!
If want to learn how to create the best life ever and enjoy every
minute of it, then join me this Thursday, October 18th.
This is a no nonsense call and she will work with you directly if you
would like to speak up!
Click here: http://manifestsuccessguru.com/freeteleclass.htm
To your success!
Maria Simone
www.mariasimone.com
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
What To DO When You Don't Know What To Do NEXT?
My goal is to share information with you that will help you take next steps in your business. Today I thought I would take a different approach and deal specifically with issues that come up when you may not be sure of what next steps to take.
1. You have several options of what direction to take your business but just can’t decide?
If you ever find yourself faced with a decision you can’t quite seem to make or take action on, the best thing to do is NOTHING. This is the time to slow down and: a) observe how you are feeling about the choices you think you need to make--- your heart could be slowing you down for a reason and all the signs should be there if you pay attention; b) you should absolutely seek out the advice of someone who has had specific experience with your situation. You don’t want to make decisions without qualified information and neither should you ever feel pressured about making just any decision. Time is irrelevant here--- making a decision that doesn’t support you could “cost” you more time in the long run.
2. You have limited operating capital and you feel pressured to invest in resources and services that should help you grow your business. So what resources should you invest your money in?
That all depends on exactly what stage you’re at in the “sequencing” of your business. If you buy or commit to resources before you’re ready for them, it may just take you down a dead end if you’re really not prepared to work with them: a) If you are working on your business plan, you should be GATHERING information about sales, marketing, PR, etc. You should not necessarily be investing in these services at this stage; b) If you are just starting out and about to raise investor money, only invest in those resources that will absolutely bring you capital; c) don’t invest or get committed to product manufacturing before you’ve developed your infrastructure or understand your markets; d) don’t engage in activities that will create a demand for products and service you haven’t developed yet unless you are just about ready to launch.
3. How far should you go to prove out your concept?
If you have limited resources but want to make sure you have a market for your goods and services, initially do things that do not require a big investment or ongoing maintenance (storage issues, insurance, license fees, etc). For instance take surveys, conduct market research, acquire trend reports, “dry test” and then “beta test” with a prototype, get validation from experts, build a mailing list of people who would be interested in your product down the road. These are just a few. I recommend doing small runs with a product to test in a certain regional area but don’t try to “launch” nationally before you have all the necessary resources in place.
4. You feel unable to proceed because you have no money?
It’s not the money that you need--- it’s determination, passion and having the right people around you.
If you ever get stuck on this one, check in to see which one it is. Having the right people around you will always attract money, your determination will lead you to the next step and if you don’t have passion for what you’re doing, you may want to check in to see if this is what you really want.
To your success!
Maria Simone
www.manifestsuccessguru.com
1. You have several options of what direction to take your business but just can’t decide?
If you ever find yourself faced with a decision you can’t quite seem to make or take action on, the best thing to do is NOTHING. This is the time to slow down and: a) observe how you are feeling about the choices you think you need to make--- your heart could be slowing you down for a reason and all the signs should be there if you pay attention; b) you should absolutely seek out the advice of someone who has had specific experience with your situation. You don’t want to make decisions without qualified information and neither should you ever feel pressured about making just any decision. Time is irrelevant here--- making a decision that doesn’t support you could “cost” you more time in the long run.
2. You have limited operating capital and you feel pressured to invest in resources and services that should help you grow your business. So what resources should you invest your money in?
That all depends on exactly what stage you’re at in the “sequencing” of your business. If you buy or commit to resources before you’re ready for them, it may just take you down a dead end if you’re really not prepared to work with them: a) If you are working on your business plan, you should be GATHERING information about sales, marketing, PR, etc. You should not necessarily be investing in these services at this stage; b) If you are just starting out and about to raise investor money, only invest in those resources that will absolutely bring you capital; c) don’t invest or get committed to product manufacturing before you’ve developed your infrastructure or understand your markets; d) don’t engage in activities that will create a demand for products and service you haven’t developed yet unless you are just about ready to launch.
3. How far should you go to prove out your concept?
If you have limited resources but want to make sure you have a market for your goods and services, initially do things that do not require a big investment or ongoing maintenance (storage issues, insurance, license fees, etc). For instance take surveys, conduct market research, acquire trend reports, “dry test” and then “beta test” with a prototype, get validation from experts, build a mailing list of people who would be interested in your product down the road. These are just a few. I recommend doing small runs with a product to test in a certain regional area but don’t try to “launch” nationally before you have all the necessary resources in place.
4. You feel unable to proceed because you have no money?
It’s not the money that you need--- it’s determination, passion and having the right people around you.
If you ever get stuck on this one, check in to see which one it is. Having the right people around you will always attract money, your determination will lead you to the next step and if you don’t have passion for what you’re doing, you may want to check in to see if this is what you really want.
To your success!
Maria Simone
www.manifestsuccessguru.com
Share Your Talents In Unique Ways For More Exposure
One of my goals is to seek out opportunities to get my name out there and build awareness for my products and services. Many in my field would consider advertising their services or solicit business from the same people that all their competitors are going to.
I prefer to CREATE new niched opportunities with people I can serve first, knowing that working with this cooperative mindset will ultimately help me achieve my goals. For instance, I was recently encouraging a group of entrepreneurs to start a newsletter for their business clients. This could be an excellent way for them to build their business via referral marketing as well as provide a vehicle to offer additional products and services to their clients. However, the thought of developing the content appeared daunting to them so I offered my content free of charge. As a syndicated writer, my articles appear in newsletters and magazines all over the world on a regular basis so I can assume that what I write is informative.
Not only did this simple offer provide the perfect solution for these entrepreneurs, I know expansion of my readership will ultimately help ME achieve my goals of total world domination. Only kidding. I just like to help small business owners grow with relevant information and insight --- the more, the merrier.
To your success!
Maria Simone
www.manifestsuccessguru.com
I prefer to CREATE new niched opportunities with people I can serve first, knowing that working with this cooperative mindset will ultimately help me achieve my goals. For instance, I was recently encouraging a group of entrepreneurs to start a newsletter for their business clients. This could be an excellent way for them to build their business via referral marketing as well as provide a vehicle to offer additional products and services to their clients. However, the thought of developing the content appeared daunting to them so I offered my content free of charge. As a syndicated writer, my articles appear in newsletters and magazines all over the world on a regular basis so I can assume that what I write is informative.
Not only did this simple offer provide the perfect solution for these entrepreneurs, I know expansion of my readership will ultimately help ME achieve my goals of total world domination. Only kidding. I just like to help small business owners grow with relevant information and insight --- the more, the merrier.
To your success!
Maria Simone
www.manifestsuccessguru.com
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
It Made My Day: 'best tele-conference I have ever heard'
Last week I hosted an impromptu, free teleclass about business building, planning, raising capital and building team. The postive feedback was incredible and I'm so grateful for all of it:
"Thank you very much, Maria. That was the best tele-conference I have ever heard
and I have heard a lot of them. I appreciate your wisdom.
More than that, I appreciate that you take your time to share your wisdom."
And NEXT:
** For those of you who are ready for ACCELERATION.
** Desire to create the business of their DREAMS
** Who want to attract CAPITAL with more ease.
** Attract an incredible TEAM of EXPERTS.
** And attract RESOURCES they haven't even thought of yet...
I encourage you to take advantage of my Manifest Success program
for start-ups that's worth over $1200 with bonuses...
http://www.7PracticalSteps.com
Use this link to get a 30% discount ---- your final price will be
far less than $300. (Expires next week, discount taken at checkout)
Here's what's included this month only:
** 8 hours of audio which takes you through specific business sequencing steps.
** "Flash Plan" Business Planning Tool to help you complete a plan
fit for investors or to help validate your products and services.
** Online support with Maria Simone who will answer questions, give you
contacts and resources.
** Live teleclasses specifically on business planning and capital.
** Special Report: How To Build a Team of Experts Who Will Work For Free.
** "Small Business Funding: 7 Things To Do That Will Attract Investors To Your Business".
Invest in your success this month.
To your success!
Maria Simone
simone@manifestsuccessguru.com
"Thank you very much, Maria. That was the best tele-conference I have ever heard
and I have heard a lot of them. I appreciate your wisdom.
More than that, I appreciate that you take your time to share your wisdom."
And NEXT:
** For those of you who are ready for ACCELERATION.
** Desire to create the business of their DREAMS
** Who want to attract CAPITAL with more ease.
** Attract an incredible TEAM of EXPERTS.
** And attract RESOURCES they haven't even thought of yet...
I encourage you to take advantage of my Manifest Success program
for start-ups that's worth over $1200 with bonuses...
http://www.7PracticalSteps.com
Use this link to get a 30% discount ---- your final price will be
far less than $300. (Expires next week, discount taken at checkout)
Here's what's included this month only:
** 8 hours of audio which takes you through specific business sequencing steps.
** "Flash Plan" Business Planning Tool to help you complete a plan
fit for investors or to help validate your products and services.
** Online support with Maria Simone who will answer questions, give you
contacts and resources.
** Live teleclasses specifically on business planning and capital.
** Special Report: How To Build a Team of Experts Who Will Work For Free.
** "Small Business Funding: 7 Things To Do That Will Attract Investors To Your Business".
Invest in your success this month.
To your success!
Maria Simone
simone@manifestsuccessguru.com
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Small Business Funding: 10 Ways To Actually Sell Your Idea Before You Launch
This is a conundrum that many entrepreneurs are faced with as they are developing their ideas and putting the business together. I hear "How do I test my product or service so that I can attract investors and the resources I need if I don't HAVE the money or the resources to test my product?" You can actually do it all! Plan for milestones of beta-testing and validating every step of the way so you can continually attract the resources you need that will help build momentum. Momentum attracts investors and buyers.
Here are 10 things you can do during the planning process:
1. Start out by doing "dry testing" of your concept with live or online focus groups BEFORE you have an actual product to test. There are professional services for this but you can start by getting feedback from people you know who may volunteer for this. If you can validate the concept, move on to the next step.
2. Your product idea may need some major engineering before it's ready for actual prototype creation and testing but you can prepare a non-working prototype sooner than later. Start doing "esthetics" testing with your groups to make sure people can appreciate it visually before you invest in a working prototype.
3. Get a panel of experts together who can mastermind with you to solve any issues you may have about product design, obsolescence, esthetics, marketability, etc. Document all participant credentials and any analysis made for possible inclusion into your business plan.
4. When a prototype is available, begin testing extensively with your customers (usually buyers) and end users (consumers) BEFORE you commit to full production. You could receive pre-orders at this stage.
5. Use your prototypes to acquire letters of intent and actual purchase orders from buyers or whoever would be purchasing large quantities of your product.
6. Create Joint Venture opportunities with individuals or organizations who have large mailing lists of potential clients for when you're ready to launch.
7. As soon as possible, consider doing small manufacturing runs of your product for local or regional testing in a controlled market. When people start buying your product within that market, you have achieved "traction".
8. Document in your business plan the various stages of testing and localized selling you have established to help build investor confidence.
9. During this timeframe, create activities which will build your database of prospective customers for a future launch. Offer pre-order discounts, host a contest, offer a newsletter or something else of value.
10. Want to sell into major retail stores? Consider meeting with local buyers in your desired markets to establish a time to do a "trunk show" or a short run in that store to test the product. It is much easier to achieve large national vendor contracts when you've had success in the local markets.
Many of these activities can be done prior to product development and all of these can be used to attract investors, contracts and other resources to help you achieve success with your business!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
Create Your Own Team Of Experts Who Will Work For Free
I'm very blessed to have terrific talent surrounding me and constantly giving me feedback and support with whatever I'm working on. I'm asked "how did you do that" all the time. So here's a summary of a linger piece I wrote that can be found at www.manifestsuccessguru.com:
So the old saying goes "if I only knew then what I know now".
I say "why wait to have the experience"?
Avoid the "hard knocks" that people insist on having by building a TEAM of people that have demonstrated success in the areas you're about to venture into. Think about what it would be like to have someone in your life that has been down the same path that you're about to go down, who is freely sharing with you what's in store. You'll be able to plan better, make better informed decisions, as well as save lots of time and money by avoiding the most commonly made mistakes.
What do I call my TEAM?
Make it formal and professional to lend credibility. I like ADVISORY TEAM or ADVISORY BOARD as it relates to business. Others call it MASTERMIND GROUP, and MENTOR GROUP.
Who should be on it?
Here are a few examples of the "profiles" of those who would provide a well-rounded experience
1. Someone with experience developing a business--- starting a business, experience with acquiring funding, dealt with legalities of having a business, launch, growth, exit strategies, etc.
2. Someone that has actually launched or worked with a company that has achieved your desired revenue goals in yours or a similar industry. EX: One of my companies is a fashion accessory company so I sought out the advice of Nick Graham who had founded the very successful "Joe Boxer" brand in 1987.
3. Someone that responsibly represents YOUR desired market that can give you feedback and credibility along the way. EX: My friend launched an animation company that produces cartoons promoting environmental issues. The Honorable Al Gore is on their Advisory Team.
4. Someone not related to your business but well-grounded and "wise" in other areas of life. This person will help give you perspective and support your desire to have balance in your life.
What to say?
In short, approach these people and request a short meeting where you'd have the opportunity to ask them some relevant questions about your business that they would completely relate to. Can they validate what you're doing? Did they have similar experiences they could share with you? Is there anyone else they would recommend you speak to? Any special advice they could give you?
How to follow-up?
Request that they allow you to check in with them once a month to share your progress and to seek their guidance. People generally will be honored to be able to support you at such intervals and won't think to ask for anything in return.
Not only will they get to help the next generation succeed, the relationship itself will start attracting more people, customers, capital and other resources to your project.
So the old saying goes "if I only knew then what I know now".
I say "why wait to have the experience"?
Avoid the "hard knocks" that people insist on having by building a TEAM of people that have demonstrated success in the areas you're about to venture into. Think about what it would be like to have someone in your life that has been down the same path that you're about to go down, who is freely sharing with you what's in store. You'll be able to plan better, make better informed decisions, as well as save lots of time and money by avoiding the most commonly made mistakes.
What do I call my TEAM?
Make it formal and professional to lend credibility. I like ADVISORY TEAM or ADVISORY BOARD as it relates to business. Others call it MASTERMIND GROUP, and MENTOR GROUP.
Who should be on it?
Here are a few examples of the "profiles" of those who would provide a well-rounded experience
1. Someone with experience developing a business--- starting a business, experience with acquiring funding, dealt with legalities of having a business, launch, growth, exit strategies, etc.
2. Someone that has actually launched or worked with a company that has achieved your desired revenue goals in yours or a similar industry. EX: One of my companies is a fashion accessory company so I sought out the advice of Nick Graham who had founded the very successful "Joe Boxer" brand in 1987.
3. Someone that responsibly represents YOUR desired market that can give you feedback and credibility along the way. EX: My friend launched an animation company that produces cartoons promoting environmental issues. The Honorable Al Gore is on their Advisory Team.
4. Someone not related to your business but well-grounded and "wise" in other areas of life. This person will help give you perspective and support your desire to have balance in your life.
What to say?
In short, approach these people and request a short meeting where you'd have the opportunity to ask them some relevant questions about your business that they would completely relate to. Can they validate what you're doing? Did they have similar experiences they could share with you? Is there anyone else they would recommend you speak to? Any special advice they could give you?
How to follow-up?
Request that they allow you to check in with them once a month to share your progress and to seek their guidance. People generally will be honored to be able to support you at such intervals and won't think to ask for anything in return.
Not only will they get to help the next generation succeed, the relationship itself will start attracting more people, customers, capital and other resources to your project.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Let's Talk About Planning, Funding and Building Your Team For Success
Would you like to be sure of "next steps" to take with your business or idea?
Have questions about planning, team, capital, product development?
Feeling some resistance with any of the steps you're taking now?
Wondering where to find capital or how to attract the perfect team?
Everything just great and you'd like to make sure it stays that way?
I'm extending an invitation to all business start-ups to be on a LIVE Teleclass with me to discuss just that!
I haven't done this call in over a year but I've gotten so many requests lately,
I decided to go for it --- reserve your spot TODAY as I have limited spaces available.
All details are at http://www.manifestsuccessguru.com/freeteleclass.htm. It's absolutely FREE.
Join us September 19th at 5pm pst/ 8pm est.
If you are ramping up or starting a new business, you'll want to be on this call!!
If you've worked with me before, this will be a great refresher for you.
If you haven't, then I HIGHLY recommend you dial in.
http://www.manifestsuccessguru.com/freeteleclass.htm
(sign in and you'll receive call access numbers immediately via email)
Join me on the call--- you'll find out things you didn't even know you didn't know.
"See" you next week.
To your success!
Maria Simone
www.mariasimone.com
Have questions about planning, team, capital, product development?
Feeling some resistance with any of the steps you're taking now?
Wondering where to find capital or how to attract the perfect team?
Everything just great and you'd like to make sure it stays that way?
I'm extending an invitation to all business start-ups to be on a LIVE Teleclass with me to discuss just that!
I haven't done this call in over a year but I've gotten so many requests lately,
I decided to go for it --- reserve your spot TODAY as I have limited spaces available.
All details are at http://www.manifestsuccessguru.com/freeteleclass.htm. It's absolutely FREE.
Join us September 19th at 5pm pst/ 8pm est.
If you are ramping up or starting a new business, you'll want to be on this call!!
If you've worked with me before, this will be a great refresher for you.
If you haven't, then I HIGHLY recommend you dial in.
http://www.manifestsuccessguru.com/freeteleclass.htm
(sign in and you'll receive call access numbers immediately via email)
Join me on the call--- you'll find out things you didn't even know you didn't know.
"See" you next week.
To your success!
Maria Simone
www.mariasimone.com
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