Ready to jumpstart your PR campaign? The first step is writing a killer press release. Diana will cover:

The New PR: What you need to know to write a press release today, and how they differ from the ones of yesteryear.

Secrets to Success. There are some top-secret tips to PR success, and Diana's got ‘em.

In-person networking isn't dead. It's still one of the best, most effective, and least expensive ways to market a small business. Best of all, the same techniques that work when you're networking live are still applicable in the new world of social networking online.

On this call discover how to achieve your business dreams by leveraging the concept of "six degrees of separation" and building strong relationships with the right people.

You may or may not have a big budget for marketing and promotion but you want to get the most bang for your buck. Publicity is a far more powerful tool than advertising, and a successful campaign lends credibility to you and your organization. And best of all, it's free!

Join Shannon Cherry, The Power Publicist, as she shares the inside secrets that the top public relations pros use, including:

• Identifying which type of media outlets to pursue
  
  
• Knowing what reporters want to cover
  
  
• Determining the best timing for an important announcement
  
  
• Developing relationships with reporters
  
  
• Discovering what reporters want to see on your web site
  
  
• The 5 key media relations tools that help you get publicity

Although we use the words, the truth is we cannot save, find, manage or make time. Time passes in continuous flow. All we can do is liberate time from one activity to use for another. Good organization is about flow—how easily and quickly the important things get done. What tools are used and what the desk looks like are secondary to effectiveness.

If you need more time in your days, there are some tricks you can use to liberate it. And Susan will share the powerful magic of 5 simple time liberation techniques with you.

You know that social networking is THE place to be for online marketing, but how do you know if your followers want to do business with you? In this teleseminar, social media strategist Nancy Marmolejo will share how to attract ideally matched followers and turn them into your biggest fans (and easiest clients!)

Discover:

• How to spot opportunities online and what to do about them
  
  
• The single biggest mistake that costs you followers, fans, leads and sales (you can't afford to miss this information)
  
  
• How to get your followers to take the emotional leap and become your biggest fans... who practically do your marketing for you!
  
  
• The 3 things to focus on that will drive pre-sold leads to you and take your business to new heights

What do solopreneurs and the Mad Hatter have in common? They wear all, or most of, the hats. That's a tough job for anyone, and it's easy to get lost or overwhelmed—or let critical projects fall through the cracks—when you're doing it all yourself.

New Business Mentor Leah Grant is going to share how solopreneurs can keep all those "hats" organized so you get the right things done.

Are you a small business owner looking to improve your business results? Are you just struggling to stay afloat, especially in this economy? It's all well and good to pass out business cards, but if people don't remember you well, they probably won't be calling you to follow up or to refer you.

A brand is not just a memorable name or logo—it's an experience. A great brand communicates values and emotions that get called to mind whenever someone thinks of the name or logo. Here we're talking about your personal brand. Remember that you are your business. The impression that you make on people is the impression they will have of your business. Nancy shows you how to make it good and make it memorable.

Many small business owners and sales professionals adopt the role of ‘Captain Wing It’ by spraying and praying their actions all over the place, hoping for something to stick. Without a written plan supported by written and monitored goals, these businesses will crash and burn without any help from the FAA or the SBA. Plan, Goal, and Do-It appear to be the 4-Letter Dirty Words instead of being the 4-Letter Success Words.

• Learn how to make better decisions to move your business forward

• Understand why many goals are not achieved creating a self-fulfilling prophecy where Goal, Plan, and Do-It become 4-Letter Dirty Words

• Learn how to better execute your decisions with greater efficiency and effectiveness

• Recognize that success requires awareness and when possible between professional and personal lives

Have you been frustrated, wondering, "What is so hard about just doing what I ask?!" when you get work back from your VA? You give specific instructions but for some reason, your VA isn't getting the picture. How will you ever get results that match the vision in your head? It's a lot easier than you'd think!

It's simply a matter of knowing how to ask for what you want.

Erin will uncover the RIGHT way to ask for work to be completed when you have a vision in mind, looking specifically at:

• Communication problems in the virtual world
  
  
• Putting your vision into words to get the results you want
  
  
• Learning to ask efficiently; less is more
  
  
• Saving time and money by being a better "asker"
  
  
• Giving direct and positive feedback; how to motivate and lead your team

Ever look at "successful" small business owners—you know the ones who always seem to have a new product or workshop coming out, and tons of online marketing going on—and wonder how they manage to do so much? Well... The secret is that they aren't doing it all themselves. And neither should you!

If you truly want to have a thriving business AND a personal life you absolutely have to take some tasks off your own plate. The best way to do that is to outsource to pre-trained, highly skilled Virtual Assistants—even if you don't have the budget to hire an employee.

During this presentation, discover the five, simple steps you need to take to:

• Decide what you can outsource and what you really have to do yourself
  
  
• Find the perfect Virtual Assistant for you without wasting time and money hiring the wrong people
  
  
• Get started working with them with less stress and stellar results
  
  
• Make the changes needed in order for you to be happy outsourcing

SPECIAL BONUS EBOOK FROM THE EXPERTS

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Testimonials from Listeners

“Hi Stacy,

"I wanted to thank you for putting together such a wonderful teleconference. I am a little on information overload, but in a good way. I learned that some of the things I was procrastinating about are actually things that I need to get done now in order to attract new clients.

This is our slowest time of the year, fresh on the heels of our busiest time, so I have the time now to push forward. I already got my Blog out of mothballs and spent a lot of time redesigning it. I have a to-do list of all the items I need to concentrate on now, and I am hopeful that 2010 will be the year my business skyrockets. I look forward to the next one!” - Rita Reimers www.therealcatwhisperer.com

“I LOVE LOVE LOVED your [Nancy Juetten’s] talk today w/ Stacy.
You inspired me to keep on this creative path to unfolding my vision.
I purchased your draft of your ByeBye Boring Bio last Jan. and got somewhat de-railed.I look forward to hearing [the audio] again & again to catch the gems you gave us in the call today.Thanks again.” - Kathleen O'Grady

"Was so happy to be involved in the amazing teleseminar this week. #FF them for sure! @stacykaracostas @shannoncherry" - DianaEnnen @DianaEnnen

"#SBST Thank you @stacykaracostas! What a fantastic group of experts you've assembled! Look forward to next year!" - Anita Wong @wsdesigns

""Forgive yourself & move on" were my fav words from a biz tele-class w/ @NancyMarmolejo this morn. Thinkin' about forgiving others, too..." - @madmoon

"Great information from the 1st speaker at the Small Biz Success Telesummit - thanks @stacykaracostas and @zitagustin!" - Anita Wong @wsdesigns

"@NancyMarmolejo, I'm applying your "forgive yourself and move on" to ALL areas of my life today, not just social media. (It feels so good!)" - Sherry Belul @SimplyCelebrate

"Eating Thai and listening to a great interview with @NancyMarmolejo & @stacykaracostas on the Small Business Telesummit" - Erica Cosminsky @cosminsky

"Another great telesummit discussion; this one from @nancymarmolejo on using social networking." - Anita Wong @wsdesigns

"Hi Stacy, Have LOVED the [Telesummit 2010] speakers so far!!! Thanks." - Pamela Zenger, BSN, CRN www.ConsultLegalRN.com

"[The first day of the Telesummit] was fantastic, Stacy! Keep up the energy." - Marilyn Daniels commented on your status via FaceBook

“Stacy, you were awesome [on our interview]! I am so impressed by how you set all of this [the Small Business Success Telesummit 2010] up. You can count on my support anytime.Thank you so much for having me [as one of your expert speakers]. I hope the turnout was exceptional and brings you oodles of top-quality biz.” - Nancy Fox www.bizdevsuccess.com

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It never would have happened so quickly and easily without her help and guidance.”

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Kim Shanahan, Chief Reader, Book Bouquet Gift Baskets www.bookbouquet.com

"Hiring you for a half-day consultation was so worthwhile. We really got a lot of great ideas out of it. I have to admit, at first it was scary following your advice and letting go of the Valpak and other print media, but doing in-person networking and on-site chair massages has been WAY more effective. And it feels better too. People have been really receptive, we started getting referrals right away, and we are now the sole provider of massage at the local Gold’s Gym—all in less than a month! Thanks again for all your help and good advice.”

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I just can't put into words how much my plump little bank account appreciates your help!! (I do too- really). I'm gonna crank this machine and make a real living!   I've been waiting all my life for this. Thanks again...”

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www.rivrstyx.com

What Other People Say About My Teleseminars

“Your teleseminars are soooooo packed with useful information and great experts. Thanks for sharing them with us. I especially appreciate the fact that you're helping listeners garner information and don't cram your comments with commercials about your own offerings.”
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“Thank you for putting this [teleseminar on social networking] together, it is something I was wondering about and now I have some info I didn't have to help make decisions.”
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“I especially liked the bit about social networking that covered how some networks deal with businesses/companies in contrast to individuals. With your teleseminars, I find it great that you educate people in such a way. Keep on like that!”
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“The information was valuable, and I learned how easy it can be to self-publish a book. I always find your teleseminars useful, valuable and interesting. Thanks!”
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“The teleseminar on "How to Turn Your Self-Published Book (or Ebook) Into a Best Seller Using Red Hot Internet Publicity Tools" was one of the best. Very informative, flowed nicely, and all in all, excellent. I am still trying to put all the ideas into place.”
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