12 May 2012

Webinar: 5 Solid Steps To Increased Success: One Page Business & Marketing Plan

2022-08-07T17:43:02-04:00May 12th, 2012|Strategic Planning, Trainings - Podcast/Webinars|0 Comments

In just 8 hours of instruction, gain the FOCUS and ACTIONABLE information you need to CHANGE your business IMMEDIATELY. Solid Steps to More Business Success Do any of the following apply to you? -- Your profit doesn't measure up to the work you're putting into the business -- You are fed up with "putting out fires" and feeling like you don't have enough hours in a day -- You're frustrated and know that you need an effective planning and execution process to achieve results--every day If you answered "yes" to our questions, read on... "After working with Maria for just three months, I tripled my monthly income. Usually, after tax season, I have to look for

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3 May 2012

AVON Provides Safe, Unique Fundraising Opportunities

2022-08-07T17:43:03-04:00May 3rd, 2012|Press Releases|0 Comments

Poulsbo, WA—May 18, 2012—Local organizations, associations, and schools can raise funds with AVON’s best-selling products. Since the “AVON Foundation for Women” started in 1955, it is the world’s largest corporate-affiliated philanthropy and it has raised more than $860 million in more than 50 countries for causes most important to women – breast cancer research and efforts to reduce domestic and gender violence.  With AVON, Independent Sales Representatives are able to host independent local fundraisers to raise money for causes that are important to them, their customers and consumers with AVON’s popular products.   “Since the 1990’s, I’ve noticed that more limitations are being placed on fundraising efforts," states Maria Marsala, AVON Independent Sales Representative. "In my

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10 April 2012

10 indispensable questions for advisors to ask — and 10 to answer — at networking events

2022-08-07T17:43:03-04:00April 10th, 2012|Networking|0 Comments

Originally written by Maria Marsala as a guest columnist for RIA Biz. You have their attention. . . so now what?  The art of the spiel.  "You'll feel more confident in networking situations if you've already worked out a few 'scripts' ahead of time."  -- Maria Marsala Networking is something every financial advisor does to build local credibility and a stellar reputation. But it’s not only about that. Amid the numbers and goals, it’s sometimes easy to forget that people fuel our businesses. Relating and connecting to others on an interested, personal level is really the key to building trust and earning respect in your community. Networking events provide prime opportunities to engage strangers; however, your interaction

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19 March 2012

Top 25 Reasons to Use LinkedIn®

2022-08-07T17:43:03-04:00March 19th, 2012|Social Media|0 Comments

You want to keep your brand name consistent throughout all social networking sites Help your website's search engine ratings by increasing its visibility and click-thrus Build your email list as you connect with people who want to hear from you Be found by prospects and old colleagues who may want to do business with you Search for people you know to increase your online business connections Use it as a networking tool by posting your next event Grow your business more quickly when you personally connect with hundreds of people online Learn what your colleagues are doing so that you can help or suggest alliances Tell others what you're up to without sending a press release

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3 March 2012

Dangerous Tweets

2022-08-07T17:43:04-04:00March 3rd, 2012|Social Media|0 Comments

Almost two months ago posted a message about a horrific computer virus that took over my browser (and it takes over a few browsers) and left my laptop with no CD, no Wi-Fi, etc.  The virus fooled me and I am a geek!  I started using computers in 1973 and I'm the one people call to consult on what computer or hardware to purchase.  I also fix, upgrade, and speed up older computers, too.    So if this virus got by me, boy, it's a dozy.   PLUS I got the virus by clicking on a Tweet from someone I knew.  Well, today I received another one of these dangerous messages  and I wanted to share it with you (minus the link that sends you to

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