Announcing a new WC Power Inner Circle Coaching Program!
This includes a one-on-one coaching session with Denise for breakthroughs in your business, and a 9 part teleseminar series on the 3-Step Power Partnership System (with MP3, PDF’s) and also including:

1 one-to-one coaching consultation with Denise
3 group coaching sessions
Email support
Discussion Forum

Value is $1450
All for only $195
Weekly Program begins on October 15 at 8pm EST.

Inquire about registration today by emailing denise@womenscommunity.com.
Only twenty slots available and you will need to qualify to participate.
It’s sure to sell out – so email today!

Women’s Community recently launched a new membership offer for aspiring to seasoned entrepreneurs:
To get all the details, features, and benefits, visit http://www.womenscommunity.com and read about it right on our home page!

Our 3-Step Power Partnership System 9- part weekly teleclass series starts on Monday, October 15^th, 8pm EST – mark your calendar now and then register soon:

If you are a member – go to the member area to register for F*REE.

If you are not a member – go to the calendar to register for one or all programs. 

If you are an established entrepreneur you can ALSO take advantage of our promotion membership detailed at: http://www.womenscommunity.com/public/department58.cfm

And, you can now advertise your special featured products/services and events and more … with WC – Check out our advertising offers here:

http://www.womenscommunity.com/Advertising.pdf

Reach over 20,000 unique visitors/month(January to June 2007) Projected annual unique visitors in 2007 = 240,000!

I am so excited that I just completed the Raven Blair Davis 6 week Kitchen Table Radio personal Broadcasting course: insider secrets to producing, posting and profiting from your very own Internet talk show or podcast. We stepped through exactly what needs to be done to create your own radio show. I’m thrilled to have mine up and running at BlogTalk Radio.com. Listen in on Tuesdays, at 9:00 am EST. Next show is:

Monday, October 2,
9:00am EST
Dial into:
Blogtalkradio.Com
646-716-8057

Raven is committed to your success and a pro at what she does.
So, if you ever thought about building a platform to help grow your business ...
I highly suggest you create your own radio show and take advantage of her great program. Class details are here:
 
http://www.womenpower-radio.com/kitchen-table-radio-course.html

Let’s GROW!

 

The Seven Keys to Creating Power Partnerships to Grow your Business Exponentially 

By Denise Trifiletti
Founder, Women’s Community, LLC 

Creating Power Partnerships opens up the possibility of a more joyful life and exponential business growth.   

I believe and know that the Power of Partnerships™ is the key to increasing sales, margins and profits.  When we work with others and ourselves effectively, we are capable of amazing things.  The partnerships we form with others (such as clients, prospects, employees and contractors) and the partnerships we create with ourselves and our time directly affect our success. The most valuable partnerships, the ones that help drive your business, we call “Power Partnerships.”  A “Power Partnership” in business is one in which you and your partner leverage each other’s talents for the benefit of both parties. In doing so, both companies add value for their respective clients and everyone wins! 

In other articles, I talk about how strategic business partnerships, power partnerships with employees and contractors, and a partnership with self.
This article explains seven keys to creating Power Partnerships and making your vision a reality.   

There are three reasons why Power Partnerships need to be part of your core business strategy: 

• To increase your sales, reach and profits
• To focus on your strengths and interests – what you do best.
• To live joyfully and de-stress vs. trying to do it all, and alone.
• To create products and increase your revenues 24/7
• TO build your subscription list
• To increase your expert status and credibility
• To get consistent, quality referrals
• To gain loyal clients who provide ongoing revenue
• To enjoy and master the sales and marketing process – a key to your success.

What are the steps to creating Power Partnerships? 

1. Know yourself. Build a “Partnership With Self.” Identify and focus on your strengths, passions and purpose – the foundation of a joyful life and a rock-solid business! 

2. Define your ideal target client and market niche—those you wish to serve and whom you can serve the best. Write down the specific demographics and psychographics you want to deal with, and describe your ideal client. Ask yourself the question, “If I had to choose between Client X or Client Y, which would I choose?”  Instead of trying to be everything to everybody, narrow your market to only those types of clients you are passionate about serving. By specializing, you become even more valuable in the marketplace, and you will be fulfilling your partnership with self at the same time, because you are working within your passion. Present your unique difference, and your clients will appreciate your value and pay even higher rates to work with you.  

3. Identify and make a list of your prospective Power Partners once you are focused on your strengths and passions and know who you can best serve. There are three types of Power Partners to seek out:

• Those who can fulfill a business need you have, particularly in an area that is not your strength or interest
• Those who can help you increase your sales and reach
• Those who can provide support and accountability to help you grow.

Power Partners often provide products and/or services that are complimentary to yours, and target the same market as you do. They may also be established in markets that are new to you, and can help you learn the ropes, which will in turn allow you to expand your offerings.  You can very likely return that favor in another market, where you have more experience than they do. 

4. Be proactive. Before you contact potential Power Partners, do your research and preparation. First, have your Partnership with self detailed in writing in your GROW model(1). Who are all the players who may be involved in the decision to partner? What are their potential needs and pains?  What can you offer them? How are you unique? What is the best way to reach this prospect? Begin your Partnership process by explaining your “end in mind”—a Power Partnership that is of mutual benefit. Set the stage for a creative and collaborative process. Succinctly share the potential problems you can solve or gains and benefits you can provide, and then ask them to explain how they perceive the value of your offerings. 

5. Learn the proven GROW Partnership Model (1) and ask questions regarding each aspect of the model. The key to a Power Partnership is to fully understand all you can about your prospective partner, and asking is the best way to learn. Peel the onion. Ask, ask, and ask some more. 

6. Present your offer based on what they have shared. Address only those aspects of your product or service that are of interest to your prospective partner.  Keep it as simple as possible. Provide options from which they can choose, and an easy way to try out the Partnership.  

7. Ask for feedback. How do they feel about the Partnership?  What are the areas of most interest and value to them?  What is the potential impact?  Are there any concerns or questions?  Address their needs. Cement the partnership, and then congratulate yourself for creating a Power Partnership that will lead to growth for all parties involved! 

Ask any successful person for the key to their results and they’ll tell you, “Others who helped me.”   Power Partnerships create a way for you and your partners to succeed by helping each other.  Use these seven steps and watch your business boom! 

(1) if you are member- download the chapter, Power Partnerships, in the member area and also email denise@WomensCommunity.com to get your practical GROW Partnership model and tool.

Marcia Merrill, the Transition Chick, is our featured expert this month. 

Marcia is President/Founder of www.eCareerCorner.com.  She is the Managing Director of the Transitions programs for the Power Partnership University.

Our first program, 5 Secrets to Career & Life Triumphs!”  launches on September 25^th at 12pm EST and 8pm EST. Mark your calendar now and register soon – go to the calendar which is soon to be updated with this and many more transition programs!

She has over 20 years’ experience in Career/Life Transitions.
Marcia is also a Speaker/Columnist & expert on the Transition Cycle.  

Marcia holds a number of awards-most recently Transition Guru for Acts of Excellence at www.write4good.com.   She is also a featured author in 3 books. Sign up to get her FR*EE Transition Triumph Toolkit- info on Career, job search, transitions & more & get her newsletter & exclusive access to weekly calls! Visit www.ecareercorner.com to learn more!

Thank you, Marcia, for all you do!

My friend, Lynne Klippel, who is a partner of Women’s Community is also offering her Book School Program starting September 10^th –

Register here: http://www.womenscommunity.com/public/mgcal.cfm?calID=1&caldate=9/10/2007
 

In Powerful Partnership,

Denise Trifiletti