Recently, I have had the pleasure of writing an article on the popular Australian Online Magazine, No Limits for Me!
"No Limits is the premier free internet e-magazine devoted to topics related to your own power in areas of personal growth and empowerment; business and individual success; abundance and happiness; motivation and inspiration; health and well-being."
EN-Joy
Laura
Women entrepreneurs are leading the way… Come to this workshop and join the movement to a new way of growing your amazing business!
EN-Joy
Laura
I don't know about you, but I am tired of hearing about when am I going to "make my million." It's everywhere... the pressure... the expectation...
When is it happening? Why isn't it happening? And being tired of feeling frustrated and like I can't keep up.
That was my feeling a couple of years ago. That frustration shuts down your creativity, your excitement and the very passion which had you start your business in the first place!
It is time for a new business model. One that is holistic in nature and takes into account the whole wellness of a person and their business.
Don't misunderstand me. I have $1,000,000 on my vision board too. (I like to see all those 0's when I write it out!) There is another way of getting to your business vision whether it's six figures or more. It's with grace, ease, and combining both the right brain creativity and wisdom and the left brain smart business practices.
I call it...
Growth with Grace
Are you ready? Do you have the courage to do it different and in a way that is still focused but more in alignment with your natural rhythm and lifestyle?
Join me for...
7 Business Breakthrough Secrets So You Can Change Lives, Make Great Money, Have the Flexibility and Freedom You Want, and Finally Run Your Business Like the Wise, Audaciously Savvy Business Woman You Are Meant To Be
Thursday, August 27
1pm est - 75 minute call
I'm known for being transparent, honest and real. In this call I'll share with you what works and what doesn't about growing your business with grace.
As women we are redefining business, redefining success and what it means to combine life's important priorities with financial and meaningful success.
Click to read more and to sign up now!
I look forward to having you on the call on the 27th!
En-JOY!
-Laura
PS: THIS is the change you want to see in business!
© 2009 Laura H. West and the Center for Joyful Business. All rights reserved.
Earlier this week I was interviewed on Blog Talk Radio - Women Making An Impact Radio Show with Deanna Radaj of Bante Design LLC.
We got into a great conversation about the changing face of small business and how women are leading the way in the new way of "doing" and "being" in business.
Listen in for more ...
EN-Joy
Laura
Hello!
Today is the deadline for getting our super great deal on my upcoming Business Goddess Breakthrough Experience, October 1 – 3 in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
I’ve had several of you ask questions about the timing, agenda, workshop materials, hotel, etc. I’ve put together a quick FAQ to answer your immediate questions. And…we are still adding to the perks for this program – it’s going to be an amazing transformational experience for you and your business!
Join us today for the best deal and yes, you really can Bring – A – Guest for only $99! (a business girlfriend, spouse, assistant, team member or colleague)
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the focus of the workshop?
We will be focusing on “Growth with Grace” using your wisdom from your Inner Business Goddess as a theme throughout the 3 days of the workshop. This is the new wave of business – honoring your inner wisdom with smart outer actions. I know you want to grow your business while enjoying your lifestyle, family, travel, taking care of aging parents and taking take of yourself. Growth and financial success are important and we can “grow with grace” so we don’t miss our life!
What is the timeline for the workshop so I can make flight arrangements?
The workshop will start at 8am with a continental breakfast included with your workshop investment. As of this moment I’m expecting the hours of the workshop to be 8:30 – 6pm the first two days and then 8:30 – 2pm the 3rd day to allow some people who want to fly out and others who want to stay to enjoy the boardwalk and oceanfront for the rest of the afternoon/weekend.
What about travel arrangements? What do I need to know?
We are staying at a beautiful inspiring hotel on the oceanfront boardwalk on the Atlantic Ocean. I believe that beauty inspires us to be our best selves and step into your potential. We have secured a great rate for this beautiful hotel of $169 a night. You can even stay over the weekend and enjoy the ocean and walking on the boardwalk and really let your transformation soak in! Self care is important to Business Goddesses growth!
You can find out more about the hotel and location at:
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
The closets airports are:
Norfolk International Airport (closest)
Newport News-Williamsburg Airport
What about food? I like to know what to expect!
We are including a delicious continental breakfast each morning for all workshop participants along with a nice afternoon refreshments on the two full days. We are planning on having full days of being together and want to make sure you are nourished!
There is a wonderful restaurant in the hotel – with terrific salads, sandwiches and seafood! There are also numerous hotels, and dining spots all along the boardwalk at various price points for dinner.
You do have the option to upgrade to the VIP special if you want lunches included and to come to the Goddess Gathering the first evening. This is a really nice nourishing and fun thing to treat yourself to. Your lunches are all taken care of, so you don’t have to worry about where to eat. Plus, you’ll get to spend networking time with other highly committed business owners! I am sure you’ll start great collaborations and joint ventures from this extra time together! I know for me…I like to relax knowing lunch is taken care of ….
What materials will we receive at the workshop?
With the workshop you will receive a full package of workshop materials including a workbook with systems, forms and checklists for your Online Marketing Empire. I’ve also added, but not yet disclosed, that you will also be receiving my Monday Miracle Connection Audios starting as soon as you register so your workshop starts right away!
If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to ask! Either me or one of my team members will be happy to answer so that you can make your commitment and travel arrangements with confidence!
See you in October!
EN-Joy!
Laura
Today is the last day to get the best deal on your Business Goddess Experience!
Business Goddess
Marketing Breakthrough
Experience
October 1, 2, and 3
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Today is the last day to get the best deal and the lowest price on the Business Goddess Marketing Breakthrough Experience. Get three days of a workshop experience that will bring your Business Goddess and business together for only $997.
Or if you'd like an investment payment plan, you can pay a deposit of $597 and then two payments of $300.
I will tell you that the price for this workshop will never be this low again. And it goes up tomorrow.
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Discounted pay-in-full price of $997 (Best deal!) |
3-pay option of $597 deposit and 2 payments of $300 |
Along with this best deal, we're also offering a Bring-A-Guest option for only an additional $99. We know what a big move it is when you step into something new. And that's why we're offering this great deal when you bring someone with you. Whether that's your husband, partner, team member, or business girlfriend, you can bring a guest for only an additional $99.
After you register for the Business Goddess Marketing Breakthrough Experience, you'll have the opportunity to add your guest for only $99. That means two of you can come for less than $1200. That's less than $600 a piece.
But only through today. The price goes up tomorrow. So honor your Business Goddess and your business and say "Yes!" to the Business Goddess Marketing Breakthrough Experience!
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Discounted pay-in-full price of $997 (Best deal!) |
3-pay option of $597 deposit and 2 payments of $300 |
Here are just a few of the things you're going to walk away with when you leave the workshop:
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Discounted pay-in-full price of $997 (Best deal!) |
3-pay option of $597 deposit and 2 payments of $300 |
Join us in Virginia Beach with our other Business Goddesses!
© 2009 Laura H. West and the Center for Joyful Business. All rights reserved.
What is your intuition telling you? Are you listening?
You know what it is you need to do. This is what this Business Goddess Marketing Breakthrough Experience workshop is all about - that whole idea of doing business differently. That includes honoring that intuitive nature of our Inner Goddess.
A Goddess doesn't dilly-dally or wring her hands wondering what she should do. She knows.
It starts with trusting your intuition. And it moves and shifts and transforms from there.
Business Goddess
Marketing Breakthrough
Experience
October 1, 2, and 3
Virginia Beach, Virginia
With this unique workshop, you'll learn to trust your internal wisdom at the same time that you create a smart marketing system - that is in alignment with who you are, your passions, your purpose you bring to the world, and your desire to be successful doing so.
Here's what you get at the Business Goddess Marketing Breakthrough Experience:
If you decide to pay in-full by tomorrow, then your investment is only $997. This is the lowest price for this workshop I will be offering, so you want to sign up now.
Or if you'd like an investment payment plan, you can pay a deposit of $597 and then two payments of $300.
I will tell you that the price for this workshop will never be this low again. And it goes up after tomorrow.
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Discounted pay-in-full price of $997 (Best deal!) |
3-pay option of $597 deposit and 2 payments of $300 |
What is your Inner Business Goddess telling you to do?
When you sign up and pay for the Business Goddess Marketing Breakthrough Experience, you'll also have the opportunity to add on a VIP option. I know when you travel, even little things like meals and where to eat in a strange place can feel overwhelming or unfamiliar. What if all those details were handled for you? Like the Business Goddess you are!
I've made that all easy by offering a VIP upgrade. You get:
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Special Goddess Gathering Thursday evening after Day 1 of the workshop. Let the pampering begin! |
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Lunch Thursday, October 1, Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3 - no rushing to grab a table - we'll have one reserved just for us and you'll be able to network with these amazing spirit rich entrepreneurs! |
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Special VIP seating at the workshop |
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Lovely VIP gift bag to nurture your Inner Business Goddess |
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The opportunity to network with other like-minded spirit rich Business Goddesses |
The VIP add-on is only an additional $197!
See you soon!
PS: I hope you decide to join us! It's going to be an amazing experience - a very beautiful hotel and along the oceanfront, which always inspires and informs vision! This is an intimate workshop - not 100's of people - just enough for you to meet new people and get the personal attention you need to walk away with clear actions.
© 2009 Laura H. West and the Center for Joyful Business. All rights reserved.
Now is the ideal time for women-owned businesses (and men who are open to a new away of business). The world is calling to us for a new way of being and doing business.
This new way is about bringing forth the feminine energies of love, collaboration, respect and creativity AND the traditional masculine business energies of focus, commitment and action. It's this holistic entrepreneurial model that is leading the future of business growth.
Imagine business decisions that are based on what is holistically good for your clients and yourself... and your family, community and the world.
This new model starts with women validating our own way of doing business. To do so means we have to set the example... coming from a deep inner knowing and confident place to lead this business change in our own businesses as we create the shift we want to see.
We're starting this business evolution right here... please join us...
Business Goddess
Marketing Breakthrough
Experience
October 1, 2, and 3
Virginia Beach, Virginia (yes, on the ocean - my favorite place to be inspired!)
As a heart-centered entrepreneur, my guess is that money is not the top priority on your list. It's not THE value that all business decisions are made. It's OK. I know; it sounds like I just created business heresy!
Here's the truth, most women entrepreneurs don't start their businesses for the money as the only and top priority. Don't get me wrong--it's definitely important and at the top of the list. We are also in business for reasons like creative expression, meaningful work that changes lives, freedom and flexibility in our lifestyles. I know many of you have priorities--children, aging parents, travel, husbands who you want to take adventures with, and if you are heading or are over the 40 years' mark, then taking care of yourself has inched up in the priority list as well.
We are tapping into the ideal of a Business Goddess. She honors when she knows something is right for her and her business. She stands in her power and says, "This is how I want to do business."
That Business Goddess is you.
The Business Goddess brings together the best of the inner world of intuition, visioning, confidence and blends it with powerful smart marketing and business growth.
That's why we designed this breakthrough workshop with you in mind. Here's what you'll experience at the Business Goddess Marketing Breakthrough Experience.
The Business Goddess Marketing Breakthrough Experience
The full value of this transformational experience is $2497.
If you decide to pay in-full by August 11, then your investment is only $997. This is the lowest price for this workshop I will be offering, so you want to sign up now.
Or if you'd like an investment payment plan, you can pay a deposit of $597 and then two payments of $300.
I will tell you that the price for this workshop will never be this low again. And it goes up after August 11.
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Discounted pay-in-full price of $997 (Best deal!) |
3-pay option of $597 deposit and 2 payments of $300 |
And - it gets better! In addition, when you sign up and pay for the Business Goddess Marketing Breakthrough Experience, you'll also have the opportunity to add on a VIP option. I know when you travel, even little things like meals and where to eat in a strange place can feel overwhelming or unfamiliar. What if all those details were handled for you? Like the Business Goddess you are!
I've made that all easy by offering a VIP upgrade. You get:
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Special Goddess Gathering Thursday evening after Day 1 of the workshop. Let the pampering begin! |
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Lunch Thursday, October 1, Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3 - no rushing to grab a table - we'll have one reserved just for us and you'll be able to network with these amazing spirit rich entrepreneurs! |
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Special VIP seating at the workshop |
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Lovely VIP gift bag to nurture your Inner Business Goddess |
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The opportunity to network with other like-minded spirit rich Business Goddesses |
The VIP add-on is only an additional $197!
Are you ready to claim doing business your way?
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Discounted pay-in-full price of $997 (Best deal!) |
3-pay option of $597 deposit and 2 payments of $300 |
See you soon!
PS: You already have the power to tap into your Inner Business Goddess. You'll know if this workshop is for you by asking her. If it's resonating, you'll know. It's powerful to around other like-spirited and committed business owners as you are giving yourself permission to grow your business in a new way. So won't you join us now?
What I have noticed with business owners is that we have a unique way of sabotaging our business growth and success.
I've seen many clients go to a workshop. Perhaps this has happened to you. You go and get clear about the next marketing strategy for your business. You can't wait to get started. You get really excited about your newfound business clarity. Once you get home, you take a few steps toward creating a project you are excited about and then... Boom! Everything stops. It falls apart. For some reason, you get irritable and procrastinate or find all these "emergencies" arise that require your attention.
There is a very good chance you are bumping up against your Upper Limit of Success.
Here's what that might look like: you keep telling yourself (and others) that you never follow through with projects. Then, even though you are really excited about a project, you'll find some way to sabotage your success. It might be kids who need your attention, an emergency with your home, or suddenly you've just got to volunteer and be more involved in your child's school.
One of my favorite books about this concept is The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. He talks about how we all have a thermostat setpoint when it comes to love, success, joy and abundance. (Actually, I added joy as I find that most of us feel guilty when we really start enjoying something whether it's a business success, a creative project bursting forth, or for some of us, even laughing out loud from a place of joy can feel dangerous.) We're so afraid of what others will think, or that we are afraid others will feel bad if we are happy & successful or that somehow we aren't worthy enough to enjoy success bigger than whatever we have experienced before.
Our inner thermostat is the comfort level we unconsciously set for ourselves. For example, let's say that for the last two years you've made $100,000 in your business. You say you are ready to grow bigger. You say you want to double your income, but you've only ever made $100,000. It's not that you can't. It's that unconsciously you have a comfort level around that lower amount. It's amazing how you will find ways to keep yourself from allowing the success in. Maybe you've experienced a big, juicy, ideal new client contacts you and you procrastinate getting back to them.
What do you do now?
The first step to changing a belief is always awareness. You have to be aware of your repetitive thought, belief or action. From that awareness you can shift most beliefs. Just shining light on it will allow you to consciously shift your energy, start new conversations, make a new choice and take a new action.
I have a lot of clients who are writing books. Funny how everyone seems to be writing a book these days! What I notice is that some of them are always still in the writing process. I think there's an Upper Level Success Saboteur at work. You have to be able to imagine yourself as a published author, see yourself at book signings, knowing without a doubt that the time you spend writing is worthwhile -that people are there in the world who need to hear your message. It's easy to get caught in the "Who am I do write this?" attitude.
YOU are the one to deliver it to them.
Here's another example from a client who said she wanted to hold a workshop and kept getting frustrated that people weren't signing up for the workshop. Turned out she hadn't booked the hotel suite or her flight yet. She wasn't committed to her own decision. No wonder things were slow. As soon as she shifted, the enrollments started coming in!
The world is waiting for you to get out of your own way!
Notice how you say you are ready for a new project, to launch a new marketing strategy that will put you in the spotlight, or raise your prices and see how you find ways to pull yourself back into your comfort zone. Be compassionate. Notice and then laugh as you recognize what's happening. Then keep taking bite-sized action steps forward. Keep noticing when things like friends, family, emergencies seem to get in the way of you taking forward action.
And then make new choices. Take new actions. And raise that Upper Limit of Success to allow more in.
En-JOY!
Laura
If you would like to use this article in your newsletter or blog please feel free to do as long as you include our credit information: Written by Laura Howard West, Center for Joyful Business, http:/www.joyfulbusiness.com I would also appreciate it if you'd send us a copy for our media files. ©Copyright 2009. All rights reserved.
Laura West is an award-winning online entrepreneur and president of The Center for Joyful Business. If you are ready to shift your marketing and mindset for more success with joy and ease, get your free report: Business Attraction Success Kit
I've been just about bursting until I could finally give you all the details about this amazing experience I'm offering October 1-3! For the first time ever I am hosting a three-day workshop open to spirit-rich, joy-focused & amazing business owners. (That means you!)
Business Goddess
Marketing Breakthrough
Experience
October 1, 2, and 3
Virginia Beach, Virginia (yes, on the ocean - my favorite place to be inspired!) You might be asking yourself, "Business Goddess? What is that all about?" Let me share what I have noticed for women entrepreneurs, in particular... we have big dreams and 
visions for our business, but we often don't have the confidence and don't know how to tap into our personal power that is truly necessary to take our business to the next level of success we are yearning for.
And I know you are yearning... I talk with women every day who have a similar story - you are yearning to shift your business into the success you know you are capable of - transforming lives (in your own unique and brilliant way), making more money (so you can enjoy and create life experiences) and all with the freedom, flexibility and fun, yes fun, that you hope is possible.
I am here to say that it is absolutely possible, but it does take a shift in the "being" and the "doing" of your business. It truly breaks my heart to hear stories (I read them everyday in your emails and hear them on our calls) of struggle, of feeling unsure about what to do next, and of whether you can handle the success that would come your way when your business dream really comes true. All this worry and overwhelm - it's not necessary. The struggle is 100% optional.
By embracing your Business Goddess, you'll step into your personal power of being an Audaciously Savvy Business Owner. This is not some airy-fairy goddess in a Greek gown thing (although that might be fun). It's about making decisions, having confidence, making a commitment to your business dream and growing your business with graceful power and innate knowingness - like a goddess who is sure of herself and clear about where she is going. I also believe that energy flows through us and through our business, and the biggest places where your energy is mostly likely to get bunched up, stuck or overwhelmed is around your mindset about your marketing. When clients first work with me, they usually have been chasing after every marketing idea they have read about, or they are trying to imitate what others are doing even though their business vision and their values look different. They are stressed, exhausted and overwhelmed. Or they know they want to shift their business to a new level and a new model, but they don't want to do it and be stressed, exhausted and overwhelmed! This is not why you started your business is it? If you're like me, you have this place inside of you that knows, that absolutely knows, that the work you do changes people's lives in some way. It betters their lives or their businesses. You know that if you grow your business, then you'll be able to help more people and be proud of the footprint you are creating in the world! And you want to "do good" while enjoying life, making great money so you can treat your family to great experiences (like travel, college, a new kitchen or an even better place to live). A Business Goddess knows that her work matters, and she also knows that she can do it with joy, fun, ease and freedom. Are you ready? Are you ready to shift? Are you ready to bring your marketing into alignment with your dreams and step into your personal power like the Business Goddess you are? Here are just a few of the things you're going to walk away with when you leave the workshop:
The Business Goddess Marketing Breakthrough Experience
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Discounted pay-in-full price of $997
(Best deal!) |
3-pay option of $597 deposit and
2 payments of $300 |
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Special Goddess Gathering Thursday evening after Day 1 of the workshop. Let the pampering begin! |
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Lunch Thursday, October 1, Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3 - no rushing to grab a table - we'll have one reserved just for us and you'll be able to network with these amazing spirit rich entrepreneurs! |
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Special VIP seating at the workshop |
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Lovely VIP gift bag to nurture your Inner Business Goddess |
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The opportunity to network with other like-minded spirit rich Business Goddesses |
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Discounted pay-in-full price of $997 (Best deal!) |
3-pay option of $597 deposit and 2 payments of $300 |
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Discounted pay-in-full price of $997 (Best deal!) |
3-pay option of $597 deposit and 2 payments of $300 |
Laura Howard West is a certified professional coach, writer, speaker and the President and Chief Creative Officer of The Center for Joyful Business. She is the creator of The Joyful Business Guide™, a business attraction system blending law of attraction principles with smart business designed for solo-entrepreneurs and business owners.
