Michelle's Musings
Dear Friends,
Where
will your business take you? In a virtually
located business (or home-based), it
can take you from bed to office in
seconds. Sometimes, it can take you
out of your comfort zone into the great
wide 'unknown.' It can
be both exhilarating and scary - sometimes
at the same time.
Business
is taking me to Waterford, Ireland
in a few days. I am embarking on a
trip that I have dreamed of for as
long as I can remember. I not only
feel like I will be arriving back home
to a place of heritage, comfort and
peace, but since I have never been
to Ireland, I am filled with anticipation
of what is to come.
As a self-employed
business owner, I know how easy it
is to hide behind the computer and
comfy surroundings. We are creatures
of habit for the most part and change
is scary. Well, I am reaching out with
both arms and taking on some uncomfortable
things in order to really stretch myself
on both a professional and personal
level.
The world
wide web (aka. www. whateveryoucanimagine.com)
can be exhilarating and scary, too.
We can find a soul-mate online and
multi-task at the same time to shop
for groceries that will later be delivered.
My point is that while we have a million
options, it is important to not only
embrace but to focus on only a few
at a time. Sometimes, these options
can be uncomfortable in order to
reach our full potential.
For instance,
I first got online a mere 16 years
ago, but I can tell you that I still
love to get out to the bookstore (I
love books!), meet people in person
and have a great conversations. I make
connections in person and online. If
it weren't for the combination
of these efforts, I would not be traveling
to Ireland this week! So, let me ask
you again...where will your business
take you? Will you embrace the unknown
to potentially realize your dreams?
We'll explore the history of
the internet and where the trends are
headed today in this edition of the
Virtual Vision.
With Gratitude,
Michelle Ulrich
Upcoming Events
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July 2008
July 25-Aug. 4 -
Michelle Ulrich, Chief Villager
of The Virtual Nation™,
will be Waterford, Ireland
presenting, "Virtual
Professionals—The Business
of Globalization" at the International Society for Business Education. |
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August 2008
August
13, 10:00 am PST - "Promote
Your Business with Social
Networking" with
Michelle Ulrich as guest
speaker on Stephanie
Chandler's Teleseminar. Register
online
Michelle Ulrich, an Internet
Marketing Strategist and
founder of Virtual Business
Marketing, uses social networking
to grow her business as well
as her clients' businesses.
She has first-hand experience
in locating the best sites,
tools and techniques for
reaching thousands of people
around the globe.
You will
learn how to:
- Identify the
top social networking sites.
- Create
an effective profile.
- Reach
thousands of people by
participating in social
networking forums.
- Promote
your events.
- Drive traffic
to your site.
- Be seen
and heard everywhere!
- Maximize
your time and effort online
- Create
a strategy that works for
YOUR business.
This teleclass
is idea for small business
owners, authors, speakers
and anyone who wants to build
a presence online and increase
Web traffic. You will receive
a downloadable handout and
plenty of tips and resources
so that you can begin implementing
your promotion strategy immediately!
You will also receive a link
to download a recording of
the call.
*Correction: August 19, 10:00 am PST - "The
Joy of Sales: Yes, you
can enJOY Sales!" Teleseminar
with my colleague and
friend, Rick Cooper. Register
online (scroll down through
our 2008 Teleseminar listings) |
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September 2008
*Correction: September
16, 10:00 am PST - "Body
Image Workshop: Losing
Your Weight for Good! Why
Diets are out and healthy
body image is in!" with
my friend, Laura Fenamore. Register
online (scroll down through
our 2008 Teleseminar listings) |
Featured
Article: Dare to Dream Big
By Justin Sachs
Look throughout the world at those
who have achieved the most in life.
People like Bill Gates, Donald
Trump, Warren Buffett. These are
the people who have stretched their
imaginations to unforeseen levels.
They have dreamt at levels we have
never imagined. Their visions for
what was possible was so far beyond
anything any ordinary person would
envision. Many people believe they
have gotten lucky. The reality
however, is that it's that
simple skill, of dreaming big,
that has guided them to their success,
fame, and fortunes.
You see, no
one in this world has ever created
or accomplished anything without
first seeing it in their mind.
The greatest achievers in human
history have been those with the
biggest and boldest goals and dreams.
Life as we know it wouldn't be
what it is today without those
individuals. But you too can be
one of those people who shape the
destiny of the world. Through your
dreams, goals, and desires you
have the power to create something
just as extraordinary as the great
leaders listed above. Through your
dream, through your imagination,
your mission and vision will come
as soon as you release your perceived
limitations, and allow your heart
to drive your mind to your dreams.
Imagine what it will be like,
when you look back on your accomplishments;
when you have the opportunity to
turn to all those who told you
that you could not accomplish your
dream. What will it feel like to
turn to those people and smile,
as without saying anything more,
they know by that twinkle in your
eye, you accomplished all you set
out to achieve.
True leadership
originates in a dream. A vision
that calls you to action, that
puts you in your unstoppable state
of defying every odd that's against
you. The greatest leaders know
only the standards set by their
dreams of what is truly possible,
and the best time to start dreaming
big is now. No matter where you
are in your life, it is never too
early or late to broaden your vision
of what's possible.
Big dreams
are where it all starts, from your
earliest dreams of becoming an
astronaut or baseball player, to
your dreams of owning your own
business, writing a book, or owning
your dream car or home, if you
do not dream of it first, you will
never actualize it into your life.
Justin Sachs is the author of
Your Mailbox Is Full~ Motivating
Today's Teens. A youth development
book focused on transforming today's
teens into tomorrow's leaders.
Justin has been recognized by
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger,
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom,
Senator Bill Morrow, Representative
Randy "Duke" Cunningham,
California State Superintendent
Jack O'Connell, and many more for
his outstanding level of service
and contribution to the community.
His Company, Justin Sachs International
was formed with the mission of
empowering teens to take their
lives to the next level through
instilling life-skills and leadership
development principles within today's
youth. JSI believes with the right
motivation, inspiration and determination,
every youth can accomplish anything
they desire, and JSI is here to
guide them through that process,
and to hold them accountable along
the way.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Justin_Sachs
History Lesson:
Did you know that the idea of
computers and internet began back
in the early 1960s? That's
before I was born, yet the computer
wasn't accessible as a personal
computer until the 1980s (at a
huge investment of about $10,000)
and then in the early 1990's,
a desktop was about $2,000.
According
to The Internet Society (ISOC), "The
Internet has revolutionized the
computer and communications world
like nothing before. The invention
of the telegraph, telephone, radio,
and computer set the stage for
this unprecedented integration
of capabilities. The Internet is
at once a world-wide broadcasting
capability, a mechanism for information
dissemination, and a medium for
collaboration and interaction between
individuals and their computers
without regard for geographic location."
We
have seen the progression of the
internet change our lives. I used
to use Encyclopedia Brittanica
to do research, but over the past
15 years, it has decreased to the
point of my taking them to Goodwill.
No one wanted to buy them and my
kids didn't want to use them
either. That $1500 investment was
reduced to nothing in a very short
period of time.
So, fast forward
to today. Where will the internet
take you and how will you adapt?
Check out a web page that will
gear you up for the latest trends.
Get your 'State
of the Web: Summer 2008' by Matthew Inman
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Recommended Resources
Basecamp - Project management and collaboration. Collaborate with your team and clients. Schedules, tasks, files, messages, and more.
Professional Cart Solutions -
Now you can benefit from a professional
online shopping cart program - without
installing expensive and complicated
software on your website. We deliver
the best in Web 2.0 functionality - by
offering this powerful web-based system
on a monthly or annual subscription.
That means you can affordably create
your own branded shopping cart system,
and easily integrate it with one or
more of your websites!
Ring Central - Internet Phone Service for small business
The RingCentral virtual phone system with a Toll Free 800 Number delivers all the power of a "big company" system but with no hardware to buy and nothing to maintain. It's an ideal telecommunications solution for mobile professionals, home offices and small companies.
You can put the power of RingCentral behind your business for as little as $9.99 a month. There are no long-term commitments and no cancellation penalties. RingCentral even offers a free trial so you can try out the service for yourself. RingCentral is the first virtual phone system developed specifically to meet the needs of small businesses and mobile professionals. Try it for free - it's the powerful, cost-effective new way to manage business communications!
The Joyful Business Guide
We had the most amazing teleseminar back in April with Laura West of The Joyful Business Guide. If you missed it, you can get it over at our online store.
If you'd also like to get your own Joyful Business Guide, you can! Just click on one of the links below to get your full package or purchase individual items. Trust me, you'll want the full package to get the most out of the program.
In fact, when you become an owner of the Joyful Business Guide, you will also have access to telecalls once a month. They are a phenomenal group of people who are also going through the program. It's complimentary, so don't miss out on this special opportunity.
Joyful Business Guide - all items you see in the photo above
Joyful Business Guide Individual Products
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Planet Teleclass
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Virtual Volunteers
We'll announce our new
volunteers during each ezine to get
you motivated to help, too.
Would you like to join
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community of Virtual Volunteers?
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you be interested in a Volunteer position
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Become a Volunteer - complete this 5-minute survey
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Thank You for Joining Me!
With Gratitude,
Michelle Ulrich
Want to share your gratitude? Mosey on over to the Gratitude Club and check it out.
Michelle Ulrich is the Business and Internet Marketing Strategist of Virtual Business Marketing as well as Chief Villager of The Virtual Nation. She publishes the Virtual Vision bi-weekly ezine with hundreds of subscribers. At Virtual Business Marketing, Michelle and her team empower and promote authors, coaches and speakers to tackle their ecommerce and new technology struggles while also helping them build a profitable and successful business. So, if you're ready to dig your feet into business, work on your internet marketing strategies, increase your bottom line, and have more fun with your business, get your dose of invaluable resources from either one of these two sites: www.virtualbusinessmarketing.com and www.thevirtualnation.com. |
