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Having trouble viewing this newsletter? View Online Wendy's Week This week I
headed out and took my mum to see the musical CATS, which is playing
for a limited season here in Melbourne. I missed it first
time around, so it was a nice day out away from the office.
Are you using Your Social Media Profiles Effectively? There's no escaping it - Social Media (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc) is here to stay. Just take a look at how mainstream advertising is changing to include a company's Facebook page or Twitter profile in their marketing blurb. Are you keeping up? In our recent survey, an astounding 80%+ of you said you struggled to keep your social media profiles current. That's huge! We also understand the massive TO DO list every business owner struggles with each day. It is SO important to have an up to date profile across your social media - it makes you look professional, it gets your brand out there and it is one of the building blocks to establishing you as an expert in your business niche. And, we're here to help you. Announcing... Savvy Social Media Services Our first offering: Social Media Starter Kits - take a look here for all the details. We will work with you to ensure your Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Profiles look professional, showcase your business brand and drive valuable traffic back to your website. You'll find all the details on how to get started here. I personally have received so many business opportunities and valuable website traffic using this one simple strategy alone. So we decided to make it really easy for you too and do it for you. That's right - we do it for you! One less thing on tomorrow's TO DO List! Find out how we can help you here. Our second offering: Savvy Link Building Pack - take a look here for all the details. One of the easiest ways to drive traffic to your website is to share your website URL strategically in front of your target market. Once again, we're making it easy and doing it for you so you can concentrate on what you are good at - your business. You'll find all the details on how to get started here. Upcoming Snapshot Events We've added a 3rd Snapshot topic to the mix - Using Traditional Media to Build Your List. Here are our upcoming dates and cities. More details and you can book here. Gold Coast, QLD -- Tuesday, April 6; Sessions at 12 noon; 3pm; 6pm Melbourne, VIC -- Tuesday, April 13; Sessions at 12 noon; 3pm; 6pm Perth, WA -- Wednesday & Thursday, May 19-20; Sessions at 12 noon; 3pm; 6pm Until next week, happy surfing!  "Showing You How to Build a Customer List and Get Clients" PS: Help women in Latin America build their livelihoods by supporting Pro Mujer
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Social Media Starter Kits We will work with you to ensure your Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn Profiles look professional, showcase your business brand and drive valuable traffic back to your website. You'll find all the details on how to get started here. I personally have received so many business opportunities and valuable website traffic using this one simple strategy alone. So we decided to make it really easy for you too and do it for you. That's right - we do it for you! One less thing on tomorrow's TO DO List! Find out how we can help you here. Savvy Link Building Pack One of the easiest ways to drive traffic to your website is to share your website URL strategically in front of your target market. Once again, we're making it easy and doing it for you so you can concentrate on what you are good at - your business. You'll find all the details on how to get started here.
NEW SESSION TOPIC JUST ANNOUNCED Here Wouldn't it be great if you could attend a single, targeted, focused event that covers the exact topic you need right now in your business? An event that gets right into the nuts and bolts and lifts the lid on useful, easy to implement strategies? Then join me at the Savvy Snapshot Events - find out more here. For 60 minutes, I'll share with you the why, the where and, most importantly, the how. I'll show you what I do, why I do it and how you can do it too. What's more, I'm making it really simple so that you know you'll walk away from your Savvy Snapshot Event confident in the knowledge you have found the next piece in the puzzle for your business. Gold Coast, QLD -- Tuesday, April 6; Sessions at 12 noon; 3pm; 6pm Melbourne, VIC -- Tuesday, April 13; Sessions at 12 noon; 3pm; 6pm Perth, WA -- Wednesday & Thursday, May 19-20; Sessions at 12 noon; 3pm; 6pm To find out all the details, take a look here. Women in Motion - Bigger, Better, Brighter Women in Motion is back in April 2010. Be part of this fantastic event on April 21st in Highett. Guest speaker Susan Gianevsky will be sharing the importance of making choices that will set us free to be all that we can be. Be sure to book here and bring your girlfriends along. Feature Article How to Write Blogs that Drive Traffic Blogs are everywhere on the internet. Businesses, professionals and even ordinary people with a passion for writing and sharing their ideas have joined the blogosphere. The competition today is very stiff but those who can come up with unique and engaging content reap the rewards in terms of traffic. A blog is short for web log. It is sort of a personal website featuring shorter posts and content that is updated regularly. Unlike a website, a blog usually does not include as many features although it can also stand as a mini website. The approach, however, is more casual and personalized. Writing blogs does not require a standard formula. But there are certain rules to follow particularly regarding proper usage of the English language. This will allow you to communicate your message clearly to your target audience and to let your readers easily understand what you are trying to convey to them. If you're not yet a pro at writing, keep learning the ropes to increase your knowledge. Make it a point to read articles often, preferably daily, whether they be in magazines, newspapers or on the internet. This will expose you to different writing styles, the correct use of grammar, spelling, punctuation, focus and structure. Once you get to know how to write, you can learn to follow the rules. Your goal in writing a blog is to convey your message as clearly as possible and be understood by your readers. If you want to influence your readers, then you have to ensure that what you're writing makes sense to them. Providing quality content is a major factor in driving traffic to a blog. This means you have to give your readers something interesting and fresh to read on a regular basis. If you can do this, you will encourage them to return to your site the next time and eventually as often as they go online. For personal blogs, content can be a combination of personal opinions and interesting or funny news and trivia that you think your readers will like. It can be on any topic so long as it's worth reading. Providing more detail will engage your target audience so go ahead and elaborate. Just don't make your post too long. For commercial or business blogs, content should be closely related to your business niche using the appropriate keywords. It can range from details on a new product or service you're offering and its unique features to company or industry news and events you've got lined up in the future. Interesting things took place during a company event can be good topics as well. Helpful information such as tips and the latest strategies you can share with your readers to solve their problems are also most welcome. Remember that whatever content you are writing, keeping your posts light and not too serious is vital. The worst you can do is bore your readers so be light hearted and funny, if you like, to keep your readers coming back. An ideal gauge would be is this - if you're satisfied with what you have written and the way you've written it, then it's sure to appeal to others too - a great way to drive traffic back to your blog. Need help driving traffic to your blog? Check out our Savvy Link Building Pack here. 
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My biggest challenge in business was more prevalent when my son was
younger. As a sole-parent living an hour away from any family members
or close friends, I didn't have anyone to help with
baby-sitting when
needed, particularly if I wanted to go to an event of a morning,
evening or weekend. I registered with Family Day Care and was blessed
with a wonderful Day Care Mum who was a God-send on so many occasions
and became a good friend too. Sometimes, where appropriate, my son
would come with me, which has been great in that he gained so much from
the experience too.
Question
2 To be honest, I don't think I'd do anything differently. My business and direction have definitely changed and grown since the business began almost 11 years ago, but that's to be expected. I know I've always done the best I could with the knowledge, experience and resources available at the time. Some of the things that didn't work or that have changed since the business began were actually necessary to be able to get to where I am now. Question
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Tell us about Donna Marie... As an author and owner of Jacaranda Business Support Services, I specialise in simplifying small business. I offer other small and micro-business owners resources, tips and guidance in establishing or growing their business, along with co-ordinating business events in Brisbane. For more about Donna Marie, visit www.Donna-MarieCoggins.comNeed
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- [Teleseminar] Sunday 28th March 2010 (USA/UK) / Monday 29th March
2010 (Australia) Turbo
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- [Webinar] Monday 29th March 2010 (USA/UK) / Tuesday
30th March 2010 (Australia)
APRIL 2010
Gold
Coast,
Australia Savvy
Snapshot Event - [Event]
Tuesday 6th April 2010 Melbourne,
Australia Savvy
Snapshot Event
- [Event] Tuesday 13th April 2010
MAY
2010
Global Australian
Business Women's Network
- [Webinar]
Wednesday 19th May 2010
(Australia) Perth,
Australia Savvy
Snapshot Event
- [Event] Wednesday & Thursday 19th-20th May 2010
JUNE
2010
Melbourne,
Australia Women in
Motion - [Event] Tuesday 1 June 2010
AUGUST
2010
Gold
Coast, Australia Women's
Real Estate Network
- [Event] Tuesday
17th August 2010
Brisbane, Australia
Sunshine
Coast, Australia Women's
Real Estate Network
- [Event] Thursday
19th August 2010
SEPTEMBER
2010
Queensland,
Australia The
VIVA Conference - [Event] Friday and
Saturday, 3rd - 4th September 2010 Quick
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empowers and inspires others and says, "It's all about education and
gaining from other's experiences. I'm passionate about
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and utilise the amazing power of
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