The Savvy Networker

Tap of the Morning to All!

This morning at 4:10 AM I was awakened by a snow plow in the parking lot of the hotel I am staying at here in Santa Fe.  Let me tell you, Cranky Zita stumbled out of bed to throw open the curtains to try to figure out what the scraping, crackling, banging noise was outside my window.  Busy bee workers, getting an early start on a day of moving the snow and ice that settled in on Santa Fe late yesterday with an unusual winter storm, were just under my window making a racket that even ear plugs could not silence.

Great, I thought to myself, now I'll NOT be able to go back to sleep (talk about setting intentions!).  And, dear friends, sleep is so important to me these days!  So I went back to bed and tried all my tricks for hypnotizing myself to sleep with no luck.  And...I could begin to feel that Cranky Zita would lay down the tracks for a not so pretty day.

Remembering that Dr. Wayne Dyer says if you wake up at 4AM it is the because the Universe wants to talk to you, I decided to quit tossing and turning and instead turn on the light and listen to the Universe.

The message that came through is that I have the tools at my disposal to have a great day no matter HTML what.  I can decide if the day will be filled with wonder and excitement and positive things ... or something else that does not serve me (or those that come into contact with me) as well.

One of the tools that is exceptional and I want to share it with you today is the "Tap of the Morning".

Check out this video and try it for yourself.  I did this about a half hour ago and it really helped me to clear the negative energy that I felt upon awakening 3 hours earlier than I had planned. 

I would love to hear how it energizes you as well.

Enjoy.

What’s one of the most Powerful Ways to Jump-Start Your Small Business Growth?

If you’re like most entrepreneurs, you’ve got your nose to the grindstone all the time. But when you’re always busy working you don’t notice what’s changing in the marketplace, or what’s new that you could be taking advantage of to better market your business.  And these days, thanks to the Internet and the economy both of these things are changing at an incredibly fast pace.

So if you’re always busy putting out fires and taking care of clients and customers, you’re likely missing out on one of the most powerful ways to grow your small business… Attending events!

One of the best ways to stay inspired and on top of the latest trends and opportunities is to regularly attend conferences, events and workshops outside of your industry. Because, while reading about the latest and greatest online or in books is great, nothing substitutes for hearing experts speak live about what they’re doing and what’s new.

But let’s face it, spending a few thousand dollars and taking a week off work to go to a conference or seminar isn’t always possible. So I’ve got the next best thing for you.

I’ve been invited to speak as one of 12 small business experts at the upcoming FREE 3-day “Small Business Success Telesummit.” It’s all done by phone, so you can attend every session, or just one or two, from the comfort of your own home or office.

Topics include everything from using social media and other online tools for marketing, creating a more compelling personal bio, mastering in-person networking, how to market your expertise using tips booklets, time-management techniques, outsourcing secrets and more. There’s even a live Q & A segment with the experts at the end of each call.

Here’s a list of all the amazing speakers scheduled for the three-day event:

• social media expert Nancy Marmolejo
• PR experts Shannon Cherry, Diane Ennen and Nancy Juetten
• Time Liberator Susan Lannis
• The Tips Booklet Queen Paulette Ensign
• Savvy Networker Zita Gustin
• Results Coach Leanne Hoagland-Smith
• Founder of the HUBstreet social networking site Nancy Fox
• New Business Mentor Leah Grant
• Internet Marketing Strategist Erin Blaskie
• Practical Marketing Expert Stacy Karacostas
• Plus, everyone who registers receives a bonus ebook packed with helpful articles from these experts.

Now you can get the info you need to transform your business without spending a penny or traveling anywhere!

So what are you waiting for? While the event is totally free to attend live, phone lines for the calls are limited. If you’re ready to take your business to the next level go here and register for the Telesummit right away:

http://www.smallbusinesssuccesstelesummit.com/

 

What’s the biggest ah-ha moment you’ve had listening in on a teleseminar? Please do share by leaving a comment below…

Wills and Estate Planning Part II

Is it really a good idea to go with a boiler plate will from the Office Supply Store?  Debb Whitlock and Stacey Romberg continue the discussion here on how to plan for your estate to be trouble free when you die.  And, believe it or not, we are all going to do that some day ... so why not take a moment and really make a plan so that your loved ones are taken care of.

• Deb and Stacey are speaking at eWomenNetwork on Thursday, January 21st.  
  They will be helping you to answer these questions: 
  
• If you died tomorrow, how would your death affect your family - both personally and financially?
• How would your assets be transferred? And, what about your business?
• What would happen to your ongoing transactions and clients? Would they be taken care of?
• Are you confident in a time of crisis your family would know what to do?
• Where are the important documents kept? Passwords? Investment accounts?
• Have you talked with those closest to you about the end of your life? What are your intentions?
• How do you want to be remembered?
• Are you scared to even think about it?.

If you want the peace of mind of knowing how to answer these questions, and more .... go here to register for this event!  http://www.thesavvynetworker.com/Legacy.html

Wills and Estate Planning Part 1

What does Estate Planning have to do with Networking?  Well, nothing directly.  However, I feel very strongly that my friends Stacey Romberg and Debb Whitlock have created a series of videos that are very important for every business owner to see. 

As a connector, I want to connect you up with these 2 gals so you can give some thought to taking care of your will ... while you can.

Please enjoy Part 1 and watch for Part II coming on Thursday.