Archive for September, 2008



Consultations should be fun – Part II

Published on September 30, 2008

I wrote the other day about consultations and how they should be fun, not something to dread. To see what I wrote, click here – http://www.abalancedalternative.com/blog/?p=58. Today I start some tips on how to enjoy your consultation – and in the process, learn about yourself and others.
The first thing I’ve learned is to relax. I [...]


Consultations should be fun – Tips on talking with prospective clients

Published on September 26, 2008

I have 5 consultations over the course of 3 days. You see, I have one opening in my business for a new client. I told one of my existing clients of my need and she posted a request on a listserve of which she’s a member. Man, did it do the trick! I had five [...]


Social Networking – Continuing Saga

Published on September 24, 2008

I told you at the beginning of the week that I was jumping into the social networking scene. I was going to create a Facebook page.
Well, I haven’t got that far yet, but I did go to my LinkedIn and Plaxo profiles and I updated them. I then joined Twitter. It’s amazing how many colleagues [...]


Social Networking – I guess it’s time.

Published on September 21, 2008

I’ve come to the conclusion that this social networking thing is here to stay – and not just for the social part. It’s now an important and integral part of successfully marketing your business.
I think one of the reasons I’ve been “dragging my feet” on this is my age. Isn’t that awful to say? But [...]