Excuses are soul-killers (Strategic Planning… Simplified)

“Excuses are soul-killers” was one of 3,500 quotes submitted, and one
of 365 chosen to appear in the 2010 Woman’s Advantage Calendar. It
will appear on May 24, 2010. In fact, because of that submission, I
have been issued a new title: “Top-Idea Maven”. (Learn more about the
Women’s Advantage and their calendar
at http://www.coachmaria.com/blog/?p=291 )

EXCUSES ARE OUT!

So, do you know a business owner or executive who is ready to ditch
their excuses and follow a simple process (like one-page simple) that
helps improves focus, accountability, and profits? Maybe a fellow
colleague has recently told you. . .

• I’m not growing my business as fast as I’d like, profits have
flat-lined, or are on the decline.

• I want more clients and to have a long-lasting, positive impact
on their lives or businesses.

• I’m tired of spending so much time putting out fires all the
time (or chasing clients).

• I know I should create a plan, but I don’t have the time
or energy.

Maybe you’ve said it?

“It helps to have a plan. I’ve accomplished more in four months than
I did the entire previous year. I feel so much more focused and my
income has doubled.”
Joan Runnheim, Career Strategist
Pathways Career, Hudson, WI

SIMPLE is in!

It’s a business plan . . . it’s a marketing plan . . . no, it’s both,
PLUS it’s a performance management system with scorecards to help keep
you focused and accountable. It’s on one page. You post it online
for your whole team OR create a MS Word document. It can be done in
groups (in person or via teleseminar or webinar format) OR it can be
done privately.

What’s so special about the process? You complete your first draft
in two hours or less! Then, we’ll help you take it to new heights,
finalize it, and show you how to integrate it with scorecards to help
keep you focused and accountable. It’s all about setting priorities
and creating a roadmap to success.

INVITATION. . .

Learn how 250,000 entrepreneurs—from the smallest home business to
Fortune 100 companies such as Thomson, State Farm, and Disney—have
rapidly turbo-charged their businesses:
http://www.BusinessAndMarketingPlan.com

“Your one-day planning program, along with the many insights and
business therapy you provided, helped me see the forest through the
trees. Thank you for the really great thought-provoking day.”
Ahmad Mohazab, Principal, Architect
TECTA Associates, San Francisco, CA

NO EXCUSES . . . GET STARTED TODAY!

Choose the way you’d like to get started . . .

1. “Do It For You” 1:1 Private Sessions
I sit with you in person, or we talk using Skype or the phone and I
ask you lots of clarifying questions. As you’re providing me with
answers, I’ll create the plan for you. You can’t get much easier than
that and have a viable plan you’ll use every day. (I did say there
were NO excuses, didn’t I?)

2. Do It In A Day
Visit Seattle on November 6 and create a solid draft of your plan in
one day as you enjoy the view from the tallest building in Seattle
www.Columbia-Tower.com (taller than the Space Needle—you’ll see).
OR have me come to your office to “do it in a day” with your staff.
Download the flyer at http://www.BusinessAndMarketingPlan.com (see Nov 6)
Already have a plan you use every day to set priorities and make
decisions? Forward this email along to someone who doesn’t before
October 19, so they qualify for the bonus below.

3. Do It Virtually
Join eight of your peers in a Mastermind group twice a month. This
is an advisory board of non-competing business leaders who help each
other achieve greater results. Expect to be held accountable and to
answer tough questions along the way, which is the beauty of this
approach. For more information, visit
http://www.MillionaireBusinessMastermind.com

4. Attend a Mini-Program
Plan to attend a 90-minute program in Seattle on October 14,
sponsored by the Zino Society and Davis Wright Tremaine. Register now
at http://www.zinosociety.com/calendar/755/

5. Demo The Live System
I’ll walk you through the system online. You’ll need access to a
computer for 10-15 minutes. Email me now at
linkedin@elevatingyourbusinesss.com or call 425-440-9659 to schedule
your demo session.

6. Enjoy The Video
Listen to a 60-minute program I conducted for executives, sales
professionals, and business owners:
http://www.BusinessAndMarketingPlan.com

I hope you’ll join me in Seattle on November 6. Past clients have
created amazing results for themselves after using the plan. Take
a look at their success at http://www.ElevatingYourBusiness.com/success/

I have room for just 14 business owners or independent professionals
ready to trade in their excuses for a bigger, better business.

Business success in any economy starts with a plan. Call me today
to get a jump start on 2010. Create your plan today
http://www.BusinessAndMarketingPlan.com

Upwards and onwards,

Maria Marsala
Profitability Specialist, Speaker, Author, and former Wall Street Trader

P.S. BONUS: Mention receiving our email and the first person in
your company to attend receives $300 off. Offer good until October 19, 2009.

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performance, and profitability of their company by 20-75%, faster!
It takes 10 minutes to learn which areas of your business need your immediate
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