The Missing Element to Your Entrepreneurial Succes

What your competitors don't know that will catapult youto extreme business success
Special class with Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer Sharon Wilsonfrom Coaching from Spirit Institute

I want to encourage you to attend a very special complimentary (this means FREE!) teleconference call on this very "Element" - it happens on Tuesday Jan 29th, at 8 p.m. - 9:30pm ET /5:00- 6:30 p.m. PST.

As a special bonus for registering for the call you will also get free admission to a very special call the week earlier with Mega success mentor Jack M. Zufelt called:

"How To Use The Conquering Force Within You to Achieve Maximum Success. . .Quickly"Listen to Jack as he takes popular beliefs about success like Goal Setting, Daily Affirmations and listening to Motivational Speakers and shows you why they don't work! Then learn what it really takes to be 100% successful in all areas of life and perform at the highest levels possible!
Two powerful mentors in two weeks is all you need to ensure your goals in 2008 really happen!

http://www.coachingfromspirit.com/cfsi/AttractionRevolution/Registration/index.cfm?af=5006

We expect at least a thousand people on this call so sign on now!
With your free registration, you will also receive an additional gift from Sharon - her 7 day e-course, "Success From Spirit," which normally sells for $79.95. But she wants you to have it as her gift to you!

If you're looking for elemental strengths to add to your growing business success this is IT!

Mr. Bob Cassels at http://www.mrbob.ca/

Mr. Bob's FREE 'Let's Get Connected' Education & Networking Event

Lets Get Connected Education & Networking Event

Free Admission to all businesses

Thursday, January 24th- Barrie, Ontario at South Shore 4 to 7 PM

We are opening one hour earlier at 4 PM.

Thinking of starting a business? Currently own a business? You won’t want to miss this “Lets Get Connected Event” Sponsored by Mr. Bob’s Network at Barrie’s South Shore Community Centre.

Guests speakers Donna Douglas –Go Venture Program
Anne Dorsey-Barrie Public Library
These dynamic and enterprising ladies will take you on a practical journey towards developing your business idea! Even if you’ve already started your business this will renew your thinking, challenge your concepts and give you practical information! Great Networking Opportunity!
Bring you promotional material and business cards for our networking table. Bring A Friend!!!

What's Been Missing

The Missing Element to Your Entrepreneurial Success? What your competitors don't know that will catapult youto extreme business success?
Recently I introduced you to a leading transformational teacher who is creating enormous success with the life coaches and entrepreneurs she's working with - her name is Sharon Wilson.
Sharon is on the forefront of teachers today that are sharing what the "Missing Element" is. Her clients report amazing successes beyond logical explanation... and I know you will agree with us - the landscape of business is definitely changing.

Sharon has agreed to do a complimentary (this means FR*EE!) teleconference call on this very "Element" - it happens on Tuesday Jan 29th at 8 p.m. - 9pm ET. (There will be a special Question and Answer session to jumpstart you to greater success following the class at 9pm-9:30pm ET.) She's calling it "The Missing Element to Your Entreprenurial Success"

I know you will be motivated by what Sharon has to say. As a special bonus for registering for the call you will also get free admission to a very special call the week earlier with Mega success mentor Jack M. Zufelt called: How To Use The Conquering Force Within You to Achieve Maximum Success. . .Quickly"Listen to Jack as he takes popular beliefs about success like Goal Setting, Daily Affirmations and listening to Motivational Speakers and shows you why they don't work! Then learn what it really takes to be 100% successful in all areas of life and perform at the highest levels possible!
Two powerful mentors in two weeks to ensure your goals in 2008 really happen!
This is all you need this year to be on track and living your vision.
Just register for the fr*ee class and you can get access to this must attend New Year AMP up session today as our gift to you!
Simply sign up here:
http://www.coachingfromspirit.com/missingelementhttp://www.coachingfromspirit.com/cfsi/AttractionRevolution/Registration/index.cfm?af=5006
We expect at least a thousand people on this call so sign on now!
With your free registration, you will also receive an additional gift from Sharon - her 7 day e-course, "Success From Spirit," which normally sells for $79.95. but she wants you to have it as our gift to you!
If you're looking for elemental strengths to add to your growing business success, I strongly encourage you to get involved in this call. Sharon Wilson has a lot to share, and I know you're going to learn something of significance.
Thanks, Mr. Bob
Mr. Bob's Network 8 Bowman Avenue Barrie, ON L4M 1V2 CanadaPhone: (705) 721-0727

The Battle Lines Are Drawn

The Battle Lines are Drawn

Customers are making their stand, and many companies are not listening. It seems that many companies are stuck in the flat earth syndrome while most customers have moved forward in time to a new reality of a round earth. Customers are silently asking, “Why are Companies focusing on obtaining new customers, and ignoring us?”

Customers are now fighting back in the one way that makes a difference. “On average, companies now lose half their customers in five years” (Frederick F. Reichheld, The Loyalty Effect). But still, companies are stuck in the belief that obtaining new customers is the best way to grow a business.

Sid Ridgley, Customer Satisfaction specialist with Simul Corporation states, “Our Customer Satisfaction and Loyalty Surveys tell us there is good news and bad news about customer loyalty. About 2/3 of every business’s Customers are at risk; that is, they are prepared to listen to another company’s offer and frankly are not loyal. The good news is, about 2/3’s of your competitor’s customers are prepared to listen to your offer.

In Fabled Service by Betsy Sanders, there is an overpowering message that strikes home. In her book, she states the response to the question, “Why Do Companies Lose Customers?” as being: 1% died, 3% moved away, 5% were influenced by friends, 14% were dissatisfied with product, and 68% were turned away by an attitude of indifference on the part of a company.

So what is the bottom line? Instead of fighting the battle of exchanging customers, I recommend you spend a little less on new sales and retain more customers by spending more on the 68% you could potentially lose from indifference. At a fraction of the cost of obtaining new customers, you can show your existing ones that they are appreciated. Customers who feel appreciated spend more.

Do you have a system that promotes customer retention and rejuvenation?


In summary:
About 2/3 of every business’s Customers are at risk
On average, companies now lose half their customers in five years
68% loss of customers because of indifference
Customers who feel appreciated spend more

Ladies on a Mission

Spirit, guts and a real attitude! Saving Lake Simcoe is their cause and nothing will stand in their way. The group is called 'Ladies of the Lake". Nothing will stand in their way to make this happen. A number of years ago they create an attractive calendar of disrobed ladies that was an instant success, so successful that they are doing another for 2009.

The funds from the calendar is going towards revitalizing Lake Simcoe. This is a definite cause and event worth seeing.

Humour is Attractive But So Distracting!

Author: Selina Frederick View other articles by this author here.

"Before you put on a frown, make absolutely sure there are no smiles available." -Jim Beggs
Humour is very attractive!
All of us prefer to work with a pleasant, fun person. In fact, we are all attracted to those who have a sense of humour and use positive humour in their lives.
A positive sense of humour in the workplace guarantees better productivity, job satisfaction, morale, creativity, and teamwork. It also helps to reduce stress and therefore reduce absenteeism.
Humour works by distracting us from those negative things that are causing us both physical and emotional harm. Staying in a good frame of mind, and nurturing a good sense of humour, makes us less likely to get sick and heal faster, if we do end up with an illness.
Injecting a bit of humour is like pushing the reset button. It allows us to take a step back and look at the situation in a more realistic and rational way.
When we take things too seriously, the small things in life grow into imaginary mountains of anxiety and we get sick, become bitter, give-up hope, or burn out.
"Laughter is an instant vacation from everything that troubles us." -Milton Berle

Why should you incorporate humour into the workplace?

Author: Selina Frederick View other articles by this author here.

For an answer to that question, read this sign which appeared in an Optometrist's Office: “If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place.”
How about this sign, which appeared at a passport office: "If you feel as bad as you look in your passport picture, you are too sick to travel." Common sense tells us why humour should be part of your workplace. Humour is good. Work stress can be bad. Humour makes stress seem not so bad. There are also lots of studies, which support the need for humour in the workplace. Dr. William Fry, from Stanford University, found that 20 seconds of intense laughter, even if it is faked, can double the heart rate for three to five minutes. It would take three minutes of strenuous rowing to do the same thing. I don't know about you but I would pick the laughter over the rowing any time. Dr. David J Abramis, a psychologist at the California State University's School of Business Administration, in Long Beach, studied 341 workers and found that those, who had the most fun at their jobs, were likely to be the most productive. Humour distracts us from the stresses in our day. Injecting a bit of humour is like pushing the reset button. It's like stepping back to catch your breath ---- only you follow through with a good guffaw. Think of the times when you had fun at work. Was humour not present? When humour is sucked out of a situation, out goes the fun. Are you really surprised when you read that healthy people tend to be more productive? Laughter contributes greatly to mental and physical health. Laughter improves circulation, stabilizes blood pressure, and changes the body's chemistry. Encouraging humour in the workplace creates a fun atmosphere. It relaxes mental tension and, ultimately, allows employees to focus more intently on their work. How can I effectively incorporate humour into my workplace?
Using humour does not mean you have to be a stand-up comedian. It doesn't mean you have to have people laughing all day or be telling jokes every time you see them. Many people fear using humour in the workplace because they are afraid of encouraging a lazy attitude or a lack of focus on important work. They think it will take away from the productivity, if the workplace is fun. But, worry no longer. It is possible to create an enjoyable place to work without losing credibility. Just remember that humour is like seasoning. If you put too much in your soup, you can’t swallow it. Just a sprinkle and it is delicious. As a manager or leader, you have influence over your work environment. If you are responsible for hiring new staff, ask candidates if they like to have fun. Ask them how they might use humour on the job. Look for positive attitudes in potential employees. Successful companies hire people for attitude and then, teach them the skills.As a manager, you can also add humour to meetings, presentations, newsletters, emails, and bulletin boards. The more fun you add, the more your staff will want to be there. Here are some simple ways to add humour to your workplace: • Use a light, playful tone when writing memos. Your memos may be the only ones that get read all the way through! • A little self-deprecating humour can do wonders. Say, "I don’t make stupid mistakes. Only really, really clever ones.” Don’t say, "Oops". Say, "Hmm... now, that is interesting.” • Keep a file of the funny things you find. Then, if you need something humorous for a presentation or meeting, you have a ready resource file. • During the next staff meeting, stand up and say, "I have forgotten to bring my lunch today and I want a standing ovation." • Page yourself over the intercom. Don’t disguise your voice • Designate a bulletin board as the humour board and post it in an area where employees gather. Encourage people to submit cartoons, jokes, and other funny items for consideration for posting. • On a piece of toilet paper, write a list of all the people who have angered you. At the end of the week, flush it down the toilet. To end, I want to share my favourite humour tool for the workplace --- a red clown nose. I have often put it on during a tense situation. The ensuing laughter relieves the tension and offers a break in the stress. Rather than losing focus, we regain it. Often times, great creativity and problem-solving flows out of the laughter.