Can I Get a Witness? Great Testimonials.
So how do you get great testimonials?
My last two e-zine articles describe in detail what makes a great testimonial, even including a template of mine that makes it very easy to request feedback in just the format you'll need to attract new clients.
I encourage you to take a few minutes and read both articles "Testimonials That Turn Prospects Into Clients", and my latest post, entitled, "Five Easy Steps to Guarantee Great Testimonials". My intent in writing these was to really take you by the hand and make this very important, business building process, as easy as it can be.
If you'd like a practice in writing a testimonial, then here's an exercise that will result in your business and website being posted to my April 2008 e-zine! In celebration of two years of publication, I'll be posting testimonials from readers who have received value from an article, resource or tip I've shared over the years.
Send me your comments by March 2008 and I'll include your testimonial, and contact information, in my April 2008 e-zine!
There's them that's planted, and there's them that grows
I am a Master Gardener, so I love tinkering in the yard. Heck, I love working away in the yard, and each year I experiment with something new.
One of my experiments this year was a batch of pumpkin seeds I planted in the spring. I had visions of inviting neighborhood kids over in October to have their pick of a homegrown pumpkin.
The idea came to me as I remembered back two years ago when a vine sprouted near our front door. I could tell it was a vegetable, from the leaves. I was just tickled when I realized it was a pumpkin, growing right next to my front step. It sprang, I imagine, from left over pumpkin seeds I had scattered for the squirrels the year before. I was able to keep that self-sowed pumpkin there, on the vine, through Halloween and beyond.
Just as that pumpkin was an effortless gift, each year I’m fortunate enough to get several wonderful tomato plants, without lifting a finger. They plant themselves from tomatoes that fall the year before, then wait through the winter and spring until a warm summer day sets them sprouting.
So what strikes me about this photo is, this year I planted and tended to the pumpkin vine on the left, only to have it wither and die. The wonderful looking tomato however appeared and thrives all on its own; a gift from the earth to us.
A fitting analogy I thought for many aspects of my life. There are circumstances that I try to mold to my own desire; sometimes with good results, other times not. And then there are gifts from the Universe and Spirit, which just appear.
My role is just to give thanks and enjoy.
Holistic Business Basics
However as the deadline approached to put pen to paper, I realized there really is only one absolute, in my mind, for a successful holistic business. It makes or breaks not only holistic businesses and practices, but businesses across the board.
After you've read what I consider the foundation for a successful holistic business, I would welcome the opportunity to hear your thoughts on what it takes to keep your business flourishing.
Blessings & Light,
Anne
"How Much Should I Charge?"
Authentic Marketing
Your Spirit Guides called. They said, "Get a business plan."
Water, water everywhere - what does it mean?
There were far too many incidences for this just to be a coincidence. And I believe in the Law of Attraction, right? So I finally decided that instead of calling the plumber, I would call on my many magnificent Lightworker friends and ask their perception of what the universe was repeatedly trying to get across to me! I was finally willing to listen.
The responses I received were fabulous, varied and insightful. If you would like to read more about Lightworker guidance on the symbolism of water leaks, check out my March e-zine article on this topic.