Stamping Is My Business!

34-Hour Warning for the Social Networking Boot Camp!

Just a quick note to remind you that, if you haven't already signed up, you have until tomorrow (Tuesday) to sign up for The  2011 Social Networking Boot Camp!

The Boot Camp starts on Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. eastern, and once it starts, registration will be closed!

If you'd like to maximize the power of social networking to grow your stamping business, and stay on the cutting edge of this ever-changing topic, I'd urge you to consider this Boot Camp!

To learn more, watch this video!

Or visit:  http://www.stampingismybusiness.com/2011socialboot1.html

The clock is ticking, so, if you haven't already signed up, this is your last chance! 

QUOTE OF THE WEEK - Creativity

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."

 - Albert Einstein

Amazon's Deal of the Day - Photoshop AND Premier Elements 9 for just $69.99!

I don't normally post stuff like this, but Amazon.com's Software Deal of the Day is the Adobe Photoshop AND Premier Elements 9 Bundles for just $69.99 (after a $30 rebate)!  Normally, it costs $149.99, so you're saving $80.  Very cool!

 

Friday Is The Last Day For The VIP Package!

Just a quick note to let you know I'm closing the 2011 VIP Package offer at the end of the day Friday. 

Since part of the package includes all 2011 Boot Camps, I really can't offer it once the Social Networking Boot Camp starts next week.

If you don't know what the VIP Package is, click here for more information.

Basically, it includes the following:

• All of the 2011 Boot Camps and Classes
• Extended VIP Access to the Boot Camps after they close to everyone else
• 12 months of Business Stampers Coaching Group Membership
• Exclusive access to the EQ Group
• A seven-CD & Book Set - The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Stampers
• ...and a lot more!

And, it all comes with a Money-Back Guarantee.

LOTS of stamping business owners have already taken advantge of the 2011 VIP Package.  If you'd like to join them, or you'd just like more information, visit the 2011 VIP Package Information Page!

Remember, this offer will be closed at the end of the day Friday.

Hope to see you on the other side!

 

This Week's BSCG Hot Topics!

Some great conversations happening on the Business Stampers Coaching Group message board this week:

• How to price custom orders
• Creating your blogging schedule
• Identifying your target market
  

Of course, these types of business-building conversation happen every week on the BSCG.

For those of you who don't know, the BSCG is the premier online Coaching Community for profit-driven, business-minded stamping business owners.

The Group is fantastic, and the content is killer.  In addition to the Message Board, which is where Members communicate, ask questions of me and fellow Members and receive tons of positive, professional support from like-minded business owners (and me), Members also receive:

• Exclusive, monthly business-building webinars
  
• Business-building How-To Videos every week
  
• Weekly blog evaluation videos
• Twice-weekly Coaching Challenges
• Weekly writing prompts to help with your blogging
• Motivational audio messages to start off every week
• A private Twitter feed
• Hundreds of links to business-building articles to further your knowledge and education
• Exclusive discounts on various SIMB products & services
• AND... The Newsletter Co-Op - you write one article every month, and you gain access to over 60 others you can copy and paste into your monthly newsletter!

If you're on the fence about joining the BSCG, take the $1, 10-day trial.  If you don't think the information is worth the dirt-cheap monthly fee, or you can't benefit from it, just cancel before the 10 days are up and owe nothing.

To learn more or sign up, click here.

FREE WEBINAR - Facebook for Business: Explained!

Recently, there's been a lot of confusion about what you can and cannot do when it comes to promoting, or even talking about your business on your personal Facebook Page.

As a result of this confusion, I've received a LOT of questions about what, specifically, you can say, or whether you can say anything at all about your business on your personal page.

Some of those questions include:

• If I'm getting ready for a workshop, can I talk about that on my personal page?
• Can I link to my blog or website from my personal page?
• Can I show pictures of my projects on my personal page?
• Can I talk about my downline on my personal page?
• What's the difference between my personal page and a Business Page?
• If I 'Like' my own Business Page, and those updates appear on my personal page, will that get me in trouble?
• What if my customers are already my Facebook Friends?
• ...and more.

To help end the confusion, I've decided to do a free webinar on Thursday, January 27th, at 10:00 p.m. eastern entitled, "Facebook for Business: Explained!"

During the webinar, I'll show you

• how Facebook is structured
• discuss Facebook's Terms of Service as written AND how Facebook is interpreting those rules in the real world
• discuss the advantages and disadvantages of personal vs. Business pages
• answer the questions listed above, as well as any questions you might have

By the end of this free webinar, I hope to give you enough information to allow you to decide how you wish to proceed on this incredibly important social networking site.

There are only 1,000 spaces for this free webinar, so don't hesitate to sign up.

Click here to sign up!

Hope to see you there!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Determination

"The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination."

- Tommy Lasorda

FRIDAY PHOTO TIP: How Stable Are You?

One of the most common problems new photographers have is the ability to take a sharp picture.  You would think that auto focus would take care of this problem.  However, blurry images are usually not a problem with focus, but a shaky camera.

In situations where your camera shutter has to remain open for a longer period of time (low light situations, etc.) any movement you make when depressing the shutter button will blur the image.   Here are a few tips to eliminate this problem:

• Use a tripod
• Use a two handed grip – one hand wrapped around the side and back of the camera with one finger over the shutter button and the other hand supporting the camera and lens from underneath
• Don’t breath – holding your breath for a moment before you take the shot will allow you to better control your body's movement
• Brace yourself – take the picture sitting down or leaning against something for additional support
• Increase the shutter speed – you can either do this by manually controlling the shutter speed, if possible, or increasing the light in the photo

Your life isn’t blurry and your photos don’t have to be!

If you have any questions or would like me to address a particular photography issue, please leave a comment below.

This Week's BSCG Hot Topics!

Some great conversations happening on the Business Stampers Coaching Group message board this week:

• How to use tags for search engine optimization
• New Stampin' Up! conditional roll up plan
• How To Add Google Calendar To Your Blog
  

Of course, these types of business-building conversation happen every week on the BSCG.

For those of you who don't know, the BSCG is the premier online Coaching Community for profit-driven, business-minded stamping business owners.

The Group is fantastic, and the content is killer.  In addition to the Message Board, which is where Members communicate, ask questions of me and fellow Members and receive tons of positive, professional support from like-minded business owners (and me), Members also receive:

• Exclusive, monthly business-building webinars
  
• Business-building How-To Videos every week
  
• Weekly blog evaluation videos
• Twice-weekly Coaching Challenges
• Weekly writing prompts to help with your blogging
• Motivational audio messages to start off every week
• A private Twitter feed
• Hundreds of links to business-building articles to further your knowledge and education
• Exclusive discounts on various SIMB products & services
• AND... The Newsletter Co-Op - you write one article every month, and you gain access to over 60 others you can copy and paste into your monthly newsletter!

If you're on the fence about joining the BSCG, take the free, 10-day trial.  If you don't think the information is worth the dirt-cheap monthly fee, or you can't benefit from it, just cancel before the 10 days are up and owe nothing.

To learn more or sign up, click here.

You CANNOT Do This... Despite What You May Have Been Told!

Several people have contacted me over the last few days regarding a presentation on Social Networking at Stampin' Up's recent Leadership conference.

According to those who were there, during the presentation, the speaker recommended using your personal Facebook page to promote your stamping business.

Please do NOT do this!  It is a violation of Facebook's Terms of Service, and it will get your account suspended or removed!

Facebook's Help section spells this out quite clearly:

"Per our Statement of Rights and Responsibilities, Facebook profiles must represent an individual. Users aren't permitted to maintain an account under the name of their organization, or use personal accounts to advertise or promote themselves professionally."

To promote your business, you must set up a Business Page through your personal account!

In addition to it being the legal way to do things on Facebook, having a Business Page also gives you features and benefits you wouldn't have if you were promoting yourself through your personal page.

If you would like to know, step-by-step, how to set up a Facebook Business Page that attracts search engines, builds your list and makes you money, as well as how to drive traffic to that Page, I'd invite you to register for the upcoming Social Networking Boot Camp. 

 

The Boot Camp begins February 1st, but the Early Bird Discouint expires TODAY!

 

Click here for more information about the Social Networking Boot Camp! 

 

And PLEASE PASS THIS POST ALONG (by clicking any of the sharing links below) to prevent your fellow Demos from doing something that may get them in trouble!

31-Hour Early Bird Warning for the Social Networking Boot Camp!

Early Bird Ends Soon!

Just a quick note to remind you that, if you haven't already signed up, you have until the end of the day tomorrow (Tuesday) to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount for the 2011 Social Networking Boot Camp!

On Wednesday, you'll still be able to register, but you'll pay $10 more.

If you'd like to maximize the power of social networking to grow your stamping business, and stay on the cutting edge of this ever-changing topic, I'd urge you to consider this Boot Camp!

To learn more, watch this video!

Or visit:  http://www.stampingismybusiness.com/2011socialboot1.html

The clock is ticking, so don't hesitate to sign up!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Faith

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

This Week's BSCG Hot Topics!

Some great conversations happening on the Business Stampers Coaching Group message board this week:

• What to do when your hostess tells potential attendees they don’t have to buy anything at the workshop
• Product Shares
• Questions to ask before launching a class

Of course, these types of business-building conversation happen every week on the BSCG.

For those of you who don't know, the BSCG is the premier online Coaching Community for profit-driven, business-minded stamping business owners.

The Group is fantastic, and the content is killer.  In addition to the Message Board, which is where Members communicate, ask questions of me and fellow Members and receive tons of positive, professional support from like-minded business owners (and me), Members also receive:

• Exclusive, monthly business-building webinars
  
• Business-building How-To Videos every week
  
• Weekly blog evaluation videos
• Twice-weekly Coaching Challenges
• Weekly writing prompts to help with your blogging
• Motivational audio messages to start off every week
• A private Twitter feed
• Hundreds of links to business-building articles to further your knowledge and education
• Exclusive discounts on various SIMB products & services
• AND... The Newsletter Co-Op - you write one article every month, and you gain access to over 60 others you can copy and paste into your monthly newsletter!

If you're on the fence about joining the BSCG, take the free, 10-day trial.  If you don't think the information is worth the dirt-cheap monthly fee, or you can't benefit from it, just cancel before the 10 days are up and owe nothing.

To learn more or sign up, click here.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK - Success

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."

- Robert Collier

QUOTE OF THE WEEK - Taking Chances

"Playing it safe is the riskiest choice we can ever make."

- Sarah Ban Breathnach