So here is a list of the tools I use and recommend that will help you run your business more effectively including tools to help you to market and grow your business, automate your business, sell products online…and many more. Some of these tools are also free to use.

I will add more tools as I come across them, but if you have any suggestions that you think would be great to share with other members, please let me know. Click here to check them out…

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If you’re a business mum like me, then I think we are probably a lot alike. I find it a challenge constantly looking for new ways to promote my business. To tell you the truth, I am not a marketing expert and don’t have a ton of money to sink into employing one. But with the help of some fantastic people I have to tell you I have figured out how to do this stuff. As I know you share the same frustrations I had, I created a solution which I want to share with you.

Imagine if you can have an interactive business community especially for women like you’ve never seen before where you can join for F’REE that gives you in one place…

So listen up as I know you are going to love this.

• Your own business profile page
• The opportunity to create your own group of friends, business associates and even potential clients for F’REE!!
• Access to expert business advice
• The ability to learn new skills from amazing business articles

Imagine the growth and exposure your business can get from that!

This is a dynamic community where business women can unite to fulfil their business goals by sharing ideas, creating business opportunities and chatting to other members. As a member of business women unite, you will be able to connect with thousands of women who are serious about business and enjoy the support, advice and resources you need to succeed.

Well, imagine no longer…it’s here. As a valued subscriber of Mums in Business I would like to invite you to take advantage of Business Women Unite. Remember it is totally F’REE for you!

Benefit from business women unite today, it’s free and start connecting with other business women just like you. Join at www.businesswomenunite.net

Enjoy!
Alison Basson

More than a mum, I’m a mum in business

I’d love to hear how Mothers’ Day went for you.  Let us know below what happened and share your day with us.

Alison Basson

Journaling for business allows you clarify thoughts, let go of feelings and focus on what you really want. 

Below are some examples of the benefits to keeping a business journal. 

Reduces Stress – Journaling has a proven benefit of reducing stress.  The process of writing your thoughts and feelings down allows you to let go, and not carry as much with you throughout your day.  This is a powerful form of self-expression, and through that expression you can gain clarity, release, and relief. 

Increases Focus – Taking the time to journal can help you disentangle thoughts and ideas so that you can identify your true feelings and bring a clearer focus to what you want.  This allows you to begin to live your life to the fullest. 

Encourages Personal Growth – As you express yourself you can integrate life experiences and learnings, which in turn allows you to move forward in discovering who you really are and how you want to run your business. 

Better Know Yourself – Journaling helps you create awareness of your beliefs and options, as well as help identify your values. This self discovery reveals different aspects of yourself, and allows you to better know yourself and make changes where you feel there is a need. 

Better Communicator – Instead of saying something you may regret at a later stage, journaling is a safe way of expressing feelings and half-formed thoughts until you are ready to communicate them to others in a healthy and constructive way. 

Setting Goals – You can clarify what you want and what is most important to you through journaling.  Once you have identified those, you can begin to set goals and create action plans to support you in achieving what is important to you. 

No Structure – Start today, stop tomorrow and that is how it should be.  Journaling allows you to write whenever you feel like it.  It is your journal, and your journey – record what you want and when you want based on your personal and business needs. 

Overall journaling can be an effective tool of self-empowerment and will help you be productive and positive in your business. 

Your journal is your own sacred space, where you honour yourself, your business and the unique light that you bring to our world. 

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Nicole Graham and Tara Spicer are currently on a virtual book tour promoting their recently released writing journal, Journal for the Modern Goddess.   

About the Journal for the Modern Goddess: 

This beautiful hard covered, spiral bound writing journal helps women uncover the beautiful, unique and powerful Goddess that they really are.

The journal features 6 coloured inserts with inspirational quotes, guided questions, affirmations and 204 lined pages for journaling. The coloured inserts divides the journal into sections – Gratitude and Happiness; Moving Forward; Dreams and Visions; Journal Pages; Guided Meditation; and Sanctuaries and Sisterhood.

The companion guided meditation CD features 3 tracks that provide women with sacred journeys that inspire and encourage them to create positive life patterns. These tracks help them to recognise and invite magic, inspiration and loving energy into their lives. 

The journal retails for $34.95 AUD including GST. 

To view or purchase the journal, please visit Nicole and Tara’s website, Journals for Empowerment.  Please click on the banner below:- 

Tomorrow, Anne hosts Nicole and Tara over at The Tall Poppy.  To see their latest affirmation video, visit http://thetallpoppy.blogspot.com

 More than a mum, I’m a mum in business

In December Mums in Business and Diva Promotions joined forces in a competition to win a Mums in Business Membership.

The winner has been chosen and it was Melinda Dunlop from Virtual Sanity!

Welcome to Mums in Business Melinda.

 More than a mum, I’m a mum in business

Getting back into work mode after the holidays is always a struggle especially if you have also had children home from school for so long. So we are here to help you get back into the office and get focused!  

“How to get Organised, Focused and on Track in 2008…Making your Goals a Reality” – how to set business and personal goals, how to get organized and tips on avoiding procrastination is our theme for the month. 

So get ready to clean up the office, clear the desk, pull out your old business and marketing plans, your goals and come along to our February event (Mums in Business Events) designed to help you get back into work mode, and make 2008 a prosperous year! 

If you can’t make it to this month’s event, join us online in the Mums in Business forums or even better, download the audio of the session. The upcoming teleseminar will also feature our guest speaker, so be sure to look out for details in the coming weeks. 

We have a fantastic year planned for you at Mums in Business.  Our members will continue to benefit with the expansion of our online business growth tools, information and resources, access to a business discussion forum to connect with other MIB’s and experts, and the new exclusive member to member offers and members Q&A Teleseminars.

You have all been inspirational over the last year and we want to thankyou for everything you have shared with us.

The coming year will be fantastic and we look forward to sharing it with you all in 2008!

Happy and Safe Holidays!

Not just a mum, I’m a mum in business!

Here are some easy ways to keep motivated and look after your image:Take off those pjs!

If you feel like your image and confidence are lacking, have a shower and get dressed before you even turn on your computer. Wear clothes you feel comfortable in, but also those that make you feel good about yourself. If you want to, you can even create a uniform if it helps you get into “work mode.”Style your hair and put on some lipstick!

You don’t need to go overboard, but even if you just brush your hair and put on some lipgloss it will make you feel much better about your image.

Treat your hands and feet!

A manicure and pedicure are great ways to pamper yourself, and you can admire your new polish when typing. You deserve a treat, and even a simple coat of polish will make a huge difference.

Eat and drink better!

Nothing clears your complexion like drinking water and making healthy eating choices. Even something as simple as choosing nuts over chocolate will give you more, longer lasting energy. While grabbing a piece of cake might seem the easier option, you can always prepare snacks the night before instead of waiting until you are starving. Chopped carrot, tuna and opting for wholegrain instead of white bread will keep you fuller for longer, and change you inside and out.
Not just a mum, I’m a mum in business!

Do you know how many visitors you are converting into customers? If not, you need to start now!! If you don’t know what your conversion rate is, how can you increase it?

Start tracking your enquiries vs sales. Keep a spreadsheet of signups to your database vs those who actually purchased from you. Do this for at least 3 months and then you will have a good indication of your conversion rate.

Then it’s time to start improving it!! How???

Capture their details and send newsletters and special offers. Generally people will need to see something 5 times before they will act upon it.

Have special offer of some sort- Generally discounts don’t work- they only lose you valuable profits. Try a buy one get one free, or free gift with each purchase etc.

Start upselling! Bundle your products together to entice a higher sale amount.

Customer service also plays a major part in conversion- if someone can see that you are actually interested in them, they may not purchase right then and there, but they will remember you when they need your services- AND, they will send their friends to you as well!

Not just a mum, I’m a mum in business!

We recommend you comment on our blog as well as it’s great for increased web exposure.

Welcome again and let us know if you find the information here useful!

    Not just a mum, I’m a mum in business!