Are you fearful or worried about the economy? You are not unlike many other mompreneurs. All of this negative talk and worry can shake you from the inside out. Just because things may look different than before doesn't mean that all of your talents, abilities and power has been taken from you. You are not a victim; you are a victor!
Now, for many mompreneurs, you may be also feeling tension from your spouse's unstable employment, or perhaps the loss of his job. That is why it is critical to realize that the opportunity to succeed in business right now has never been better. What's the secret? Knowing what things to focus on and what things to leave aside.
I am witness to my clients, peers, and friends experiencing their best year ever. And, I want to see you experience your best year ever too. Thats why I am going to sahare with you what I have learned from my millionaire mentors.
This is the year of celebration and advancement. This is the year that you step into your true power and start to charge what you are worth. This is the year that you get that client you never thought you would get , or finally getting up the nerve to raise your rates and then realizing that you should have done this a long time ago!
So, what can you do to start building your business today? What do all the "experts" and multi-millionaire mompreneurs know that you don't? Today is your lucky day because I am going to share with you "The 4 Secrets to knowing EXACTLY what works in this ecomony."
Secret #1 Offer a Payment Plan Option
What's sounds so simple can be so rewarding!!! This method has been working so well for many of my clients that they really don't want anyone else to know about it! It's an awesome incentive that steers the client into a "yes" buying decision. Many clients can't pay for a higher-end service up-front and this option takes that objection off the table immediately. This strategy also guarantees client commitment and they will also be more likely to buy your other products and services.
Secret #2 Look for the Opportunity Within
See where you can take what products and/or services that you already have and re-package them into high-end service offerings such as coaching or creating a box product. People are silently begging to be led and if you can offer them "the magic bean" in a simplified manner taking out all of the guess work, they are going to love you for it, and buy it! There is tremendous value in offering these types of services. And statistics show that people are on a buying trend towards more personalized products and services. They prefer one-to-one and will pay good money to get what they want.
Secret #3 Look for Joint Ventures
I challenge you to contact one of your peers and compare lists. I am sure that you will be amazed at how many potential prospects can be found from just one contact. Identify someone with a larger following than you, contact them, and see where there is some synergy. And, this is where the fun part kicks-in. As a mompreneur, you are naturally saavy and creative. Now is your time to grab that cup of coffee and talk about different ways you can leverage each-others expertise.
Secret #4 Create Multiple Products From One Idea
A successful, saavy mompreneur is very creative and is an amazing businesswoman. She can generate a ton of income with the flick of her wand from just one idea (well, maybe not that easily :) This area is usually the primary reason why a business thrives and survives. It's because you are not dependent on any one stream of income. If one product tanks, not to worry because you have other streams of income coming in to support you.
Many of my clients are seeing tremendous growth in this area. When I work with my clients, we roll up our sleeves and we identify and focus on one core theme or idea and then create product offerings and/or services that align with that one idea.
© 2009 Dona Lyman & Company
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