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September 2nd, 2010
Leadership Development Business News
Franchise Business: The Truth about Social Media Marketing and ROI
A message from...
Cindy McAsey- Marketing Strategies Coach
The truth about social media and Return On Investment (ROI)
Right now, small businesses have a huge advantage over big business in actually being able to convert social media conversations into dollars and cents. Heres why:
Small business:
- Can be less censored They dont have to wade through layers of social media do/dont policy and legal sign-off on every tweet, update, post or comment. And, in social media, people respond to real and spontaneous. So, its much easier to build the conversation
- Can have a personality All too often, the voice of the company that filters through to social media is almost entirely devoid of personality. People connect with color, business proper gray.
- Only needs to connect with hundreds or a few thousand, not hundreds of thousands or millions If a small business connects with a few thousand people, that could make a huge dent in its business, making it worth the effort. A large business may need to connect with millions to feel the same impact and that may well not be worth the effort from an ROI standpoint
- Can tap into local energy, events, traditions By having a shared experience based on the local community, its a lot easier for people to bond with the voice of that business
- Can implement instantly and tailor highly relevant offers When its one person behind the mic, its way easier to carry on a real, spontaneous conversation and also create an ongoing series of highly local, highly-relevant and time-sensitive offers that will convert followers into customers.
Case Study: Mountainbike Madness
Mountabike Madness is a bike shop run by two college friends, Mario and Eva. Its a real business with a great product and its growing nicely. But theyre always interested in finding new ways to get customers to the shop. Along with trying out street teams, the local pennysaver, mailings, sandwich boards and a bunch of other marketing ideas. Eva gets the idea to start to play around with twitter.
Actually, she already had a personal account. So did Mario, so theyre familiar with the nature of conversation in the communities, because theyre already regular users. So, they set up a Mountainbike Madness account and use Mario as the name associated with the account.
They use twitters search function and a number of other tools twice a day to find people in their neighborhood who either have some variation of the word bike in their profile or their tweets. They broaden it out to various forms of outdoor activities, too. They see what these potentially likeminded folks talking about, then follow them and join in the conversations they are having.
They also start to share all sorts of funny, quirky, edgy quotes, ideas, and stories. And, here and there, they throw out tweets about instant giveaways for the first person to tweet their favorite rider, grip or trail. They do daily or weekly specials on bikes, parts, clothing and other schwag. They share cool tips and riding strategies and arent afraid to show their personalities. They announce weekly Rave Rides where everyone has 4 hours to show at a particular trailhead for an epic group ride. And, once a month, they do a one-day 20% off twitter-only sale from the back of a truck and you have to be following them to know where it will be.
After 3 months, they can track twitter related sales to an average of 30% of daily sales and total sales have gone up 20% since starting on twitter. Not only is it great for their community, for customer service theyre using social media to put money in the bank.
So there you have it. There are many ways to market online if you aren't considering adding social media to the mix your missing out on a big chunk of profits. Yes there is a right way and wrong way. Be sure to follow those who know how to do it the right way.
Cindy McAsey
888-272-6701
Barefoot in the Garden
Business Franchise: Stability you can count on!
Business Franchise: Leadership Development Basic Steps
Really this is such a vague statement; so where do you begin? If you want to be a good leader and practice good, effective leadership development and leadership skills, what should you focus on? I am going to give you my basic 3 Steps to start on your journey to developing excellent leadership skills and practices.
To read the rest of this article go to: Business Franchise Leadership Development Online
Cindy McAsey
Business Franchise: Creating Content for Google
When choosing what manufacture to align our franchise business with, lots of careful thought and attention was paid to the history and sustanability of our franchise business model. We didn't want to build a franchise business model and a few years down the road have to look for another manufacturer.
Shaklee Corporation was a Recipient of Acterra's 2009 Business Environmental Award in the category of Sustainability for it's environmental policies, climate neutral status, and social equity practices.
In this video Shaklee Chairman & CEO Roger Barnett explains Shaklee's long commitment to sustainable business practices, why environmental responsibility has been part of Shaklee's DNA for over 50 years, it's all part of the Shaklee difference.
Discover more about our franchise business model at: http://afranchiseonline.com
Cindy McAsey
P. S. Developing Leaders online is much simplier when the manufacture's is in the news as much as Shaklee is. Think about it would you rather try to dream up content for google or would you rather just tweek the content that is out there online in the news for a business franchise model?
KEYWORDS: Franchise, Business, Online, Cindy McAsey,
Business Franchise with at 53 Year Track Record
Shaklee has a 53 year track record. It is currently in 5 different growth trends in the health and wellness field. Plus the need for a small business franchise online is increasing because people need to earn more money.
The Shaklee legacy includes quality products that work. They do what they are intended to do and that is why people continue to buy them even when they are not being compensated for it. Plus there is a 100% money back guarantee, very rarely used but has always been an attribute.
The compensation plan is one of the best in the industry and continues to improve. Last year an extra, very lucrative, bonus plan was introduced - in addition to the existing pay structure. I can hardly wait to hear the news next month when another enhancement will be introduced.
Isn't it fascinating how a 53 year old company has the longest track record in our industry, a solid foundation behind a brand new business owner today, and still provides a way for anyone to earn the money they choose for such a small start-up cost. Compared to buying a traditional franchise business, not seeing a profit for possibly years, and the headache of managing employees, earning money your very first month sounds exciting!
You can start a franchise business online while you are working at your present job. Your extra time in the evenings or weekends can be focused on building something of your own. You can grow that income until it meets and exceeds your paycheck, with the goal to make it your full time, unlimited income. When you go through a recession like our country is experiencing right now, it is more incentive than ever to have multiple income streams. Many business experts think that a small business franchise should be part of every persons financial portfolio. There are that many benefits!
Cindy McAsey
Business Franchise: The Perfect Blend Online Franchise Business
Business Franchise's are a dime a dozen, but really good affordable ones are far and few between. One of the most popular franchise businesses is McDonalds. Now if you have the funds to start and run the business have you ever thought about the quality of the product your producing? Nothing against McDonalds they are producing what "tastes good" but unfortunatly the long term health side effects to body fed only McDonalds diet are not good. Did you know a McDonalds hambuger doesn't even spoil. Try it sometime.
To have a perfect match with the business franchise you choose it should be a good blend with your values and what you consider important in life. I know for me health and family stands above wealth any day. If you choose the right franchise you can have the best of both worlds. Health/Family & Wealth.
A question you should be asking yourself... does the franchise I'm considering align with my values and what's important to me? When I think of the perfect alignment or joint venture it reminds me of a video I saw this morning...
This is an amazing crossroads performance with Bryan Adams & Jason Aldean called "Heaven" Listen closely how well their voices blend.
Relating this same colabration to business have you found that perfect partnership to grow and flourish your business? You know one where it resonates with your values, like a perfect marriage. The right colabration with the perfect franchise will have a tune much like the blending voices in this video. A franchise business you might consider looking into as an option is: http://afranchiseonline.com
Cindy McAsey
KEYWORDS: Business, Franchise, Online, Cindy McAsey
Will you be on of the Million we Discover this year?
As you climb the ladder of success, be sure its leaning against the right building.
Business Franchise: Testimonies to check out!
Here are a couple of testimonials that have came my way of other successful Shaklee Distributors. I just felt like it was time you heard from someone else other than me about the company our franchise business system is associated with.
As you read these testimonies and think about the power we have with the Veretekk Social Network and System I've built using Veretekk assets it kind of gives ya chills to think about the possibilities. Guys our manufacturer "Shaklee" isn't some fly by night here today gone tommorrow company like we so often see online. It's the real deal and they've worked hard to earn the repuation they have. Companies don't stay in business for over 50 years and have an 80% reorder rate if they aren't doing something right!
Twenty years ago I was introduced to Shakee by my friend Renee Drew, and I will be forever grateful. She asked if she could show me some products she was excited about and starting to sell. I politely became a member (for the discount) bought a few cleaners and let them sit on my shelf for a few months, because they were so different I didn't quite know what to do with them. In the mean time I read everything the company sent me, and became sold on the philosophy and felt I could trust all of the products to help keep my family healthy, and just maybe I could make some money with this.
Slowly I "changed brands" and became totally sold when my baby at the time had gotten repeat ear infections. I started looking at his diet and crushing up garlic and giving him infant toddler vitamins. His health greatly improved and he didn't have to have the surgery they wanted to do. With my next child I decided I would take only Shaklee vitamins as my prenatal care. Everything the company said was true and my belief grew and grew.
I couldn't help but tell people about the results. So just as you share the tip of a great restaurant...I started to build a Shaklee business, by sharing with family and friends and my friends friends. It grew like new branches and leaves on a tree. Some people that have been introduced to Shaklee through seeds I've planted and I've never even met them!
In the last 20 years Shaklee has paid us over $200,000. Because these are products people love they naturally re-order. During that time I can say I only actively worked about two years. Last year I started sharing again and keeping in better contact with current customers. Because of that extra effort and actively doing a few more presentations my income grew nearly $6,000 in one year. I find this exciting in this economy. What else could I do that I can be in the driver's seat to determine how much I will be paid, based on how much I want to do...........and still pays me when I don't do anything, or can't due to family obligations. Shaklee is our retirement plan, our tax reduction plan and our hope for a healthy and prosperous future. Kelli Abrahamian, Shaklee Director
I was introduced to Shaklee nearly 19 years ago. My oldest child was about a year old and he will be 20 in May!!! I was very young and, honestly, broke.....so the cleaning products appealed to me. It was great to be able to save money and not have to have any of those toxic chemicals in my house!!! :)
I worked the business for a short time then thinking that it would be great to have a little extra income for my family. However, I began having more babies and my focus changed to my family.
Over the years, I have been through a lot of changes. I have sold several different things over the years but have come full circle to Shaklee. There is just nothing that compares!!! A little over a year ago, Ross (my handsome husband) and I, decided that we would like to work the business and get a check coming in........pay for our products, maybe give us a little extra money for the retirement years. After working for a short period of time, we realized that there is far more potential in this business than just a few hundred extra/month! We began to dream bigger...
We have 8 children, the youngest being just 7 years old. This is the first year that she is in school full time. I have worked with kids for nearly 20 years and when she entered school this past September, I realized it is time for a change.
We have worked harder since then... around the kids' schedules. This June, I am pleased to say that I will be able to close my daycare and go FT Shaklee! :)
Our reasons are different now. We love helping people!!! We have many personal testimonies related to our fabulous Shaklee products!
We find that after both putting in about 50hrs./week, we don't have the time left for one another that we would like. We want our time back!!! BEFORE we are too old to really enjoy life. We want to travel the world and take time to enjoy the people in our lives. It is our goal to retire Ross from his cooperate job in just 5 years. We need to make Key for that to happen and I fully believe that is possible.
Honestly, if we can do it working 50 hrs/week EACH and having 8 children, anyone can!!!! Colleen Reichenberger (& Ross)
One thing for sure there are many many more testimonials just like these. Did you notice how long they have been with the same company. Think about it most businesses don't fail, people quit. One thing I know for sure if you have the right company (one that will be in business 50 yrs from now) and you hang in there you WILL succeed.
Cindy McAsey
Business Franchise: Weekly Cashflow
So let me ask you is this something you think you could do? If so your gonna love what Shaklee has just added to put cash in your pocket fast!
It's new. It's cool. It's almost instant gratification. It's called WEEKLY GOLD BONUS PAY!
It works like this: on a weekly basis, you can be paid one of the bonuses you get-your $50 GOLD Ambassador Personal Sponsoring Bonus, which you receive for every Mission Pak you personally sell. You'll be paid for your personal GOLD Ambassador sponsoring up through Wednesday of the week, and receive the bonuses in your account on the following Friday. All other bonuses will be paid on the regular bonus schedule.
What's especially cool about this is that you can teach someone how to earn the cost of their GOLD Ambassador Program Mission PAK right away, potentially even before the charge appears on their credit card statement! How? It's simple?
Get started now www.barfootbus.com as a member of our team have the support you will need to succeed.
Cindy McAsey
KEYWORDS: Cindy McAsey, business opportunity, barefootmentor
Business Franchise hardly anyone knows about
The problems we are faced with in a down economy is all over CNN, BBC, FOX News ...have been releasing reports daily of market turmoil, multiple bank failures, soaring foreclosures, and skyrocketing unemployment.
Every one of us has witnessed or is feeling the harsh effects on our economy in one way or another.
To make matters worse, business owners, top professionals in the mortgage business, real estate and insurance business are struggling financially and are facing a major crisis.
As a small business entrepreneur we must seek out solutions. We must not only shift gears in the midst of a downturn, but also shift our energy to stay out of fear mode, which is even more important and tougher to do.
In Tough Times, Tackle Anxiety First
Here's a simple six-step program for shifting yourself out of fear-based operating mode and getting back on track towards success.
The first step, is to confess that you are, in fact, afraid. Stress, worry and apprehension are all elements of fear. I admit it is scary right now being in business, but that is what entrepreneurship is all about.
The second step is to respond to that fear with calm deliberation rather than rash acts that may push your businesses into deeper trouble.
The third is for small businesses to refocus their efforts on things they can excell in.
The fourth is to reframe the story by looking for new opportunities in difficult times.
The sixth is to seek out a critic who will give unvarnished feedback about potential blind spots.
Did you know that while the majority of folks in America are fighting for survival a privileged few are building a steady, stable, strong business? These folks know something that you don't.
They aren't jumping on the latest greatest thing since sliced bread. (rash acts) These folks are maintaining the calm deliberation, reframing by looking for real honest opportunities and taking advise that goes to the heart of the matter. Don't Panic!
I want to share this short video from the CEO of Shaklee, Roger Barnett giving an explaination of why he launched the latest incentive called "The Power of 10"
Bottomline..our Business Franchise Online offers REAL opportunities for REAL people.
Cindy
What does a Small Franchise Business Entrepreneur Do in a Recession?
You know I LOVE twitter, but over the last week I have seen a sense of panic, mostly because I have been focusing on a target market that isn't currently a small business owner. There is so much education to be done for some of these poor souls or at least they think they are poor because the media tells them how bad it is.
I've got "NEWS" for you just because the media paints a doom and gloom picture it doesn't have to be like that. Let's face it. Doom and gloom sells. Look at 911 how many people (including me) were glued to the TV watching and listening. Remember the year 2000 scare when all electronic data was going to be wiped out? Did it happen? NO... Did some people take advantage of it a make a boat load? YES
It amazes me these predictors are not held accountable for their stupidity when the bad things DONT come to pass. Sadly, Ive found that some of the greatest tragedies Ive seen in my life, like 9/11, Huricane Katrina, and earth quakes, tsunamis, and other disasters were not predicted or prevented in any real way at all.
Any thinking person understands depressions, natural disasters, war, and more... does happen and that is unfortunately a part of life as we know it. But the media doesnt want you to think
they want you to be afraid and dependant and turn to them for comfort day in and day out (bad, bad idea
they never report good news). To my knowledge, worrying about such events has not prevented any of them!
Action and imagination solve problems a whole lot better than worrying.
After all
Napoleon Hill didnt write, Worry and Grow Rich, did he?
However, the doomsayers predict doom almost every day it and the media seems eerily cheerful in reporting on anything negative that happens around the world in real time, 24 hours a day year round. What is missing is perspective.
Miracles, recovery, healing, new discoveries, massive profits, enlightenment, giving, growth, birth, beauty and joy are ALSO happening every day around the world.
But youd never know about it if you rely on the NEWS media for your view of reality.
If you want to profit from these times, let McCain, Obama, the stock market, real estate woes and the nattering ninnies in Congress shuffle papers around to their hearts content. And ignore them. If you have real estate problems or stock troubles, educate yourself on how to best deal with those issues. Tell yourself over and over.. "If it is to be it's up to me" Don't rely on anyone to bail you out!
Dont envy or resent the rich, join them! The Money is still right under our noses. In fact this "recession" will produce more billionaires than ever before. (Some people are THRILLED to see it coming) Stocks and Real Estate will be bought at rock bottom prices. (Only to be sold for massive profits in a few short years) Advertising for your business will be much cheaper, because there won't be the competition from the nervous nellies.
SMART Small Business Entrepreneurs are...
To your Success,
Cindy McAsey
A Franchise Business Online ~ A Plan for the rest of us... http://www.afranciseonline.com
The True Business Franchise Secret Revealed
Just a glance at the full Gold System in action with 42 fully configurable lead capture pages to promote your business online. Will make some peoples head spin.
Business Franchise Veretekk Marketing Portals:
Affiliate Site:
http://businessfranchise.veretekk.com
Business Franchise Traffic Portals:
1st Classifieds:
http://businessfranchise.1-family.com
Business Franchise Profit Portals:
Blastomatic:
http://businessfranchise.blastomatic.com
Business Franchise Veretekk Regional Portals:
Veretekk Down Under:
http://businessfranchise.veretekk.com.au
Business Franchise Veretekk SEO Portals:
4f500:
http://businessfranchise.4f500.com
I imagine your mind is starting to get a little overwhelmed. I understand when I first saw the power of Veretekk I was a little overwhelmed too. Simple signup for any, or all of these systems and start testing the powerful tools available to you.
Personally I have been teaching and training folks online how to use Veretekk to grow their business for several years. Once per week in my state of the art web conferencing room, I host advanced training sessions on marketing strategies using Veretekk. If you start with the affiliate system, you will have the advantage of learning from someone who can guide you through the Veretekk marketing mass step by step. Learn advanced marketing strategies that will empower you to success online.
Here is a few mp3 recordings of my training classes: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/20419
Discover more... this is a special webpage I have dedicated to insider secrets about Veretekk and the Platinum Control Panel. http://cindy.veretekk.com/platinumcontrol.htm
Take a look at another article I wrote and recording about the Platinum Control Panel: http://barefootmlmtraining.blogspot.com/2008/07/veretekk-platimum-control-panel.html#links
Cindy McAsey
A message from...
Cindy McAsey-Marketing Strategies Coach
Leadership is defined as an act or instance of leading; guidance; or direction.
1. Listen - Listening might be the most important aspect of effective leadership. So many managers, supervisors, and so called "leaders" fail simply because they aren't listening to their followers and understanding their wants and needs. How exactly can you lead a group if you don't know where it wants to go? You may know exactly where you want to be but are you taking into account the group's common goals and desired end states? LISTEN to people, it will prove to be a very effective communication tool.
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Barefoot in the Garden
A message from...
Cindy McAsey-Marketing Strategies Coach
It's a proven fact content is king when it comes to getting attention from google. Marketing our franchise business online isn't any different. We are always searching for quality content to provide about our franchise business.
Barefoot in the Garden
888.272.6701 ext #1
888.272.6701
Barefoot in the Garden
888.272.6701
Barefoot in the Garden
A message from...
Cindy McAsey-Marketing Strategies Coach
KEYWORDS: Shaklee Distributor, Opportunity, Cindy McAsey, Business, Franchise
A message from...
Cindy McAsey-Marketing Strategies Coach
Barefoot in the Garden
888.272.6701
PS. Peek at the Franchise Business plan ~ A plan for the rest of us... www.afranchiseonline.com
A message from...
Cindy McAsey-Marketing Strategies Coach
Back in 2006, Shaklee CEO Roger Barnett talked to people in San Francisco about the company. It's simple to introduce Shaklee to people, and now more than ever, people are interested in what Shaklee has to offer as a financial opportunity.
After the funds are deposited in your account, you'll get an e-mail that confirms the great news. NOW is the time to get started though, because the power of 10 incentive just goes til March 31, 2009.
Learn more about me and why I do what I do at: www.cindymcasey.com
Call me at 888.272.6701 and lets talk...
Barefoot in the Garden
888.272.6701
A message from...
Cindy McAsey-Marketing Strategies Coach
The fifth is for entrepreneurs to maintain a balance between their work and personal lives.
http://www.afranchiseonline.com
Barefoot in the Garden
888.272.6701
P.S. How would you like to feel WAY Younger and Live WAY Longer? Barefoot Anti-Aging Blog
A message from...
Cindy McAsey-Marketing Strategies Coach
Franchise Business: What does a SMART Small Business Entrepreneur Do in a Recession?
Did I describe who you are or want to be? Your best option to increase your income is to growing a profitable small business of your own.
Seek out those who ARE successful and discover what they are doing. Stay current on what is working in your industry
and in marketing.
Choose carefully
Every day I read, listen to mp3s, and watch videos on all kinds of subjects about what IS working. I recommend you do the same.
Barefoot in the Garden
888.272.6701
A message from...
Cindy McAsey-Marketing Strategies Coach
Have you ever thought you have the magic software program, the ebook and all the other tools that say that they can, and will, show you how to make the first page of Google? Hey, take a deep breath and know this. There is nothing, that competes with Veretekk and the Veretekkies who use this powerhouse system. I was probably just like most people learning to market online when I found Veretekk. I had spent way to much on ebooks, software, programs and tools to learn online marketing. That money leak stopped when I found Veretekk and started applying what I learned.
BlogFather:
http://businessfranchise.blogfather.net
Computer Giveaway:
http://businessfranchise.computer-giveaway.net
Daily Message Online:
http://businessfranchise.dailymessageonline.com
eTracking:
http://businessfranchise.etracking.net
FFA Farm:
http://businessfranchise.ffafarm.com
Free-Mart:
http://businessfranchise.free-mart.net
Free Page:
http://businessfranchise.free-page.net
Money Machine:
http://businessfranchise.money-machine.net
Sohomatic:
http://businessfranchise.sohomatic.com
Spam Wars:
http://businessfranchise.spam-wars.net
Vacation 4 Free:
http://businessfranchise.vacation-4-free.com
Veremail:
http://businessfranchise.veremail.com
VereTracking:
http://businessfranchise.veretracking.com
WebCatch:
http://businessfranchise.webcatch.net
Free FFAs:
http://businessfranchise.freeffas.com
Leadsomatic:
http://businessfranchise.leadsomatic.com
VereConference:
http://businessfranchise.vereconference.com
Almost-Rich:
http://businessfranchise.almost-rich.com
Anzaland:
http://businessfranchise.anzaland.net
BlogFreeRadio:
http://businessfranchise.blogfreeradio.net
BlogNewsRadio:
http://businessfranchise.blognewsradio.net
Blogomatic:
http://businessfranchise.blogomatik.com
Generate-Leads:
http://businessfranchise.generate-leads.net
ePopMail:
http://businessfranchise.epopmail.com
Incomeomatic:
http://businessfranchise.incomeomatic.net
iWealthOnline:
http://businessfranchise.iwealthonline.com
Lead-Sources:
http://businessfranchise.lead-sources.net
My-Free-Biz:
http://businessfranchise.my-free-biz.com
MyFreeSearch:
http://businessfranchise.myfreesearch.net
SEO5:
http://businessfranchise.seo5.net
SEO9:
http://businessfranchise.seo9.net
Success-Leads:
http://businessfranchise.success-leads.com
TinCashCan:
http://businessfranchise.tincashcan.com
VoIP-4-Free:
http://businessfranchise.voip-4-free.net
Xelr8It:
http://businessfranchise.xelr8it.biz
ZeroDebtGroup:
http://businessfranchise.zerodebtgroup.com
You owe it to yourself, and your financial future online to take advantage of this very powerful search engine optimization tool known as Veretekk. Also, be sure to check out the Platinum Control Panel that is now in beta testing. It will really make your head spin. You add the addition of several Gold Veretekk Systems, and the ability to configure all of them from one location, now that's something to write home about.
Barefoot in the Garden
888-272-6701
www.cindymcasey.com
