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Get One of the Remaining Copies of The Complete 12-Step Guide!

For those who act when opportunity knocks… 

Can I give you half off the price of The Complete 12-Step Guide To Starting A Home-Based Business: How To Transition From Employee to Entrepreneur Without Losing Your Mind or Your Shirt?

You see, this home study program has helped numerous people across North America and overseas start their own home business, transition from their job to business owner, and begin living the life they always dreamed of.

Over the last few years the guide has saved many an aspiring entrepreneur from costly mistakes and lost time. It’s helped new business owners choose the right business, take the right steps to get going, and build the strongest foundation possible on which to grow.

Why am I almost giving this program away?

Simply because it’s time to move on. As you will experience yourself, your business will evolve and grow, and in order to make room for new growth, you will have to let go of some things that helped you get to where you are.

As I design my plan for 2009 and prepare for new avenues for expansion, I decided to discontinue production of The Complete 12-Step Guide. What this means for you, is you have the chance to get one of the few remaining copies for the lowest price it has ever been.

There are less than a dozen copies remaining in stock and when they’re gone, they’re gone forever. This is the perfect gift for yourself as you set your own goals for the new year.

Here are just a few of the many testimonials I’ve received from owners of the program.

–> “No body should start a home-based business until they’ve gone through this program. It will shave hundreds of hours from your learning curve and save you thousands of dollars in costly mistakes.” 

Steve Lowell, Ottawa, Canada

–> “If you’re looking to start your own business, start by investing in yourself. Think LONG TERM and make sure each step you take brings you closer to where you want to be. The Complete 12-Step Guide To Starting A Home-Based Business is the map that will help you decide where you want to go and show you how to get there quicker and easier.” 

Lorrie Morgan Ferrero, Red Hot Copy 

–> “This program helped me gain awareness about why it is so important to align with who you truly are and how to find your clear vision, how to build lasting relationships with customers and so much more.” 

Ursula Goh, Switzerland

There are many more like these.

IMPORTANT: As I said, there are less than a dozen copies left in stock and I’ve told the fulfillment company to stop production, so when the final few are gone, that’s it.

Get your copy before it’s too late, go to The Complete 12-Step Guide.

Please do this now before you forget!

Yours in Home-Based Business Success,

Laurie Hayes

Looking For The Perfect Logo?

logoworks1.JPGThe perfect logo, one that clearly communicates what your company stands for while appealing visually and emotionally to your target audience, is a core marketing element.

There are various ways to construct and design a logo for your business, and one popular way is with an online service called LogoWorks.

You simply go to LogoWorks and complete an online request form and several designers are assigned to your request.

The process of requesting a logo is simple, but like any design project, you will get a more appropriate and effective design if you specifically define your target market and core marketing message in your request.

You then receive three to five design concepts in about 48 hours and can revise or accept one or allow your clients and associates to select one they like. The entire process costs @$299.

LogoWorks also creates stationary, brochures, web pages and promotional products like hats and coffee mugs.  It’s an affordable option that provides quality work.

The “Queen’s” LAST Call On Ezines EVER

Boost BizI have something very exciting to announce, and you’ll want to make sure to pay special attention to this email.

You’ve heard of Alexandria Brown, “The Ezine Queen”, right?

She’s a multi-million dollar business owner who owes all her marketing power to her email newsletter, or “ezine”. Since launching her ezine several years ago, thousands of other solo-preneurs and small business owners have become students of hers.

Why does she have such a following? She teaches a simple ezine system that shows you how to publish as little as one email every two weeks to increase your sales. Also, Ali teaches email marketing strategies for real business owners — unlike those madmen internet marketers who just want to spam people to death.

Her methods have helped her students make MILLIONS more dollars in their businesses by using low-cost online marketing, and she has the testimonials to prove it.

Well, here’s the big announcement…

** Ali is going to be hosting her LAST free teleseminars EVER on ezines, March 25 & 27. ** (In a hurry? Sign up now at Boost Biz.

Yes that’s right. Her LAST.

First of all, she hasn’t offered a free live call on this topic in several years. And after this one, she won’t be offering any more. You see, her business is growing rapidly and taking her in a different, exciting direction.

But she knows what got her started - the humble email newsletter!

She and her students know that an ezine is still the most powerful marketing tool ANYWHERE, for pennies on the dollar.

AND, she acknowledges there are some challenges to marketing with email these days. That’s why Ali wants to share with you some of the things she’s learned that still promise email to be a big moneymaker for all of us.

She’ll be giving us the BEST, honest, and most UPDATED information on ezine publishing on these FREE calls.

So don’t miss this important teleseminar series. Ali’s calls are jam-packed with information you can use immediately to grow your business using email - ethically.

You’ll have to see what I mean - get the scoop and reserve your spot today at Boost Biz.

Best,

Laurie Hayes

P.S. Remember space is limited - we’re not sure how many people her bridge lines can hold — and this is the LAST TIME Ali will be giving a FREE teleseminar series on e-zines so reserve your spot today at Boost Biz.

Free Million Dollar Education

OK, you don’t get this kind of chance very often…

You’ve probably heard about Jeff Walker - he’s the guy who basically created the entire Product Launch phenomenon.

In other words, he’s the guy you can blame for all those emails pouring into your inbox every time there’s a big launch.

That stuff just didn’t even exist before Jeff invented it and started teaching people how to do it.

But you probably already know all of that.

Here’s something new, and this is where you can get a world-class education for free. You see, Jeff is getting ready to roll out the 2.0 version of his Product Launch Formula course.

And he’s using all his Jedi mind tricks to do it… which gives you the PERFECT opportunity to watch exactly how he does it.

You’re basically going to be watching a master at work, and it won’t cost you a penny. Here’s the link:

Product Launch Formula

Be sure you opt-in at that page, because this is just the start - you are going to want to watch his entire sequence…

Normally when Jeff does a launch, he’s completely behind the scenes… you don’t know that he’s the one pulling the strings. This time, however, you know this is a “Jeff Walker

Launch” from start to finish - so you can study it carefully.

Here’s the link, go check it out now:

Product Launch Formula

To your home business success,

Laurie Hayes

FREE Microsoft Small Business Summit

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For the third year, the Microsoft Small Business Summit, a nationwide online event that runs for four days is coming. It runs from March 24-27, 2008 and you can register and participate from the comfort of your home-based office.

You’ll be presented with great advice from entrepreneurial peers and small business experts on topics ranging from sales, marketing, productivity, mobility, security, financial management and start-ups.

Over the four days a variety of panelists will speak. The summit is FREE and registration is open.

Register even if you can’t make the live event because the interviews are all being recorded and made available afterwards.

Here are just a few snippets of what you will learn:

- Low cost, high yield marketing strategies you can use

- How to leverage PR to build your brand

- How to target your customers like a pro

- The secrets of marketing with blogs and podcasts

- How Vista can boost your productivity

- How to make your business mobile

- How to put your business on a sound financial footing

- Discover resources that can help you launch your business

- And a whole lot more…

FREE advice from top business experts generously being shared to help home-based entrepreneurs like you.  Get yourself registered and learn from the best.

Set Your Business Apart With Dimple Art

If you want to brand yourself or your business in a fun and
unique way, convert your personal image into a caricature.

Thanks to the web’s largest caricature store DimpleArt, you can have your image designed and put into any situation you want to portray very inexpensively.

A SendOutCards colleague of mine has her image surrounded by greeting cards and you can do the same with your business. 

If you’re an at-home caterer, consider a caricature of you surrounded by dreamy desserts.

If you do home renovations, how about your caricature
wearing a tool belt with a shiny new bathroom behind
you?

How about you as a hairdresser holding a styling brush in
one hand and blow-dryer in the other?

What’s great about this service is that not only will you be marketing yourself in a fun, creative way, but the design team works on your design until you’re absolutely thrilled with it.  

With every design you get your caricature in digital format to use in web sites, email and to use as clip art. You
also receive your own caricature e-card, wallpaper and software that allows you to change your caricature whenever you want.

If you’re just starting out and looking for a unique look or in the stages of re-branding, take a look at Dimple Art. If you decide to use their service, send me a quick note with your caricature and I’ll post it here for everyone to see.

FREE Networking E-Book: The Virtual Handshake

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 If you need a little help getting your home business going, consider social networking as one of your business building strategies.

David Teten and Scott Allen have co-authored an outstanding ebook on how to:

- attract business in online networks

- start and promote a blog

- analyze and value your social network

- use Web conferencing and discussion forums to build awareness

- manage your contact database

If you are a professional whose business relies on a constant flow of new contacts, The Virtual Handshake is a practical and valuable resource.

How To Build Your Home Business Using LinkedIn

linkedin.JPGYour home business will grow in direct proportion to the number of relationships you develop and nurture.

And in order to develop relationships, you have to meet people.  You can accomplish this both offline and online.

Offline, you can meet people through business clubs, networking groups, service clubs, volunteering, your childrens’ school functions and sports events.

And online, you can meet people through discussion boards, online groups, and a variety of social and business networking mediums such as Facebook, MySpace and Ryze.

One of the most powerful and professional online networks is LinkedIn. With over 14 million members, it’s made up of a large population of CEO’s and top business professionals. The emphasis in this network is on building business through quality relationships, and making connections with serious, results-oriented individuals.

If you have not yet explored LinkedIn, I encourage you to visit their site at LinkedIn

I also highly recommend visiting Scott Allen’s blog, Linked Intelligence.com to access an abundant supply of helpful tips  for navigating and getting the most from your LinkedIn membership.

Scott has been referred to as the world’s top authority on LinkedIn and freely shares his knowledge to help others benefit from the community and technology.

Take 30 minutes and read through Linked Intelligence then get yourself registered on LinkedIn. Invest quality time into learning about this networking medium so you can benefit from the enormous potential it provides.

The “Guide” Now Available at Chapters!

chapters3.JPGFebruary 15th was the official launch of The Complete 12-Step Guide To Starting A Home-Based Business home study program in Sudbury, Ontario.

Although the “Guide” has been available online for a little more than a year, Sudbury locals can now pick it up at Chapters on the Kingsway while we beta test offline sales.

Pictured above are Riitta (the store manager), me and Joelle, an aspiring home business owner. Joelle has a fantastic idea for a business in our town — something much needed, but not provided.

For now, I’ll have to keep her plans a secret, but when the secret’s out, there will be a lot of happy (and relieved) people in our city!

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Chapters is located on the Kingsway near Costco.

Head straight to the “Business” section to grab your copy.

If you can’t find a copy, no worries. Simply place your order with the cashier and a copy will be couriered directly to your home within 7-10 days at no additional cost.

Committed to your home business success,

Laurie Hayes

Free Blog Lessons for the Home-Based Business Owner

aweber-logo.gif Need to learn a bit more about how blogs, RSS and blog broadcast tools work together to help you engage more readers and attract more customers to your business?

AWeber has some valuable free resources to help you cut through the confusion…

Recorded Video Seminar: Blogging to Boost Marketing Results

How Blogging Benefits Email Marketers

Once you learn how to integrate blogging into your marketing mix and see how easy, effective and inexpensive it is, you’ll kick yourself for not doing it sooner.