Notes From Mandie's Desk January 16th 2008

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Barrie and Winnipeg meetings are now scheduled!  Watch for Halifax, Kelowna and Toronto East!  More Dinner Meetings here

Surprise! We received 1.3 million hits on the web site in December!  This month we are averaging 78,000 hit per day. Now that is traffic!

Speaking of traffic - did you know that at any one given moment there are 100 million phone conversations going on at one time in the Unites States?  I wonder how many are taking place in Canada?  In our recent survey we asked you about your phone bills.  Here is what we found out:

83% OF OUR RESPONDENTS said that they had long distance plans for their business. 85% had a 1 800 number for their business.
41% spent more than $100.00 a month on their phone services. 

Did you know - that Roaring Women saved over $1200.00 in six months on our new phone service that we have made available to members?  You can view more information here

I have both a 1 800 number for the business and unlimited long distance for $50.00 total a month.  This is one of the benefits we offer members.If you saved even $50 a month - you could use that money to better market your business!

Want to supercharge your marketing? If you live in or near the Brampton area - I will be speaking there February 6thon 52 NEW ways to super charge your Marketing for 2008! 

Special Announcement:  We have partnered with the National Women in Business Expo across Canada. This year it will be in Calgary, For those of you who have not attended, you should consider doing so. There are presentations all day for 2 days from experts on varied topic - AND Roaring Women Members get special booth rates and entry tickets.

This Week's Marketing Tip:

Experts and business guru's agree - if you want to build a great business - you need to become an expert in your field.  Many of you already are - but how are you letting others know?  One of the best ways to get a buzz going - and get new clients is to speak in public - at an event about your product or service.  However many people are afraid of speaking so..... why not SPEED START your Speaking Career?

We will spend 2 days covering:
presentation style, how to get over being nervous, topics, putting together contracts, getting leads, what organizers look for, body language, what makes you a professional speaker, and getting publicity. Learn to present with authenticity!  We will also cover Power Point Presentation techniques. This is your chance to practice in front of a live panel and we will do videotaping feedback.

Learn from the experts on how to develop your own style of speaking - and what it takes to become a professional.  This 2 day intensive course will offer you plenty of practice and feedback - AND qualified graduates will be listed on a speaker's website.  More info here

OPENINGS FOR PLATINUM MEMBSHIPS

Did you know we have SPECIAL Membership Opportunities available?  These memberships will not only give you lifetime membership after your first year for no charge - but also offer HUGE opportunity for promotion within Roaring Women. View the packages available here.  Or view online here.

Have an abundant and profitable week!

Mandie and the Roaring Women Team
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NEED TO KNOW


Call for Speakers

If you are a speaker and are travelling - or happen to be visiting any of the areas mentioned below - please let us know so we can get you in front of an audience! Please contact pr@roaringwomen.com to let Susan know where you will be and when!

We have meetings in the following areas:

  • Victoria
  • Duncan
  • Vancouver
  • Seattle
  • Calgary
  • Edmonton
  • Fort McMurray
  • Kelowna
  • Saskatoon
  • Winnipeg
  • Waterloo
  • Burlington
  • Mississauga
  • Brampton
  • Barrie
  • Toronto East
  • Halifax

So if you are going to be in any of these areas in the next year please contact pr@roaringwomen.com to let Susan know where you will be and when!

JOIN US at a  meeting near you!


January is here - be sure to sign up for the meetings you do not want to miss! 

Brampton/Mississauga 2nd Annual Combined Meeting- January 9, 2008 - view invitation
Vancouver - January 16th - view invitation here
Edmonton January 16th - view invitation here
Duncan - January 29th - view invitation here
Victoria January - TBA - view invitation  here
Seattle - January 15th -view invitation here- TBA
Fort McMurray - January - TBA

Everyone Welcome! That's right - MEN TOO!  Here is a great place to build relationships and expand your horizons.Many of our upcoming meetings will be trade show style where you can display your products. So get off that couch and out of the office and have some fun and dine with us!

No Worries Networking- No forced referrals - no minimum attendance rules - no 'one category' rules.  We know there is enough business for everyone and we want to be sure you get the business you need!

Who should attend? Business owners, entrepreneurs, independent representatives - anyone looking for fresh new approach to running a business.  

6 New Meetings
We have hired 6 new Regional Directors and will open in the next 3 months in:

  • Halifax
  • Barrie
  • Toronto East
  • Winnipeg
  • Saskatoon
  • Kelowna

We want to open in 3 more STATES - are you interested in leading a group of women? Contact us here

Would you like a meeting in your area?   Contact us or call 1-888-726-3361

FEATURED BENEFIT


Discounts on all products listed in the Roar Store.

Members can also have products listed in the Roar Store - more info on that next week!

SURVEY SAYS.....VOICE YOUR OPINION


Survey says that many of you (83%) have long distance phone services but most of you are paying too much for it.

85% have 1 800 numbers - ( a great idea for business) but are paying too much for that as well.  (over $100 for both)

Telephone service is one of the most expensive services that businesses pay for every month.  Communication is important - but if you are spending more on your phone bill than you r marketing - soon you will not have to answer the phone at all!

View our phone services here

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