Connecting Mum Entrepreneurs: Mapping and Adding Value to Your Business Network

by Sally A Curtis, Melissa Caron (Designed by), Richard Burian (Editor)

Overview

Written especially for mums and women to help them set up their own ­business or revitalise an existing one. This book will teach you how to build your own network using your connections. You will map your current ­connections and learn how to connect with collaborative partners.

Discover who you want to collaborate with and more ­importantly, why and how!

The book takes you through the actual steps of how to quantify your current connections and rethink them in quality ways to help you find the right strategic partners.

The book will show you:

• Steps you can take to learn and train to operate a business
• Combating your fears and stress related to connecting with others
• How to keep your eyes and ears open for hidden collaboration opportunities
• Understanding your traits and setting yourself up for success in Joint Ventures
• How to map out and quantify your connections
• How you can turn them into quality Strategic Wealth Networks
• Involving your children in business and setting them up for future success

 

 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780994427434
Publisher:	Sally A Curtis
Publication date:	12/05/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	106
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Sally has experienced first hand the stress, overwhelm and worry that can engulf women when they're trying to do it all and she is deeply passionate about helping, inspiring and teaching women to grow great businesses, while they raise amazing kids. With over 20 years of business ­development and ­partnership experience in a range of industries, including cosmetics, retail, media, events and ­franchising, Sally has worked with well known companies and leading ­international ­entrepreneurs. Sally hopes that you will gain immensely from her transformational way of doing business that focuses on profiting from collaborative partnerships. As a ­professional coach and mentor, Sally specialises in helping women grow their business, leverage their time, optimise their resources and maximise ­opportunities that are often hiding in plain sight.
Senior Graphic Designer and Print Specialist, go-enki.com
Works closely with writers, entrepreneurs, business owners academics&developers. Edit Background in English linguistics and literature. Former ESL teacher. Originally from Melbourne, Australia. www.richard-burian.com

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION a) Learning and Training to Operate a Business b) Building and Marketing Your Business c) Events and Opportunities d) Synergies and Fate Meetings e) The Essence of People f) Teamwork and Collaboration: Joint Ventures WHAT IS CONNECTING? a) Connecting is More than Communicating b) Connecting is Connection c) Living an Extraordinarily Connected Life d) The 4 Laws of Connecting e) The Story Behind the Sales Story MAPPING OUT YOUR CONNECTIONS a) What is a Connection Map? b) Starting Blocks to Your Connection Map c) A Snapshot of Your Current Network d) Different Styles of Mind Mapping e) Segment Your Life f) Mind Map Questions g) Determine the Quality of Your Connections h) Leverage Points and Circles of Influence i) 1-Away Connections j) Keeping Track and In Touch ADDING VALUE a) Overcoming the Fear and the Stress of Connecting b) Effective Communication and Confidence c) Effective Listening THE WOW FACTOR a) Connecting Above and Beyond b) Staying True to Yourself c) Giving Without Expectation d) Bringing It All Together Mindset e) Living the Example SERVICES WE OFFER ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Editorial Reviews

'Sally is incredibly well connected and was able to introduce me to a range of contacts and ­opportunities outside my standard network. She's professional, friendly and most importantly has an amazing skill to connect people together and develop opportunities you might not have ordinarily seen. A very talented lady!'
- Belinda Jennings, Founder & CEO of Mum Central, Australian Baby Bargains and Mum's Pantry

'Sally was a delight to work with in her role as franchisee development manager at Aussie Farmers Direct. Her input and words of wisdom helped our business through a dark period.
She helped me develop the skills I required to ensure ongoing business success.
'I would recommend Sally to anyone who is looking to take their business to the next level.'
- Gerard & Lexie Griggs, Aussie Farmers Franchisee

'Sally is exceptional. Her ability to connect the right people at the right time is a gift.
Sally is the perfect person for helping to see the power in your own network and to create the best connections for joint ventures and strategic alliances. She has an in-depth knowledge of the power and purpose of connecting people in ­business and the skills and experience to do so in a professional and effective way. Sally is always looking for the greatest win for all parties and her excitement for ­projects that she is working on is ­infectious for all those working with her. With skills in operations, marketing, sales, strategy, communications, and people ­management/leadership she is able to seamlessly integrate all aspects and elements of even the most complex venture, deal or alliance in a way that makes it seem easy and effortless. Thank you, Sally.'
- Duane Alley, Owner at Duane Alley Training

'Sally is amazingly creative at making connections that count. She has the ability to see outside the box and is full of enthusiasm and integrity. I just love the way she sorts out problems and trouble shoots.'
- Ruby Johnson, Author, Speaker, Facilitator

'Sally is indeed a connector. If you commission her to get you connected to whoever you want, your business will fly and you will have more fun and money. She's brilliant.'
- Mike Handcock, Chairman at Rock Your Life

'Sally is dynamic at building relationships and teams.
'Sally worked as a contractor on a particular project. The role was sales oriented and required prospecting various potential investors, seminars, sales and ensuring delivery of product.
Sally is extremely gifted at connecting with others, finding out what makes them tick and then bringing the right people together to make it happen.
'If you are a business owner and want to make your business grow to the next level and beyond, contact Sally who can assess where you are at, offer recommendations and roll up her sleeves to work together with you to make it happen.'
- Jackie Bayly, Director/Owner at Properties 4U

'I had the pleasure of working with Sally over the last year. She is my kind of girl, passionate about the little guy, strategic, planned and creative as regards local area marketing, small ­business and building strong relationships. We worked in a complicated franchisee/franchisor dynamic and the skills and attitude that Sally brought to the table were second to none.
I highly recommend her and look forward to collaborating again in the future.'
- Sara Mitchell, Seasoned professional, passionate advocate and champion for Loca Community/SME and Franchisee challenges/solutions

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