Create a Thriving Business » business success http://attractclientswithease.com/blog Business Tips to Attract Clients with Ease Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:14 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Is Your Business Thriving? http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/is-your-business-thriving/ http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/is-your-business-thriving/#comments Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:00:13 +0000 admin http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/?p=823 I am so excited to share my upcoming events with you!  Time to Thrive, An Evening Business Intensive with Caterina Rando, will occur on April 25th & 26th. This evening intensive is a three-hour program designed to have you gain key entrepreneur insights, embrace my proven add clients now ideas so you can leave with some clear steps to quickly take your business to the next level.

 

You have two options to attend! I’ll be in Corta Madera on April 25th from 6pm-9pm, and in Sacramento on April 26th from 6pm-9pm. You can find more information and register at: http://timetothriveprogram.com/

 

I can’t wait to see you there!

 

 

]]> http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/is-your-business-thriving/feed/ 0 Extreme Income Explosion Summit http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/extreme-income-explosion-summit/ http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/extreme-income-explosion-summit/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:00:27 +0000 admin http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/?p=803 I’m so excited to share that I’ll be a part of the Extreme Income Explosion Summit in May! This is a great opportunity to learn the best and most profitable strategies in modern marketing from some excellent entrepreneurs.  During this fun, packed three-day summit in beautiful Utah, my fabulous co-presenters and I will share our expertise, network with you, and have a lot of fun at some exciting parties and mixers!  For more information, visit: http://www.buzzbooster.com/cmd.php?af=1428913

 

]]> http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/extreme-income-explosion-summit/feed/ 0 Networking 2.0, From Contacts to Contracts http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/networking-2-0-from-contacts-to-contracts/ http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/networking-2-0-from-contacts-to-contracts/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:12:36 +0000 admin http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/?p=725 Networking 2.0 is an interactive workshop presented by the Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal led by me, Caterina Rando.  The program is suited for novice networkers and seasoned veterans who want to up their game. You’ll leave the workshop with the networking skills you need to find jobs, recruit top employees, win new clients and discover investors.

During this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn how to be loud and proud about who you are and the value you bring, as well as how to :

  • Introduce yourself in a way that captures people’s attention to immediately engage them
  • Create rapport quickly and begin meaningful conversations
  • Become a resource for refferals to keep your business on other people’s mind
  • Develop a networking plan that meets your goals and objectives
  • Utilize simple, fast floow up techniques that build relationship online and offline
  • Apply strategies to go from “just a contact” to a person of influence with your connections

 

 

Register now and take advantage of the early registration pricing! Details and registration available here:  http://www.bizjournals.com/sanjose/event/67091

For more info, contact Debra Robinson at 408-299-1816 or debrarobinson@bizjournals.com

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]]> http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/interview-with-sasha-sabbeth/feed/ 1 Are You a Waiter or a Chef? http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/are-you-a-waiter-or-a-chef/ http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/are-you-a-waiter-or-a-chef/#comments Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:38:14 +0000 Caterina Rando http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/?p=331 I have been waiting seven months for an exciting training program to be approved for continuing education by an association. I have been waiting eight months for non-profit status to come through for a charity I started last year, A Good Deed Tea http://www.agooddeedtea.org.

I am not waiting in the usual way. Metaphorically, I am not reading a magazine in the waiting room till my turn is called. I am right outside the door in the hall, where I will not disturb anyone, with my laptop, my cell phone and my planner whipping up a fury or other possibilities while moving projects forward and making deadlines, not waiting—never waiting.

How about you? Do you ever hear yourself say things will be better when? Or, I can’t do that—until I finish with this? Or are you waiting for summer to be over, or the fog to roll in, or a course to conclude before you really get going? If you do you may just be a waiter, like one in the restaurant, hanging out in the kitchen waiting for his dish to come up before it can be served.

Do not be a waiter. Be a chef—always seeking to discover a new way of preparation or a new ingredient that will allure the masses to taste a fresh and exciting gastronomic delight.

By the way, lately, I have been putting cinnamon on everything and just loving it. It is like I have discovered the spice for the first time. With a little innovation what is ordinary can be extraordinary again.

I live in San Francisco, a very foodie town. San Francisco has more restaurants per capita then anyplace else in the U.S. Here all the chefs go to the restaurants of other chefs to eat after they have completed their shifts. They watch each other work, share ideas, taste test and inspire their own creativity.

The great thing about experimenting with food is that you can spit something out if you do not like it. Business is different. Still, if something does not work, most of the time you are not stuck with it. Like when you burn a piece of toast—just throw it out and start again.

I have had to nudge many clients who were waiters, who were waiting till everything was all figured out or just right. You have heard it said: How you do one thing is how you do everything. Do you think that is true for you? If so, are you a waiter or a chef?  Waiters wait, chefs create. I love being a chef! How about you? Reflect on this as you go through your day.

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Sharon Michaels just interviewed me on women and having a thriving business. We had a great discussion.

Listen now for some inspiration as well as great ideas.

CLICK TO LISTEN: Make it Thrive! Strategies for Breakthrough Living

]]> http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/make-it-thrive/feed/ 0 I Love the word “Yes” and Often the Right Response is “No” http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/i-love-the-word-%e2%80%9cyes%e2%80%9d-and-often-the-right-response-is-%e2%80%9cno%e2%80%9d/ http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/i-love-the-word-%e2%80%9cyes%e2%80%9d-and-often-the-right-response-is-%e2%80%9cno%e2%80%9d/#comments Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:55:22 +0000 Caterina Rando http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/?p=174 Yesterday a really good friend, who I love a lot, who has often been a mentor, made a request of me that would cost me a good amount of time in an already busy week. I really wanted to say “yes” to her. I felt my desire to oblige, yet physiologically, I also felt the pressure of adding one more thing on my very full plate. I took a breath and explained why I could not meet her request. She was fine with it and the conversation happily continued.

Upon reflection I thought how much this is an issue for so many of us full plate types.

My good friend Pat Haddock is a communication expert and trainer, I asked her to share some of her wisdom here on this topic. Please give a warm welcome to our first guest blogger.

Setting Boundaries by Patricia Haddock

“No” is a small word with great power. Saying no more often can be hard, but it is one of the best tools you have for putting more time in your life.

Start by keeping your goals in mind. Say no to anything that takes you away from your goals or does not increase your productivity. This doesn’t mean that you avoid unpleasant or difficult tasks. The key is to keep your goals and priorities in focus.

Saying “yes” when you mean “no” can lead to feelings of resentment and anger. This can be more damaging to your relationships in the long run than saying “no” when you mean “no.”

Sometimes, saying “no” isn’t easy. Many people were raised to please others, not themselves and feel that if they say “no,” they will lose friends and associates. So, how do you say “no” without alienating others?

• Speak courteously and politely.

• Make “no” the first word you say and keep your statements simple and direct. “No, I can’t do that.” “No, I won’t be able to do that.”

• Give a reason if appropriate, but keep it short and straightforward.

• Show that you understand the situation. Remind people of your roles and responsibilities.

• State the consequences of saying “yes.”

If you’re not sure whether you want to say “no” or “yes,” ask for time to think it over. Be specific about when you will have an answer.

You can find out more about Pat at http://developingasaprofessional.blogspot.com  http://abcbusinesswriting.blogspot.com/

]]> http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/i-love-the-word-%e2%80%9cyes%e2%80%9d-and-often-the-right-response-is-%e2%80%9cno%e2%80%9d/feed/ 0 Capture the Stories http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/capture-the-stories/ http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/capture-the-stories/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:22:28 +0000 Caterina Rando http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/?p=170 When you work with your clients, you get to know their stories, you get to know the problems that brought them to you. Most important for your role as an advocate is that you are aware of the positive results they get from working with you. Write those down. Do not expect to remember them. There will be too many to remember.
 
Action to take: Make a computer file of client stories so you can always have great examples to support any position you are taking.

]]> http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/capture-the-stories/feed/ 0 Be Loud and Proud http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/be-loud-and-proud/ http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/be-loud-and-proud/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 20:18:35 +0000 Caterina Rando http://attractclientswithease.com/blog/?p=165 Shout your advocacy position from the mountaintop. Let everyone know what you stand for. Erin Stafford is an image consultant, like so many others. However, Erin takes the position that every woman can look great without spending a fortune. Like Erin, pursue every opportunity to spread your opinion through articles, podcasts, blogs, vlogs, speeches and of course, your own website. Make your advocacy position clear and prominent in everything you do.
 
Action to take: Decide what you want to be an advocate for. Or who you want to be an advocate for.

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