Posts Tagged ‘Managing a business’
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011
It is o
ne thing to start an organizing business, but a different thing to stay in business year after year. Marla Dee created Clear & SIMPLE in 1999 and is still going strong. What is the secret to making it past a decade? Why are the elements Marla created in her first three years in business still in place and now offered internationally? She has learned the hard way the how to honor the cycles of growth.
Join Angela this Wednesday, November 9th for A Red Bench’s final live teleclass, when we’ll speak with Marla Dee–professional organizer, author, and creator of the Professional Organizer Training Program. Come learn the secrets to long term success that will serve you at whatever stage you are at in your business. You will be inspired and empowered to take the next BIG step to keep your business and yourself growing.
In this class you will learn:
- The natural cycles of growth and death that happen at 3, 5, 7, and 9 years.
- The balance between busy, burnout or broke – how to grow and still take care of yourself.
- How to tap into your personal genius and create your unique offering in the organizing industry.
**PLEASE NOTE: this class will be 90 minutes long instead of the usual 75 minutes.
Don’t miss out on A Red Bench’s last ever live teleclass! Click here to register! Remember, even if you can’t make the live call, registering will ensure that you receive a downloadable copy of the audio in your e-mail inbox within a few business days.
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Audio recordings, Business Training, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Continuing Education Units, Managing a business, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, Red Bench, Red Bench Program, secrets to staying in business, Staying In Business, Teleclasses
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Thursday, August 18th, 2011
If you enjoyed our recent teleclass with Sharon Stasney, but need a little help getting started with SEO marketing or business branding, you’re in luck! Sharon offers a variety of services to help you grab the attention of potential customers and get your message across clearly and concisely.
Check out Sharon’s website New Ink Copy for more information. Or follow her blog for other marketing tips and tricks!
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Business Training, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Embrace Social Media, Managing a business, Maximize your marketing, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Red Bench, Red Bench Program, SEO marketing
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
When I was just starting out, I searched everywhere for classes on how to become a better Professional Organizer. While there are a lot of classes and educational opportunities available, it can be difficult to determine which ones are most relevant to you as an entrepreneur trying to break in to the professional organizing business.
If you’re a new organizer and would like help getting started, check out the Amazing Organizer Package available exclusively from the A Red Bench website. Out of the 75 teleclasses we’ve recorded over the years, we’ve hand-picked the top five we think are useful for new organizers.
The Amazing Organizer Audio Package includes:
- Organizing For Your Brain Type with Lanna Nakone Cairns
- Powerful Needs Assessment with Marla Dee
- Managing Client Expectations with Mindy Godding, CPO®
- Successful Pricing Strategies with Krista Green
- Secrets for Asking Effective Questions with Byron van Arnsdale
Depending on your services, these classes may apply towards your continuing education units (CEUs). Click here for more information about the package and to register! This is a “best of” A Red Bench for those paving a new path.
Tags: A Red Bench, amazing organizer package, Angela Ploetz, Audio recordings, classes for new organizers, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Continuing Education Units, Managing a business, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, Teleclasses
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Tuesday, June 21st, 2011
When I was just starting out, I searched everywhere for classes on how to become a better Professional Organizer. While there are a lot of classes and education opportunities available, it can be difficult to determine which ones are most relevant to you as an entrepreneur trying to break in to the professional organizing business.
If you’re a new organizer and would like help getting started, check out the Amazing Organizer Package available exclusively from the A Red Bench website. Out of the 75 teleclasses we’ve recorded over the years, we’ve hand-picked the top five we think are useful for new organizers.
The Amazing Organizer Audio Package includes:
- Organizing For Your Brain Type with Lanna Nakone Cairns
- Powerful Needs Assessment with Marla Dee
- Managing Client Expectations with Mindy Godding, CPO®
- Successful Pricing Strategies with Krista Green
- Secrets for Asking Effective Questions with Byron van Arnsdale
Depending on your services, these classes may apply towards your continuing education units (CEUs). Click here for more information about the package and to register! This is a “best of” A Red Bench for those paving a new path.
Tags: A Red Bench, amazing organizer package, Angela Ploetz, Audio recordings, classes for new organizers, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Continuing Education Units, Managing a business, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, Teleclasses
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Friday, May 20th, 2011
Hope you enjoyed our teleclass this past Monday with guest expert Liz Canavan Byrne about Customer Retention! There was a lot of great information in the call, including some fantastic tips for connecting with and keeping your clients, which can have a huge impact on the success of your business. If you missed it, the recording is now available for purchase here.
If you’re interested in learning more, Liz will be holding a training on Thursday, June 2nd entitled “3 Pillars of Running a PO Business – Sales + Service + Raving Fans Retention”. The class will start at 9:00 AM and run until 9:45. For more information or to register, e-mail Liz.
Don’t forget, our next teleclass–Authentic Marketing with Michael Katz–will be this Monday, the 23rd of May. Click here for more information and to register.
Tags: A Red Bench, Audio recordings, Authentic Marketing, Business Training, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Customer Retention, Managing a business, Marketing, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizing Classes, Red Bench, Send Out Cards, Teleclasses
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Monday, March 28th, 2011
Did you hear Angela’s interview with Byron van Arsdale of Conference Call Training last month about the Secrets of Asking Effective Questions? It was one of our best calls, including a lot of really valuable information about communicating effectively with clients. If you missed it, the audio recording is now availabe on our website. Just follow this link for more information and to purchase the class!
We also received great feedback about this call from those who were able to attend, including this e-mail from our following guest expert:
“That was a simply fabulous teleclass. I had a completely different experience than I usually do with a teleclass. I was completely engaged and not even tempted to play on the computer–a typical behavior because I am a visual learner and find it difficult to stay engaged solely auditorily.
When I chose ‘provocation’ as my one word at the closing, it was because these ideas got under my skin and I was itching to put what I learned into practice.”
-Amy Praskac
Professional Organizer &
Owner of On the Record
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Audio recordings, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Managing a business, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, Red Bench, Red Bench Program, Teleclasses
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Tuesday, March 1st, 2011
Knowing how you will exit your business is just as important as figuring out how to start it, and yet most small business owners neglect this aspect of business planning. As we advise our clients, taking time to make plans now can save a lot of stress and hassle in the future. However, you might be wondering when is the best time in your business’s life to plan an exit? What benefits can having an exit strategy provide if you’re not ready to leave your business? And if you’re a ’solo-preneur’, do you still need an exit strategy?
Learn the answers to these questions and more on Wednesday, March 9th at 9 AM CST as we speak with Amy Praskac of On The Record about ‘Beginning with the End in Mind: The Importance of a Business Exit Strategy’.
In this call you will learn:
- The most common types of business exits, and the benefits of each.
- Top tips for preparing a planned exit.
- The best ways to prepare for an unplanned exit.
- What kinds of records a business should keep.
- Some common obstacles to exit planning and when you should get help.
If you’re a small buisness owner, you won’t want to miss this class! Click here to register now!
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Audio recordings, Continuing Education of Professional Organizers, Managing a business, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizer Courses, Professional Organizer Education, Professional Organizing Classes, Professional Organizing Training, Red Bench, Red Bench Program, Teleclasses
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Monday, September 27th, 2010
I’m heading off for vacation this week and it reminded me of a great e-mail auto reply that we received here at A Red Bench. It was written by Leslie Shreve with Productive Day. What I love about this is that it is not your typical auto-vacation reply. She stays in line with her branding and what she does while being fun and grabbing some attention.
I hope this gives you a little inspiration. Read Leslie’s auto-reply below:
“Greetings!
I’ve been so productive,
Getting things done,
Now it’s time for a break,
To enjoy sand and sun.
I’ll be on vacation
For a week or more,
Mostly at the beach,
On the Delaware shore.
I’m forgetting about time,
To recharge and relax,
Checking e-mail only once
Before I get back.
Enjoy your long weekend,
For the 4th of July,
I’m off from June 26th,
Until the 6th of July.”
To your productivity and success!
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Christa Wagner, Managing a business, Maximize your marketing, Professional Organizer Business, Professional Organizing Training, Red Bench, Red Bench Program, social media
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Monday, August 31st, 2009
Don’t miss Wednesday’s teleclass with guest expert Success Coach Pam Narvaez, who will talk about pioneering your own path and what it takes to get there. Be there with your list of questions and all ears as she candidly discusses whether changing career paths is the right thing for you, and what to watch out for along the way. Register now!
Date: September 02, 2009
Time: 4:00pm EST (3:00pm CST, 2:00pm MST, and 1:00pm PST)
Topic: Reinventing Your Career: How to Look Before You Leap
Pam Narvaez
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Christa Wagner, Managing a business, Pam Narvaez, Red Bench Members, Red Bench Program, Teleclasses
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Wednesday, August 26th, 2009
How do you know when it’s time to change your career? Are you looking at your life and business and asking yourself, “Am I doing the right thing?”
If so, don’t miss next week’s teleclass with Success Coach Pam Narvaez. Have all your questions ready as as she discusses of pioneering your own career path and what it takes to get there. Attend this teleclass and stop feeling stuck and frustrated.
Date: September 02, 2009
Time: 4:00pm EST (3:00pm CST, 2:00pm MST, and 1:00pm PST)
Topic: Reinventing Your Career: How to Look Before You Leap
Tags: A Red Bench, Angela Ploetz, Christa Wagner, Managing a business, Pam Narvaez, Red Bench Members, Red Bench Program, Teleclasses
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