About Maria Marsala

An irrepressible entrepreneur, Maria Marsala sold AVON at age 14 and landed on Wall Street three years later. She became a bond trader when female executives were as rare as pink diamonds. For 25 years, Maria streamlined Fortune 500 companies, nurtured non-profits, and discovered her niche—mentoring women CEOs and executives. Armed with corporate secrets and life coach credentials, Maria founded Elevating Your Business to help female financial professionals live better using her proprietary brand of consultative-coaching. Contact Maria today and take the first step toward freedom, full-fillment, and a sparkling quality of life!
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7 May 2014

137 Tips to Create the Right Mindset for Success

2022-08-07T17:41:30-04:00May 7th, 2014|2. Management|0 Comments

#43. It's Not About You.. Get Going You "birthed" your business, but you are not your business. Your business is an entity -- it has no emotions, it does not breathe. Speak at an event, create a website, write an article and some will love it and others hate it.    Take all criticism knowing that it is just someone else's opinion -- it's what they would do. Ya, we're sensitive human beings. So, get annoyed, vent, cry if you need to.   And then, see if you can find a sliver of truth in it and take an action to make things better -- your way. Thanks to: Maria Marsala of Elevating Your (Financial) Business

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2 May 2014

Techology Alert – Update Internet Explorer, Adobe, Java (and more)

2022-08-07T17:41:30-04:00May 2nd, 2014|Technology|0 Comments

If you use Internet Explorer, then this alert pertains to you. And if you use Microsoft Office, an Apple, Adobe Reader, and Java some tips below can assist you, too. I figure that while people are updating software, you might as well make sure that you've got the most recent versions of other basic computer and business software, too. Recently, you may have heard about a major security flaw in Internet Explorer. If you have XP (yes, you read that right) up to the current edition of Internet 11 on your computer go here to learn how to Update your settings Another update is also available, this one from Java, and has nothing to do with

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27 April 2014

10 Ways FA’s Can Use Online Web Meeting and Conference Technology

2022-08-07T17:41:30-04:00April 27th, 2014|Speaking|0 Comments

Technology has sure come a long way, even in just 16 years! The year was 1998 and I was attended an introductory class to coaching BY PHONE with many other participants on the line. I was perplexed as to how I was going to learn anything via phone. But, I first used technology (computers) in 1973 and was willing to give it a "good old girl" try. After attending a few hundred hours of training via phone I graduated CoachU.com as a Life Coach and Certified Teleclass Leader. The technology is called a "bridge line" and the cost was $750 a year for up to 25 people listening in. That was way too much money for

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12 April 2014

Financial Advisors: When It Comes To Social Networking, Get Found Local

2022-08-07T17:41:30-04:00April 12th, 2014|Social Media|0 Comments

Your prospects search for services and products, including the advisory services you provide, on the Internet or using their mobile devices. Today, having a website isn't enough to get your firm found locally or to stand out from a crowd of local competition.   Today’s telephone book is called “the local search engines”. If you want to be found by local clients, but aren't ready to hire a Search Engine Marketer (SEM), this article will provide you with the “major” local engines that you want to be listed on.  As usual, I’m providing you with Action Steps to turn this to-do… into a to-done.   How many of your clients find you locally? How many do

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9 April 2014

14 WebSite Design Options for Financial Advisors

2022-08-07T17:41:31-04:00April 9th, 2014|Website Development|0 Comments

Update my firm's website's design by _____. Or maybe what's on your to-do list or listed on your business and marketing plan looks like this: Create a firm website by _____. (OR THIS) Create a firm blog by ______. In 1998, when started my business, websites were 4-5 page, contained few graphics, had music shouting at you, words moving too fast on a page, and cost $5000 minimum. To save money I attended a web design program, at Wake Tech, Raleigh NC. There I learned how to code websites from scratch (called hand coding). I also helped other coaches and business owners by designing their sites. Today, I enjoy keeping up with all things IT and

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