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This is my favorite time of the year. Not just because I get to relax, be with my family and go on my annual ski vacation (yay!), but I especially love it because by now I really need the downtime to wipe the slate clean, strategize and PLAN for the new year. So this month I'm giving you three tools to help you plan too.

The first item is just a little Excel file that you can keep handy to calculate the (REAL) value of your time (you're probably going to be surprised, I certainly was). This simple knowledge will likely help you prioritize and manage your time a lot better.

The next is a "Personal Mission Statement" planning guide - an amazing exercise that will literally change how you look at yourself, your business and your life. I would save it until you have some uninterrupted time (about 2 hours) to complete it.

And the third is the slideshow from my recently retired workshop: "You: The (Online) Brand."

Scroll down to "Free Tools & Resources" to download/view these gifts.

What else is going on/what are we working on for December and January? Here's a rundown:

Enjoy the resources below!

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Free Tools & Resources
* You: The (Online) Brand Slideshow & Download
* Calculate The Value Of Your Hour
* Write A Personal Mission Statement

YOU: The (Online) Brand Slideshow & Download

Here's the slideshow from our most popular workshop ever, which we've just retired and are turning into an info-product! It's not the same as seeing it in person, hearing the audio or reading the upcoming eBook, but it's something to get you started (plus it's free).

You The Online Brand Title slide

Slideshow & Download.
 
The REAL Value of Your TIME Calculator

  This little application is a great way to figure out what each hour of your time is really worth - taking into account how many vacation days/year you want, how many hours/day you want to work, and even how PRODUCTIVE you are! Click the image to download.

Value of An Hour Calculator

(Excel file)
Write A Personal Mission Statement Worksheet & Guide

Writing a Mission Statement will give you direction, focus and clarity. It was life-changing for me, and for many of my clients. Give it a shot! I recommend setting aside about 2 hours to work on this before you set your New Year's Resolutions.


Write A Personal Mission Statement Title

Online Slideshow & Download

 



UPCOMING EVENTS
December & January

Get Ready for 2010
Strategic Planning POW-WOWs
December 17th, 18th & 21st

We figured most of you would probably be "working" that last week before the holidays... but not really working working, you know? So we planned these fun, intimate, hands-on, round-table, 10-person workshops so you can be productive on those "lost days" before the holidays. Hosted by Anex Office on South Beach.

You can attend one, some, or ALL sessions... there is special pricing for packages.

Session I:
New Year, New You: 2010 Strategic Planning Session

Thursday December 17th: 2:00 pm to 5:30 pm
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Session II:
Pricing For Profit: Develop Your Pricing Strategy for 2010
Friday, December 18th, 9 am to 12:30 pm

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Session III:
Create A Low-Cost, No-Frills, Do-It-Yourself Marketing Plan for 2010

Monday, December 21st 9 am to 12:30 pm

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Get Connected 2010!
January 29th - 31st 2010
I will be a featured speaker in this event below, alongside one of my heroes, Dr. Ivan Misner (founder of BNI!) The weekend-long conference is all about how to build your business through networking.

My topic: "Stop Drowning in Business Cards! How to Input, Organize, Maintain & Follow Up With The Contacts Who Matter To Your Business."


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