Kaya's Biz Talk posts

Internship opportunity for a small business owner

Awesome internship opportunity with Awakening Business. Must live in or near NE Portland.

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/ofc/1455136487.html

7-Steps to an Awsome Marketing Plan

12 week Tele-seminar for solo-business owners who are great at their profession but are overwhelmed when it comes to marketing.

We meet 12 times over four months and will go through the 7 Steps to an Impeccable marketing Plan Handbook. You'll work on your own business and gradually develop your impeccable marketing plan.

Begin 2010 with a marketing plan that rocks!

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Building Community!

I realized that I have not visited my group for quite awhile and I feel like it would be good to build on the community that has started.

So write something, check-in, share how you are doing, ask a question- mainly just show up. I look forward to hearing from you. Kaya

ps. I'm doing great. Too busy but my business is doing really well, so I am grateful!!

New "message your network" tool question

I am really happy with the new tool that will allow me to send a message to my network. Unfortunately it caps at 50 people. I can re-send the message but it doesn't show who I have already sent it to. I don't want to send it to people twice. Any simple suggestions?

Facebook Fan Pages

Hi everyone I am wanting to get my Face Book Fan Page membership over 1,000 so I can sign-up for a user name. I am hoping you all can help. I would love it if you signed up to be my fan. It's free, great value, no irritating e-mails. If you like my page please forwarded it to others.

Also- I am happy to sign-up for yours too. Thanks for your help.

How do you keep yourself going when you don't have enough clients?

One thing I constantly hear from my clients is, " I need more clients. What can I do?"

Part of being in business is that cash flow goes up and down and client load varies. One thing that helps me is to rev up the marketing and get out there and talk to people. It always makes me feel back on track.

What do you do?

Jogging and Blogging

Hi everyone

Like many of you I have a blog. Although I don't work on my blog 4 hours a day, I do endeavor to write good posts and offer something of value to my readers. I do get readers, but very few people actually make comments. When they do, it's wonderful and so appreciated.

I would love some feedback. It would be great if you would go to my blog, read a couple posts and I am open to any feedback, suggestions etc. I am also happy to do the same for you if you write in your blog url. Thanks so much. Just click here.
my blog
Kaya www.awakeningbusiness.com/blog

What is one positive thing you are doing?

Being self-employed and owning a small business can feel like constant hard work. It is also gratifying and can provide heaps of promise and benefits. What is one positive thing you are doing that is changing the way you re working or relating to your own business?

I have just hired an assistant for three hours a week. Not a lot of hours but very significant.

Taking the leap to becoming an employer

My business has grown by leaps and bounds this past year due to my continued hard work. In fact there is now too much work to do all myself. I am in that funny overlap time where it's a bit of a leap of faith to go for it and hire someone but I know in my gut that it will pay for itself.

Wondering if anyone else can relate and can offer any words of support. Here is the link to my job description just in case you might know someone who fits the bill!

http://www.awakeningbusiness.com/J0bdescription.html

Happy New Year 2009

I look forward to the New Year being prosperous and expansive in my own world and my own business.

I feel excited by beginning the year with new goals. I'll be doing my new vision board for the year next week and will do a strategic planning session with my team.

I am excited about the fresh slate and beginning of the new cycle. What are you all doing to begin the new year?

How's your business doing?

It seems like some businesses are doing well in spite of the downward economy. It's an interesting question. I can suggest two possible reasons. Certain businesses have products and services that people really need right now. For instance if you are selling tire chains in a big snowstorm. But some business owners are saavy enough to stay on top of the game and constantly tweak their products to meet the needs of their customers.

Second reason is that a small business owner often is under-funded and therefore they cut back on when they should invest. The people who do well are the ones who keep investing in their business by getting help, creating better systems, managing their money and creating a strong foundation. Any other ideas? Do you agree?

Work-life balance

What do you do to balance out your focus on work?

Who has a hobby or plays an instrument? I make pottery, although lately it's only once a year!

I am going to have my new collection at Flock Together Holiday Affair this Saturday 12/13 11-5 Om Tradition Arts 14 NE 10th Ave @ Burnside in Portland.

Hope you will all come!!

Blog Talk Radio- have you done it?

I'll be on Blog Talk radio Thursday night 8PM interviewed by Taylor Ellwood. You can listen if you go to:

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Imagine-Your-Reality/

Has anyone done this and if so do you have any tips for me? What are the biggest challenges?

Calling Apple Angels

Hey mac users,

I have a MacBook that is starting to be a bit "slow." I know that there is a maintenance process that I am supposed to do every so often. I have never done it all and although it was explained to me once ( thanks Christian) it didn't stick in my brain. It would be great if someone can give me step by step instructions. Don't assume that I know anything. I do know stuff but I have a low level anxiety when it comes to tech repair. Thanks to all you Apple Angels!

Word Press help

What I need: Someone to help me learn to edit my own WordPress Blog site. I want to make some changes on the template. I do learn fast and know how to get into the html.

What I offer: Training and coaching programs for small business I can help you to look at your business and what you need help with.

8-Parts Business Design Tele-Seminar

8-Parts Business Design Tele-Seminar - Begins Oct. 14

How is your business like an apple pie?

Like a juicy pie your business has eight yummy pieces not just one. Many micro business owners begin from a well developed product or service. This is one important pie piece. There are actually seven more, and all eight need to bake together in order to have a full delicious pie.

8 week seminar begins October 14th read more... http://www.awakeningbusiness.com/Business_design_workshop.html

How to dirve people to my blog...

Like many of you I put up a blog and I enjoy it. It's fun to write short snippets, add cool pictures and then get a conversation going.

My question: What is the lest time consuming way to get people to your blog page. I have read about how it's important to go to other bogs and write. I was told it takes two hours a day to do it this way. No way can I do that.

I know my part is to write in a way that invites a response once they get there.

Help request

I am looking at hiring a personal assistant for my business and wanting to do some research first so I can make sure I get a good roi. Do you have a personal assistant? If you answered yes, please take a moment and answer these few questions. Thanks so much!

1. How many hours a week did you begin with?
2. What was the hourly/monthly pay?
3. How did you measure roi?
4. Did you have a detailed job description?
5. How much time was your PA sitting around getting paid with nothing to do?
6. Any advice?

5 Important Keys to Developing the Vision of Your Business.- Audio Seminar July 15th.

5 Important Keys to Developing the Vision of Your Business.- Audio Seminar

Are you clear about where you are going in your business or are you busy working hard without a clear vision?

This one Hour Audio- Seminar will give you some very clear directions and guidance to help you focus and grow your business. On the phone: July 15th. 4:00-5:00 PDT For more info...

Do you know anyone who...

Do you know anyone who has hosted a radio show with Voice America and was successful.

The opportunity was presented to me and I am interested in the opportunities that could follow with this and how to assess the investment. It looks like it could lead to live video web casts, videos and demand, selling the show to other smaller radio stations etc. as well as selling my book. Has anyone done this or do you know someone who knows someone who has done this and been a success?

I would love to talk to such person! Thanks