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July 2, 2007

Is Your Business Stuck? I’ve Found a Way to Help

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 8:53 am

Here’s How We Can Make It Work

In the last few months, many people have come to me because their business is stuck. I try to help when I can, but my time is growing thinner and thinner, and so am I. Still it tears at me to turn away someone who I know I could help get going just sharing what I already know.

I also suspect there are more who would come if they could, but they feel that they can’t afford to ask. In the same way, I can’t afford to help everyone who asks or I would never see my family. Well, maybe I would when they took our home, because I gave too much away.This problem has been on my mind for some time, because strategy and helping are joys and the two things I do best naturally.

You read my blog. You know I think on problems until I solve them. Today, I can say, I think I’ve got an answer to this one.

I’m Pleased to Announce

The Start-up Strategy Package

The Start Strategy Package is a personal consultation in which I get to know you and together we define and focus your business. We look at who you are, who you want to be, and the ways that you can get there. In a focused set of conversations and communications, we’ll get you started with the right direction and the energy to move forward.

You’ll have

For a limited time, I’ve put together The Start-up Strategy Package that I extend to entrepreneurs who are stuck or just starting out. We’ll work to define your customer, your product or service, and your company name and tagline. The payment plan is an investment of US$250 as a first payment plus a second $150 payment due one month later or the equivalent in services. (for details let’s talk). If you’re interested email me at lizsun2 @ gmail [dot] com with the subject line The Start-up Strategy Package.

Due to the nature of this offer, I’ll only be able to help one client at a time for limited hours, but at least the helping out will be able to keep going.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
Behind every successful business there is an outstanding manager. — The Perfect Virtual Manager.

PS. I have to go to the DMV now to renew my driver’s license. So don’t think I’m ignoring you.





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23 Comments to “Is Your Business Stuck? I’ve Found a Way to Help”

  1. July 2nd, 2007 at 8:57 am
    Lara said

    This is absolutely a beautiful idea, Liz.

    I think you hit the proverbial nail on the head with “can’t afford to ask” and this concept will make people feel like they can give back.

    You are one of the most kind-hearted and generous people I’ve ever had the pleasure of knowing - and I know from personal experience that you alone inspire people to be more giving and grateful at the same time. This formula will help people experience that joy as well as work out to be beneficial to both you and them.

    It’s fabulous, Liz - just like you!

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  3. July 2nd, 2007 at 10:34 am
    Jesse Petersen said

    Right on! Keywords: “investment of US$250.” Your business is an investment and like the old adage, you have to spend money to make money applies to improvements like this.

    Thanks for looking out for the little people, Liz.

  4. July 2nd, 2007 at 2:16 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Jesse,
    You (and most other folks) know it’s what I do best. I can’t stand to watch people stuck at zero velocity when I can help them take off. :)

    Thanks Jesse, for what you said. :)

  5. July 2nd, 2007 at 2:17 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hi Lara!
    Thank you, too, for those lovely words. I do appreciate them. Working with you has been a dream and a pleasure. :)

  6. July 2nd, 2007 at 2:53 pm
    Jonathan-C. Phillips said

    Wow! (I know you like it when I say “wow”, hehe), that is a brilliant idea. You are amazing Liz! I had the immense pleasure of working with you, you helped me soooo much. My blog is where it is right now because of you. Again, you bring so much to the blogosphere, it’s awesome!

    oh, one last thing,

    You rock! :)

  7. July 2nd, 2007 at 3:32 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Jonathan!
    Wow!

    Thanks. I just had to work something out. It was becoming a problem and we can’t have that can we? :)

    You have beocme someone who has made quite the contribution yourself . . . or haven’t you stopped to look lately? I can’t get in to you blog half the time — the lines are too long. :)

  8. July 2nd, 2007 at 3:46 pm
    Jonathan-C. Phillips said

    Liz, I know I can always count on you to remind me about things like that. :)

    You’re absolutely right! Right now I think I kinda need a day or 2 off, to clear my mind and get a fresh perspective.

    Focusing is good, but sometimes gotta take a step back. Thank you for reminding me! I told you, you rock! :)

  9. July 2nd, 2007 at 5:20 pm
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Jonathan,
    We all forget to STOP to think about how far we’ve come . . . You rock yourself! :)

  10. July 3rd, 2007 at 6:04 am
    zakman said

    Hi Jonathan! Hi Liz!

    It feels like I’m listening to the blogosphere stereo - amid two of my best pals and most dependable allies in the personal and blogging front!

    I have been lying low for quite some time due to several reasons, but plan to get back on track soon! Like I was telling Jon the other day, I’m actually spending more time on Successful-Blog than my own…. hehe

    Come to think of it, you guys both rock! AND rule! :)

  11. July 3rd, 2007 at 7:19 am
    ME Strauss said

    Hey Zakman,
    You’re not exactly a boring, old shoe. :)

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