INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (2395,1,'2011-06-12 04:57:56','2011-06-12 04:57:56','<address style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2341\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-build\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-build.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Build\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></address>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\'s easy to become a Successful Entrepreneur ... Surprisingly Easy!</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>After all….</strong></span><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If you’re talking desire and a little commitment, we’re talking big money and big success effortlessly in bite size pieces.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Better yet....</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you ever wondered how you can find the time to create a whole new business model that will replace your current situation? <strong> </strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD for building a business is for doers!</strong><strong> </strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD gets to the point!\r\n</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You won\'t have hours of content to read or analyze!</strong><strong> No fluff!</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD is about taking ACTION - the RIGHT ACTION!</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You start by getting a clear idea of what you want, learning your obstacles, and moving forward.  Uncovering all the rocks, discovering your potential to create a business model that will feed your passion and your bank account.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD uses surprisingly simple</strong><strong> step-by-step modules, with easy implementation, backed by live coaching calls to create the ideal template for a business model.</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Here’s the problem…</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most entrepreneurs lead with their passion and forget some very important steps along the way when they are building their business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>More important than that….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The few important steps they miss (or discount) can cost them the risk of losing all the investment in time and money later.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Could this be true?</strong><strong><em> “</em></strong><strong><em>Most of us go to our grave with our music still in us”</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If there isn’t something in your life that makes you wake up curious and excited to start the day, you will never, ever live a powerful life with purpose.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>And….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What’s the cost of playing it safe???  Getting more of the same???</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will find answers to:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How hearty is my business idea/model?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>When can I see money coming in?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Where will I market my concept to get the most “bang for my buck?”</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I set up my systems and processes?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will I do to create a customer experience better then any of my competitors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will social media come into my plan?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I find investors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I grow my start up on a shoestring?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Truthfully, even if you don’t see yourself as a big risk taker, the THRIVE METHOD will help you take that great idea, flush it out, and create a working scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The bottom line is …what do you have to lose?</strong><strong> </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Each of the weekly tools takes less then 30 minutes to complete.  Each tool has easy to follow implementation and the program is backed by live coaching calls to help you get unstuck and to instill accountability, to insure your success with execution.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>That is why I am giving you 14 days to test out the program for FREE!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) <strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a</span> <strong>business model template </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 8-10 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <strong><a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\">BOUNCE</a> </strong>Modules.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group Coaching</span> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</span> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</span> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a class=\" tsignup_btn\" id=\"tsignup\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1648/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','BUILD','<h4>All the tools you need to BUILD a profitable business in just 12 weeks.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','610-revision-172','','','2011-06-12 04:57:56','2011-06-12 04:57:56','',610,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/610-revision-172/',0,'revision','',0),(2396,1,'2011-06-12 04:58:27','2011-06-12 04:58:27','<address style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2341\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-build\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-build.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Build\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></address>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\'s easy to become a Successful Entrepreneur ... Surprisingly Easy!</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>After all….</strong></span><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If you’re talking desire and a little commitment, we’re talking big money and big success effortlessly in bite size pieces.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Better yet....</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you ever wondered how you can find the time to create a whole new business model that will replace your current situation? <strong> </strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD for building a business is for doers!</strong><strong> </strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD gets to the point!\r\n</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You won\'t have hours of content to read or analyze!</strong><strong> No fluff!</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD is about taking ACTION - the RIGHT ACTION!</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You start by getting a clear idea of what you want, learning your obstacles, and moving forward.  Uncovering all the rocks, discovering your potential to create a business model that will feed your passion and your bank account.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD uses surprisingly simple</strong><strong> step-by-step modules, with easy implementation, backed by live coaching calls to create the ideal template for a business model.</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Here’s the problem…</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most entrepreneurs lead with their passion and forget some very important steps along the way when they are building their business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>More important than that….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The few important steps they miss (or discount) can cost them the risk of losing all the investment in time and money later.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Could this be true?</strong><strong><em> “</em></strong><strong><em>Most of us go to our grave with our music still in us”</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If there isn’t something in your life that makes you wake up curious and excited to start the day, you will never, ever live a powerful life with purpose.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>And….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What’s the cost of playing it safe???  Getting more of the same???</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will find answers to:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How hearty is my business idea/model?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>When can I see money coming in?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Where will I market my concept to get the most “bang for my buck?”</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I set up my systems and processes?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will I do to create a customer experience better then any of my competitors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will social media come into my plan?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I find investors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I grow my start up on a shoestring?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Truthfully, even if you don’t see yourself as a big risk taker, the THRIVE METHOD will help you take that great idea, flush it out, and create a working scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The bottom line is …what do you have to lose?</strong><strong> </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Each of the weekly tools takes less then 30 minutes to complete.  Each tool has easy to follow implementation and the program is backed by live coaching calls to help you get unstuck and to instill accountability, to insure your success with execution.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>That is why I am giving you 14 days to test out the program for FREE!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) <strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a</span> <strong>business model template </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 8-10 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <strong><a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\">BOUNCE</a> </strong>Modules.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group Coaching</span> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</span> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</span> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a class=\" tsignup_btn\" id=\"tsignup\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1648/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','BUILD','<h4>All the tools you need to BUILD a profitable business in just 12 weeks.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','610-revision-173','','','2011-06-12 04:58:27','2011-06-12 04:58:27','',610,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/610-revision-173/',0,'revision','',0),(2398,1,'2011-06-10 08:26:07','2011-06-10 08:26:07','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img class=\"size-full wp-image-2348 aligncenter\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-bounce\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-bounce.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Bounce\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Maybe you\'ve dreamt about it?  Getting out of your current business, career, or job?\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Here’s a little secret….</strong></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Exiting a business, whether you built it from the ground up, bought it and are ready to move on, or just worked ridiculously hard in someone else\'s business, is not as easy as it may seem.  Chances are, you’ve put in your sweat, your love, long hours, your frustrations, celebrated your triumphs and had nothing but hope for all the effort.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>In short….</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Your business has defined you - and whether you are bouncing because you:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Are uninspired,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Encountered a deflated market,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Need capital to grow and can’t seem to find it,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just plum tired of the daily challenges,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have a chance to do something different,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Can’t stand the site of it,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Completely over it, or simply ...\r\n</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Must stop the bleeding!</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>It’s still not an easy thing to do!</strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions that will arise:</span></strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will I sell it?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What do I have to sell? What are my assets exactly?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How will I gracefully exit my current situation?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What do I say to my friends and family?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How can I look at this as an opportunity and not as a failure?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Who will buy my business?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Do I just walk away from it?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What about my employees?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What about my customers? What do I say to them?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How do I tell the community?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What’s next?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Here’s the scary part: </strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you ask yourself, <em>\"What’s next?\"</em> What will your answer be???<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Imagine KNOWING what’s next ... Imagine having a clear vision of what’s next.</span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Getting clear on the future makes it a whole lot easier to deal with the here and now.</span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Here’s your chance to get super clear on a new vision, then start mapping out how you will get there.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Along with specific formalities you need to address for the exit of the business or a career, THRIVE\'s Bounce  Program, gets you thinking outside of your current reality and into your POSSIBILITY.  Once you are in your possibility realm and find your next calling, whether its working behind a cash register for someone else in a mindless job, writing a book, starting a new business, or taking some time to explore, knowing what’s next is how you create the passion that is lacking.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most <strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to FIND YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AND BEGIN READING IT!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\nCheck out the BOUNCE Modules <a href=\"../bounce/bounce-program/\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #d00b0b;\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group Coaching</span> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</span> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</span> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/2013/2471\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-789\" title=\"Button\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Button.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"30\" /></a><strong><span style=\"color: #25a5fa;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','BOUNCE','<h4>Learn the secret to making a career change with our <nobr>easy-to-master</nobr> BOUNCE Program.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','625-revision-56','','','2011-06-10 08:26:07','2011-06-10 08:26:07','',625,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/625-revision-56/',0,'revision','',0),(2399,1,'2011-06-12 05:12:18','2011-06-12 05:12:18','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img class=\"size-full wp-image-2348 aligncenter\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-bounce\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-bounce.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Bounce\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Maybe you\'ve dreamt about it?  Getting out of your current business, career, or job?\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Here’s a little secret….</strong></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Exiting a business, whether you built it from the ground up, bought it and are ready to move on, or just worked ridiculously hard in someone else\'s business, is not as easy as it may seem.  Chances are, you’ve put in your sweat, your love, long hours, your frustrations, celebrated your triumphs and had nothing but hope for all the effort.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>In short….</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Your business has defined you - and whether you are bouncing because you:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Are uninspired,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Encountered a deflated market,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Need capital to grow and can’t seem to find it,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just plum tired of the daily challenges,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have a chance to do something different,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Can’t stand the site of it,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Completely over it, or simply ...\r\n</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Must stop the bleeding!</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>It’s still not an easy thing to do!</strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions that will arise:</span></strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will I sell it?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What do I have to sell? What are my assets exactly?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How will I gracefully exit my current situation?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What do I say to my friends and family?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How can I look at this as an opportunity and not as a failure?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Who will buy my business?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Do I just walk away from it?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What about my employees?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What about my customers? What do I say to them?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How do I tell the community?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What’s next?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Here’s the scary part: </strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you ask yourself, <em>\"What’s next?\"</em> What will your answer be???<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Imagine KNOWING what’s next ... Imagine having a clear vision of what’s next.</span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Getting clear on the future makes it a whole lot easier to deal with the here and now.</span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Here’s your chance to get super clear on a new vision, then start mapping out how you will get there.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Along with specific formalities you need to address for the exit of the business or a career, THRIVE\'s Bounce  Program, gets you thinking outside of your current reality and into your POSSIBILITY.  Once you are in your possibility realm and find your next calling, whether its working behind a cash register for someone else in a mindless job, writing a book, starting a new business, or taking some time to explore, knowing what’s next is how you create the passion that is lacking.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most <strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to FIND YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AND BEGIN READING IT!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\nCheck out the BOUNCE Modules <a href=\"../bounce/bounce-program/\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #d00b0b;\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group Coaching</span> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</span> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</span> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/2013/2471\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-789\" title=\"Button\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Button.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"30\" /></a><strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','BOUNCE','<h4>Learn the secret to making a career change with our <nobr>easy-to-master</nobr> BOUNCE Program.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','625-revision-57','','','2011-06-12 05:12:18','2011-06-12 05:12:18','',625,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/625-revision-57/',0,'revision','',0),(2403,1,'2011-06-12 05:14:33','2011-06-12 05:14:33','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><img class=\"size-full wp-image-2344 aligncenter\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-grow\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-grow.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Grow\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></strong></span></p>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Imagine it\'s six months from today ......</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will be changed? What will be different?</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will you have more money in the bank?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">More Customers breaking down your door?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">More time to enjoy family, traveling, exercise, cooking, reading, hiking, biking, skiing, boating?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>And ...</em></strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will you be doing only those activities in your business you love to do and not get bogged down with any of the busy work?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most importantly ... will your business continue to grow?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you heard this famous quote by Albert Einstein?</span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Definition of Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Is that you?</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Get crystal clear on what you want your business to look like, as clear as if it has already happened, all the way down to what you will do everyday in your business and who you will interact with.  Decide on when you will begin your work day and when you will end it.  Make your plan for how you will grow your business and what you want it to provide for you, your lifestyle and your market.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>OK, so then what?</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s the <strong>“how”</strong> part that gets us tripped up. Questions like, “Where do I even begin?” or \"Now that I have done this part, what’s next?\"</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Has this ever happened to you?  You start somewhere (Yay for you!), but then you get stuck, so you go back to what you know. Doing the same thing over and over and not getting results.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Let me share a little secret with you:</span>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The reason why you get stuck is because you are either not taking your steps in the right order and/or you don’t have human interaction to help you sort out what’s keeping you stuck.  Sometimes it just takes talking about it out loud to someone who understands and knows what its like to grow a business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lets face it…..</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Growing a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a huge mind shift is required.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The world has changed and its going to change more. Most poor saps don’t see it coming.</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will be asked to solve in the Grow Program:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I grow?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Open my business model to new markets?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Franchise my concept?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>License my concept?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Create a whole new revenue stream for a whole new market?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What’s all this worth to you?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <strong><a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\">BOUNCE</a> </strong>Modules.\r\n\r\nThat is why I am giving you<strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">14 days to test out the program for FREE!</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) </span><strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a </span><strong>growth blueprint<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> </span></strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 4 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most <strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to GROW YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #d00b0b;\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group Coaching</span> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</span> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1958/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of  (4) weeks for each secion.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','GROW','<h4>Double your revenue NOW with our <nobr>proven-to-work</nobr> GROW Program.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','615-revision-82','','','2011-06-12 05:14:33','2011-06-12 05:14:33','',615,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/615-revision-82/',0,'revision','',0),(2404,1,'2011-06-12 05:17:07','2011-06-12 05:17:07','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><img class=\"size-full wp-image-2344 aligncenter\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-grow\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-grow.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Grow\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></strong></span></p>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Imagine it\'s six months from today ......</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will be changed? What will be different?</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will you have more money in the bank?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">More Customers breaking down your door?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">More time to enjoy family, traveling, exercise, cooking, reading, hiking, biking, skiing, boating?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>And ...</em></strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will you be doing only those activities in your business you love to do and not get bogged down with any of the busy work?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most importantly ... will your business continue to grow?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you heard this famous quote by Albert Einstein?</span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Definition of Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Is that you?</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Get crystal clear on what you want your business to look like, as clear as if it has already happened, all the way down to what you will do everyday in your business and who you will interact with.  Decide on when you will begin your work day and when you will end it.  Make your plan for how you will grow your business and what you want it to provide for you, your lifestyle and your market.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>OK, so then what?</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s the <strong>“how”</strong> part that gets us tripped up. Questions like, “Where do I even begin?” or \"Now that I have done this part, what’s next?\"</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Has this ever happened to you?  You start somewhere (Yay for you!), but then you get stuck, so you go back to what you know. Doing the same thing over and over and not getting results.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Let me share a little secret with you:</span>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The reason why you get stuck is because you are either not taking your steps in the right order and/or you don’t have human interaction to help you sort out what’s keeping you stuck.  Sometimes it just takes talking about it out loud to someone who understands and knows what its like to grow a business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lets face it…..</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Growing a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a huge mind shift is required.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The world has changed and its going to change more. Most poor saps don’t see it coming.</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will be asked to solve in the Grow Program:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I grow?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Open my business model to new markets?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Franchise my concept?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>License my concept?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Create a whole new revenue stream for a whole new market?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What’s all this worth to you?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <strong><a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\">BOUNCE</a> </strong>Modules.\r\n\r\nThat is why I am giving you<strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">14 days to test out the program for FREE!</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) </span><strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a </span><strong>growth blueprint<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> </span></strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 4 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most <strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to GROW YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred;\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group Coaching</span> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</span> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1958/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of  (4) weeks for each secion.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','GROW','<h4>Double your revenue NOW with our <nobr>proven-to-work</nobr> GROW Program.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','615-revision-83','','','2011-06-12 05:17:07','2011-06-12 05:17:07','',615,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/615-revision-83/',0,'revision','',0),(2406,1,'2011-06-12 05:17:54','2011-06-12 05:17:54','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><img class=\"size-full wp-image-2344 aligncenter\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-grow\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-grow.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Grow\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></strong></span></p>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Imagine it\'s six months from today ......</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will be changed? What will be different?</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will you have more money in the bank?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">More Customers breaking down your door?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">More time to enjoy family, traveling, exercise, cooking, reading, hiking, biking, skiing, boating?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>And ...</em></strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will you be doing only those activities in your business you love to do and not get bogged down with any of the busy work?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most importantly ... will your business continue to grow?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you heard this famous quote by Albert Einstein?</span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Definition of Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Is that you?</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Get crystal clear on what you want your business to look like, as clear as if it has already happened, all the way down to what you will do everyday in your business and who you will interact with.  Decide on when you will begin your work day and when you will end it.  Make your plan for how you will grow your business and what you want it to provide for you, your lifestyle and your market.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>OK, so then what?</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s the <strong>“how”</strong> part that gets us tripped up. Questions like, “Where do I even begin?” or \"Now that I have done this part, what’s next?\"</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Has this ever happened to you?  You start somewhere (Yay for you!), but then you get stuck, so you go back to what you know. Doing the same thing over and over and not getting results.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Let me share a little secret with you:</span>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The reason why you get stuck is because you are either not taking your steps in the right order and/or you don’t have human interaction to help you sort out what’s keeping you stuck.  Sometimes it just takes talking about it out loud to someone who understands and knows what its like to grow a business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lets face it…..</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Growing a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a huge mind shift is required.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The world has changed and its going to change more. Most poor saps don’t see it coming.</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will be asked to solve in the Grow Program:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I grow?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Open my business model to new markets?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Franchise my concept?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>License my concept?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Create a whole new revenue stream for a whole new market?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What’s all this worth to you?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <strong><a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\">BOUNCE</a> </strong>Modules.\r\n\r\nThat is why I am giving you<strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">14 days to test out the program for FREE!</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) </span><strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a </span><strong>growth blueprint<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> </span></strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 4 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most <strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to GROW YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group Coaching</span> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</span> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1958/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of  (4) weeks for each secion.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','GROW','<h4>Double your revenue NOW with our <nobr>proven-to-work</nobr> GROW Program.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','615-revision-84','','','2011-06-12 05:17:54','2011-06-12 05:17:54','',615,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/615-revision-84/',0,'revision','',0),(2408,1,'2011-06-12 05:16:23','2011-06-12 05:16:23','<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img class=\"size-full wp-image-2348 aligncenter\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-bounce\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-bounce.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Bounce\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></strong></p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Maybe you\'ve dreamt about it?  Getting out of your current business, career, or job?\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Here’s a little secret….</strong></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Exiting a business, whether you built it from the ground up, bought it and are ready to move on, or just worked ridiculously hard in someone else\'s business, is not as easy as it may seem.  Chances are, you’ve put in your sweat, your love, long hours, your frustrations, celebrated your triumphs and had nothing but hope for all the effort.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>In short….</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Your business has defined you - and whether you are bouncing because you:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Are uninspired,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Encountered a deflated market,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Need capital to grow and can’t seem to find it,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just plum tired of the daily challenges,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have a chance to do something different,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Can’t stand the site of it,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Completely over it, or simply ...\r\n</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Must stop the bleeding!</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>It’s still not an easy thing to do!</strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions that will arise:</span></strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will I sell it?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What do I have to sell? What are my assets exactly?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How will I gracefully exit my current situation?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What do I say to my friends and family?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How can I look at this as an opportunity and not as a failure?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Who will buy my business?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Do I just walk away from it?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What about my employees?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What about my customers? What do I say to them?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How do I tell the community?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What’s next?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Here’s the scary part: </strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you ask yourself, <em>\"What’s next?\"</em> What will your answer be???<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Imagine KNOWING what’s next ... Imagine having a clear vision of what’s next.</span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Getting clear on the future makes it a whole lot easier to deal with the here and now.</span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Here’s your chance to get super clear on a new vision, then start mapping out how you will get there.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Along with specific formalities you need to address for the exit of the business or a career, THRIVE\'s Bounce  Program, gets you thinking outside of your current reality and into your POSSIBILITY.  Once you are in your possibility realm and find your next calling, whether its working behind a cash register for someone else in a mindless job, writing a book, starting a new business, or taking some time to explore, knowing what’s next is how you create the passion that is lacking.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most <strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to FIND YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AND BEGIN READING IT!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\nCheck out the BOUNCE Modules <a href=\"../bounce/bounce-program/\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred;\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</strong> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/2013/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','BOUNCE','<h4>Learn the secret to making a career change with our <nobr>easy-to-master</nobr> BOUNCE Program.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','625-revision-60','','','2011-06-12 05:16:23','2011-06-12 05:16:23','',625,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/625-revision-60/',0,'revision','',0),(2771,1,'2011-12-13 05:27:57','2011-12-13 05:27:57','[caption id=\"attachment_2770\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Blogging Procrastinator\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2770\" title=\"5645443327\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/5645443327-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" />[/caption]\n\nNot all of us think<strong> Blogging</strong> for business is a breeze.  The idea of blogging can be a for some, right up there with going to the dentist. (Sorry to all my dentist friends) It just sounds so arduous, and like its just another thing we have to make time for.  I’ve noticed the word alone conjures up procrastination on the highest level. I run into so many business owners, clients, entrepreneurs who will say “I love to write” and when I ask them why they haven’t started a blog yet, their response is, “I have know idea how do that.  Then the barrage of questions come, “How do you start a blog? How often do you have to write one? How do followers find you? “What do you mean it has something to do with SEO? What’s SEO? What exactly is back linking? What is a guest blogger? What do you mean I have to comment on other blogs and link them back to my blog?\n\nBy the time you’ve asked all those questions you’re pretty much done with the idea of starting a Blog.\n\nMy advice! Just start, write about what interests you. My friend’s daughter started a Blog on baking. At 17 years old she has something like a million hits! Crazy. Check out her Blog. www.bakerita.com.  I’ve noticed when you just start, and write about what interests you, chances are others will find what you are interested in and want to stay tuned to your Blog. It becomes fun when you take the “work” and “outcome” out of it and write for the pure joy of it.\n\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5 Tip For You</strong></span>:\n\n1.     Just start – Blog about your perspective on whatever it is that interests you.\n\n2.     Go to wordpress Blog and pick out a free template and set up your Blog, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http://wordpress.com/</span>\n\n3.     Use Bluehost to host your Blog - <a href=\"http://www.bluehost.com/\">http://www.bluehost.com/</a>\n\n4.     If you get really stuck email me at <a href=\"mailto:melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a> and I will give you some great inexpensive companies who will set it all up for you.\n\n5.     You don’t need to write a dissertation, 250 – 350 words are all you need to do.','Blogging for business, friend or foe? ','','inherit','open','open','','2769-revision','','','2011-12-13 05:27:57','2011-12-13 05:27:57','',2769,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2769-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2772,1,'2011-12-13 05:32:29','2011-12-13 05:32:29','[caption id=\"attachment_2770\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Blogging Procrastinator\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2770\" title=\"5645443327\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/5645443327-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\nNot all of us think<strong> Blogging</strong> for business is a breeze.  The idea of blogging can be a for some, right up there with going to the dentist. (Sorry to all my dentist friends) It just sounds so arduous, and like its just another thing we have to make time for.  I’ve noticed the word alone conjures up procrastination on the highest level. I run into so many business owners, clients, entrepreneurs who will say “I love to write” and when I ask them why they haven’t started a blog yet, their response is, “I have know idea how do that.  Then the barrage of questions come, “How do you start a blog? How often do you have to write one? How do followers find you? “What do you mean it has something to do with SEO? What’s SEO? What exactly is back linking? What is a guest blogger? What do you mean I have to comment on other blogs and link them back to my blog?\r\n\r\nBy the time you’ve asked all those questions you’re pretty much done with the idea of starting a Blog.\r\n\r\nMy advice! Just start, write about what interests you. My friend’s daughter started a Blog on baking. At 17 years old she has something like a million hits! Crazy. Check out her Blog. www.bakerita.com.  I’ve noticed when you just start, and write about what interests you, chances are others will find what you are interested in and want to stay tuned to your Blog. It becomes fun when you take the “work” and “outcome” out of it and write for the pure joy of it.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5 Tip For You</strong></span>:\r\n\r\n1.     Just start – Blog about your perspective on whatever it is that interests you.\r\n\r\n2.     Go to wordpress Blog and pick out a free template and set up your Blog, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http://wordpress.com/</span>\r\n\r\n3.     Use Bluehost to host your Blog - <a href=\"http://www.bluehost.com/\">http://www.bluehost.com/</a>\r\n\r\n4.     If you get really stuck email me at <a href=\"mailto:melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a> and I will give you some great inexpensive companies who will set it all up for you.\r\n\r\n5.     You don’t need to write a dissertation, 250 – 350 words are all you need to do.','Blogging for business, friend or foe? ','','inherit','open','open','','2769-revision-2','','','2011-12-13 05:32:29','2011-12-13 05:32:29','',2769,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2769-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2773,1,'2011-12-13 05:43:16','2011-12-13 05:43:16','[caption id=\"attachment_2770\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Blogging Procrastinator\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2770\" title=\"5645443327\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/5645443327-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\nNot all of us think<strong> Blogging</strong> for business is a breeze.  The idea of blogging can be for some, right up there with going to the dentist. (<em>Sorry to all my dentist friends</em>) It just sounds so arduous, and just \"another thing\" we have to make time for.  I’ve noticed the word alone conjures up procrastination on the highest level. I run into so many business owners, clients, entrepreneurs who will say “I love to write” and when I ask them why they haven’t started a blog yet, their response is, “I have know idea how do that.\"  Then the barrage of questions come, “How do you start a blog?\" How often do you have to write one\"? \"How do followers find you?\" “What do you mean it has something to do with SEO?\" \"What’s SEO?\" \"What exactly is back linking? What is a guest blogger? What do you mean I have to comment on other blogs and link them back to my blog?\"\r\n\r\n<strong>By the time you’ve asked all those questions you’re pretty much done with the idea of starting a Blog.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy advice! Just start, write about what interests you. My friend’s daughter started a Blog on baking. At 17 years old she has something like a million hits! Crazy. Check out her Blog. www.bakerita.com.  I’ve noticed when you just start, and write about what interests you, chances are others will find what you are interested in and want to stay tuned to your Blog. It becomes fun when you take the “work” and “outcome” out of it and write for the pure joy of it.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5 Tips For You</strong></span>:\r\n\r\n1.     Just start – Blog about your perspective on whatever it is that interests you.\r\n\r\n2.     Go to wordpress Blog and pick out a free template and set up your Blog, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http://wordpress.com/</span>\r\n\r\n3.     Use Bluehost to host your Blog - <a href=\"http://www.bluehost.com/\">http://www.bluehost.com/</a>\r\n\r\n4.     If you get really stuck email me at <a href=\"mailto:melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a> and I will give you some great inexpensive companies who will set it all up for you.\r\n\r\n5.     You don’t need to write a dissertation, 250 – 350 words are all you need to do.','Blogging for business, friend or foe? ','','inherit','open','open','','2769-revision-3','','','2011-12-13 05:43:16','2011-12-13 05:43:16','',2769,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2769-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2774,1,'2011-12-13 05:43:30','2011-12-13 05:43:30','[caption id=\"attachment_2770\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Blogging Procrastinator\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2770\" title=\"5645443327\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/5645443327-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\nNot all of us think<strong> Blogging</strong> for business is a breeze.  The idea of blogging can be for some, right up there with going to the dentist. (<em>Sorry to all my dentist friends</em>) It just sounds so arduous, and just \"another thing\" we have to make time for.  I’ve noticed the word alone conjures up procrastination on the highest level. I run into so many business owners, clients, entrepreneurs who will say “I love to write” and when I ask them why they haven’t started a blog yet, their response is, “I have know idea how do that.\"  Then the barrage of questions come, “How do you start a blog?\" How often do you have to write one\"? \"How do followers find you?\" “What do you mean it has something to do with SEO?\" \"What’s SEO?\" \"What exactly is back linking? What is a guest blogger? What do you mean I have to comment on other blogs and link them back to my blog?\"\r\n\r\n<strong>By the time you’ve asked all those questions you’re pretty much done with the idea of starting a Blog.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy advice! Just start, write about what interests you. My friend’s daughter started a Blog on baking. At 17 years old she has something like a million hits! Crazy. Check out her Blog. www.bakerita.com.  I’ve noticed when you just start, and write about what interests you, chances are others will find what you are interested in and want to stay tuned to your Blog. It becomes fun when you take the “work” and “outcome” out of it and write for the pure joy of it.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5 Tips For You</strong></span>:\r\n\r\n1.     Just start – Blog about your perspective on whatever it is that interests you.\r\n\r\n2.     Go to wordpress Blog and pick out a free template and set up your Blog, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http://wordpress.com/</span>\r\n\r\n3.     Use Bluehost to host your Blog - <a href=\"http://www.bluehost.com/\">http://www.bluehost.com/</a>\r\n\r\n4.     If you get really stuck email me at <a href=\"mailto:melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a> and I will give you some great inexpensive companies who will set it all up for you.\r\n\r\n5.     You don’t need to write a dissertation, 250 – 350 words are all you need to do.','Blogging for business, friend or foe? ','','inherit','open','open','','2769-revision-4','','','2011-12-13 05:43:30','2011-12-13 05:43:30','',2769,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2769-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2776,1,'2011-12-13 05:50:00','2011-12-13 05:50:00','[caption id=\"attachment_2770\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Blogging Procrastinator\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2770\" title=\"5645443327\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/5645443327-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" />[/caption]\n\nNot all of us think<strong> Blogging</strong> for business is a breeze.  The idea of blogging can be for some, right up there with going to the dentist. (<em>Sorry to all my dentist friends</em>) It just sounds so.. arduous, and just \"another thing\" we have to make time for.  I’ve noticed the word alone conjures up procrastination on the highest level. I run into so many business owners, clients, entrepreneurs who will say “I love to write” and when I ask them why they haven’t started a blog yet? Their response is, “I have know idea how do that.\"  Then the barrage of questions come, “How do you start a blog?\" How often do you have to write one\"? \"How do followers find you?\" “What do you mean it has something to do with SEO?\" \"What’s SEO?\" \"What exactly is back linking? What is a guest blogger? What do you mean I have to comment on other blogs and link them back to my blog?\"\n\n<strong>By the time you’ve asked all those questions you\'ve pretty much talked yourself out of  the idea of starting a Blog.</strong>\n\nMy advice! Just start, write about what interests you. My friend’s daughter started a Blog on baking. At 17 years old she has something like a million hits! Crazy. Check out her Blog. www.bakerita.com.  I’ve noticed when you just start, and write about what interests you, chances are others will find what you are interested in and want to stay tuned to your Blog. It becomes fun when you take the “work” and “outcome” out of it and write for the pure joy of it.\n\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5 Tips For You</strong></span>:\n\n1.     Just start – Blog about your perspective on whatever it is that interests you.\n\n2.     Go to wordpress Blog and pick out a free template and set up your Blog, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http://wordpress.com/</span>\n\n3.     Use Bluehost to host your Blog - <a href=\"http://www.bluehost.com/\">http://www.bluehost.com/</a>\n\n4.     If you get really stuck email me at <a href=\"mailto:melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a> and I will give you some great inexpensive companies who will set it all up for you.\n\n5.     You don’t need to write a dissertation, 250 – 350 words are all you need to do.','Blogging for business, friend or foe? ','','inherit','open','open','','2769-revision-6','','','2011-12-13 05:50:00','2011-12-13 05:50:00','',2769,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2769-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2775,1,'2011-12-13 05:46:46','2011-12-13 05:46:46','[caption id=\"attachment_2770\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Blogging Procrastinator\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2770\" title=\"5645443327\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/5645443327-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\nNot all of us think<strong> Blogging</strong> for business is a breeze.  The idea of blogging can be for some, right up there with going to the dentist. (<em>Sorry to all my dentist friends</em>) It just sounds so.. arduous, and just \"another thing\" we have to make time for.  I’ve noticed the word alone conjures up procrastination on the highest level. I run into so many business owners, clients, entrepreneurs who will say “I love to write” and when I ask them why they haven’t started a blog yet, their response is, “I have know idea how do that.\"  Then the barrage of questions come, “How do you start a blog?\" How often do you have to write one\"? \"How do followers find you?\" “What do you mean it has something to do with SEO?\" \"What’s SEO?\" \"What exactly is back linking? What is a guest blogger? What do you mean I have to comment on other blogs and link them back to my blog?\"\r\n\r\n<strong>By the time you’ve asked all those questions you\'ve pretty much talked yourself out of  the idea of starting a Blog.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy advice! Just start, write about what interests you. My friend’s daughter started a Blog on baking. At 17 years old she has something like a million hits! Crazy. Check out her Blog. www.bakerita.com.  I’ve noticed when you just start, and write about what interests you, chances are others will find what you are interested in and want to stay tuned to your Blog. It becomes fun when you take the “work” and “outcome” out of it and write for the pure joy of it.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5 Tips For You</strong></span>:\r\n\r\n1.     Just start – Blog about your perspective on whatever it is that interests you.\r\n\r\n2.     Go to wordpress Blog and pick out a free template and set up your Blog, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http://wordpress.com/</span>\r\n\r\n3.     Use Bluehost to host your Blog - <a href=\"http://www.bluehost.com/\">http://www.bluehost.com/</a>\r\n\r\n4.     If you get really stuck email me at <a href=\"mailto:melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a> and I will give you some great inexpensive companies who will set it all up for you.\r\n\r\n5.     You don’t need to write a dissertation, 250 – 350 words are all you need to do.','Blogging for business, friend or foe? ','','inherit','open','open','','2769-revision-5','','','2011-12-13 05:46:46','2011-12-13 05:46:46','',2769,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2769-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2416,1,'2011-06-12 05:10:02','2011-06-12 05:10:02','<address style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2341\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-build\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-build.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Build\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></address>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\'s easy to become a Successful Entrepreneur ... Surprisingly Easy!</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>After all….</strong></span><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If you’re talking desire and a little commitment, we’re talking big money and big success effortlessly in bite size pieces.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Better yet....</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you ever wondered how you can find the time to create a whole new business model that will replace your current situation? <strong> </strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD for building a business is for doers!</strong><strong> </strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD gets to the point!\r\n</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You won\'t have hours of content to read or analyze!</strong><strong> No fluff!</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD is about taking ACTION - the RIGHT ACTION!</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You start by getting a clear idea of what you want, learning your obstacles, and moving forward.  Uncovering all the rocks, discovering your potential to create a business model that will feed your passion and your bank account.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD uses surprisingly simple</strong><strong> step-by-step modules, with easy implementation, backed by live coaching calls to create the ideal template for a business model.</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Here’s the problem…</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most entrepreneurs lead with their passion and forget some very important steps along the way when they are building their business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>More important than that….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The few important steps they miss (or discount) can cost them the risk of losing all the investment in time and money later.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Could this be true?</strong><strong><em> “</em></strong><strong><em>Most of us go to our grave with our music still in us”</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If there isn’t something in your life that makes you wake up curious and excited to start the day, you will never, ever live a powerful life with purpose.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>And….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What’s the cost of playing it safe???  Getting more of the same???</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will find answers to:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How hearty is my business idea/model?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>When can I see money coming in?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Where will I market my concept to get the most “bang for my buck?”</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I set up my systems and processes?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will I do to create a customer experience better then any of my competitors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will social media come into my plan?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I find investors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I grow my start up on a shoestring?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Truthfully, even if you don’t see yourself as a big risk taker, the THRIVE METHOD will help you take that great idea, flush it out, and create a working scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The bottom line is …what do you have to lose?</strong><strong> </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Each of the weekly tools takes less then 30 minutes to complete.  Each tool has easy to follow implementation and the program is backed by live coaching calls to help you get unstuck and to instill accountability, to insure your success with execution.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>That is why I am giving you 14 days to test out the program for FREE!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) <strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a</span> <strong>business model template </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 8-10 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <strong><a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\">BOUNCE</a> </strong>Modules.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</strong> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1648/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','BUILD','<h4>All the tools you need to BUILD a profitable business in just 12 weeks.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','610-revision-174','','','2011-06-12 05:10:02','2011-06-12 05:10:02','',610,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/610-revision-174/',0,'revision','',0),(2421,1,'2011-06-02 23:57:53','2011-06-02 23:57:53','<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Strategic Business Solutions for business owners</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1124\" title=\"thrive-method\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/thrive-method.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" />\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><em>THRIVE:</em> IN BUSINESS, IN LIFE</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s our right to THRIVE in everything from business to life. Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROW Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Program:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. The Bounce process guarantees a whole new perspective shift and culminates with a</span> <strong>life and career plan </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to follow.</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong>Here’s how easy it is….</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just 60 minutes a week to test out a new source of income, a business model, a new revenue stream, a new market. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">With little time and financial commitment, utilize the weekly tool, execute and participate. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The real benefit is in learning new information, applying it where necessary, and having live coaching at your disposal for when you hit a roadblock, need a springboard to bounce ideas, or just plain hate doing it all by yourself.</span> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The coaching part of the THRIVE METHOD  is where the measurable results take place. A brilliant blend of information, live coaching and the right action for results.\r\n</strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It</span>’s painless, simple, educational, informational and before you know it you will get those ideas out of your head and on paper in the form of a template to work from, a blueprint to follow or a plan to commit to.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Best Part?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Almost every module includes information for getting the job done instantly!  There are also links to other service providers who can help you implement it effortlessly.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What’s the cost of playing it safe??  Getting more of the same??</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Investing in a step-by-step process that eliminates pesky obstacles, understanding the market and determining how you will make money and continually grow will absolutely hands down increase your chance of success 100%.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>If that’s not enough..</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It only requires 1 – 2 hours a week to move you forward and before you know it Wala! …You will have a whole new chapter, whether it’s a new revenue source, a new business model, or a new life!   What do you have to lose?</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #d00b0b;\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group Coaching</span> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</span> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</span> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The%20Thrive%20Method/1960/2471\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-789\" title=\"Button\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Button.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"30\" /></a><strong><span style=\"color: #25a5fa;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','The Thrive Method','','inherit','open','open','','739-revision-v1','','','2011-06-02 23:57:53','2011-06-02 23:57:53','',739,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/739-revision-77/',0,'revision','',0),(2423,1,'2011-06-12 06:46:26','2011-06-12 06:46:26','<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Strategic Business Solutions for business owners</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1124\" title=\"thrive-method\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/thrive-method.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" />\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><em>THRIVE:</em> IN BUSINESS, IN LIFE</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s our right to THRIVE in everything from business to life. Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROW Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Program:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. The Bounce process guarantees a whole new perspective shift and culminates with a</span> <strong>life and career plan </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to follow.</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong>Here’s how easy it is….</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just 60 minutes a week to test out a new source of income, a business model, a new revenue stream, a new market. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">With little time and financial commitment, utilize the weekly tool, execute and participate. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The real benefit is in learning new information, applying it where necessary, and having live coaching at your disposal for when you hit a roadblock, need a springboard to bounce ideas, or just plain hate doing it all by yourself.</span> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The coaching part of the THRIVE METHOD  is where the measurable results take place. A brilliant blend of information, live coaching and the right action for results.\r\n</strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It</span>’s painless, simple, educational, informational and before you know it you will get those ideas out of your head and on paper in the form of a template to work from, a blueprint to follow or a plan to commit to.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Best Part?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Almost every module includes information for getting the job done instantly!  There are also links to other service providers who can help you implement it effortlessly.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What’s the cost of playing it safe??  Getting more of the same??</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Investing in a step-by-step process that eliminates pesky obstacles, understanding the market and determining how you will make money and continually grow will absolutely hands down increase your chance of success 100%.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>If that’s not enough..</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It only requires 1 – 2 hours a week to move you forward and before you know it Wala! …You will have a whole new chapter, whether it’s a new revenue source, a new business model, or a new life!   What do you have to lose?</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" /><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\r\n<strong>Signature Membership Program</strong></span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span>– $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group Coaching</span> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</span> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</span> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></strong></span><a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1960/2471\"></a>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','The Thrive Method','','inherit','open','open','','739-revision-v1','','','2011-06-12 06:46:26','2011-06-12 06:46:26','',739,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/739-revision-79/',0,'revision','',0),(2422,1,'2011-06-12 06:45:04','2011-06-12 06:45:04','<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Strategic Business Solutions for business owners</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1124\" title=\"thrive-method\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/thrive-method.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" />\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><em>THRIVE:</em> IN BUSINESS, IN LIFE</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s our right to THRIVE in everything from business to life. Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROW Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Program:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. The Bounce process guarantees a whole new perspective shift and culminates with a</span> <strong>life and career plan </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to follow.</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong>Here’s how easy it is….</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just 60 minutes a week to test out a new source of income, a business model, a new revenue stream, a new market. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">With little time and financial commitment, utilize the weekly tool, execute and participate. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The real benefit is in learning new information, applying it where necessary, and having live coaching at your disposal for when you hit a roadblock, need a springboard to bounce ideas, or just plain hate doing it all by yourself.</span> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The coaching part of the THRIVE METHOD  is where the measurable results take place. A brilliant blend of information, live coaching and the right action for results.\r\n</strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It</span>’s painless, simple, educational, informational and before you know it you will get those ideas out of your head and on paper in the form of a template to work from, a blueprint to follow or a plan to commit to.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Best Part?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Almost every module includes information for getting the job done instantly!  There are also links to other service providers who can help you implement it effortlessly.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What’s the cost of playing it safe??  Getting more of the same??</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Investing in a step-by-step process that eliminates pesky obstacles, understanding the market and determining how you will make money and continually grow will absolutely hands down increase your chance of success 100%.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>If that’s not enough..</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It only requires 1 – 2 hours a week to move you forward and before you know it Wala! …You will have a whole new chapter, whether it’s a new revenue source, a new business model, or a new life!   What do you have to lose?</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" /><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\r\n<strong>Signature Membership Program</strong></span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span>– $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Group Coaching</span> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</span> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</span> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<a href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The%20Thrive%20Method/1960/2471\"><img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-789\" title=\"Button\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Button.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"30\" /></a><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  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Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 4 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most <strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to GROW YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1958/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of  (4) weeks for each secion.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','GROW','<h4>Double your revenue NOW with our <nobr>proven-to-work</nobr>12 week GROW Program.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','615-revision-87','','','2011-06-14 22:23:35','2011-06-14 22:23:35','',615,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/615-revision-87/',0,'revision','',0),(2562,1,'2011-06-12 05:24:54','2011-06-12 05:24:54','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><img class=\"size-full wp-image-2348 aligncenter\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-bounce\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-bounce.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Bounce\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></strong></div>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></p>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Maybe you\'ve dreamt about it?  Getting out of your current business, career, or job?\r\n</strong></h3>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Here’s a little secret….</strong></p>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Exiting a business, whether you built it from the ground up, bought it and are ready to move on, or just worked ridiculously hard in someone else\'s business, is not as easy as it may seem.  Chances are, you’ve put in your sweat, your love, long hours, your frustrations, celebrated your triumphs and had nothing but hope for all the effort.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>In short….</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Your business has defined you - and whether you are bouncing because you:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Are uninspired,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Encountered a deflated market,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Need capital to grow and can’t seem to find it,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just plum tired of the daily challenges,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have a chance to do something different,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Can’t stand the site of it,</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Completely over it, or simply ...\r\n</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Must stop the bleeding!</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>It’s still not an easy thing to do!</strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions that will arise:</span></strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will I sell it?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What do I have to sell? What are my assets exactly?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How will I gracefully exit my current situation?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What do I say to my friends and family?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How can I look at this as an opportunity and not as a failure?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Who will buy my business?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Do I just walk away from it?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What about my employees?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What about my customers? What do I say to them?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">How do I tell the community?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What’s next?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>Here’s the scary part: </strong>\r\n\r\nWhen you ask yourself, <em>\"What’s next?\"</em> What will your answer be???<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Imagine KNOWING what’s next ... Imagine having a clear vision of what’s next.</span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Getting clear on the future makes it a whole lot easier to deal with the here and now.</span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Here’s your chance to get super clear on a new vision, then start mapping out how you will get there.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Along with specific formalities you need to address for the exit of the business or a career, THRIVE\'s Bounce  Program, gets you thinking outside of your current reality and into your POSSIBILITY.  Once you are in your possibility realm and find your next calling, whether its working behind a cash register for someone else in a mindless job, writing a book, starting a new business, or taking some time to explore, knowing what’s next is how you create the passion that is lacking.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most <strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to FIND YOUR NEXT CHAPTER AND BEGIN READING IT!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\nCheck out the BOUNCE Modules <a href=\"../bounce/bounce-program/\">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred;\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</strong> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/2013/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','BOUNCE','<h4>Learn the secret to making a career change with our <nobr>easy-to-master</nobr> BOUNCE Program.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','625-revision-61','','','2011-06-12 05:24:54','2011-06-12 05:24:54','',625,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/625-revision-61/',0,'revision','',0),(2660,1,'2011-06-15 05:53:53','2011-06-15 05:53:53','<address style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2341\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-build\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-build.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Build\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></address>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\'s easy to become a Successful Entrepreneur ... Surprisingly Easy!</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>After all….</strong></span><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If you’re talking desire and a little commitment, we’re talking big money and big success effortlessly in bite size pieces.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Better yet....</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you ever wondered how you can find the time to create a whole new business model that will replace your current situation? <strong> </strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD for building a business is for doers!</strong><strong> </strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD gets to the point!\r\n</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You won\'t have hours of content to read or analyze!</strong><strong> No fluff!</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD is about taking ACTION - the RIGHT ACTION!</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You start by getting a clear idea of what you want, learning your obstacles, and moving forward.  Uncovering all the rocks, discovering your potential to create a business model that will feed your passion and your bank account.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD uses surprisingly simple</strong><strong> step-by-step modules, with easy implementation, backed by live coaching calls to create the ideal template for a business model.</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Here’s the problem…</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most entrepreneurs lead with their passion and forget some very important steps along the way when they are building their business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>More important than that….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The few important steps they miss (or discount) can cost them the risk of losing all the investment in time and money later.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Could this be true?</strong><strong><em> “</em></strong><strong><em>Most of us go to our grave with our music still in us”</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If there isn’t something in your life that makes you wake up curious and excited to start the day, you will never, ever live a powerful life with purpose.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>And….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What’s the cost of playing it safe???  Getting more of the same???</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will find answers to:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How hearty is my business idea/model?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>When can I see money coming in?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Where will I market my concept to get the most “bang for my buck?”</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I set up my systems and processes?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will I do to create a customer experience better then any of my competitors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will social media come into my plan?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I find investors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I grow my start up on a shoestring?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Truthfully, even if you don’t see yourself as a big risk taker, the THRIVE METHOD will help you take that great idea, flush it out, and create a working scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The bottom line is …what do you have to lose?</strong><strong> </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Each of the weekly tools takes less then 30 minutes to complete.  Each tool has easy to follow implementation and the program is backed by live coaching calls to help you get unstuck and to instill accountability, to insure your success with execution.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>That is why I am giving you 14 days to test out the program for FREE!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) <strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a</span> <strong>business model template </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 8-10 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> Modules.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<div class=\"t_bg3\"><strong><br></strong><strong><span class=\"tred\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</strong> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1648/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of twelve (12) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','BUILD','<h4>All the tools you need to BUILD a profitable business in just 12 weeks.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','610-revision-180','','','2011-06-15 05:53:53','2011-06-15 05:53:53','',610,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/610-revision-180/',0,'revision','',0),(2588,1,'2011-06-12 06:06:57','2011-06-12 06:06:57','<address style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2341\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-build\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-build.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Build\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></address>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\'s easy to become a Successful Entrepreneur ... Surprisingly Easy!</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>After all….</strong></span><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If you’re talking desire and a little commitment, we’re talking big money and big success effortlessly in bite size pieces.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Better yet....</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you ever wondered how you can find the time to create a whole new business model that will replace your current situation? <strong> </strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD for building a business is for doers!</strong><strong> </strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD gets to the point!\r\n</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You won\'t have hours of content to read or analyze!</strong><strong> No fluff!</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD is about taking ACTION - the RIGHT ACTION!</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You start by getting a clear idea of what you want, learning your obstacles, and moving forward.  Uncovering all the rocks, discovering your potential to create a business model that will feed your passion and your bank account.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD uses surprisingly simple</strong><strong> step-by-step modules, with easy implementation, backed by live coaching calls to create the ideal template for a business model.</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Here’s the problem…</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most entrepreneurs lead with their passion and forget some very important steps along the way when they are building their business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>More important than that….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The few important steps they miss (or discount) can cost them the risk of losing all the investment in time and money later.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Could this be true?</strong><strong><em> “</em></strong><strong><em>Most of us go to our grave with our music still in us”</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If there isn’t something in your life that makes you wake up curious and excited to start the day, you will never, ever live a powerful life with purpose.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>And….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What’s the cost of playing it safe???  Getting more of the same???</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will find answers to:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How hearty is my business idea/model?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>When can I see money coming in?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Where will I market my concept to get the most “bang for my buck?”</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I set up my systems and processes?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will I do to create a customer experience better then any of my competitors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will social media come into my plan?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I find investors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I grow my start up on a shoestring?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Truthfully, even if you don’t see yourself as a big risk taker, the THRIVE METHOD will help you take that great idea, flush it out, and create a working scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The bottom line is …what do you have to lose?</strong><strong> </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Each of the weekly tools takes less then 30 minutes to complete.  Each tool has easy to follow implementation and the program is backed by live coaching calls to help you get unstuck and to instill accountability, to insure your success with execution.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>That is why I am giving you 14 days to test out the program for FREE!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) <strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a</span> <strong>business model template </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 8-10 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <strong><a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\">BOUNCE</a> </strong>Modules.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<div class=\"t_bg3\">\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</strong> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1648/2471\"></a>\r\n</div>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','BUILD','<h4>All the tools you need to BUILD a profitable business in just 12 weeks.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','610-revision-176','','','2011-06-12 06:06:57','2011-06-12 06:06:57','',610,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/610-revision-176/',0,'revision','',0),(2589,1,'2011-06-15 05:45:53','2011-06-15 05:45:53','<address style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2341\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-build\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-build.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Build\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></address>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\'s easy to become a Successful Entrepreneur ... Surprisingly Easy!</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>After all….</strong></span><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If you’re talking desire and a little commitment, we’re talking big money and big success effortlessly in bite size pieces.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Better yet....</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you ever wondered how you can find the time to create a whole new business model that will replace your current situation? <strong> </strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD for building a business is for doers!</strong><strong> </strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD gets to the point!\r\n</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You won\'t have hours of content to read or analyze!</strong><strong> No fluff!</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD is about taking ACTION - the RIGHT ACTION!</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You start by getting a clear idea of what you want, learning your obstacles, and moving forward.  Uncovering all the rocks, discovering your potential to create a business model that will feed your passion and your bank account.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD uses surprisingly simple</strong><strong> step-by-step modules, with easy implementation, backed by live coaching calls to create the ideal template for a business model.</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Here’s the problem…</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most entrepreneurs lead with their passion and forget some very important steps along the way when they are building their business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>More important than that….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The few important steps they miss (or discount) can cost them the risk of losing all the investment in time and money later.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Could this be true?</strong><strong><em> “</em></strong><strong><em>Most of us go to our grave with our music still in us”</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If there isn’t something in your life that makes you wake up curious and excited to start the day, you will never, ever live a powerful life with purpose.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>And….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What’s the cost of playing it safe???  Getting more of the same???</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will find answers to:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How hearty is my business idea/model?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>When can I see money coming in?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Where will I market my concept to get the most “bang for my buck?”</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I set up my systems and processes?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will I do to create a customer experience better then any of my competitors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will social media come into my plan?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I find investors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I grow my start up on a shoestring?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Truthfully, even if you don’t see yourself as a big risk taker, the THRIVE METHOD will help you take that great idea, flush it out, and create a working scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The bottom line is …what do you have to lose?</strong><strong> </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Each of the weekly tools takes less then 30 minutes to complete.  Each tool has easy to follow implementation and the program is backed by live coaching calls to help you get unstuck and to instill accountability, to insure your success with execution.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>That is why I am giving you 14 days to test out the program for FREE!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) <strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a</span> <strong>business model template </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 8-10 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> Modules.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<div class=\"t_bg3\"><strong><span class=\"tred\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</strong> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1648/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of twelve (12) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','BUILD','<h4>All the tools you need to BUILD a profitable business in just 12 weeks.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','610-revision-177','','','2011-06-15 05:45:53','2011-06-15 05:45:53','',610,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/610-revision-177/',0,'revision','',0),(2592,1,'2011-06-14 22:23:52','2011-06-14 22:23:52','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><img class=\"size-full wp-image-2344 aligncenter\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-grow\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-grow.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Grow\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></strong></span></div>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Imagine it\'s six months from today ......</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will be changed? What will be different?</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will you have more money in the bank?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">More Customers breaking down your door?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">More time to enjoy family, traveling, exercise, cooking, reading, hiking, biking, skiing, boating?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>And ...</em></strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will you be doing only those activities in your business you love to do and not get bogged down with any of the busy work?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most importantly ... will your business continue to grow?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you heard this famous quote by Albert Einstein?</span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Definition of Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Is that you?</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Get crystal clear on what you want your business to look like, as clear as if it has already happened, all the way down to what you will do everyday in your business and who you will interact with.  Decide on when you will begin your work day and when you will end it.  Make your plan for how you will grow your business and what you want it to provide for you, your lifestyle and your market.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>OK, so then what?</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s the <strong>“how”</strong> part that gets us tripped up. Questions like, “Where do I even begin?” or \"Now that I have done this part, what’s next?\"</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Has this ever happened to you?  You start somewhere (Yay for you!), but then you get stuck, so you go back to what you know. Doing the same thing over and over and not getting results.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Let me share a little secret with you:</span>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The reason why you get stuck is because you are either not taking your steps in the right order and/or you don’t have human interaction to help you sort out what’s keeping you stuck.  Sometimes it just takes talking about it out loud to someone who understands and knows what its like to grow a business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lets face it…..</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Growing a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a huge mind shift is required.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The world has changed and its going to change more. Most poor saps don’t see it coming.</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will be asked to solve in the Grow Program:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I grow?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Open my business model to new markets?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Franchise my concept?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>License my concept?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Create a whole new revenue stream for a whole new market?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What’s all this worth to you?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <strong><a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\">BOUNCE</a> </strong>Modules.\r\n\r\nThat is why I am giving you<strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">14 days to test out the program for FREE!</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) </span><strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a </span><strong>growth blueprint<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> </span></strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 4 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most <strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to GROW YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1958/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of  (4) weeks for each secion.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','GROW','<h4>Double your revenue NOW with our <nobr>proven-to-work</nobr> 12 week GROW Program.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','615-revision-88','','','2011-06-14 22:23:52','2011-06-14 22:23:52','',615,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/615-revision-88/',0,'revision','',0),(2591,1,'2011-06-15 05:47:27','2011-06-15 05:47:27','<address style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2341\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-build\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-build.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Build\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></address>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\">It\'s easy to become a Successful Entrepreneur ... Surprisingly Easy!</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>After all….</strong></span><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If you’re talking desire and a little commitment, we’re talking big money and big success effortlessly in bite size pieces.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Better yet....</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you ever wondered how you can find the time to create a whole new business model that will replace your current situation? <strong> </strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD for building a business is for doers!</strong><strong> </strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD gets to the point!\r\n</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You won\'t have hours of content to read or analyze!</strong><strong> No fluff!</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD is about taking ACTION - the RIGHT ACTION!</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You start by getting a clear idea of what you want, learning your obstacles, and moving forward.  Uncovering all the rocks, discovering your potential to create a business model that will feed your passion and your bank account.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The THRIVE METHOD uses surprisingly simple</strong><strong> step-by-step modules, with easy implementation, backed by live coaching calls to create the ideal template for a business model.</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Here’s the problem…</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most entrepreneurs lead with their passion and forget some very important steps along the way when they are building their business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>More important than that….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The few important steps they miss (or discount) can cost them the risk of losing all the investment in time and money later.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Could this be true?</strong><strong><em> “</em></strong><strong><em>Most of us go to our grave with our music still in us”</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If there isn’t something in your life that makes you wake up curious and excited to start the day, you will never, ever live a powerful life with purpose.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>And….</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">What’s the cost of playing it safe???  Getting more of the same???</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will find answers to:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How hearty is my business idea/model?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>When can I see money coming in?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Where will I market my concept to get the most “bang for my buck?”</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I set up my systems and processes?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will I do to create a customer experience better then any of my competitors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will social media come into my plan?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I find investors?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How can I grow my start up on a shoestring?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Truthfully, even if you don’t see yourself as a big risk taker, the THRIVE METHOD will help you take that great idea, flush it out, and create a working scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>The bottom line is …what do you have to lose?</strong><strong> </strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Each of the weekly tools takes less then 30 minutes to complete.  Each tool has easy to follow implementation and the program is backed by live coaching calls to help you get unstuck and to instill accountability, to insure your success with execution.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>That is why I am giving you 14 days to test out the program for FREE!</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) <strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a</span> <strong>business model template </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 8-10 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> Modules.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<div class=\"t_bg3\"><strong><br></strong><strong><span class=\"tred\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</strong> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark;\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1648/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n</div>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of twelve (12) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','BUILD','<h4>All the tools you need to BUILD a profitable business in just 12 weeks.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','610-revision-178','','','2011-06-15 05:47:27','2011-06-15 05:47:27','',610,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/610-revision-178/',0,'revision','',0),(2661,1,'2011-06-15 05:49:51','2011-06-15 05:49:51','<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><img class=\"size-full wp-image-2344 aligncenter\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-grow\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-grow.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Grow\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></strong></span></div>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<h3><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Imagine it\'s six months from today ......</span></h3>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What will be changed? What will be different?</strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will you have more money in the bank?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">More Customers breaking down your door?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">More time to enjoy family, traveling, exercise, cooking, reading, hiking, biking, skiing, boating?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>And ...</em></strong></span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Will you be doing only those activities in your business you love to do and not get bogged down with any of the busy work?</span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Most importantly ... will your business continue to grow?</span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Have you heard this famous quote by Albert Einstein?</span>\r\n\r\n<strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><em>“Definition of Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.”</em></span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Is that you?</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Get crystal clear on what you want your business to look like, as clear as if it has already happened, all the way down to what you will do everyday in your business and who you will interact with.  Decide on when you will begin your work day and when you will end it.  Make your plan for how you will grow your business and what you want it to provide for you, your lifestyle and your market.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>OK, so then what?</em></strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s the <strong>“how”</strong> part that gets us tripped up. Questions like, “Where do I even begin?” or \"Now that I have done this part, what’s next?\"</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Has this ever happened to you?  You start somewhere (Yay for you!), but then you get stuck, so you go back to what you know. Doing the same thing over and over and not getting results.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Let me share a little secret with you:</span>\r\n</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The reason why you get stuck is because you are either not taking your steps in the right order and/or you don’t have human interaction to help you sort out what’s keeping you stuck.  Sometimes it just takes talking about it out loud to someone who understands and knows what its like to grow a business.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Lets face it…..</strong></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Growing a business is not the same as starting a business, a new set of tools are required, and a huge mind shift is required.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The world has changed and its going to change more. Most poor saps don’t see it coming.</span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Questions you will be asked to solve in the Grow Program:</span>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>How will I grow?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Open my business model to new markets?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Franchise my concept?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>License my concept?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Create a whole new revenue stream for a whole new market?</strong></span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>What’s all this worth to you?</strong></span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\nGet more information about the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a> - <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-2/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> programs.\r\nCheck out the <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/build-program/\"><strong>BUILD</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow-program/\"><strong>GROW</strong></a><strong> </strong>- <a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/bounce-program/\"><strong>BOUNCE</strong></a> Modules.\r\n\r\nThat is why I am giving you<strong> <span style=\"color: #000000;\">14 days to test out the program for FREE!</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Your 14-day membership will get you access to our membership site and you can get started immediately with the first tool!  Not only will you get to experience how simple completing the tool is, you will have the experience of attending a group coaching call to talk about what your next steps are with that tool.  As a matter of fact, when you hang up from that phone call you will have at least two (2) </span><strong><em>\"what to do next</em></strong>\" <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">steps to put you directly into action, effortlessly moving you closer to a business model template.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">You are only committing to a few hours a week and before you know it you will have a </span><strong>growth blueprint<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> </span></strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to direct your business forward. Each module builds on itself and will culminate to a working business model ready to implement.  With three (3) sections, 4 modules per section, and live coaching, it\'s easy!  It’s about action and guarantees results.</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Consider this course the Readers Digest version of a mini MBA.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most <strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to GROW YOUR BUSINESS TO THE NEXT LEVEL!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred\">Signature Membership Program</span></strong> – $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong><span class=\"tdark\"><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></span></strong>\r\n<a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1958/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of  (4) weeks for each secion.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','GROW','<h4>Double your revenue NOW with our <nobr>proven-to-work</nobr> 12 week GROW Program.</hr>','inherit','open','open','','615-revision-89','','','2011-06-15 05:49:51','2011-06-15 05:49:51','',615,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/615-revision-89/',0,'revision','',0),(2811,1,'2012-01-09 17:36:29','2012-01-09 17:36:29','[caption id=\"attachment_2790\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"225\" caption=\"Get Motivated with the RIGHT BUSINESS BOOKS for 2012\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2790\" title=\"Must read business books for 2012! \" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/photo-81-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>Creating GENIUS  in 2012! </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Must Read Book Bites to Get You Moving!</strong>\r\n\r\nI have always used the \"winter break\" as a time to catch up on my reading; I stockpile all my magazines and make a list of all the books I want to read. For the past 20 years, my family and I have gone to Maui for the winter break. Sitting on the beach for days on end provided the perfect backdrop for reading. So this year, with our Hawaii plans on the back burner, I was anxious I wouldn\'t catch up on my reading. All that anxiety aside, I read more than I\'ve ever read on any Maui vacation! Here are the “book Bites” I found particularly noteworthy! Cliff note versions!\r\n\r\n<strong>Awesome Nuggets For You!</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Newsweek - Rent your life</strong>? <strong><em>(Nov 28th issue)</em></strong>\r\n<strong><em>Really? Really</em></strong><em>?</em> <strong><em>Really?</em></strong>\r\nThis idea takes finding new ways to make money in this economy and thinking \"outside the box\" to a whole new level. The guy in the article (Rob Baedeker) not only rented out a room in his house, he rented his blender, his barbeque, his dog, a borrowed air mattress, his patio deck, his guitar, an electric sander the list goes on. He made $654 in a week. Just off renting his own stuff! Creative or what? Check out these websites to either rent something you need for a particular reason and don’t want to commit to a purchase, or to demo something before you invest in the purchase, or heck, to rent something you currently own and never use! <a href=\"http://www.zilok.com/\">http://www.Zilok.com</a> -  <a href=\"http://www.rentoid.com/\">http://www.Rentoid.com</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>One Small Step Can Change Your Life -<em>The Kaizen Way by Robert Maurer</em></strong>\r\nThe Kaizen Way is a method/philosophy developed by the Japanese, after World War II to rebuild business one step at a time. <strong>This ONE – STEP APPROACH</strong> spurred such phenomenal results that the Japanese gave this approach its own name, Kaizen. Imagine taking one small step a day, before you know it 3 months goes by, and then 6 months, and then... You\'ve reached your goal, you\'ve changed your life, your business. You’ve actually taken a giant leap. When we get overwhelmed with a Gigantic Goal “the fear of change” (because every big goal requires “change”)  wakes up the amygdala part of our brain, which is the fight or flight part designed to alarm us whenever we want to, or need to, make a change. The amygdala views any deviation from what we\'ve been doing as a threat (even if it what we\'ve been doing is not working!) When we wake up the amygdala we shut down the cortex part of the brain (the stem) where rational thoughts and creative impulses take place, where <strong>our GENIUS lives! </strong>Where we take new ideas and turn them into ACTION.  .\r\n\r\n<strong>Uncertainty </strong>– <strong><em>By Jonathan Fields</em></strong>\r\nThis book was fascinating, so fascinating I sent it to many clients and friends who I thought would enjoy it. Jonathan Fields talks about how uncertainty prevents us from taking the risks necessary to do great things and lead deeply rewarding lives. He explains how fear of judgment is a huge “buzz-kill” to the creative process and how the willingness to <strong>EMBRACE THE UNKNOWN</strong> is important to the continued success of every entrepreneur. Here’s an excerpt:\r\n“Uncertainty and fear of judgment go hand in hand. The more you lean into uncertainty and the greater the risks you take to create something that didn’t exist before, the greater will be the potential for you to be judged and criticized” Unfortunately I think everyone of us are all too familiar with judgment. Fields puts judgment into (3) categories:\r\n<strong>1.     Judgment from those whose approval you seek.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2.     Judgment from those whose money you seek in exchange for your creations.</strong><strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3.     Judgment from yourself. <em>Sound familiar?</em>\r\n</strong>\r\n\r\nFields also suggests forming “Hives” or “Mastermind Groups” where you can use others to help take ideas to new dimensions and how having sounding boards where groups can contribute to the evolution of ideas is a powerful tool in creating greatness.\r\nAnother great point he makes, having a champion in your life, such as your partner, spouse, parent or sibling, is a powerful motivator for taking risks, a champion believes in you, even when you loose faith in you. http://<em>www.<strong>jonathanfields</strong>.com</em>\r\n\r\n<strong>Here’s how we step it up and be the GREATEST and the most POWERFUL business leaders in 2012?</strong>\r\n1.     Don’t be afraid to think of <strong>creative ways to make money</strong>, (as long as they’re safe and legal) like the guy who rents his life away!\r\n2.     <strong>Shhhhhh…Don’t wake up the amyadala;</strong> taking small steps everyday gets us closer to desired results and keeps us from going into FIGHT or FLIGHT MODE which paralyzes and stops the creative process dead in its tracks.\r\n3.     <strong>Lean into uncertainty</strong>, be aware of how fear of judgment stops the creative process, and be sure to have a “Hive/Mastermind Group” for a sounding board, and don’t underestimate the power of a champion in your court who is invested in YOU and your success!\r\n\r\nThis time next year, we\'re going to be saying \"2012 was the best year ever!\" How do I beat that?','Creating GENUIS in 2012! Simple Book Bites for PURE Business INSPIRATION! ','Thrive: Helping people achieve great things in a short amount of time. ','inherit','open','open','','2787-revision-21','','','2012-01-09 17:36:29','2012-01-09 17:36:29','',2787,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2787-revision-21/',0,'revision','',0),(2657,1,'2011-06-12 06:47:31','2011-06-12 06:47:31','<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Strategic Business Solutions for business owners</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1124\" title=\"thrive-method\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/thrive-method.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" />\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><em>THRIVE:</em> IN BUSINESS, IN LIFE</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s our right to THRIVE in everything from business to life. Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROW Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Program:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. The Bounce process guarantees a whole new perspective shift and culminates with a</span> <strong>life and career plan </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to follow.</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong>Here’s how easy it is….</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just 60 minutes a week to test out a new source of income, a business model, a new revenue stream, a new market. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">With little time and financial commitment, utilize the weekly tool, execute and participate. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The real benefit is in learning new information, applying it where necessary, and having live coaching at your disposal for when you hit a roadblock, need a springboard to bounce ideas, or just plain hate doing it all by yourself.</span> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The coaching part of the THRIVE METHOD  is where the measurable results take place. A brilliant blend of information, live coaching and the right action for results.\r\n</strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It</span>’s painless, simple, educational, informational and before you know it you will get those ideas out of your head and on paper in the form of a template to work from, a blueprint to follow or a plan to commit to.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Best Part?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Almost every module includes information for getting the job done instantly!  There are also links to other service providers who can help you implement it effortlessly.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What’s the cost of playing it safe??  Getting more of the same??</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Investing in a step-by-step process that eliminates pesky obstacles, understanding the market and determining how you will make money and continually grow will absolutely hands down increase your chance of success 100%.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>If that’s not enough..</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It only requires 1 – 2 hours a week to move you forward and before you know it Wala! …You will have a whole new chapter, whether it’s a new revenue source, a new business model, or a new life!   What do you have to lose?</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" /><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\r\n<strong>Signature Membership Program</strong></span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span>– $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Private One-on-One Coaching Sessions</strong> every month (50-minutes each) to help you reach your goals faster!</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></strong></span><a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1960/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight (8) weeks.  The BUILD Program training modules consists of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','The Thrive Method','','inherit','open','open','','739-revision-v1','','','2011-06-12 06:47:31','2011-06-12 06:47:31','',739,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/739-revision-80/',0,'revision','',0),(2669,1,'2011-06-15 07:10:53','2011-06-15 07:10:53','[caption id=\"attachment_457\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Thrive\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-457 \" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 1px;\" title=\"melissa-hart-woods\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/melissa-hart-woods.jpg\" alt=\"The Thrive Method About Page\" width=\"150\" height=\"192\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Business Growth Strategist, Melissa Hart Woods, has helped countless clients through her ability to take the bird\'s nest of  information that overwhelms and separate it out into manageable blocks, creating solid stepping stones to keep businesses moving forward. She helps people dissect what\'s in their head and determine what will support the most outrageous success possible both in life and business. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Melissa has an extensive background in business success, after building a local business from the ground up, franchising it internationally, and then selling it, to working as the Head Coach in a International Coaching Organization, she knows exactly what it takes to grow businesses successfully. As the founder and creator of the THRIVE METHOD this is Melissa’s most successful endeavor yet, a compendium of her knowledge and experience highlighted by</span> <strong>her mission statement</strong>:\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred\">To bring innovation, inspiration and enormous success to every business person on the planet!</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">“There’s never been a better chance for entrepreneurs to attain the same levels of success as some of these brand heroes, such as Zappo’s, Apple, Nike, Nordstrom’s, Amazon and Starbucks.  I always tip my hat to the all the industry innovators and customer service geniuses and believe that every business has a chance at capturing market share through the same formula of customer service, processes and systems.\"</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Melissa created the THRIVE METHOD Signature Program to allow her to help more clients at one time and being the cost-conscious person that she is, she made it a program that would offer her clients fantastic results, in a short time frame,   for a fraction of the cost of working one-on-one.  The THRIVE METHOD has  already been a fast track for getting huge results for many clients!</span>\r\n\r\nMelissa resides in Solana Beach, California with her two daughters, and enjoys a THRIVING Business Consulting/Coaching practice. She\'s passionate about facilitating workshops, seminars and mastermind groups locally and on the Web.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Want to know what it feels like to have a perfect stranger immediately care about your success? </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> Either email her at <a href=\"mailto:Melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">Melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a>  or sign up for the 14-day FREE trial and stop Being Stuck  - </span><span class=\"tred tlarge\">JUST START!</span>','About Melissa','<h4>Melissa Hart Woods has been pouring genuine care and compassion into her coaching for over 20 years.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','2-revision-52','','','2011-06-15 07:10:53','2011-06-15 07:10:53','',2,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2-revision-52/',0,'revision','',0),(2670,1,'2011-09-05 18:02:54','2011-09-05 18:02:54','[caption id=\"attachment_457\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Thrive\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-457 \" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 1px;\" title=\"melissa-hart-woods\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/melissa-hart-woods.jpg\" alt=\"The Thrive Method About Page\" width=\"150\" height=\"192\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Business Growth Strategist, Melissa Hart Woods, has helped countless clients through her ability to take the bird\'s nest of  information that overwhelms and separate it out into manageable blocks, creating solid stepping stones to keep businesses moving forward. She helps people dissect what\'s in their head and determine what will support the most outrageous success possible both in life and business. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Melissa has an extensive background in business success, after building a local business from the ground up, franchising it internationally, and then selling it, to working as the Head Coach in a International Coaching Organization, she knows exactly what it takes to grow businesses successfully. As the founder and creator of the THRIVE METHOD this is Melissa’s most successful endeavor yet, a compendium of her knowledge and experience highlighted by</span> <strong>her mission statement</strong>:<strong><span class=\"tred\">!</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred\">Helping Entrepreneur\'s turn ideas into GOLD, and businesses into EMPIRES.\r\n</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">“There’s never been a better chance for entrepreneurs to attain the same levels of success as some of these brand heroes, such as Zappo’s, Apple, Nike, Nordstrom’s, Amazon and Starbucks.  I respect and admire these industry innovators and customer service geniuses and believe that every business has a chance at capturing market share through the same formula of customer service, processes and systems.\"</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Melissa created the THRIVE METHOD Signature Program to allow her to help more clients at one time and being the cost-conscious person that she is, she made it a program that would offer her clients fantastic results, in a short time frame,   for a fraction of the cost of working one-on-one.  The THRIVE METHOD has  already been a fast track for getting huge results for many clients!</span>\r\n\r\nMelissa resides in Solana Beach, California with her two daughters, and enjoys a THRIVING Business Consulting/Coaching practice. She\'s passionate about facilitating workshops, seminars and mastermind groups locally and on the Web.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Want to know what it feels like to have a perfect stranger immediately care about your success? </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> Either email her at <a href=\"mailto:Melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">Melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a> or sign up for the 14-day FREE trial and stop Being Stuck  - </span><span class=\"tred tlarge\">JUST START!</span>','About Melissa','<h4>Melissa Hart Woods understands what it takes to not only build businesses, but how to sustain them and grow them into industry leaders.  a b.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','2-revision-53','','','2011-09-05 18:02:54','2011-09-05 18:02:54','',2,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2-revision-53/',0,'revision','',0),(2671,1,'2011-09-05 18:04:03','2011-09-05 18:04:03','[caption id=\"attachment_457\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"150\" caption=\"Thrive\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-457 \" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin: 1px;\" title=\"melissa-hart-woods\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/melissa-hart-woods.jpg\" alt=\"The Thrive Method About Page\" width=\"150\" height=\"192\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Business Growth Strategist, Melissa Hart Woods, has helped countless clients through her ability to take the bird\'s nest of  information that overwhelms and separate it out into manageable blocks, creating solid stepping stones to keep businesses moving forward. She helps people dissect what\'s in their head and determine what will support the most outrageous success possible both in life and business. </span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Melissa has an extensive background in business success, after building a local business from the ground up, franchising it internationally, and then selling it, to working as the Head Coach in a International Coaching Organization, she knows exactly what it takes to grow businesses successfully. As the founder and creator of the THRIVE METHOD this is Melissa’s most successful endeavor yet, a compendium of her knowledge and experience highlighted by</span> <strong>USP:</strong><strong><span class=\"tred\"> </span></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><span class=\"tred\">Helping Entrepreneur\'s turn ideas into GOLD, and businesses into EMPIRES.\r\n</span></strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">“There’s never been a better chance for entrepreneurs to attain the same levels of success as some of these brand heroes, such as Zappo’s, Apple, Nike, Nordstrom’s, Amazon and Starbucks.  I respect and admire these industry innovators and customer service geniuses and believe that every business has a chance at capturing market share through the same formula of customer service, processes and systems.\"</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Melissa created the THRIVE METHOD Signature Program to allow her to help more clients at one time and being the cost-conscious person that she is, she made it a program that would offer her clients fantastic results, in a short time frame,   for a fraction of the cost of working one-on-one.  The THRIVE METHOD has  already been a fast track for getting huge results for many clients!</span>\r\n\r\nMelissa resides in Solana Beach, California with her two daughters, and enjoys a THRIVING Business Consulting/Coaching practice. She\'s passionate about facilitating workshops, seminars and mastermind groups locally and on the Web.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Want to know what it feels like to have a perfect stranger immediately care about your success? </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"> Either email her at <a href=\"mailto:Melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">Melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a> or sign up for the 14-day FREE trial and stop Being Stuck  - </span><span class=\"tred tlarge\">JUST START!</span>','About Melissa','<h4>Melissa Hart Woods understands what it takes to not only build businesses, but how to sustain them and grow them into industry leaders.  a b.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','2-revision-54','','','2011-09-05 18:04:03','2011-09-05 18:04:03','',2,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2-revision-54/',0,'revision','',0),(2673,1,'2011-09-06 21:49:27','2011-09-06 21:49:27','','iStock_000010172278Small','','inherit','open','open','','istock_000010172278small','','','2011-09-06 21:49:27','2011-09-06 21:49:27','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2674,1,'2011-09-06 21:50:09','2011-09-06 21:50:09','','iStock_000010172278Small','','inherit','open','open','','istock_000010172278small-2','','','2011-09-06 21:50:09','2011-09-06 21:50:09','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2675,1,'2011-09-06 21:52:16','2011-09-06 21:52:16','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2674\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"574\" height=\"836\" />\n\n@font-face {   font-family: \"Cambria\"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: \"Times New Roman\"; }p.MsoListParagraph, li.MsoListParagraph, div.MsoListParagraph { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: \"Times New Roman\"; }p.MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst, li.MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst, div.MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: \"Times New Roman\"; }p.MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle, li.MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle, div.MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: \"Times New Roman\"; }p.MsoListParagraphCxSpLast, li.MsoListParagraphCxSpLast, div.MsoListParagraphCxSpLast { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in; font-size: 12pt; font-family: \"Times New Roman\"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }ol { margin-bottom: 0in; }ul { margin-bottom: 0in; }\n\nBefore getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\n\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\n\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\n\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\n\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\n\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\n\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\n\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, customer service focus into our business, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, contact me now to learn about my small business training programs.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” taught Melissa Hart Woods valuable lessons in Customer Service. ','','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision','','','2011-09-06 21:52:16','2011-09-06 21:52:16','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2676,1,'2011-09-06 21:53:16','2011-09-06 21:53:16','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2674\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"574\" height=\"836\" />\n\nBefore getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\n\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\n\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\n\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\n\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\n\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\n\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\n\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, customer service focus into our business, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, contact me now to learn about my small business training programs.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” taught Melissa Hart Woods valuable lessons in Customer Service. ','','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-2','','','2011-09-06 21:53:16','2011-09-06 21:53:16','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2682,1,'2011-09-08 17:22:45','2011-09-08 17:22:45','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2674\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"657\" />\n\nBefore getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\n\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\n\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\n\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\n\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\n\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\n\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\n\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, customer service focus into our business, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, contact me now to learn about my small business training programs.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” Taught Melissa Hart Woods Valuable Lessons in Customer Service','','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-7','','','2011-09-08 17:22:45','2011-09-08 17:22:45','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-7/',0,'revision','',0),(2677,1,'2011-09-06 21:53:53','2011-09-06 21:53:53','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2674\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"504\" height=\"733\" />\r\n\r\nBefore getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, customer service focus into our business, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, contact me now to learn about my small business training programs.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” taught Melissa Hart Woods valuable lessons in Customer Service. ','','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-3','','','2011-09-06 21:53:53','2011-09-06 21:53:53','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2678,1,'2011-09-06 21:54:21','2011-09-06 21:54:21','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2674\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"657\" />\r\n\r\nBefore getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, customer service focus into our business, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, contact me now to learn about my small business training programs.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” taught Melissa Hart Woods valuable lessons in Customer Service. ','','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-4','','','2011-09-06 21:54:21','2011-09-06 21:54:21','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2679,1,'2011-09-06 21:54:54','2011-09-06 21:54:54','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2674\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"657\" />\r\n\r\nBefore getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, customer service focus into our business, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, contact me now to learn about my small business training programs.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” taught Melissa Hart Woods valuable lessons in Customer Service. ','','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-5','','','2011-09-06 21:54:54','2011-09-06 21:54:54','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2680,1,'2011-09-06 21:55:05','2011-09-06 21:55:05','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2674\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"657\" />\r\n\r\nBefore getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, customer service focus into our business, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, contact me now to learn about my small business training programs.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” taught Melissa Hart Woods valuable lessons in Customer Service. ','','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-6','','','2011-09-06 21:55:05','2011-09-06 21:55:05','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2683,1,'2011-09-08 18:25:28','2011-09-08 18:25:28','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2674\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"657\" />\r\n\r\nBefore getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, customer service focus into our business, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, contact me now to learn about my small business training programs.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” Taught Melissa Hart Woods Valuable Lessons in Customer Service','','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-8','','','2011-09-08 18:25:28','2011-09-08 18:25:28','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-8/',0,'revision','',0),(2684,1,'2011-09-08 19:55:48','2011-09-08 19:55:48','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2674\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"657\" />\r\n\r\nBefore getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, customer service focus into our business, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, contact me now to learn about my small business training programs.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” Taught Melissa Hart Woods Valuable Lessons in Customer Service','','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-9','','','2011-09-08 19:55:48','2011-09-08 19:55:48','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-9/',0,'revision','',0),(2685,1,'2011-09-09 02:38:00','2011-09-09 02:38:00','<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2674\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"452\" height=\"657\" />\r\n\r\nBefore getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, customer service focus into our business, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, contact me now to learn about my small business training programs.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” Taught Melissa Hart Woods Valuable Lessons in Customer Service','','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-10','','','2011-09-09 02:38:00','2011-09-09 02:38:00','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-10/',0,'revision','',0),(2686,1,'2011-09-09 17:20:55','2011-09-09 17:20:55','<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2674 alignleft\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"460\" />Before getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, <a title=\"customer service focus into our business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\">customer service focus into our business</a>, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, <a title=\"contact me now\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">contact me now</a> to learn about my <a title=\"small business training programs\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">small business training programs</a>.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” Taught Melissa Hart Woods Valuable Lessons in Customer Service','Before getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry.','inherit','open','open','','2672-autosave','','','2011-09-09 17:20:55','2011-09-09 17:20:55','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(2687,1,'2010-11-03 22:19:30','2010-11-03 22:19:30','<h3><strong>Too Much Information can work against you. </strong></h3>\r\nI admit I have a love/ hate relationship with the Internet.\r\n\r\nWhen I was a kid and had a research report to do, we would plan a trip to the library and spend an afternoon doing research. Often times, one trip was not enough and we would have to come back 2 or 3 more times that week to get the project done. Learning how to navigate the library through the “reference desk” and the sea of information was an important skill every child needed to develop for “the real world”.\r\n\r\nLittle did we know, that method of research would be completely outmoded and replaced with the Internet?   “Just Google it” my 10 year old daughter reminds me now, when I have a question or need to find information.  It still boggles my mind that what took me 6 hours to find as a child for a research project, takes just 45 minutes for her.\r\n\r\nI love the Internet for that reason; I also hate it for that reason. TOO much information stresses me out. I get tripped up thinking I have to read all the new information in my inbox everyday so I can be smarter, faster, and more in tune to what the newest, latest, most amazing thing is.\r\n\r\nI admit I do know lots of things that are the newest and latest and I am certain no one else knows these cool tidbits of information, but really, what do I actually do with that information? If I’m lucky I can retrieve it in a conversation, but that rarely happens, most of the daily information I read about, or listen to, or watch on the web is locked up and filed away in my brain.\r\n\r\nThis is the reason why I have always loved book clubs; you read new information and the only way it stays with you is to talk about it, digest it and make it correspond with your own life.  Like any learning environment a book club brings the information we read to life.\r\n\r\nHave you ever learned something new and then straight away had to teach it to someone else? That process helps us digest the information and understand it.  I am convinced it’s a lot more effective to read new information and then have a conversation about it.\r\n\r\nI am turning over a new leaf, I am reevaluating my mindset of the need to know <em>everything</em> that’s in front of me and creating a new mantra: “Little Bites” only bite off what I can chew and take the time to digest.  Which translates to, consume only the information I can bring to life immediately whether in a conversation, a Blog, a workshop, or with a client, all the rest of that information will just have to be consumed by someone else.','Business Information Overload','','inherit','open','open','','1-revision-6','','','2010-11-03 22:19:30','2010-11-03 22:19:30','',1,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/1-revision-6/',0,'revision','',0),(2688,1,'2011-09-28 15:00:56','2011-09-28 15:00:56','<a href=\"Information Without Application is Useless\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2702\" title=\"Information Without Application is Useless\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Information-Without-Application-is-Useless-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Information Without Application is Useless\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. You just knew that when you went home, success was guaranteed because you grasped every concept, word, and idea that had been said. Not only did you feel incredibly prepared, but you also felt transformed as a person. For a week or two after the conference, it felt like you were walking on air.\r\n<strong>\r\nI like to call this feeling, “suspended super power syndrome”.</strong>\r\n\r\nAt the seminar, the thoughts of success, happiness, and other life-changing events raced through your head and put a huge smile on your face! You got back to your old life and still feeling that euphoric high, were so ready to make those changes. However, when you tried, you just couldn’t get started because you couldn’t remember what needed to be done first, and it all felt so overwhelming.\r\n\r\nTo avoid having this happen, <strong>train your brain to take “Action” notes at the Seminar.</strong> Don’t just soak it up and smile. Take notes for later use and employ three categories:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Of Interest to Self-</strong> Jot down how various topics and ideas will <a title=\"improve your life and business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">improve your life and business</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take Action-</strong> During those times of sudden realization, note how you can take action to turn the idea into reality. Remember to be specific to know exactly what to do when the times comes.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Contacts and Resources- </strong>Make sure to keep notes about every important contact and referral in one place. Once again, don’t forget to put a specific reminder next to each of these.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>Follow up on your notes</strong>\r\n\r\nAfter returning from the conference, do not hesitate to follow up on your notes when you get back. Send emails to those contacts, look up resources, and take action to make those positive changes happen!\r\n\r\nFor other<a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\"> Business Strategic Solutions</a>, get in touch with <a title=\"Melissa Woods\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">Melissa Woods</a>.','Information Without Application is Useless!','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. ','publish','closed','open','','information-without-application-is-useless','','\nhttp://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/','2012-10-18 05:04:07','2012-10-18 05:04:07','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=2688',0,'post','',0),(2689,1,'2011-09-09 18:43:26','2011-09-09 18:43:26','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. You just knew that when you went home, success was guaranteed because you grasped every concept, word, and idea that had been said. Not only did you feel incredibly prepared, but you also felt transformed as a person. For a week or two after the conference, it felt like you were walking on air.\n<strong>\nI like to call this feeling, “suspended super power syndrome”.</strong>\n\nAt the seminar, the thoughts of success, happiness, and other life-changing events raced through your head and put a huge smile on your face! You got back to your old life and still feeling that euphoric high, were so ready to make those changes. However, when you tried, you just couldn’t get started because you couldn’t remember what needed to be done first, and it all felt so overwhelming.\n\nTo avoid having this happen, <strong>train your brain to take “Action” notes at the Seminar.</strong> Don’t just soak it up and smile. Take notes for later use and employ three categories:\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Of Interest to Self-</strong> Jot down how various topics and ideas will <a title=\"improve your life and business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">improve your life and business</a>.</li>\n	<li><strong>Take Action-</strong> During those times of sudden realization, note how you can take action to turn the idea into reality. Remember to be specific to know exactly what to do when the times comes.</li>\n	<li><strong>Contacts and Resources- </strong>Make sure to keep notes about every important contact and referral in one place. Once again, don’t forget to put a specific reminder next to each of these.</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>Follow up on your notes</strong>\n\nAfter returning from the conference, do not hesitate to follow up on your notes when you get back. Send emails to those contacts, look up resources, and take action to make those positive changes happen!','Information Without Application is Useless!','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. ','inherit','open','open','','2688-revision','','','2011-09-09 18:43:26','2011-09-09 18:43:26','',2688,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2688-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2690,1,'2011-09-09 19:03:59','2011-09-09 19:03:59','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. You just knew that when you went home, success was guaranteed because you grasped every concept, word, and idea that had been said. Not only did you feel incredibly prepared, but you also felt transformed as a person. For a week or two after the conference, it felt like you were walking on air.\n<strong>\nI like to call this feeling, “suspended super power syndrome”.</strong>\n\nAt the seminar, the thoughts of success, happiness, and other life-changing events raced through your head and put a huge smile on your face! You got back to your old life and still feeling that euphoric high, were so ready to make those changes. However, when you tried, you just couldn’t get started because you couldn’t remember what needed to be done first, and it all felt so overwhelming.\n\nTo avoid having this happen, <strong>train your brain to take “Action” notes at the Seminar.</strong> Don’t just soak it up and smile. Take notes for later use and employ three categories:\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Of Interest to Self-</strong> Jot down how various topics and ideas will <a title=\"improve your life and business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">improve your life and business</a>.</li>\n	<li><strong>Take Action-</strong> During those times of sudden realization, note how you can take action to turn the idea into reality. Remember to be specific to know exactly what to do when the times comes.</li>\n	<li><strong>Contacts and Resources- </strong>Make sure to keep notes about every important contact and referral in one place. Once again, don’t forget to put a specific reminder next to each of these.</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>Follow up on your notes</strong>\n\nAfter returning from the conference, do not hesitate to follow up on your notes when you get back. Send emails to those contacts, look up resources, and take action to make those positive changes happen!\n\nFor other<a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\"> Business Strategic Solutions</a>, get in touch with <a title=\"Melissa Woods\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">Melissa Woods</a>.','Information Without Application is Useless!','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. ','inherit','open','open','','2688-revision-2','','','2011-09-09 19:03:59','2011-09-09 19:03:59','',2688,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2688-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2691,1,'2011-09-21 15:00:59','2011-09-21 15:00:59','<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/melissa.hart.woods\">Facebook</a>. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. The potential is exciting to say the least but the thrill of using Facebook for marketing gets tempered when we realize that we don’t know how we should be incorporating it into marketing strategies. Do we just randomly post as much as possible or should marketing efforts be more carefully planned and focused?\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2692\" title=\"Facebook Icon\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Facebook-Icon.png\" alt=\"Facebook Icon\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" />Fortunately, studies are starting to come out that show <a title=\"how Facebook should be used to market your products\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/whitepaper/MMwhitepaper1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">how Facebook should be used to market your products</a>. Recently, one such study carried out by <a title=\"Momentus Media\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/publisher/index.php/momentus/index\" target=\"_blank\">Momentus Media</a>, a San Francisco-based social media strategy firm, has found the answers to a number of questions asked by every company that uses Facebook for marketing.\r\n\r\nTheir analysis of the top 20,000 Facebook pages discovered that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Weekends and off peak hours are the best times to post-</strong> Two to five p.m. could be the golden hour for interacting with people via Facebook. This works best for interactions because lower post activity means that people have fewer posts to choose from.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post often- </strong>Although the study didn’t indicate how many posts you should do per day, it did show that frequent posting results in more interactions. While the rate at which followers unsubscribe goes up after getting three posts per day, this rate tends to level off at higher numbers of posts. This, and the fact that fewer posts increases the likelihood that potential customers will miss them, points to a positive correlation between posts and interactions. In other words, it’s probably better to post a lot even if you do lose some contacts.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post more photos than links- </strong>People interact more with photos because they are fun to look at, easy to digest, and provoke comments. Videos were also popular but links were at the bottom of the list.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Always ask fans to “like” or comment on a post-</strong> The study showed that this increased interaction rates by over 200% so always ask for an opinion! This doesn’t mean you should post questions though, unless you directly ask people to reply in the comments.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>The bigger the status message the better-</strong> Interaction goes up as status message length increases. This makes sense since you are giving more information for people to comment on, especially if you change it up on a regular basis.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>People check out posts quickly-</strong> Posts were clicked by 90% of total viewers within nine hours of them going live and half of the people clicking on your post will do so in the first hour.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhat <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions strategies\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions strategies</a> have you found useful for marketing on Facebook? Please leave a comment letting us know what has worked or not worked for your company.','Using Facebook for Marketing the Right Way','Facebook. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. ','publish','closed','open','','using-facebook-for-marketing-the-right-way','','','2012-10-18 05:03:57','2012-10-18 05:03:57','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=2691',0,'post','',0),(2692,1,'2011-09-09 19:12:26','2011-09-09 19:12:26','Facebook Icon','Facebook Icon','','inherit','open','open','','facebook-icon','','','2011-09-09 19:12:26','2011-09-09 19:12:26','',2691,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Facebook-Icon.png',0,'attachment','image/png',0),(2693,1,'2011-09-09 19:15:02','2011-09-09 19:15:02','<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/melissa.hart.woods\">Facebook</a>. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. The potential is exciting to say the least but the thrill of using Facebook for marketing gets tempered when we realize that we don’t know how we should be incorporating it into marketing strategies. Do we just randomly post as much as possible or should marketing efforts be more carefully planned and focused?\n\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2692\" title=\"Facebook Icon\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Facebook-Icon.png\" alt=\"Facebook Icon\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" />Fortunately, studies are starting to come out that show <a title=\"how Facebook should be used to market your products\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/whitepaper/MMwhitepaper1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">how Facebook should be used to market your products</a>. Recently, one such study carried out by <a title=\"Momentus Media\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/publisher/index.php/momentus/index\" target=\"_blank\">Momentus Media</a>, a San Francisco-based social media strategy firm, has found the answers to a number of questions asked by every company that uses Facebook for marketing.\n\nTheir analysis of the top 20,000 Facebook pages discovered that:\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Weekends and off peak hours are the best times to post-</strong> Two to five p.m. could be the golden hour for interacting with people via Facebook. This works best for interactions because lower post activity means that people have fewer posts to choose from.</li>\n	<li><strong>Post often- </strong>Although the study didn’t indicate how many posts you should do per day, it did show that frequent posting results in more interactions. While the rate at which followers unsubscribe goes up after getting three posts per day, this rate tends to level off at higher numbers of posts. This, and the fact that fewer posts increases the likelihood that potential customers will miss them, points to a positive correlation between posts and interactions. In other words, it’s probably better to post a lot even if you do lose some contacts.</li>\n	<li><strong>Post more photos than links- </strong>People interact more with photos because they are fun to look at, easy to digest, and provoke comments. Videos were also popular but links were at the bottom of the list.</li>\n	<li><strong>Always ask fans to “like” or comment on a post-</strong> The study showed that this increased interaction rates by over 200% so always ask for an opinion! This doesn’t mean you should post questions though, unless you directly ask people to reply in the comments.</li>\n	<li><strong>The bigger the status message the better-</strong> Interaction goes up as status message length increases. This makes sense since you are giving more information for people to comment on, especially if you change it up on a regular basis.</li>\n	<li><strong>People check out posts quickly-</strong> Posts were clicked by 90% of total viewers within nine hours of them going live and half of the people clicking on your post will do so in the first hour.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions strategies\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions strategies</a> have you found useful for marketing on Facebook? Please leave a comment letting us know what has worked or not worked for your company.','Using Facebook for Marketing the Right Way','Facebook. 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Do we just randomly post as much as possible or should marketing efforts be more carefully planned and focused?\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2692\" title=\"Facebook Icon\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Facebook-Icon.png\" alt=\"Facebook Icon\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" />Fortunately, studies are starting to come out that show <a title=\"how Facebook should be used to market your products\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/whitepaper/MMwhitepaper1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">how Facebook should be used to market your products</a>. Recently, one such study carried out by <a title=\"Momentus Media\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/publisher/index.php/momentus/index\" target=\"_blank\">Momentus Media</a>, a San Francisco-based social media strategy firm, has found the answers to a number of questions asked by every company that uses Facebook for marketing.\r\n\r\nTheir analysis of the top 20,000 Facebook pages discovered that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Weekends and off peak hours are the best times to post-</strong> Two to five p.m. could be the golden hour for interacting with people via Facebook. This works best for interactions because lower post activity means that people have fewer posts to choose from.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post often- </strong>Although the study didn’t indicate how many posts you should do per day, it did show that frequent posting results in more interactions. While the rate at which followers unsubscribe goes up after getting three posts per day, this rate tends to level off at higher numbers of posts. This, and the fact that fewer posts increases the likelihood that potential customers will miss them, points to a positive correlation between posts and interactions. In other words, it’s probably better to post a lot even if you do lose some contacts.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post more photos than links- </strong>People interact more with photos because they are fun to look at, easy to digest, and provoke comments. Videos were also popular but links were at the bottom of the list.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Always ask fans to “like” or comment on a post-</strong> The study showed that this increased interaction rates by over 200% so always ask for an opinion! This doesn’t mean you should post questions though, unless you directly ask people to reply in the comments.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>The bigger the status message the better-</strong> Interaction goes up as status message length increases. This makes sense since you are giving more information for people to comment on, especially if you change it up on a regular basis.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>People check out posts quickly-</strong> Posts were clicked by 90% of total viewers within nine hours of them going live and half of the people clicking on your post will do so in the first hour.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhat <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions strategies\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions strategies</a> have you found useful for marketing on Facebook? Please leave a comment letting us know what has worked or not worked for your company.','Using Facebook for Marketing the Right Way','Facebook. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. ','inherit','open','open','','2691-revision-2','','','2011-09-09 19:15:17','2011-09-09 19:15:17','',2691,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2691-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2695,1,'2011-09-09 19:04:40','2011-09-09 19:04:40','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. You just knew that when you went home, success was guaranteed because you grasped every concept, word, and idea that had been said. Not only did you feel incredibly prepared, but you also felt transformed as a person. For a week or two after the conference, it felt like you were walking on air.\r\n<strong>\r\nI like to call this feeling, “suspended super power syndrome”.</strong>\r\n\r\nAt the seminar, the thoughts of success, happiness, and other life-changing events raced through your head and put a huge smile on your face! You got back to your old life and still feeling that euphoric high, were so ready to make those changes. However, when you tried, you just couldn’t get started because you couldn’t remember what needed to be done first, and it all felt so overwhelming.\r\n\r\nTo avoid having this happen, <strong>train your brain to take “Action” notes at the Seminar.</strong> Don’t just soak it up and smile. Take notes for later use and employ three categories:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Of Interest to Self-</strong> Jot down how various topics and ideas will <a title=\"improve your life and business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">improve your life and business</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take Action-</strong> During those times of sudden realization, note how you can take action to turn the idea into reality. Remember to be specific to know exactly what to do when the times comes.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Contacts and Resources- </strong>Make sure to keep notes about every important contact and referral in one place. Once again, don’t forget to put a specific reminder next to each of these.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>Follow up on your notes</strong>\r\n\r\nAfter returning from the conference, do not hesitate to follow up on your notes when you get back. Send emails to those contacts, look up resources, and take action to make those positive changes happen!\r\n\r\nFor other<a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\"> Business Strategic Solutions</a>, get in touch with <a title=\"Melissa Woods\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">Melissa Woods</a>.','Information Without Application is Useless!','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. ','inherit','open','open','','2688-revision-3','','','2011-09-09 19:04:40','2011-09-09 19:04:40','',2688,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2688-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2696,1,'2011-10-05 15:00:29','2011-10-05 15:00:29','The day has arrived! After putting in long nights, getting up early every morning, and never getting enough sleep because of all the crazy ideas racing through your head, you are finally ready to launch your new business.\r\n\r\nYour target market has been identified and you know exactly where and how to reach them. All revenue projections are done and <em><strong>your branding is as good as it’s going to get.</strong></em> You know this must be true because you spent several hours deliberating over the final approval of the logo. <em><strong>You are both excited and petrified all at once. </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2697\" title=\"iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Coaching for Small Business\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" />It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Let go of perfect: </strong>Realize that you are going to learn from this initial launch, and that customers don’t know how your operation is “supposed” to work.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Love your customers:</strong> If you love your customers, and they feel that appreciation, that’s all that matters. Focus on giving them a customer experience that WOWs them! Talk to your customers and make them feel important- <em><strong>they WILL</strong></em> become your evangelists if they have a good experience.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Follow up with customers: <em>Develop a system from the start to follow up on your customer\'s experience. </em></strong>Engage them on how your product or service has made their life better.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take notes for future reference:</strong> Use a notebook during the launch to take note of systems that need to be changed or created. You will learn a lot from this launch!  This will help with the fine-tuning of your business.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Gather your team before and after the launch:</strong> Whether they are employees, family, or friends, be sure to have a team huddle before the launch to make sure that each player knows what their responsibilities are. The post launch huddle is just as important because it gives each team member a chance to explain what went right or wrong. This feedback will be invaluable for making the necessary changes for the future process.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nA new business launch doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. Stay confident and follow the five tips outlined above for a smooth, low-stress launch.\r\n\r\nFor more <a title=\"Small Business Training tips and tricks\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\">Small Business Training tips and tricks</a>, check out our <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions</a>.','5 Tips to be STRESS FREE during Your NEW Business Launch','It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH. ','publish','closed','open','','5-tips-to-be-stress-free-during-your-new-business-launch','','\nhttp://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/','2012-10-18 05:04:19','2012-10-18 05:04:19','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=2696',0,'post','',0),(2697,1,'2011-09-09 19:19:21','2011-09-09 19:19:21','Coaching for Small Business','iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small','','inherit','open','open','','istock_business_woman_bummed000008145599small','','','2011-09-09 19:19:21','2011-09-09 19:19:21','',2696,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2698,1,'2011-09-09 19:20:32','2011-09-09 19:20:32','The day has arrived! After putting in long nights, getting up early every morning, and never getting enough sleep because of all the crazy ideas racing through your head, you are finally ready to launch your new business.\n\nYour target market has been identified and you know exactly where and how to reach them. All revenue projections are done and <em><strong>your branding is as good as it’s going to get.</strong></em> You know this must be true because you spent several hours deliberating over the final approval of the logo. <em><strong>You are both excited and petrified all at once. </strong></em>\n\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2697\" title=\"iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Coaching for Small Business\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" />It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH.\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Let go of perfect: </strong>Realize that you are going to learn from this initial launch, and that customers don’t know how your operation is “supposed” to work.</li>\n	<li><strong>Love your customers:</strong> If you love your customers, and they feel that appreciation, that’s all that matters. Focus on giving them a customer experience that WOWs them! Talk to your customers and make them feel important- <em><strong>they WILL</strong></em> become your evangelists if they have a good experience.</li>\n	<li><strong>Follow up with customers: <em>Develop a system from the start to follow up on your customer\'s experience. </em></strong>Engage them on how your product or service has made their life better.</li>\n	<li><strong>Take notes for future reference:</strong> Use a notebook during the launch to take note of systems that need to be changed or created. You will learn a lot from this launch!  This will help with the fine-tuning of your business.</li>\n	<li><strong>Gather your team before and after the launch:</strong> Whether they are employees, family, or friends, be sure to have a team huddle before the launch to make sure that each player knows what their responsibilities are. The post launch huddle is just as important because it gives each team member a chance to explain what went right or wrong. This feedback will be invaluable for making the necessary changes for the future process.</li>\n</ol>\nA new business launch doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. Stay confident and follow the five tips outlined above for a smooth, low-stress launch.\n\nFor more Small Business Training tip','5 Tips to be STRESS FREE during Your NEW Business Launch','It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH. ','inherit','open','open','','2696-revision','','','2011-09-09 19:20:32','2011-09-09 19:20:32','',2696,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2696-revision/',0,'revision','',0),(2699,1,'2011-09-09 19:25:18','2011-09-09 19:25:18','The day has arrived! After putting in long nights, getting up early every morning, and never getting enough sleep because of all the crazy ideas racing through your head, you are finally ready to launch your new business.\n\nYour target market has been identified and you know exactly where and how to reach them. All revenue projections are done and <em><strong>your branding is as good as it’s going to get.</strong></em> You know this must be true because you spent several hours deliberating over the final approval of the logo. <em><strong>You are both excited and petrified all at once. </strong></em>\n\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2697\" title=\"iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Coaching for Small Business\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" />It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH.\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Let go of perfect: </strong>Realize that you are going to learn from this initial launch, and that customers don’t know how your operation is “supposed” to work.</li>\n	<li><strong>Love your customers:</strong> If you love your customers, and they feel that appreciation, that’s all that matters. Focus on giving them a customer experience that WOWs them! Talk to your customers and make them feel important- <em><strong>they WILL</strong></em> become your evangelists if they have a good experience.</li>\n	<li><strong>Follow up with customers: <em>Develop a system from the start to follow up on your customer\'s experience. </em></strong>Engage them on how your product or service has made their life better.</li>\n	<li><strong>Take notes for future reference:</strong> Use a notebook during the launch to take note of systems that need to be changed or created. You will learn a lot from this launch!  This will help with the fine-tuning of your business.</li>\n	<li><strong>Gather your team before and after the launch:</strong> Whether they are employees, family, or friends, be sure to have a team huddle before the launch to make sure that each player knows what their responsibilities are. The post launch huddle is just as important because it gives each team member a chance to explain what went right or wrong. This feedback will be invaluable for making the necessary changes for the future process.</li>\n</ol>\nA new business launch doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. Stay confident and follow the five tips outlined above for a smooth, low-stress launch.\n\nFor more <a title=\"Small Business Training tips and tricks\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\">Small Business Training tips and tricks</a>, check out our <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions</a>.','5 Tips to be STRESS FREE during Your NEW Business Launch','It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH. ','inherit','open','open','','2696-autosave','','','2011-09-09 19:25:18','2011-09-09 19:25:18','',2696,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2696-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(2700,1,'2011-09-09 19:16:06','2011-09-09 19:16:06','<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/melissa.hart.woods\">Facebook</a>. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. The potential is exciting to say the least but the thrill of using Facebook for marketing gets tempered when we realize that we don’t know how we should be incorporating it into marketing strategies. Do we just randomly post as much as possible or should marketing efforts be more carefully planned and focused?\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2692\" title=\"Facebook Icon\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Facebook-Icon.png\" alt=\"Facebook Icon\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" />Fortunately, studies are starting to come out that show <a title=\"how Facebook should be used to market your products\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/whitepaper/MMwhitepaper1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">how Facebook should be used to market your products</a>. Recently, one such study carried out by <a title=\"Momentus Media\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/publisher/index.php/momentus/index\" target=\"_blank\">Momentus Media</a>, a San Francisco-based social media strategy firm, has found the answers to a number of questions asked by every company that uses Facebook for marketing.\r\n\r\nTheir analysis of the top 20,000 Facebook pages discovered that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Weekends and off peak hours are the best times to post-</strong> Two to five p.m. could be the golden hour for interacting with people via Facebook. This works best for interactions because lower post activity means that people have fewer posts to choose from.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post often- </strong>Although the study didn’t indicate how many posts you should do per day, it did show that frequent posting results in more interactions. While the rate at which followers unsubscribe goes up after getting three posts per day, this rate tends to level off at higher numbers of posts. This, and the fact that fewer posts increases the likelihood that potential customers will miss them, points to a positive correlation between posts and interactions. In other words, it’s probably better to post a lot even if you do lose some contacts.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post more photos than links- </strong>People interact more with photos because they are fun to look at, easy to digest, and provoke comments. Videos were also popular but links were at the bottom of the list.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Always ask fans to “like” or comment on a post-</strong> The study showed that this increased interaction rates by over 200% so always ask for an opinion! This doesn’t mean you should post questions though, unless you directly ask people to reply in the comments.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>The bigger the status message the better-</strong> Interaction goes up as status message length increases. This makes sense since you are giving more information for people to comment on, especially if you change it up on a regular basis.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>People check out posts quickly-</strong> Posts were clicked by 90% of total viewers within nine hours of them going live and half of the people clicking on your post will do so in the first hour.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhat <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions strategies\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions strategies</a> have you found useful for marketing on Facebook? Please leave a comment letting us know what has worked or not worked for your company.','Using Facebook for Marketing the Right Way','Facebook. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. ','inherit','open','open','','2691-revision-3','','','2011-09-09 19:16:06','2011-09-09 19:16:06','',2691,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2691-revision-3/',0,'revision','',0),(2701,1,'2011-09-09 17:20:44','2011-09-09 17:20:44','<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2674 alignleft\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"460\" />Before getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, <a title=\"customer service focus into our business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\">customer service focus into our business</a>, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, <a title=\"contact me now\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">contact me now</a> to learn about my <a title=\"small business training programs\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">small business training programs</a>.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” Taught Melissa Hart Woods Valuable Lessons in Customer Service','Before getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry.','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-11','','','2011-09-09 17:20:44','2011-09-09 17:20:44','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),(2702,1,'2011-09-13 20:57:31','2011-09-13 20:57:31','Information Without Application is Useless','Information Without Application is Useless','','inherit','open','open','','information-without-application-is-useless-2','','','2011-09-13 20:57:31','2011-09-13 20:57:31','',2688,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Information-Without-Application-is-Useless.jpg',0,'attachment','image/jpeg',0),(2703,1,'2011-09-13 20:58:10','2011-09-13 20:58:10','<a href=\"Information Without Application is Useless\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2702\" title=\"Information Without Application is Useless\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Information-Without-Application-is-Useless-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Information Without Application is Useless\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. You just knew that when you went home, success was guaranteed because you grasped every concept, word, and idea that had been said. Not only did you feel incredibly prepared, but you also felt transformed as a person. For a week or two after the conference, it felt like you were walking on air.\n<strong>\nI like to call this feeling, “suspended super power syndrome”.</strong>\n\nAt the seminar, the thoughts of success, happiness, and other life-changing events raced through your head and put a huge smile on your face! You got back to your old life and still feeling that euphoric high, were so ready to make those changes. However, when you tried, you just couldn’t get started because you couldn’t remember what needed to be done first, and it all felt so overwhelming.\n\nTo avoid having this happen, <strong>train your brain to take “Action” notes at the Seminar.</strong> Don’t just soak it up and smile. Take notes for later use and employ three categories:\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Of Interest to Self-</strong> Jot down how various topics and ideas will <a title=\"improve your life and business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">improve your life and business</a>.</li>\n	<li><strong>Take Action-</strong> During those times of sudden realization, note how you can take action to turn the idea into reality. Remember to be specific to know exactly what to do when the times comes.</li>\n	<li><strong>Contacts and Resources- </strong>Make sure to keep notes about every important contact and referral in one place. Once again, don’t forget to put a specific reminder next to each of these.</li>\n</ol>\n<strong>Follow up on your notes</strong>\n\nAfter returning from the conference, do not hesitate to follow up on your notes when you get back. Send emails to those contacts, look up resources, and take action to make those positive changes happen!\n\nFor other<a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\"> Business Strategic Solutions</a>, get in touch with <a title=\"Melissa Woods\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">Melissa Woods</a>.','Information Without Application is Useless!','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. ','inherit','open','open','','2688-autosave','','','2011-09-13 20:58:10','2011-09-13 20:58:10','',2688,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2688-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(2704,1,'2011-09-09 19:16:25','2011-09-09 19:16:25','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. You just knew that when you went home, success was guaranteed because you grasped every concept, word, and idea that had been said. Not only did you feel incredibly prepared, but you also felt transformed as a person. For a week or two after the conference, it felt like you were walking on air.\r\n<strong>\r\nI like to call this feeling, “suspended super power syndrome”.</strong>\r\n\r\nAt the seminar, the thoughts of success, happiness, and other life-changing events raced through your head and put a huge smile on your face! You got back to your old life and still feeling that euphoric high, were so ready to make those changes. However, when you tried, you just couldn’t get started because you couldn’t remember what needed to be done first, and it all felt so overwhelming.\r\n\r\nTo avoid having this happen, <strong>train your brain to take “Action” notes at the Seminar.</strong> Don’t just soak it up and smile. Take notes for later use and employ three categories:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Of Interest to Self-</strong> Jot down how various topics and ideas will <a title=\"improve your life and business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">improve your life and business</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take Action-</strong> During those times of sudden realization, note how you can take action to turn the idea into reality. Remember to be specific to know exactly what to do when the times comes.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Contacts and Resources- </strong>Make sure to keep notes about every important contact and referral in one place. Once again, don’t forget to put a specific reminder next to each of these.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>Follow up on your notes</strong>\r\n\r\nAfter returning from the conference, do not hesitate to follow up on your notes when you get back. Send emails to those contacts, look up resources, and take action to make those positive changes happen!\r\n\r\nFor other<a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\"> Business Strategic Solutions</a>, get in touch with <a title=\"Melissa Woods\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">Melissa Woods</a>.','Information Without Application is Useless!','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. ','inherit','open','open','','2688-revision-4','','','2011-09-09 19:16:25','2011-09-09 19:16:25','',2688,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2688-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2705,1,'2011-09-09 19:22:25','2011-09-09 19:22:25','<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2674 alignleft\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"460\" />Before getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, <a title=\"customer service focus into our business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\">customer service focus into our business</a>, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, <a title=\"contact me now\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">contact me now</a> to learn about my <a title=\"small business training programs\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">small business training programs</a>.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” Taught Melissa Hart Woods Valuable Lessons in Customer Service','Before getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry.','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-12','','','2011-09-09 19:22:25','2011-09-09 19:22:25','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-12/',0,'revision','',0),(2706,1,'2011-09-09 19:22:12','2011-09-09 19:22:12','<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/melissa.hart.woods\">Facebook</a>. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. The potential is exciting to say the least but the thrill of using Facebook for marketing gets tempered when we realize that we don’t know how we should be incorporating it into marketing strategies. Do we just randomly post as much as possible or should marketing efforts be more carefully planned and focused?\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2692\" title=\"Facebook Icon\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Facebook-Icon.png\" alt=\"Facebook Icon\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" />Fortunately, studies are starting to come out that show <a title=\"how Facebook should be used to market your products\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/whitepaper/MMwhitepaper1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">how Facebook should be used to market your products</a>. Recently, one such study carried out by <a title=\"Momentus Media\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/publisher/index.php/momentus/index\" target=\"_blank\">Momentus Media</a>, a San Francisco-based social media strategy firm, has found the answers to a number of questions asked by every company that uses Facebook for marketing.\r\n\r\nTheir analysis of the top 20,000 Facebook pages discovered that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Weekends and off peak hours are the best times to post-</strong> Two to five p.m. could be the golden hour for interacting with people via Facebook. This works best for interactions because lower post activity means that people have fewer posts to choose from.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post often- </strong>Although the study didn’t indicate how many posts you should do per day, it did show that frequent posting results in more interactions. While the rate at which followers unsubscribe goes up after getting three posts per day, this rate tends to level off at higher numbers of posts. This, and the fact that fewer posts increases the likelihood that potential customers will miss them, points to a positive correlation between posts and interactions. In other words, it’s probably better to post a lot even if you do lose some contacts.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post more photos than links- </strong>People interact more with photos because they are fun to look at, easy to digest, and provoke comments. Videos were also popular but links were at the bottom of the list.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Always ask fans to “like” or comment on a post-</strong> The study showed that this increased interaction rates by over 200% so always ask for an opinion! This doesn’t mean you should post questions though, unless you directly ask people to reply in the comments.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>The bigger the status message the better-</strong> Interaction goes up as status message length increases. This makes sense since you are giving more information for people to comment on, especially if you change it up on a regular basis.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>People check out posts quickly-</strong> Posts were clicked by 90% of total viewers within nine hours of them going live and half of the people clicking on your post will do so in the first hour.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhat <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions strategies\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions strategies</a> have you found useful for marketing on Facebook? Please leave a comment letting us know what has worked or not worked for your company.','Using Facebook for Marketing the Right Way','Facebook. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. ','inherit','open','open','','2691-revision-4','','','2011-09-09 19:22:12','2011-09-09 19:22:12','',2691,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2691-revision-4/',0,'revision','',0),(2707,1,'2011-09-09 19:21:30','2011-09-09 19:21:30','The day has arrived! After putting in long nights, getting up early every morning, and never getting enough sleep because of all the crazy ideas racing through your head, you are finally ready to launch your new business.\r\n\r\nYour target market has been identified and you know exactly where and how to reach them. All revenue projections are done and <em><strong>your branding is as good as it’s going to get.</strong></em> You know this must be true because you spent several hours deliberating over the final approval of the logo. <em><strong>You are both excited and petrified all at once. </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2697\" title=\"iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Coaching for Small Business\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" />It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Let go of perfect: </strong>Realize that you are going to learn from this initial launch, and that customers don’t know how your operation is “supposed” to work.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Love your customers:</strong> If you love your customers, and they feel that appreciation, that’s all that matters. Focus on giving them a customer experience that WOWs them! Talk to your customers and make them feel important- <em><strong>they WILL</strong></em> become your evangelists if they have a good experience.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Follow up with customers: <em>Develop a system from the start to follow up on your customer\'s experience. </em></strong>Engage them on how your product or service has made their life better.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take notes for future reference:</strong> Use a notebook during the launch to take note of systems that need to be changed or created. You will learn a lot from this launch!  This will help with the fine-tuning of your business.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Gather your team before and after the launch:</strong> Whether they are employees, family, or friends, be sure to have a team huddle before the launch to make sure that each player knows what their responsibilities are. The post launch huddle is just as important because it gives each team member a chance to explain what went right or wrong. This feedback will be invaluable for making the necessary changes for the future process.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nA new business launch doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. Stay confident and follow the five tips outlined above for a smooth, low-stress launch.\r\n\r\nFor more <a title=\"Small Business Training tips and tricks\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\">Small Business Training tips and tricks</a>, check out our <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions</a>.','5 Tips to be STRESS FREE during Your NEW Business Launch','It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH. ','inherit','open','open','','2696-revision-2','','','2011-09-09 19:21:30','2011-09-09 19:21:30','',2696,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2696-revision-2/',0,'revision','',0),(2708,1,'2011-09-13 21:00:55','2011-09-13 21:00:55','<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2674 alignleft\" title=\"iStock_000010172278Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_000010172278Small1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"316\" height=\"460\" />Before getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry. While working with small children was a joy, taught me a great deal about teaching, and also helped me learn how to listen to and meet the needs of others, the hardest part of the job didn’t have anything to do with the kids. No, those difficulties came in the form of their mothers.\r\n\r\nThe mothers of young children are the toughest customers I have ever come across. While these mothers may have been easy to please when they went shopping or dined out, pleasing and making them feel at ease in our children’s gym was a constant challenge. The reason for this was logical; in taking care of their children, we were taking care of the most absolute precious parts of their lives.\r\n\r\nI learned pretty fast that if our business was going to succeed, we had to develop a sound strategy that focused on quality, positive “customer experience”. I also realized that we needed to train employees on how to effectively please our difficult customer base to make this strategy a core part of everything we did.\r\n\r\nIn developing this important part of our business strategic solutions, we eventually discovered that there certain factors that gave us a competitive advantage. Four of these were:\r\n\r\n<strong>1. </strong><strong>First impressions mean everything!- </strong>This has often been said and it’s absolutely true. Since<strong> </strong>research has shown that customers decide whether or not to buy from a business based on the first experience they had, you better make an amazing first impression. To accomplish this, we made a point of treating new customers like long lost family and always tried to promote a happy vibe at our child care center. Many of our customers told us how much they appreciated these efforts.<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>2. </strong><strong>Make every customer feel like they were the only customers.-</strong> We took the time to really learn to know our customers by asking employees to give us a note about some unique, positive aspect of each family. This ensured that employees would take the time to converse with customers and get to know them on a more personal basis.<strong> </strong>That way, the staff knew more about the lives of our customers and when they demonstrated this, customers felt important, noticed, and appreciated. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>3. </strong><strong>Keep the customer engaged- </strong>To show that we always kept our customers in mind,<strong> </strong>our staff would call parents every few months and tell them what a pleasure it was to work with their children. They would also update them on how their children were doing in our educational programs.<strong></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>4. </strong><strong>Give them something extra- </strong>This is all about going above and beyond for the customer. In addition to providing them with high quality service, we made efforts to keep them updated on consumer reports related to child care products, and regularly gave seminars on topics such as “redirecting behavior” and child health care issues. <strong></strong>\r\n\r\nIf we hadn’t incorporated a strong, <a title=\"customer service focus into our business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\">customer service focus into our business</a>, I am sure that we would have gone under in less than a year. Instead, the business grew because we developed and stuck to customer service strategies that worked. To learn more about how I succeeded in a challenging and competitive business sector, <a title=\"contact me now\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">contact me now</a> to learn about my <a title=\"small business training programs\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">small business training programs</a>.',' How “Mothers of Young Children” Taught Melissa Hart Woods Valuable Lessons in Customer Service','Before getting involved with coaching entrepreneurs, I worked for 20 years in the children’s service industry.','inherit','open','open','','2672-revision-13','','','2011-09-13 21:00:55','2011-09-13 21:00:55','',2672,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2672-revision-13/',0,'revision','',0),(2709,1,'2011-09-13 21:01:32','2011-09-13 21:01:32','<a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/melissa.hart.woods\">Facebook</a>. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. The potential is exciting to say the least but the thrill of using Facebook for marketing gets tempered when we realize that we don’t know how we should be incorporating it into marketing strategies. Do we just randomly post as much as possible or should marketing efforts be more carefully planned and focused?\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-2692\" title=\"Facebook Icon\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Facebook-Icon.png\" alt=\"Facebook Icon\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" />Fortunately, studies are starting to come out that show <a title=\"how Facebook should be used to market your products\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/whitepaper/MMwhitepaper1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">how Facebook should be used to market your products</a>. Recently, one such study carried out by <a title=\"Momentus Media\" href=\"http://momentusmedia.com/publisher/index.php/momentus/index\" target=\"_blank\">Momentus Media</a>, a San Francisco-based social media strategy firm, has found the answers to a number of questions asked by every company that uses Facebook for marketing.\r\n\r\nTheir analysis of the top 20,000 Facebook pages discovered that:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Weekends and off peak hours are the best times to post-</strong> Two to five p.m. could be the golden hour for interacting with people via Facebook. This works best for interactions because lower post activity means that people have fewer posts to choose from.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post often- </strong>Although the study didn’t indicate how many posts you should do per day, it did show that frequent posting results in more interactions. While the rate at which followers unsubscribe goes up after getting three posts per day, this rate tends to level off at higher numbers of posts. This, and the fact that fewer posts increases the likelihood that potential customers will miss them, points to a positive correlation between posts and interactions. In other words, it’s probably better to post a lot even if you do lose some contacts.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Post more photos than links- </strong>People interact more with photos because they are fun to look at, easy to digest, and provoke comments. Videos were also popular but links were at the bottom of the list.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Always ask fans to “like” or comment on a post-</strong> The study showed that this increased interaction rates by over 200% so always ask for an opinion! This doesn’t mean you should post questions though, unless you directly ask people to reply in the comments.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>The bigger the status message the better-</strong> Interaction goes up as status message length increases. This makes sense since you are giving more information for people to comment on, especially if you change it up on a regular basis.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>People check out posts quickly-</strong> Posts were clicked by 90% of total viewers within nine hours of them going live and half of the people clicking on your post will do so in the first hour.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhat <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions strategies\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions strategies</a> have you found useful for marketing on Facebook? Please leave a comment letting us know what has worked or not worked for your company.','Using Facebook for Marketing the Right Way','Facebook. It’s a massive social media giant that has the potential to directly connect and interact with target markets. ','inherit','open','open','','2691-revision-5','','','2011-09-13 21:01:32','2011-09-13 21:01:32','',2691,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2691-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2710,1,'2011-09-13 20:59:54','2011-09-13 20:59:54','<a href=\"Information Without Application is Useless\"><img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2702\" title=\"Information Without Application is Useless\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/Information-Without-Application-is-Useless-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Information Without Application is Useless\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" /></a>How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. You just knew that when you went home, success was guaranteed because you grasped every concept, word, and idea that had been said. Not only did you feel incredibly prepared, but you also felt transformed as a person. For a week or two after the conference, it felt like you were walking on air.\r\n<strong>\r\nI like to call this feeling, “suspended super power syndrome”.</strong>\r\n\r\nAt the seminar, the thoughts of success, happiness, and other life-changing events raced through your head and put a huge smile on your face! You got back to your old life and still feeling that euphoric high, were so ready to make those changes. However, when you tried, you just couldn’t get started because you couldn’t remember what needed to be done first, and it all felt so overwhelming.\r\n\r\nTo avoid having this happen, <strong>train your brain to take “Action” notes at the Seminar.</strong> Don’t just soak it up and smile. Take notes for later use and employ three categories:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Of Interest to Self-</strong> Jot down how various topics and ideas will <a title=\"improve your life and business\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/grow/\" target=\"_blank\">improve your life and business</a>.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take Action-</strong> During those times of sudden realization, note how you can take action to turn the idea into reality. Remember to be specific to know exactly what to do when the times comes.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Contacts and Resources- </strong>Make sure to keep notes about every important contact and referral in one place. Once again, don’t forget to put a specific reminder next to each of these.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\n<strong>Follow up on your notes</strong>\r\n\r\nAfter returning from the conference, do not hesitate to follow up on your notes when you get back. Send emails to those contacts, look up resources, and take action to make those positive changes happen!\r\n\r\nFor other<a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\"> Business Strategic Solutions</a>, get in touch with <a title=\"Melissa Woods\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/contact-us/\" target=\"_blank\">Melissa Woods</a>.','Information Without Application is Useless!','How many times have you gone to inspirational, self improvement, business, or other types of positive seminars and felt transformed by the experience? You felt like the presentations, lectures, and activities reached into your core and lifted you up to unreachable heights. ','inherit','open','open','','2688-revision-5','','','2011-09-13 20:59:54','2011-09-13 20:59:54','',2688,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2688-revision-5/',0,'revision','',0),(2711,1,'2011-09-13 21:02:10','2011-09-13 21:02:10','The day has arrived! After putting in long nights, getting up early every morning, and never getting enough sleep because of all the crazy ideas racing through your head, you are finally ready to launch your new business.\r\n\r\nYour target market has been identified and you know exactly where and how to reach them. All revenue projections are done and <em><strong>your branding is as good as it’s going to get.</strong></em> You know this must be true because you spent several hours deliberating over the final approval of the logo. <em><strong>You are both excited and petrified all at once. </strong></em>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2697\" title=\"iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/iStock_Business_woman_bummed000008145599Small-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Coaching for Small Business\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" />It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH.\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Let go of perfect: </strong>Realize that you are going to learn from this initial launch, and that customers don’t know how your operation is “supposed” to work.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Love your customers:</strong> If you love your customers, and they feel that appreciation, that’s all that matters. Focus on giving them a customer experience that WOWs them! Talk to your customers and make them feel important- <em><strong>they WILL</strong></em> become your evangelists if they have a good experience.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Follow up with customers: <em>Develop a system from the start to follow up on your customer\'s experience. </em></strong>Engage them on how your product or service has made their life better.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Take notes for future reference:</strong> Use a notebook during the launch to take note of systems that need to be changed or created. You will learn a lot from this launch!  This will help with the fine-tuning of your business.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Gather your team before and after the launch:</strong> Whether they are employees, family, or friends, be sure to have a team huddle before the launch to make sure that each player knows what their responsibilities are. The post launch huddle is just as important because it gives each team member a chance to explain what went right or wrong. This feedback will be invaluable for making the necessary changes for the future process.</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nA new business launch doesn’t need to be a stressful experience. Stay confident and follow the five tips outlined above for a smooth, low-stress launch.\r\n\r\nFor more <a title=\"Small Business Training tips and tricks\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/the-thrive-method/\" target=\"_blank\">Small Business Training tips and tricks</a>, check out our <a title=\"Business Strategic Solutions\" href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/\" target=\"_blank\">Business Strategic Solutions</a>.','5 Tips to be STRESS FREE during Your NEW Business Launch','It’s time to launch the business, but it’s also time to stay balanced and avoid becoming over-stressed. Follow these tips for a STRESS – FREE LAUNCH. 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Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. 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A brilliant blend of information, live coaching and the right action for results.\r\n</strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It</span>’s painless, simple, educational, informational and before you know it you will get those ideas out of your head and on paper in the form of a template to work from, a blueprint to follow or a plan to commit to.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Best Part?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Almost every module includes information for getting the job done instantly!  There are also links to other service providers who can help you implement it effortlessly.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What’s the cost of playing it safe??  Getting more of the same??</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Investing in a step-by-step process that eliminates pesky obstacles, understanding the market and determining how you will make money and continually grow will absolutely hands down increase your chance of success 100%.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>If that’s not enough..</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It only requires 1 – 2 hours a week to move you forward and before you know it Wala! …You will have a whole new chapter, whether it’s a new revenue source, a new business model, or a new life!   What do you have to lose?</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" /><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\r\n<strong>Signature Membership Program</strong></span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span>– $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></strong></span><a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1960/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight 12 weeks.  All Program training modules consist of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','About','<h4>It\'s about application, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way. 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Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROW Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Program:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. The Bounce process guarantees a whole new perspective shift and culminates with a</span> <strong>life and career plan </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to follow.</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong>Here’s how easy it is….</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just 60 minutes a week to test out a new source of income, a business model, a new revenue stream, a new market. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">With little time and financial commitment, utilize the weekly tool, execute and participate. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The real benefit is in learning new information, applying it where necessary, and having live coaching at your disposal for when you hit a roadblock, need a springboard to bounce ideas, or just plain hate doing it all by yourself.</span> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The coaching part of the THRIVE METHOD  is where the measurable results take place. A brilliant blend of information, live coaching and the right action for results.\r\n</strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It</span>’s painless, simple, educational, informational and before you know it you will get those ideas out of your head and on paper in the form of a template to work from, a blueprint to follow or a plan to commit to.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Best Part?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Almost every module includes information for getting the job done instantly!  There are also links to other service providers who can help you implement it effortlessly.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What’s the cost of playing it safe??  Getting more of the same??</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Investing in a step-by-step process that eliminates pesky obstacles, understanding the market and determining how you will make money and continually grow will absolutely hands down increase your chance of success 100%.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>If that’s not enough..</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It only requires 1 – 2 hours a week to move you forward and before you know it Wala! …You will have a whole new chapter, whether it’s a new revenue source, a new business model, or a new life!   What do you have to lose?</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" /><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\r\n<strong>Signature Membership Program</strong></span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span>– $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></strong></span><a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1960/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight 12 weeks.  All Program training modules consist of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','About','','inherit','open','open','','739-revision-v1','','','2011-11-07 23:01:03','2011-11-07 23:01:03','',739,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/739-revision-83/',0,'revision','',0),(2721,1,'2011-11-07 23:20:06','2011-11-07 23:20:06','<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Strategic Business Solutions for business owners</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1124\" title=\"thrive-method\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/thrive-method.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" />\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><em>THRIVE:</em> IN BUSINESS, IN LIFE</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s our right to THRIVE in everything from business to life. Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROW Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Program:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. The Bounce process guarantees a whole new perspective shift and culminates with a</span> <strong>life and career plan </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to follow.</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong>Here’s how easy it is….</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just 60 minutes a week to test out a new source of income, a business model, a new revenue stream, a new market. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">With little time and financial commitment, utilize the weekly tool, execute and participate. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The real benefit is in learning new information, applying it where necessary, and having live coaching at your disposal for when you hit a roadblock, need a springboard to bounce ideas, or just plain hate doing it all by yourself.</span> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The coaching part of the THRIVE METHOD  is where the measurable results take place. A brilliant blend of information, live coaching and the right action for results.\r\n</strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It</span>’s painless, simple, educational, informational and before you know it you will get those ideas out of your head and on paper in the form of a template to work from, a blueprint to follow or a plan to commit to.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Best Part?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Almost every module includes information for getting the job done instantly!  There are also links to other service providers who can help you implement it effortlessly.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What’s the cost of playing it safe??  Getting more of the same??</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Investing in a step-by-step process that eliminates pesky obstacles, understanding the market and determining how you will make money and continually grow will absolutely hands down increase your chance of success 100%.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>If that’s not enough..</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It only requires 1 – 2 hours a week to move you forward and before you know it Wala! …You will have a whole new chapter, whether it’s a new revenue source, a new business model, or a new life!   What do you have to lose?</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" /><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\r\n<strong>Signature Membership Program</strong></span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span>– $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></strong></span><a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1960/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight 12 weeks.  All Program training modules consist of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','About','It\'s about application, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way. BUILD, GROW, BOUNCE.','inherit','open','open','','739-revision-v1','','','2011-11-07 23:20:06','2011-11-07 23:20:06','',739,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/739-revision-85/',0,'revision','',0),(2720,1,'2011-11-07 23:17:21','2011-11-07 23:17:21','<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Strategic Business Solutions for business owners</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1124\" title=\"thrive-method\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/thrive-method.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" />\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><em>THRIVE:</em> IN BUSINESS, IN LIFE</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s our right to THRIVE in everything from business to life. Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROW Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Program:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. The Bounce process guarantees a whole new perspective shift and culminates with a</span> <strong>life and career plan </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to follow.</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong>Here’s how easy it is….</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just 60 minutes a week to test out a new source of income, a business model, a new revenue stream, a new market. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">With little time and financial commitment, utilize the weekly tool, execute and participate. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The real benefit is in learning new information, applying it where necessary, and having live coaching at your disposal for when you hit a roadblock, need a springboard to bounce ideas, or just plain hate doing it all by yourself.</span> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The coaching part of the THRIVE METHOD  is where the measurable results take place. A brilliant blend of information, live coaching and the right action for results.\r\n</strong>\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It</span>’s painless, simple, educational, informational and before you know it you will get those ideas out of your head and on paper in the form of a template to work from, a blueprint to follow or a plan to commit to.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>The Best Part?</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Almost every module includes information for getting the job done instantly!  There are also links to other service providers who can help you implement it effortlessly.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>What’s the cost of playing it safe??  Getting more of the same??</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Investing in a step-by-step process that eliminates pesky obstacles, understanding the market and determining how you will make money and continually grow will absolutely hands down increase your chance of success 100%.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>If that’s not enough..</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It only requires 1 – 2 hours a week to move you forward and before you know it Wala! …You will have a whole new chapter, whether it’s a new revenue source, a new business model, or a new life!   What do you have to lose?</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">I guarantee this is the most </span><strong>cost effective</strong> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">and fastest way to DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL that feeds your passion and your bank account!</span></span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>You risk nothing! 14-day risk free membership!</strong>\r\n</span>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" /><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\r\n<strong>Signature Membership Program</strong></span> <span style=\"color: #000000;\"> </span>– $349/mo\r\n\r\nDesigned for those who enjoy using collaboration for motivation, get inspiration from bouncing ideas around, thrive on accountability and are inspired by a fresh perspective.\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Group Coaching</strong> First Tuesday of every month</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Ongoing Coaching &amp; Communication</strong> through the membership website with Melissa and her team.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><em>Please note: You will be charged NOTHING at this time.  After your free trial period, unless we receive a cancellation notice from you, your monthly subscription will start automatically. To cancel your subscription, email us at <a href=\"mailto:\">info@thethrivemethod.com</a> with the word \"cancel\" in the subject line.</em></strong></span><a id=\"tsignup\" class=\" tsignup_btn\" href=\"https://www.jigsawbox.com/signup/The Thrive Method/1960/2471\"></a>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<blockquote><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The THRIVE METHOD training modules are offered in three parts delivered over a period of eight 12 weeks.  All Program training modules consist of interactive online training followed up with a live conference call to explore your understanding and answer your questions.</span></blockquote>','About','It\'s about application, providing just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way. BUILD, GROW, BOUNCE.','inherit','open','open','','739-revision-v1','','','2011-11-07 23:17:21','2011-11-07 23:17:21','',739,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/739-revision-84/',0,'revision','',0),(2734,1,'2011-11-07 22:08:34','2011-11-07 22:08:34','<address style=\"text-align: center;\"><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2341\" title=\"business-strategic-solutions-build\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/business-strategic-solutions-build.jpg\" alt=\"Business Strategic Solutions, Build\" width=\"668\" height=\"263\" /></address>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>\r\n</strong></span></p>\r\n\r\n<h3>It\'s easy to become a Successful Entrepreneur</h3>\r\nYou start by getting a clear idea of what you want, learning your obstacles, and moving forward.  Uncovering all the rocks, discovering your potential to create a business model that will feed your passion and your bank account.\r\n\r\nMost entrepreneurs lead with their passion and forget some very important steps along the way when they are building their business.\r\nThe few important steps they miss (or discount) can cost them the risk of losing all the investment in time and money later.\r\n\r\nWhat’s the cost of playing it safe???  Getting more of the same???\r\n\r\n<strong>Questions you will find answers to:</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>How hearty is my business idea/model?</li>\r\n	<li>When can I see money coming in?</li>\r\n	<li>Where will I market my concept to get the most “bang for my buck?”</li>\r\n	<li>How will I set up my systems and processes?</li>\r\n	<li>What will I do to create a customer experience better then any of my competitors?</li>\r\n	<li>How will social media come into my plan?</li>\r\n	<li>How can I find investment?</li>\r\n	<li>How can I grow my start up on a shoestring?</li>\r\n</ul>','BUILD','<h4>All the tools you need to BUILD a profitable business in just 12 weeks.</h4>','inherit','open','open','','610-revision-183','','','2011-11-07 22:08:34','2011-11-07 22:08:34','',610,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/610-revision-183/',0,'revision','',0),(2769,1,'2011-12-13 17:18:14','2011-12-13 17:18:14','[caption id=\"attachment_2770\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Is this you? A Blog Procrastinator?\"]<img class=\"size-medium wp-image-2770\" title=\"5645443327\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/5645443327-300x260.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"260\" />[/caption]\r\n\r\nNot all of us think<strong> Blogging</strong> for business is a breeze.  The idea of blogging can be for some, right up there with going to the dentist. (<em>Sorry to all my dentist friends</em>) It just sounds so.. arduous, and just another \"thing\" we have to make time for.  I’ve noticed the word alone conjures up procrastination on the highest level. I run into so many business owners, clients, entrepreneurs who will say “I love to write” and when I ask them why they haven’t started a blog yet? Their response is, “I have know idea how do that.\"  Then the barrage of questions come, “How do you start a blog?\" How often do you have to write one\"? \"How do followers find you?\" “What do you mean it has something to do with SEO?\" \"What’s SEO?\" \"What exactly is back linking? What is a guest blogger? What do you mean I have to comment on other blogs and link them back to my blog?\"\r\n\r\n<strong>By the time you’ve asked all those questions you\'ve pretty much talked yourself out of the idea of starting a Blog.</strong>\r\n\r\nMy advice -  Just start! Write about what interests you. My friend’s daughter started a Blog on baking. At 17 years old she has something like a million hits! Crazy. Check out her Blog. www.bakerita.com.  I’ve noticed when you just start, and write about what interests you, chances are others will find what you are interested in and want to stay tuned to your Blog. It becomes fun when you take the “work” and “outcome” out of it and write for the pure joy of it.  A small way to feel accomplished.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>5 Tips For You</strong></span>:\r\n\r\n1.     Just start!  – Blog about your perspective on whatever it is that interests you.\r\n\r\n2.     Go to wordpress Blog and pick out a free template and set up your Blog, <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">http://wordpress.com/</span>\r\n\r\n3.     Use Bluehost to host your Blog - <a href=\"http://www.bluehost.com/\">http://www.bluehost.com/</a>\r\n\r\n4.     If you get really stuck email me at <a href=\"mailto:melissa@thethrivemethod.com\">melissa@thethrivemethod.com</a> and I will give you some great inexpensive companies who will set it all up for you.\r\n\r\n5.     You don’t need to write a dissertation, 250 – 350 words are all you need to do. Remember to include a picture!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://www.MVisionConsulting.com\">www.MVisionConsulting.com</a>','Blogging for Business, Friend or Foe?','','publish','closed','open','','blogging-for-business-friend-or-foe','','','2012-10-18 05:04:25','2012-10-18 05:04:25','',0,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/?p=2769',0,'post','',0),(2738,1,'2011-11-10 18:34:55','2011-11-10 18:34:55','<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Strategic Business Solutions for business owners</span></h3>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1124\" title=\"thrive-method\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/thrive-method.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"332\" />\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong><em>THRIVE:</em> IN BUSINESS, IN LIFE</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">It’s our right to THRIVE in everything from business to life. Whether we are building a business from the ground up, resurrecting a business from chaos, growing a business to that next level of success, or exiting a business or career, EVERYONE deserves to THRIVE.</span>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Our three signature programs are designed to meet the business person just where they are in their business development. And when the programs are complete, we promise a working plan  - a blueprint (or template) that will support your new direction.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>INFORMATION WITHOUT APPLICATION IS USELESS!</strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The THRIVE METHOD is about application. It provides just enough information to protect you from overwhelm, with simple to follow action steps, backed by live group and private coaching, keeping you on the right track even when LIFE gets in the way.</span>\r\n\r\n<strong>STOP TRYING TO DO IT ALONE! </strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">If your not inspired or do not have the right information - with the right action steps - NOTHING is going to happen to move you forward. New information, in bite size pieces, backed by live coaching and implementation is the recipe for your SUCCESS!</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/build/\"><strong>BUILD Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the entrepreneur who is building a new idea/concept. A simple process that takes an idea in theory and turns it into a working and sustainable business model, with no stone left unturned. The program culminates with a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Business Model Template</span></strong></span> <span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that covers everything from A – Z to develop a well rounded and scalable business model.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/grow/\"><strong>GROW Program:</strong></a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Building a business to its next level of success requires a new set of tools, as well as a thoughtful process to determine \"what’s next.\"  Stop flying by the seat of your pants and create a <strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Growth Blueprint</span></strong> </span><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">that will take your business to a whole new level of success.</span>\r\n\r\n<a href=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/bounce/\"><strong>BOUNCE Program:</strong>\r\n</a>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Designed for the business person exiting their own business, exiting a career, or anyone who desires to begin a new chapter. The Bounce process guarantees a whole new perspective shift and culminates with a</span> <strong>life and career plan </strong><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">to follow.</span>\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-958\" title=\"horizontal line\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/horizontal-line.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"9\" />\r\n<strong>Here’s how easy it is….</strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">Just 60 minutes a week to test out a new source of income, a business model, a new revenue stream, a new market. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">With little time and financial commitment, utilize the weekly tool, execute and participate. </span></li>\r\n	<li><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><span style=\"color: #5b5b5b;\">The real benefit is in learning new information, applying it where necessary, and having live coaching at your disposal for when you hit a roadblock, need a springboard to bounce ideas, or just plain hate doing it all by yourself.</span> </span></li>\r\n</ul>\r\n<strong>The coaching part of the THRIVE METHOD  is where the measurable results take place. 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It\'s easy to get stuck, and stuck is not a good strategy.\r\n\r\nThe world is changing and its going to continue to change. Now more then EVER you must STAY CURRENT by knowing  your market, and your competitors. 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Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\r\n\r\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. 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You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\r\n\r\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. 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Of the 1,075 people responding to Intelligent Office’s Work IQ survey, not a single one expressed any desire of spending his or her career as an office leader. The survey participants were asked about four different work styles: corporate executive, professional, entrepreneur and independent. Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\n\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. More than 65 percent are looking for a job where they have a laptop computer or tablet that affords them the freedom to work anywhere they choose.\n<h2>Top 4 Businesses for Beginners</h2>\nStarting a small business is a huge commitment<strong>.</strong> It can seem so intimidating that it’s often difficult to decide where to begin or even what kind of business to open. The first step is to explore your passions. If there is anything you throw your heart and soul into, that’s where your business might be, though you might want to think twice about having your favorite activities become a professional endeavor. If you know you want to become an entrepreneur, but you’re not sure what kind, here are a few of the best small businesses for beginners:\n\n<strong>Start a clean-up crew.</strong> Luckily, cleaning up is a skill that will never require a business degree. You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. 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Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\n\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. More than 65 percent are looking for a job where they have a laptop computer or tablet that affords them the freedom to work anywhere they choose.\n<h1>Top 4 Businesses for Beginners</h1>\nStarting a small business is a huge commitment<strong>.</strong> It can seem so intimidating that it’s often difficult to decide where to begin or even what kind of business to open. The first step is to explore your passions. If there is anything you throw your heart and soul into, that’s where your business might be, though you might want to think twice about having your favorite activities become a professional endeavor. If you know you want to become an entrepreneur, but you’re not sure what kind, here are a few of the best small businesses for beginners:\n\n<strong>Start a clean-up crew.</strong> Luckily, cleaning up is a skill that will never require a business degree. You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\n\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. While starting a child care center usually costs a lot (there are a number of hidden costs like insurance fees, licenses, and the price of child-proofing your rented space), a children’s enrichment business can be done for 1/3-1/8 of that cost.\n\n<strong>Act as a computer consultant.</strong> Tinkering with your home computer can turn into a lucrative career. For experts, there are a number of business paths available, including computer repair, software training and data entry. Since technology is everywhere, you have many potential clients. You can offer your services to home users, other small businesses or even larger organizations. A computer consulting business also means you can control your own hours.\n\n<strong>Take care of pets</strong>. Tending to pets is arguably the cutest small business you could start. Pet-owners are willing to pay top dollar for their pets. You can provide a variety of pet-related services, such as dog training and walking, grooming or pet sitting. Experience with animals is usually a prerequisite for starting these businesses, especially when it comes to dog training and grooming. 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Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\r\n\r\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. More than 65 percent are looking for a job where they have a laptop computer or tablet that affords them the freedom to work anywhere they choose.\r\n<h1>Top 4 Businesses for Beginners</h1>\r\nStarting a small business is a huge commitment<strong>.</strong> It can seem so intimidating that it’s often difficult to decide where to begin or even what kind of business to open. The first step is to explore your passions. If there is anything you throw your heart and soul into, that’s where your business might be, though you might want to think twice about having your favorite activities become a professional endeavor. If you know you want to become an entrepreneur, but you’re not sure what kind, here are a few of the best small businesses for beginners:\r\n\r\n<strong>Start a clean-up crew.</strong> Luckily, cleaning up is a skill that will never require a business degree. You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\r\n\r\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. While starting a child care center usually costs a lot (there are a number of hidden costs like insurance fees, licenses, and the price of child-proofing your rented space), a children’s enrichment business can be done for 1/3-1/8 of that cost.\r\n\r\n<strong>Act as a computer consultant.</strong> Tinkering with your home computer can turn into a lucrative career. For experts, there are a number of business paths available, including computer repair, software training and data entry. Since technology is everywhere, you have many potential clients. You can offer your services to home users, other small businesses or even larger organizations. A computer consulting business also means you can control your own hours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Take care of pets</strong>. Tending to pets is arguably the cutest small business you could start. Pet-owners are willing to pay top dollar for their pets. You can provide a variety of pet-related services, such as dog training and walking, grooming or pet sitting. Experience with animals is usually a prerequisite for starting these businesses, especially when it comes to dog training and grooming. 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Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\r\n\r\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. More than 65 percent are looking for a job where they have a laptop computer or tablet that affords them the freedom to work anywhere they choose.\r\n<h1>Top 4 Businesses for Beginners</h1>\r\nStarting a small business is a huge commitment<strong>.</strong> It can seem so intimidating that it’s often difficult to decide where to begin or even what kind of business to open. The first step is to explore your passions. If there is anything you throw your heart and soul into, that’s where your business might be, though you might want to think twice about having your favorite activities become a professional endeavor. If you know you want to become an entrepreneur, but you’re not sure what kind, here are a few of the best small businesses for beginners:\r\n\r\n<strong>Start a clean-up crew.</strong> Luckily, cleaning up is a skill that will never require a business degree. You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\r\n\r\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. While starting a child care center usually costs a lot (there are a number of hidden costs like insurance fees, licenses, and the price of child-proofing your rented space), a children’s enrichment business can be done for 1/3-1/8 of that cost.\r\n\r\n<strong>Act as a computer consultant.</strong> Tinkering with your home computer can turn into a lucrative career. 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Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\r\n\r\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. More than 65 percent are looking for a job where they have a laptop computer or tablet that affords them the freedom to work anywhere they choose.\r\n<h1>Top 4 Businesses for Beginners</h1>\r\nStarting a small business is a huge commitment<strong>.</strong> It can seem so intimidating that it’s often difficult to decide where to begin or even what kind of business to open. The first step is to explore your passions. If there is anything you throw your heart and soul into, that’s where your business might be, though you might want to think twice about having your favorite activities become a professional endeavor. If you know you want to become an entrepreneur, but you’re not sure what kind, here are a few of the best small businesses for beginners:\r\n\r\n<strong>Start a clean-up crew.</strong> Luckily, cleaning up is a skill that will never require a business degree. You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\r\n\r\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. While starting a child care center usually costs a lot (there are a number of hidden costs like insurance fees, licenses, and the price of child-proofing your rented space), a children’s enrichment business can be done for 1/3-1/8 of that cost.\r\n\r\n<strong>Act as a computer consultant.</strong> Tinkering with your home computer can turn into a lucrative career. For experts, there are a number of business paths available, including computer repair, software training and data entry. Since technology is everywhere, you have many potential clients. You can offer your services to home users, other small businesses or even larger organizations. A computer consulting business also means you can control your own hours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Take care of pets</strong>. Tending to pets is arguably the cutest small business you could start. Pet-owners are willing to pay top dollar for their pets. You can provide a variety of pet-related services, such as dog training and walking, grooming or pet sitting. Experience with animals is usually a prerequisite for starting these businesses, especially when it comes to dog training and grooming. 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Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\r\n\r\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. More than 65 percent are looking for a job where they have a laptop computer or tablet that affords them the freedom to work anywhere they choose.\r\n<h1>Top 4 Businesses for Beginners</h1>\r\nStarting a small business is a huge commitment<strong>.</strong> It can seem so intimidating that it’s often difficult to decide where to begin or even what kind of business to open. The first step is to explore your passions. If there is anything you throw your heart and soul into, that’s where your business might be, though you might want to think twice about having your favorite activities become a professional endeavor. If you know you want to become an entrepreneur, but you’re not sure what kind, here are a few of the best small businesses for beginners:\r\n\r\n<strong>Start a clean-up crew.</strong> Luckily, cleaning up is a skill that will never require a business degree. You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\r\n\r\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. While starting a child care center usually costs a lot (there are a number of hidden costs like insurance fees, licenses, and the price of child-proofing your rented space), a children’s enrichment business can be done for 1/3-1/8 of that cost.\r\n\r\n<strong>Act as a computer consultant.</strong> Tinkering with your home computer can turn into a lucrative career. 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Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\r\n\r\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. 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Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\r\n\r\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. While starting a child care center usually costs a lot (there are a number of hidden costs like insurance fees, licenses, and the price of child-proofing your rented space), a children’s enrichment business can be done for 1/3-1/8 of that cost.\r\n\r\n<strong>Act as a computer consultant.</strong> Tinkering with your home computer can turn into a lucrative career. 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More than 65 percent are looking for a job where they have a laptop computer or tablet that affords them the freedom to work anywhere they choose.\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Top 4 Businesses for Beginners</strong></span></em>\r\n\r\nStarting a small business is a huge commitment<strong>.</strong> It can seem so intimidating that it’s often difficult to decide where to begin or even what kind of business to open. The first step is to explore your passions. If there is anything you throw your heart and soul into, that’s where your business might be, though you might want to think twice about having your favorite activities become a professional endeavor. If you know you want to become an entrepreneur, but you’re not sure what kind, here are a few of the best small businesses for beginners:\r\n\r\n<strong>Start a clean-up crew.</strong> Luckily, cleaning up is a skill that will never require a business degree. You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\r\n\r\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. 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If you don’t know how to cut a dog’s nails, you probably don’t want to try.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http://www.MVisionConsulting.com\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff; text-decoration: underline;\">www.MVisionConsulting.com</span></a></span></span>','Business Ownership for Beginners','','inherit','open','open','','2886-autosave','','','2012-10-18 04:33:49','2012-10-18 04:33:49','',2886,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2886-autosave/',0,'revision','',0),(2898,1,'2012-10-18 03:17:40','2012-10-18 03:17:40','<strong>Business Ownership for Beginners</strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2887\" title=\"blog_bus-new\" src=\"http://business-strategic-solutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/blog_bus-new.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"920\" height=\"292\" />\r\n\r\nThe days of aspiring to be a corporate executive seem to be over. Of the 1,075 people responding to Intelligent Office’s Work IQ survey, not a single one expressed any desire of spending his or her career as an office leader. The survey participants were asked about four different work styles: corporate executive, professional, entrepreneur and independent. Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\r\n\r\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. More than 65 percent are looking for a job where they have a laptop computer or tablet that affords them the freedom to work anywhere they choose.\r\n<h1>Top 4 Businesses for Beginners</h1>\r\nStarting a small business is a huge commitment<strong>.</strong> It can seem so intimidating that it’s often difficult to decide where to begin or even what kind of business to open. The first step is to explore your passions. If there is anything you throw your heart and soul into, that’s where your business might be, though you might want to think twice about having your favorite activities become a professional endeavor. If you know you want to become an entrepreneur, but you’re not sure what kind, here are a few of the best small businesses for beginners:\r\n\r\n<strong>Start a clean-up crew.</strong> Luckily, cleaning up is a skill that will never require a business degree. You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\r\n\r\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. While starting a child care center usually costs a lot (there are a number of hidden costs like insurance fees, licenses, and the price of child-proofing your rented space), a children’s enrichment business can be done for 1/3-1/8 of that cost.\r\n\r\n<strong>Act as a computer consultant.</strong> Tinkering with your home computer can turn into a lucrative career. For experts, there are a number of business paths available, including computer repair, software training and data entry. Since technology is everywhere, you have many potential clients. You can offer your services to home users, other small businesses or even larger organizations. A computer consulting business also means you can control your own hours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Take care of pets</strong>. Tending to pets is arguably the cutest small business you could start. Pet-owners are willing to pay top dollar for their pets. You can provide a variety of pet-related services, such as dog training and walking, grooming or pet sitting. Experience with animals is usually a prerequisite for starting these businesses, especially when it comes to dog training and grooming. 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The survey participants were asked about four different work styles: corporate executive, professional, entrepreneur and independent. Nearly 65 percent said they preferred to be an entrepreneur or independent worker instead.\r\n\r\nTom Camplese, chief operating officer of Intelligent Office, said the study points to an evolution driven by the desire for mobility and flexibility. \"We believe there is a paradigm shift happening in our culture as it relates to work style,\" Camplese said. No longer are people looking for a traditional workday. More than 60 percent of those surveyed want more-flexible work hours than the customary 9 to 5. Additionally, the research found that people overwhelmingly aspire to have more mobility in their daily life rather than be tied to working eight hours in an office. More than 65 percent are looking for a job where they have a laptop computer or tablet that affords them the freedom to work anywhere they choose.\r\n\r\n<em><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Top 4 Businesses for Beginners</strong></span></em>\r\n\r\nStarting a small business is a huge commitment<strong>.</strong> It can seem so intimidating that it’s often difficult to decide where to begin or even what kind of business to open. The first step is to explore your passions. If there is anything you throw your heart and soul into, that’s where your business might be, though you might want to think twice about having your favorite activities become a professional endeavor. If you know you want to become an entrepreneur, but you’re not sure what kind, here are a few of the best small businesses for beginners:\r\n\r\n<strong>Start a clean-up crew.</strong> Luckily, cleaning up is a skill that will never require a business degree. You can start your own home-cleaning service, taking on as few or as many clients as you would like. Cleaning services are also relatively low-cost businesses to start, and the time commitment is generally flexible. There may already be a lot of competition for cleaners in your neighborhood. If that’s the case, you could still squeeze yourself into the market by offering specialized services such as construction cleanup.\r\n\r\n<strong>Open a children’s enrichment center.</strong> If you love kids, running a children’s enrichment business may be the best business for you. Parents usually form strong networks, which means your business could grow rapidly by word of mouth. While starting a child care center usually costs a lot (there are a number of hidden costs like insurance fees, licenses, and the price of child-proofing your rented space), a children’s enrichment business can be done for 1/3-1/8 of that cost.\r\n\r\n<strong>Act as a computer consultant.</strong> Tinkering with your home computer can turn into a lucrative career. For experts, there are a number of business paths available, including computer repair, software training and data entry. Since technology is everywhere, you have many potential clients. You can offer your services to home users, other small businesses or even larger organizations. A computer consulting business also means you can control your own hours.\r\n\r\n<strong>Take care of pets</strong>. Tending to pets is arguably the cutest small business you could start. Pet-owners are willing to pay top dollar for their pets. You can provide a variety of pet-related services, such as dog training and walking, grooming or pet sitting. Experience with animals is usually a prerequisite for starting these businesses, especially when it comes to dog training and grooming. If you don’t know how to cut a dog’s nails, you probably don’t want to try.','Business Ownership for Beginners','','inherit','open','open','','2886-revision-11','','','2012-10-18 03:31:20','2012-10-18 03:31:20','',2886,'http://business-strategic-solutions.com/packages/2886-revision-11/',0,'revision','',0),