Notes From Mandie's Desk

August 10, 20

Dear Roaring Women
We are still working on the newsletter - so bear with us!

Please be sure to pick up a copy of the Saturday Sun News in your area.  Look for Paul Jackson's column in any Sun Newspaper.  We are getting Nationwide exposure!  AND - in Calgary I will be appearing on Breakfast TV at 9:10 am! 

Five minutes of fame.  What could it do for your business?  How about ten minutes of fame?  What about putting a media plan into your marketing plan? 

That's exactly what we did when we started Roaring Women.  In our first year we used experts to get us into the media - and for some of you that is how you learned of Roaring Women.

But there is a season for all things - and this last season for us has been about building a solid base and making sure we had an organization that truly helped our members - and that or members valued.  

But the season is changing again - and we have launched a plan to get our members more publicity.  This fall we will be concentrating on giving you ideas on how to boost your ranking on the internet and in the media. 

Our first MEMBER'S ONLY CONFERENCE CALL will take place Monday the 27th of August.   

Topic:  Media Strateies for your marketing plans - how to get yur business ready for media attention.  This call will take place at 7:30 MTN time (9:30 EST and 6:30 PAC)  You will find your invitation to the call your members area in a file call August Conference Call

NEED TO KNOW

It is 8 times harder to get a new client than to keep a valued client..... 

How are you staying in front of your audience?  When was the last time you communicated with your client?  

If you do not send them email or letters in the mail - chances are another business is!   In fact I delete more email sometimes than I read - but yesterday I got a Staples Newsletter - with just the special I needed.  So instead of deleting it - I ordered the paper - which was on sale.  

We are now have help if you want to send a newsletter, e-newsletter or a special mail out to your client.  Take a look here to see how we can help.

For as little as $1.10 a copy - we can print, fold, stuff, stamp and send cards, newsletters, or letters to your clients.  What a great opportunity to stay in front of your audience. 

Thank you for all your feedback on the print newsletter we received.  We are looking for interesting topics and tips for the next news letter - would you like to submit one?  Submit an article here  

 All the Dinners for September will be posted in the next few days - and you will get your invitations.  Come have dinner with us and see who you can connect with and what you can learn to give your business a quick start this fall!

IMPORTANT - Calgary Members - we will be hosting a North and South Meeting every month in Calgary.  Our last Joint meeting is September 11th at the Delta SOUTH - at Anderson and McLeod Trail.

August Hamilton Summer Barbeque - More here  

How do you grow your business?   One of the ways I increased my business was to accept VISA and MASTERCARD for payment.  It made transactions immediate and increased the ease in which my customers could purchase!  As a member - you too can easily accept credit cards.  Take a look here at the rates and leearn hpw you can get this working for you!

All the documents you need are in your members area.  Forgotten how to get into the Member's area?  Ask us how!

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