Roll With The Wave

So much has happened due to COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic started in mid-march of 2020 and many businesses are still struggling at the end of 2021. Struggling to keep employees, pay taxes, and operate day-to-day. The pandemic was a huge wave that drowned alot of businesses. The wave was massive. It changed the normal face-to-face manner in which we did business. In November 2021, we are still wearing masks and slowly getting back to engaging our clients in an office setting. Virtual meetings have been a way of the norm these past years. As a business owner, you cannot have a "pond mentality" because as you see, we have all been dropped into the "deep water" so to speak and must survive and swim. Learning how to swim is not always easy, yet in these times, you have to do more than just get your feet wet. You have to learn to swim with the wave, not just keep your head above the water. In addition, many businesses have been affected financially and have closed shop and filed bankruptcy. Studies show that approximately 200,000 small businesses closed their doors in the United States in the first year. So if you are still managing to stay afloat in your business in 2021, you have an opportunity to connect yourself with practice-based resources to survive in the upcoming years. Business is changing from day to day and as a business owner, it is imperative that you roll with the tide and learn how to swim with the big fish.

The Network of Women Business Owners provides services and resources that help small businesses to learn how to swim with the big fish and survive the "deep water" in this new digital space. Some of our services include: Yearly Plans: Business, Marketing, and Revenue Professional: Online Classroom, Workshops. Conferences, Expos Compensation: Get Paid For Referring Friends and Family You can manage your business at our website: www.networkofwomenbusinessowners.net

Communication-Key to Success (Part 3)

As an Entrepreneur, effective communication takes know how, understanding, and practice. Effective communication has become a lost art due to so much focus on a "stereotypical" point of view. So many times listeners are judged by their hair, clothes,and how they articulate. Entrepreneurs should never judge a book by its cover.To be an effective communicator, an Entrepreneur should learn the basics about personalities. Whether you're communicating with an individual or an audience, it's important to learn their personality type. This awareness will help you to understand how they behave and how to effectively communicate on their level.

By focusing on the different personality types, your capacity to deliver (communicate) your message in a way that others hear and understand will be increased. So, before you speak to an individual or a group, learn this simple acronym for the different personality types. This acronym "EISITFJP" identifies the basic group of personalities that you could be speaking to. E-Extraverts I-Introverts S-Sensors I-Intuitives T-Thinkers F-Feelers J-Judgers P-Perceivers As you study this acronym, remember that each of these personalities requires a certain delivery approach for effective communication to take place. We invite you to attend one of our upcoming workshops or seminars to learn more about the art of effective communication. www.networkofwomenbusinessowners.net

Networking Ethics

Ethics is the branch of knowledge that deals with moral principles. Entrepreneurs must model ethical behavior when engaging in networking events.So how do entrepreneurs and business owners model ethical behavior during networking events? How do networking event organizers create a culture of trust and values? It's not a one time task. Networking Ethics is an ongoing integration of values such as empowerment, trust, transparency,dignity, and respect. It's important that moral ethics be instilled at every level of leadership. Taking advantage of the vulnerabilities of others should not be the culture of networking. Let's look at a few ways that networking organizers and entrepreneurs can create a culture of ethics when networking. 1)Examine your moral compass on a regular basis. 2)Exemplify moral behavior as an ethical leader.

3)Create a space for openness and transparency at networking events for attendees. 4)Develop a code of ethics document for networking events at registration. 5)Implement ethical training during networking events. 6)Create suggestion boxes and negative feedback surveys. 7)Revise networking practices based on negative feedback evaluations to ensure an ethical culture. 8)Apologize for any misconduct that might have transpired during networking events. Be assured that Exploitation can and will happen during networking events, if an ethical culture is not established for attendees. Ethical misconduct can be redirected when self-awareness is emphasized and strategies are put into practice.

Networking Strategies

If you're going to rock in the world of lady bosses, then you've got to build your networking circle. Building a networking circle is one of the easiest things that a woman boss can do with the right strategies. Here's a few strategies to build your circle of supporting cheerleaders!!! 1)Join a reputable association for women entrepreneurs in your area and abroad. 2)Attend affordable online networking events 3)Attend online social parties that independent consultants are hosting. 4)Join a gym or fitness club. 5)Solicit the help of family and friends, ask them to host a Zoom or Skype meeting with their friends. Keep in mind that the goal of networking is not just money but to build long-lasting relationships with people that can support you mentally, emotionally, and financially when needed. Like, comment, and share! www.networkofwomenbusinessowners.net

Improving Client Engagement

It is certainly true that clients are not an interruption of our day. They are the reason why we decided to start a business. Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing restrictions have been put in place to ensure safety. These restrictions continue to impact businesses from day to day. Client Engagement is one of the major concerns that business owners are trying to stay committed to resolving. One of the ways that business owners can engage their clients is through common means of virtual assistance. This may be new to you as a business owner but you have to be flexible and change with these times. Be willing to learn new technology. Virtual sources that can be used are Zoom, Skype, and Google Hangouts just to name a few. At first, your working with these platforms may be intimidating and challenging to grasp and learn,continue to strive and gain new tools to effectively assist your clients. Clients may also be intimidated by learning new technology. Here's the deal. This can be your opportunity to show your clients your business competence and versatility. Being emphatic to their fears and challenges will bring loyalty and commitment to you as a business owner.

Remember that the possibility of losing clients is very likely if business owners do not adjust to the demands of client satisfaction. The Network of Women Business Owners is here to help! visit us www.networkofwomenbusinessowners.net.

Email Marketing- Simple

Are you experiencing no sales in your business? Do you need to increase your revenue this month? Are you feeling the pinch of the pandemic in your business? Are you getting frustrated with having no money to make investments in your business?

You are not the only one with those thoughts and feelings during this pandemic. Many female entrepreneurs are getting frustrated and are at the brink of giving up.Take courage and don't give up! Now would be a good time to re-evaluate how you are marketing your business.For effectiveness, you will need to evaluate each layer of your business to get the best results from your time,energy,and efforts. There are several different ways to approach marketing your business. Let's not look at complex marketing strategies because many of you are already feeling frustration. Here's just a simple marketing tip that is overlooked by entrepreneurs.

TIP: EMAIL MARKETING (Cost entrepreneurs No Money) Entrepreneurs should review their own email list that has been generated through past sales, social media events, networking events, past jobs, casual conversations, and word-of-mouth. If you don't have a list, you should make one. Afterwards, create some affordable give-away, promotion, or a discount off products or services. Start sending out emails on a regular basis. Ask for a response from your email group. Request that your emails be shared with others that may be interested in your promotion, discounts, products, or services. Follow-up, follow-up, follow-up! Don't be a nuisance but do your best to build a strong, authentic network of loyal, committed customers through emails. If you are using this strategy and it's not working, be sure to reach out to the Network of Women Business Owners LLC. We can help with marketing solutions.

Refueling Yourself- Mentally

In these trying times, many small business owners are still dealing with the impact of COVID-19 pandemic. These effects range from financial issues, stress, anxiety, anguish, and other mental health problems. Stress that is not diagnosed has the ability to drain the life from its victims. During this pandemic, some stressors to be aware of are financial loans, not making enough money, not providing basic provisions for your family, school re-opening,unemployment,health concerns,and not being able to address the concerns of clients. Business Owners should watch out for "Mental Fatique", which absorbs you physically, emotionally,and mentally. To avoid business burnout,due to stress and anxiety here are some healthy ways to help refuel yourself during these difficult times.

1) Seek the help of a mental health professional before fatigue sets in. 2) Disengage from not only clients but peers also as necessary. 3) Create a support system for the purpose of venting and spending time doing nothing. 4) Consciously decide to involve yourself in activities that are self-satisfying. 5) Accept that you are not in control of everyone and everything only yourself. 6) Take prescribed medications as needed to improve functioning and improve your quality of life. As a business owner, you also deserve the space to unplug, rest, relax, and to take the necessary time-off for healing,being, and managing your thoughts, fears, and your emotions. This is the process of "Refueling"! If you are experiencing a mental breakdown, please contact a mental health professional in your area. Reach us at networkofwomenbusinessowners@gmail.com or www.networkofwomenbusinessowners.net

Communication- The Key to Success (Part 2)

Many of us were not taught how to listen attentively, but we were just told to listen. Listening is the next part of learning how to effective communicate. Listening is a lost art due to so many people needing to be heard. In business learning to use the skill of active listening must be developed for best results in communicating. Whether communicating with an individual or in a group, here are some tips to enhance your listening skills.

As we see in the picture, the targeted business audience is engaged and listening to the content that is being presented. When in a business setting use these strategies to sharpen your listening skills. 1) Position yourself in relation to the speaker or individual for the best communication exchange (about 1.5 feet to 4 feet in distance. 2) Face the speaker or individual, do not turn your body side-ways,do not cross your arms or legs, and do not slouch. 3) Maintain steady eye contact as much as possible (at least three quarters of the time is sufficient. 4) Attention your focus on what is being spoken to find shared meaning. 5) Repeat back what the speaker or individual has spoken this shows active listening is occurring. These tips can be wrote down and used as you go into group meetings, negotiations, hiring interviews, and client meetings. In what venue could you use these listening tips to improve your skills for listening? Leave a comment and share.

Communication- The Key to Success (Part 1)

Having the skill to communicate effectively in business is a must. There have been so many business's that have been stunted in growth due to communication failure. Communication is not just talking but it is also conveying a message through your body language. I'll only discuss verbal communication in this post. So, why is communication so important to your business? When we communicate properly it opens the door for us to build genuine, authentic, and positive relationships with other people.

In this picture, the speaker is communicating to her audience but is she communicating effectively. There are specific characteristics that you must have in an effort to effectively communicate in business. Here are a few beneficial qualities to develop. 1) A positive attitude and genuine regard for others 2) A honest, authentic exchange of self 3) openness and willingness to share about self 4) A mild sense of humor 5) An understanding and capable skill for interpreting a shared meaning or point of view Developing these characteristics will not happen overnight. You should set daily goals and re-evaluate your progress at the end of each week. Which characteristic will you be working to develop more? Leave a comment and share!

What Made a Difference?

It's not easy being in business> If you would like to share some of your experiences to encourage other business owners, just share with us in the comment section.

Case Study- Damaging Personalities - #1- Blood Sucker Aka Business Vampi...

Recognizing (4) Damaging Personalities in Business

Understanding The Concept of Professional Distance and Proximity in Bus...

<iframe width="480" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/riUPFh6Q6ZE?clip=