OK so I don’t mind admitting that my attempts at marketing “Confessions of an interim manager” were almost nil.

I learnt a lot from writing the book AND the resulting events.

I am pleased to say that I will NOT be following the same “plan” with my second book

“The only management book you will ever need”

That’s why, I have arranged for my friend Molly Rider to join me on a FREE webinar to show me where I went wrong.

Writing a book is a big thing right?

It absolutely is.

BUT If you combine it with another big thing – you have a recipe for disaster. I mean everyone knows the phrase “one thing at a time” don’t they?

I will share with you what I did wrong and Molly will tell us all what to do right.

If you are an author, a wannabe author, or if you work in the self publishing industry, you will want to be part of the free event.

Click here to sign up

(PS – Spaces are limited to be sure to not miss out)

Join us online next TUESDAY 11th October for a FREE webinar.

“How to manage people AND still do you day job”

featuring Jonathan Senior, Chief Executive, Sharp End Training in conversation with UK training design specialist Sheridan Webb.

If you are NEW to management or employ new managers, it is essential that you attend this session.

In this interactive live event, we will be discussing

• Common problems new managers face
• Changing how you think about YOURSELF
• Roadblocks to remove to TURBOCHARGE YOUR THINKING
• How to DRASTICALLY think differently

Register and get your “tips for the new manager pdf FREE.

More details and sign up http://www.freewebinar.co.uk

This video tells you all you need to know about webinar week…

Sign up at http://www.webinarweek.co.uk

PS – Of course I never tweet myself – so my twitter is actually @jonsenior1

Today we launched a BRAND NEW site.

http://www.trainingtesters.com is our recruitment site for our testing team.

If you feel like getting effectively free training in return for feedback and working with us to make things better then this site is for you.

If you are a homeworker, virtual assistant, student or just have time on your hands then we would love to hear from you.

(Please note – all courses are online so you should have some connection to the online community).

Obviously we can’t give everything away to everybody – so please don’t be offended if we don’t select you for EVERY PROJECT.

To get started – jump over to www.trainingtesters.com

(NO technical work is involved – we just want feedback on the content..)

Today we launch a BRAND NEW site. (Ok so you may have had a sneaky peak in the last day or so but it is now officially open for business).

What is it?
VAFB is a kind of search engine for virtual assistants on facebook.

HUH?

Well we kinda guessed that virtual assistants spend time on facebook. Some “legal” – preparing fan pages for clients, some “illegal” – playing on games and generally fiddling about.

So we figured that we created a place where all VA related FB stuff could be kept together.. Away from mafia wars…

It doesn’t make any sense?

With only a few sites and likes uploaded – it looks pretty threadbare.

BUT with more youtube videos – the facebook magic will take over…

What can go on there?

You can add

• YOUTUBE videos (be sure to add the YOUTUBE URL and NOT the shortening code).
• Photographs (graphics)
• Those cheesy motivational quotes that get passed around twitter and facebook.

What sort of content can be added?

Don’t forget that content must meet the facebook terms of service – so be sure to post anything you wouldn’t want your mum to see.

Other than that post away

Here is the link

http://www.vafb.co.uk/
The site is sponsored by our friends at intelligentVA

This is the first in a series of short games and activities we will be launching this summer.

There is absolutely no reason why you should spend any time on this little game at all.

But you will… You won’t be able to help yourself..

Please jump over to www.sheepteroids.co.uk

(Please note – Sheepteroids uses flash technology and you probably won’t be able to view it on your ipad or other non flash device).

FREE mp3

The other day, I interviewed UK Marketing consultant Lisa Blackler as part of the upcoming “Marketing Basics” course.

Now, a lot of marketing is smoke and mirrors and a lot of marketers talk in some sort of secret code (which the rest of us can’t understand).

Easy to understand information

I have to say Lisa is not like that and you can download & listen to the MP3 below.

Lisa points out the blindingly obvious… but yet it is still shocking in it’s simplicity.

Your mp3 runs for just under half an hour and you will learn

• The worst mistake a newbie webdesigner can possibly make (it is NOTHING to do with marketing btw).
• A simple trick that COSTS NOTHING but virtually guarantees you can track your marketing.
• How getting my car tested meant I learnt a LOT about our website.
• The ONE problem that a business DOESN’T want when it comes to marketing.

Your marketing audio download is TOTALLY FREE – Just drop your email in the box below.

PS – You need to be quick though -this MP3 will ONLY be available for a few days.

We are putting the finishing touches to our latest training course.

“Marketing Basics” has been developed in conjunction with UK marketing consultant Lisa Blackler.

Lisa has worked for (amongst others) BT, Orange, Next Directory & Eurocamp. Now she advises small business owners and managers about marketing strategy.

We will be annoucing some free events in the next day or so, so you can get to know Lisa but in the meantime, if you want FREE access to this course, please leave a comment below with your reasons why…

(We would particular want to hear from small business owners and startups.

Maybe you have tried to DIY marketing. Maybe you have spent money on “guru” events and motivational seminars and got left with nothing but a warm feeling (for a few days).

Obviously, not everyone who leaves a comment can have free access, so be persuasive, leave a good comment and Lisa and myself will shoot a video later this week or early next where we announce the winner.

Please note – leaving a comment will NOT add you to any list and your email will NOT be passed on.

MAKE A COMMENT BELOW.

YOU COULD WIN FREE TRAINING

f your business is your ONLY marketing tool” is FREE seminar.The teleclass features not one but TWO international experts

This event will be ONLINE, LIVE AND TOTALLY FREE.

Who will be on the call ?

The authority figures

Patricia Weber

Patricia Weber is one of the leading authority figures in the world on sales and network coaching for introverts and people who would prefer not to sell. She has worked in corporate america and advised countless small business owners on on sales and marketing, in particular networking, strategy and tactics.

Jos Essers

Jos Essers is the founder of Holland’s “Master networker Institute” – an organisation set up solely to develop excellence in networking, referral and word of mouth marketing. He speaks multiple languages and has networked all over the world.

The host

Jonathan Senior

Jonathan Senior is an award winning manager and consultant. He is author of the book “Confessions of an Interim manager.” Jonathan’s philosophy is that you don’t need to go to a specific event to network and he has the knack of starting a conversation almost anywhere with anyone.

Who should attend ?

Solo professionals, small business owners and managers, anyone who uses a business card as a main marketing tool.

When is this happening ?

This event is Saturday 12th February 2011 as follows

7AM PST
10AM EST
3PM GMT (London)
4PM Holland/Mainland Europe
8:30PM Indian Standard time
11:00PM Singapore
1:00 AM (Sunday) EST AU (Brisbane)

None of these times work for you ?

You should still pre register because we will be mailing out the mp3 recording the next day.

House keeping

Getting people together from around the world is not easy (or at least it sometimes isn’t). Joining us will involve you dialling a US number. If you are NOT in the US – the most economical way to do this is using skype out. For around 5 euros per month – you can make unlimited calls to the US.

We will email access details shortly before the event.

Sign up below and make sure you don’t miss out on listening to these TWO authority figures.

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