January 12, 2010
Event Promotion, For Women Only
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One of the benefits of getting known as an expert in your field is the doors that open for you to participate in expert panels and associations through which your knowledge can empower many more people in your own backyard and well beyond. Not long ago, my DIY publicity expertise came to the attention of the founder of the Association for Online Entrepreneurs Brenda Rivas. She invited me to serve as the online publicity expert for this online community, and I gladly accepted.
Read the press release that follows to learn more about this organization and its bold mission to empower online business success. And, please join us at the Virtual Launch Party on January 19, 2010 at 5 p.m. (PST). You can learn even more about what AOE can offer to support your success and meet me and all the other experts. Get all the call-in details at this link.
Main Street Media Savvy Question of the Day: What are your plans to get known as an expert in your field in 2010? Can you write at least four articles for the media that matter for your message? Can you speak to at least four professional groups as a workshop leader, keynote speaker, or expert panelist to share your message on a one-to-many basis? Can you respond to media queries that offer timely and relevant opportunities to share your expertise with a much wider audience? “Yes” is my favorite answer to these questions. What I know to be true is that these efforts DO pay off. It’s just a matter of getting into action.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Brenda Rivas, 888-691-1114, brenda@aoeconnect.com
A new online empowerment community designed to help women start and grow profitable online businesses, now available at The Alliance of Online Entrepreneurs
(Miami, Florida - January 12, 2010) — “The Alliance of Online Entrepreneurs is a community that empowers women to embrace their knowledge, passion and desired lifestyle and leverage those elements into profitable online businesses,” said founder and online business development expert Brenda Rivas. “The AOE also goes beyond being a resourceful business community. We strongly believe that a woman with evolved mindsets is a woman of power and determination. Therefore, bringing women the resources to break through limiting beliefs is of equal importance at the AOE.” Read the rest…
December 2, 2009
Business Success, For Women Only
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Here’s to Upstart Smart Founder Amber Riviere Singleton for gifting the world with her new e-book entitled, “One Entrepreneur’s Journey.” This compilation of 26 interviews with women entrepreneurs from all over the USA takes an up-close-and-personal approach to showcasing the most powerful lessons each has learned along her journey to business and life success. Check out the names and companies of the women featured, and I am sure some of the names will be familiar to you:
Betsy Talbot of Married With Luggage
Stacey Kannenberg of Cedar Valley Publishing
Dawn Martinello of Monday Morning VA
Pema Teeter of Ink Street
Nancy Juetten of Main Street Media Savvy
Corey Colwell-Lipson of Celebrate Green
Pam Ivey of My Creative Assistant
Valerie Fitzgerald of The Valerie Fitzgerald Group
Josephine Geraci of My Mom Knows Best
Erin Lozano of Green Sherpa
Pearl Mattenson of PearlMattenson.com
Shannon Laackmann of Psychic Cowgirl
Jill Hart of Christian Work At Home Moms
Shama Kabani of The Marketing Zen Group
Anastasia Chomlack of AnastasiaPhotography.ca
Lynda Monk of Creative Wellness
Alison Rhodes of The Safety Mom
Pam Kapoor of PamKapoor.ca
Debbie Whitlock of Sound Financial Partners
Traci Bisson of The Mom Entrepreneur and Bisson Barcelona
Donna Santos of DonnaSantos.com
Jaime Almond of JaimeAlmond.com
Jen Spencer of Jen Spencer Coaches
Regina Perata of Restoring Power
Maggie Miller of the DiscoverHope Fund
Amber Singleton Riviere of Upstart Smart
This e-book is free. You can download it at this link. While you are at Amber’s site, check out her very helpful tools, support, and her popular Upstart Smart Game. All are designed to help you on your way to becoming a successful solopreneur. At Upstart Smart, you’ll learn how to improve your business as a solopreneur, while gaining the work-life balance you always hoped for back in the days when you worked for someone else. Treat yourself and those whose success you support to a visit to this helpful site.
Main Street Media Savvy Tip of the Day: Why not share this site and Amber’s free e-book with every women business owner you know so she can advance faster on her journey to success? That would be a lovely way to thank Amber Singleton Riviere for her tireless and inspired effort to create this inspiring, helpful tool — just in time to guide us all to achieve more success with greater ease in the New Year.
I extend my thanks to Betsy Talbot for introducing me to Amber in the first place. Hail to the power of quality introductions and networking in cyberspace to bring wonderful opportunities to all!
And I’ve highlighted Betsy’s blog and Debbie Whitlock’s site in particular because both of these women are Publici-Tea™ graduates and inspired entrepeneurs about whom you will be well served to learn more. Learn plenty by reading Amber’s free e-book.
October 7, 2009
Event Promotion, For Women Only
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I’ve cleared my calendar to be in attendance at the Strength 2 Strength Conference at Champions Center in Bellevue this Friday, October 9. Do yourself a favor and visit the site to learn about what the conference organizers at KB Women have brewing to guide to to take your business to new, inspired heights.
Oh, by the way, event guests will enjoy the Media-Savvy-to-Go Tips Booklets that offer 147 powerful ways to boost business and profit in the event swag bags, along with plenty more useful and inspiring tools and tips to guide success.
If you’ve been lamenting that you need a lift to get your motivation and purpose in better gear to achieve what you know is possible for your life and work now, this is a must-attend session. And, to put it another way, what is it costing you to stay home?
I’ll look forward to seeing you there.
August 25, 2009
Blogging Basics, For Women Only
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Women business owners flock to the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur to share their tips, not just today but on an ongoing basis. Mike Michalowicz knows how to build community and how to see, hear, and celebrate others. He posts queries to Help a Reporter Out. Women business owners reply. What happens next is that those whose tips are featured share the link to the tips with the people they know, and word spreads all over the world about the tips of the day. Is it any wonder that his site gets so much traffic?
There is a lesson in that for all of us.
To see today’s post, offering the reasons why women entrepreneurs are taking the lead, click here. Why not chime into the conversation and comment with your thoughts on this matter? Be part of the community.
By the way, my tip is #48, which includes a shameless visual plug for the “Anytime, Anywhere” Publici-Tea™ Express Digital Download. This product bundle includes an abundance of value, including the “review copy” of the Bye-Bye Boring Bio Action eGuide, for just $49. This offer expires 8-31, so act quickly to benefit. Join the community of buyers who have already made their purchases and are extremely glad that they did. Such a deal.
July 23, 2009
Business Success, For Women Only
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Check out this useful compilation of tips provided by moms who are also business owners. Their tips for success may help you find more success in your own backyard and beyond.
Mike Michalowicz compiled an abundance of tips from mamapreneurs all across the USA resulting from a query he posted to HARO. If you are not yet subscribing, why not?
Did I submit a tip? Absolutely. I don’t just preach this advice. I apply it, too!
68. Best Solution And Value First
How Mom Entrepreneurs Manage It All: Clients and customers want the best solution for the problem at hand at a price that makes good sense with service that meets or exceeds expectations. Period.
Focusing on how you deliver in that regard is the key to anyone’s success — mommy entrepreneur or not. That has certainly been my strategy since launching my company in February of 2001 when my son was three years old, and it has worked very well.
Thanks To: Nancy Juetten of Main Street Media Savvy
Like I often say, action is the key for success with DIY Publicity or anything you do. When will you get started so others can see, hear and celebrate how you contribute? How about today?
March 17, 2009
Event Promotion, For Women Only
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What are you doing this Sunday, March 22, 2009 from 1 - 4 p.m? This is my invitation for you to join me and several other fine presenters at the Women in Business Event sponsored by the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce. We’ll be on hand to offer useful tips and resources to help you thrive during these challenging economic times. Whether you need guidance navigating the small business lending landscape, tips to achieve exquisite self care, straight talk about your retirement plans, or actionable ideas to get seen, heard, and celebrated in the local media, you won’t want to miss this event.
Here is the link to the story in the Sammamish Review to tell you a bit more. And here is a bit about what I’ll be talking about.
Publicist Nancy Juetten is fiercely committed to helping business owners everywhere get seen, heard, and celebrated through the power of free publicity without spending a fortune or spinning their wheels. Through her Do-It-Yourself Publicity Blog, she shares tips, resources, inspiration, and success stories almost daily to keep you engaged in your own DIY publicity efforts so you can achieve winning results under your own power. During her presentation, Nancy will share three things you can do tomorrow without spending a penny to have your story heard. You can attract more perfect clients. And, you can enjoy more success with greater ease with DIY publicity as a well used tool in your marketing tool chest. It’s just a matter of getting in action.
All you have to do now is register to benefit from the quality information, inspiration, and networking with 
other fine business women. Please do. Tickets are just $25 and are available for convenient online purchase at this link or by emailing info@sammamishchamber.org.
By the way, every guest will receive as a gift an Extreme Dark Chocolate Truffle Bar from Seattle Chocolate Company. 100% of the net profits from the sale of these delicious and exquisitely packaged delights is donated to women’s cancer charities. That is all the more reason to stock up the next time you are at your local grocery store.
Looking forward to meeting you this Sunday from 1 - 4 p.m.
February 25, 2009
Event Promotion, For Women Only, Networking PR
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Abandon the isolation that can be part of owning your own business. Here is your call to action to leave your office and connect with other business people to see what magic you can manifest for your business, your customers, and the marketplace. Now more than ever is the time to make authentic, winning connections with others. The good news is that in the Seattle area, several great opportunities to do exactly that are upcoming.
I’ll be among the panelists who are contributing to the Thriving in Challenging Economic Times event taking place on Sunday, March 22. I give the Sammamish Chamber props for making every panelist look like a rock star on their website. Why not make plans now to attend, benefit from the lessons to be learned, and connect with some fabulous people? Below are the convenient links, the dates, and the admission fees. Choose the event that works best for your schedule, needs, and budget.
- Thriving in Challenging Economic Times, Sunday, March 22, 2009, Sammamish Chamber of Commerce, Celebrating Women in Business, $25
- TOTAL Networking, Friday, March 27, Qwest Field Event Center Concourse, $44
- 2009 Women in Business, Thursday, March 12, Hilton, Bellevue, $95 for members, $125 for non-members
In related news, on Monday night, about 60 great folks came to The Village Bellevue to learn a few tips about social networking, DIY publicity, sales, and managing money. Betsy Talbot, the Women in Business Blogger for Examiner.com, posted a good summary of the event highlights, and you can read it here. Just for 
grins, my 11 1/2 year old son gets a shout out in Betsy’s blog post. He actually solved his Rubik’s Cube puzzle during the event. As someone who has never figured out how to do that in my lifetime, I would consider that an “alert the media” moment for sure. Kyle credits the how-to video he found on YouTube for showing him the way. Isn’t that something?
When I attend these events, I don’t think first about what I can sell. I think about what I can give to others to support their success. I met some pretty remarkable people, and I’ve already made some powerful introductions to help them connect with the right people with whom they can do business and add value.
As for my own “wins” so far, I am pretty pleased. Since Monday night’s contribution at The Village Bellevue, I’ve received fan mail about my 15-minute do-it-yourself publicity talk. One person posted a public compliment to LinkedIn, and another posted a public compliment at BizNik. I received dozens of new ezine subscriptions, a new invitation to speak to a group, and four new event registrations for upcoming Publici-Tea™ Workshops. Those are fabulous results for showing up and taking an interest in others.
If you could use results like these, make plans now to attend the events noted above. Great connections and other great things await. I’ll be at the Thriving in Challenging Economic Times event, sponsored by the Sammamish Chamber of Commerce. I hope to meet you there.
February 19, 2009
Awards PR, For Women Only
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Sunday, February 22, 2009 is the biggest movie event of the year — the 81st Annual Academy Awards. For many, it’s a perfect occasion to have a party with friends, bring on the cocktails, and enjoy. Those who win the awards have plenty to celebrate, and the nominees are pretty happy, too. Being included among a group of talented, influential contributors has a bit of a “halo effect.” Winning is certainly a powerful way to benefit from plenty of far-reaching, free publicity. And, if it’s true that you are most like the five people you spend the most time with, being among award nominees for outstanding performance is a fabulous deal. When you win, you can likely negotiate for higher pay and better opportunities. You just might get invited to even cooler gatherings with even more remarkable people. Untold bounty is waiting.
That’s why I am a big fan of entering media supported award programs that honor excellence in business. No one ever regrets winning. Those who do are placed in excellent company. They are seen, heard, and celebrated for their winning ways in the media and beyond. Winners get invited to speak at prestigious gatherings and share their message with appreciative audiences. Good things unfold. It’s all good.
Here in the Puget Sound region, the Women Business Owners is seeking candidates to honor in its Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year competition. You can learn more and apply before the April 10 deadline via this link.
The Make Mine a Million competition is another recognition program to consider. This year, there is a new program called the Make Mine a Million Race. If you are game to reach the $250,000, $500,000, $750,000, and $1 million revenue milestones and are prepared to invest $100 to apply and benefit from the support that Count Me In provides to help you achieve your goal, this competition could be just the ticket to get you there. Learn more by visiting this link. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2009. Winners will be announced in Feb. of 2010.
And, if you want tips to make sure the awards you apply for have an excellent chance at bringing you to the winner’s circle, here is an article link to deliver the goods. You are welcome to reprint this article and share it with others who can benefit with attribution to me as the author. Over the years, I’ve written dozens of award applications for Puget Sound executives who have earned finalist and winner recognition with the Better Business Bureau, the Business of the Year Competition for the Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, the Nellie Cashman Woman Business Owner of the Year Awards, the Puget Sound Business Journal 40 Under 40 and Women of Influence Awards, and plenty more. I’ve even won a few awards myself. Get in touch with me at 425-641-5214 or nancy@nsjmktg.com if you want to trust your award-winning application to me. It is my pleasure to be of service.
January 14, 2009
Article PR, Be Heard, Cause Related Marketing, For Women Only
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Heidi Richards Mooney is the founder of the Women’s E-Commerce Association as well as the publisher and editor-in-chief of WE magazine. It’s a great read to learn how women are collaborating, celebrating, and communicating as they grow their businesses. You can download the latest issue at this link.
As you read the magazine, imagine your story or expertise featured within the pages of this online magazine. If you’ve decided to become a published author in 2009, are an ordinary business woman doing extraordinary things, or contributing to the marketplace in powerful ways, pitch your story for WE magazine consideration. You have plenty of readership to gain.
And, as you view this magazine, take note that the Publici-Tea™-TO-GO! Gift Bundles are featured on page three of this magazine. Tens of thousands of readers are going to see this message, and that is a beautiful thing!
Thank you Heidi for advocating so powerfully for this cause-related initiative to benefit Northwest Hope and Healing. This is a non profit organization that delivers healing baskets full of “comfort and joy” items like chocolates, lotions, and teddy bears to women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Northwest Hope and Healing also provides cash for groceries, transportation, and child care so women can be supported in the ways they need as they endure their treatment and recovery.
November 11, 2008
Event Promotion, For Women Only
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If you work in the design trade, make plans now to attend my DIY publicity presentation at the Third Thursday professional development session at Seattle Design Center on Thursday, November 20, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. You can register online at this link or call 206-762-1200.
I have been working on a new speech, thanks to the fabulous lessons I learned at Patricia Fripp’s Speaking School. I can’t wait to take it out for a spin. Here’s the introduction I am working on to capture your interest… Read the rest…
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One of the benefits of getting known as an expert in your field is the doors that open for you to participate in expert panels and associations through which your knowledge can empower many more people in your own backyard and well beyond. Not long ago, my DIY publicity expertise came to the attention of the founder of the Association for Online Entrepreneurs Brenda Rivas. She invited me to serve as the online publicity expert for this online community, and I gladly accepted.
