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Greetings again, fellow dream-seekers!
It's hard to believe that we are half-way
through this year already! I mentioned it
before, but it bears repeating: Take the
time to revisit your business plan and the
goals you set for yourself and your business
at the beginning of the year. Are you doing
all the networking, marketing and
streamlining you promised yourself? How
about your personal goals? Are you
exercising, eating better, reading more, and
spending time with the people who matter most
in your life? Congratulate yourself for what
you've been doing well, and fearlessly take a
step toward improving the things that you
want to do better.
You will be happy to know that WBO does not
stop during the summer months. We are here
working hard year-round, just as you are.
The July 8 meeting is our Annual Open House
and Membership Drive. The Open House will be
held during our regular meeting time from
6-8pm at Café Marie. The theme for this
event is: "How Can We Help You Market Your
Business?"
If you are a WBO member, the Open House is a
great opportunity for you to showcase your
business to other WBO members and our guests.
If you are not a member of WBO, but want to
learn more about who are and how we can help
you as you grow your business, please join
us. Attendance is absolutely FREE and the
great Café Marie cuisine that we've all come
to love so much will be featured. WBO
members and non-members can register for the
Open House online at http://wbo-mich.org.
Plan to attend the Open House, and feel free
to bring a friend. All are welcomed!
I look forward to seeing you on July 8. In
the meantime, be well, and continue to strive
for your dreams!
Yours in the pursuit of success,
T.Rose
2008 WBO President
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| Meeting Update - Prospecting and Networking Techniques |
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How to Increase Sales and Grow Your
Business
That was the topic of our last meeting with
Denise Roberts, of the PAINLESS PROSPECTING
SYSTEM and SalesPartners-Troy who
has been helping companies, associations and
individual business owners achieve improved
sales results and grow their business.
In a quick 30 minutes, Denise gave us an
overview of what is normally a 3hr
presentation. We talked about what it takes
to move people from self -employed
"Entrepreneur" to "Business Owner"
and on to Investor. One of the bottom lines
is "if you can't build a team, you'll never
get there."
 To build your business,
you have to know how to select the right
people for your team, how to teach your team
what they need to know, and you have to teach
them how to SELL. You need to duplicate and
replicate yourself and your knowledge.
You do this with a System- "this
is how we..."
with Accountability- to your stats,
your numbers and to your Code
and with a Code of Honor- a set of
rules that the Team
designs, buys into and lives by. They
keep the team together. Your team needs to
give allegiance first to the Code, second to
the Team, and thirdly to the individual.
Denise also talked about the "Little Voice"
which lives in your subconscious and sits on
your shoulder. Its that little reminder of
past events that colors the way you view any
thing that might come up. Though we talked
about the little voice and how it may affect
business decisions, Denise talks about it in
much greater depth in her workshops.
And much more. She quickly covered
-How to Master your 30 Second Commercial
-How to dramatically increase your
marketing response
-How to handle objections- ANY objection
-And how to tame that little voice in
your head.
So for those of you who have your business up
and running, are busting your "butt", but not
getting results and are asking yourself, "Is
this it? What am I missing?" you got a taste
of some of the secrets to make yourself
competitive at our last meeting.
If you want more indepth coverage, check the
Opportunities section of this Newsletter.
Denise will be giving Presentations over the
next month or two that you may benefit from
attending.
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| Upcoming WBO Events |
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Monthly Meeting, Tuesday, July 8,
2008
"WBO Annual Open House and Business Expo"
Time: 6:00-8:00
Members interested in having a booth at the
Expo, contact Jacqueline Jackson or Chris
Mason- cost of booth- $25.
Monthly Meeting, Tuesday, August 12,
2008
Time: 6:00-8:00
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WBO Annual Open House and Business
Expo
This year we are having our EXPO during our
Open House.
Pre-registration online is encouraged and is
absolutely free. The expo will feature free
refreshments, provided by Café Marie.
Members can "purchase" a booth
for $25. Contact
Jacqueline Jackson at 734-827-9775 if you are
interested in having a booth. AND please
invite any
businesswoman who would like to receive and share
information on marketing as well as learning
more about WBO. Guests are free.
The 1st State of Michigan Conference for
Public Purchasing Professionals; Best
Practices in Public Purchasing will take
place on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at
Schoolcraft College. In light of the passing
of Proposal 2 and the continued requirement
of promoting diversity, there is a need to
clarify the requirements of the new amendment
and identify and share best purchasing
practices. The conference will address these
needs plus provide a forum for interaction
and networking among public purchasing
professionals and vendors. Registration fee:
$40. For more information
Visit the site.
Denise Roberts, speaker at our last
meeting, is providing a series of seminars:
June 26- "The Art of Networking" at the
Troy Chamber of Commerce
July 24- "How to Increase Your Sales",
in Ann Arbor
July 30- "Code of Honor" at Grand Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
For more information, check out her site at
Painless
Prospecting.
Nan's Merle Norman Breast Cancer 3-Day
Fund Raiser Party on July 12th from
10-4. Drop by the store at 1669 Plymouth Rd,
Ann Arbor 48105
Creative Memories "Summer Social"
Workshop, June 29 is
from 11-5pm at Nan Carter's home on 8212 Jack
Pine, Ypsilanti. Come to see, learn,
experience, and have fun. Cost $15
June 21, Noon to 3pm. Health and Wellness
Fair at 180 and 210 Little Lake Dr, Ann
Arbor 48103.
Holistic Medicine, Healthy Yoga for Men
and Women, Green Remodeler bringing Health
Home via Products and Techniques for your
home, Holistic Physical Therapist,
Chiropractor, Body Workers.
Good Fun and Food.
Simply Organized Life Seminar with Carolyn
Anderson-Fermann on July 25th 10-noon.
"Taming the Paper Monster." Hands on
Paper
Workshop and A2 Rec & Ed. To register and
for more information -
www.simplyorganizedlife.com
Personalize the WBO Website
On the new WBO website, every member can have
a photo and logo on the site.
Please send copies of your picture and/or
logo, in a gif or jpg format, preferably no
larger than
200px on a side, to hillaryh@ix.netcom.com.
Hillary is willing to resize these images if
you can't.
While you are at it, for our records, please
let us know
the year you started your business and if it
is a sole
proprietorship, Partnership, LLC/LLP, C Corp,
or S Corp. Thank you!
The OPPORTUNITES section of this
newsletter provides you, the membership, with
the chance to announce
opportunities that support you as a business or
benefit our members. See the Newsletter
page for more information and feel free to send
Opportunity information to info@wbo-mich.org.
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Attention all women in business: How would
you like to increase your marketing ideas,
network with a dynamic group of business
women, enjoy great food and have fun, all for
FREE? Then you will not want to miss the WBO
Annual Open House and Business Expo on
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 6-8pm at Café
Marie of Ann Arbor.
 The theme for the Open
House this year is:
"How Can We Help You Market Your Business?"
Each attendee will be asked to share their
best marketing strategy (preferably tested),
with the group. By the end of the day,
everyone will have multiplied their marketing
ideas 50-fold!
The Open House is an excellent opportunity
for both members and non-members alike to
meet with other business-minded women in the
greater Southeastern Michigan area in a
comfortable, yet energetic environment. A
limited number of WBO members will have a
table at the event to showcase their
businesses to all attendees. Guests are
welcomed to come a learn more about WBO, who
we are, and how we can help you grow your
business. A light meal will be provided by
Café Marie.
Don't miss it! Free pre-registration is
available online at http://wbo-mich.org (go
to the Upcoming Events tab). Looking forward
to seeing you on July 8 - Spread the Word!
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Make a list of your most successful marketing
ideas and bring them to the Open House.
Print them up and make multiple copies to
share!
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Connie Kelly, Family Heritage
Carrie Pew, Rope Yoga with Carrie
Joyce Ranney, NuSkin/Pharmanex
Susan Thompson, Independent Consultant
Wallwords/Sweetie Beadies
Shelley Kasper, Rodan & Fields Dermatology
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Helping Hand Computer Solutions, Computer
training & troubleshooting, purchase & setup.
10% off,
734-995-6875
TLCI, Website Design, Development,
Consulting, SEO,
Marketing, Updates 12% discount, 662-0154
Healing in Motion, $20 discount for
Myofascial Release and Exercise (Wellness
Program), 913-4816
Cafe Marie of Ann Arbor, Breakfast/Lunch
Cafe, 20% off, 662-2272
Strickfaden Photography, Complimentary
Professional business
portrait session $150 value. 734-996-4030
Instant Imprints, 10% discount,
734-929-0577.
J'spaa, 10% discount, 734-827-9775
Genesis Service Associates, LLC,
10% discount off first graphic design
project.
Call Sue Stoker, 734-994-3900
Juice Plus, Free canister of
plant-based Complete Shake with order of
capsules or gummies. Contact Sara at 734-369-
8893
Rubenfeld Synergy, Complimentary
Introductory Session, contact Peggy at
734-994-3719
I Sold It, 5% off on first $500,
(734) 761-6187
Julie Battjes, 15% off any Arbonne
purchase, (734) 765-6905
SKO Enterprises, Complimentary
Website Critique, valued at $100, (734) 426-3613
1-800-Got-Junk? , 10% off any junk
removal service. Please be sure to mention
this discount when scheduling your
appointment.734-904-1992
Theresia Radtke, Shaklee is
offering 15% off all products, 734-646-0793
Cynthia Hagan is providing
10% off a Staging & Design Solutions
consultation, 734-483-9555
Geraldine Markel, PhD is offering a
20% discount on all services or products from
Managing Your Mind Coaching & Seminars.
Mary Seibert, RN, BSN, CHTP, BC-HN
Healing Touch Practitioner, 10% off
services, 734-323-2520
Friends 4 Paws, LLC, 10% discount on
all services, 734-328-6035
J and T Ultimate Cleaning Inc, 10%
discount and more, 517-651-5891
Amy's Elegance by Design, 10% off
alterations, 517-851-4627
Town and Country Errands, LLC, 10%
discount on all services, 734-761-8431
World Wide Stitches, 10%
discount on all services, 734-272-1849
DOLEV LLC - Food Coach, 10% -25%
discount on services; call for details. 734-276-
1317
Denise Held, RN, Certified
Reflexologist, 20%
discount on one hour session. 734-973-8290
Broughton Music Center, 10% off of new
instruments,
sheet music & accessories. 248-374-1920
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WBO members meet monthly, on the
second
Tuesday of the month. Our
meetings take place at Cafe Marie, 1759
Plymouth Rd, in the Courtyard Shops at North
Campus. Please join us. Meetings start at
6:00, a light meal will be provided.
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