Debra Kasowski

3 Reasons You Should Be Outsourcing

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 Outsourcing is one of the keys to success that is often overlooked. All too often we look at projects and think,”Well I can do it faster or better.” The trouble starts when it is an area that you’re not passionate or gifted in, so why not delegate to or hire someone who is passionate and gifted in this area. Here are three reasons why you should be outsourcing:

  • Save Time. We all have the same 24 hours in a day, 168 hours in a week, and 8736 hours in a year, yet we are needing more time to get all the things we want done. How much time could you free up if you would delegate or hire someone to do your bookkeeping, housekeeping, or website maintenance? Time saved equals increased productivity and increase in your return on investment provided you target the extra time to where you need it to go. Think about what your time is worth. You could be spending extra time with your family or friends doing what you love or on revenue generating activities.
  • Increased productivity. By having others work on different projects for you, you are better able to implement many ideas or concepts at the same time because you’re not doing it all by yourself. You are better able to put your energy where you are passionate and gifted in. Outsourcing allows for innovation and focus on core strengths.
  • Save money. When you realize how much your time is worth, does the time it takes you to finish a certain project equal the time that you could be focused on revenue generating activities? Chances are you would make more money by delegating projects or formatting of documents to someone who has this expertise and can get it done in a timely manner. I know you may be thinking how am I saving money by spending money, but there are many resources that are not as costly as you might think.

Some outsourcing freelance sites that I have personally used include: www.guru.com, www.odesk.com, and www.fiverr.com.

 Outsourcing can help you grow your business and expand your markets that you otherwise might not have the time to get to.  When you grow and expand your markets , you can get more clients and make more money . outsourcing enables you to serve people on a much bigger level.  The question is, “Are you ready to play bigger?” 

BlogTalk With Fantastic Frank

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Debra Kasowski –The Millionaire Woman is a passionate success driven inspirational author, motivational speaker, energetic leader, founder of The Millionaire Woman Club, a networking group in Edmonton, Alberta, who helps highly motivated individuals and organizations to achieve the success they desire.

Debra believes that richness begins from the inside out. She enjoys celebrating the passions of women (& men) and feels that every woman can be a Millionaire Woman.

Debra Kasowski has also been known as the “mamarazzi” – she loves to take pictures, one of loudest and proudest mothers on the bench at the arena, and knows that life is about endurance through her experience as a triathlete.

Never Be the “Same” Again

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As you surf the Internet or go to brick and mortar stores, do you notice that there is a tendency to be a “copycat” or be the”same” as someone else? Do you really want to get out there are get noticed as a credible source or attract more clients? You need to do things differently. You need to do them your way!

  • Be Unique. Imagine eating macaroni and cheese for breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday. It may get boring after a while. Liven things up. Find ways in which you can express yourself uniquely in your business. You may have unique marketing methods, customer service, You Tube Videos, or follow up techniques. You need to set yourself a part. People will do business with you because you do things differently.

 

  • Provide Value to the People You Serve –“What’s In It For Them? ” Philosophy How can you help others?  Write an article providing tips to help others succeed. Is there a great article that you read that could be of value to someone in your network? Let people know you have been thinking of them. It does not have to be only business related. Get to know the person as a person before you get to know there business.

 

  • Be an Influencer or Connector. Provide testimonials. Give shout outs on social media to people you have done business with that you have enjoyed working with, who get results, and you would highly recommend. Are there people in your network you could introduce them to or refer them to?

Grow you business by being different!

 Do things the ___________(your name goes in the blank) way! You will attract clients and followers just because you are NOT the “same”!

There are many different “flavours” in business – be your own!

Let us know how you set yourself apart and celebrate your uniqueness.

Listen to the Power of Your Spoken Word

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This past month, I spent a great deal of time reflecting on my business growth and reviewing where I came from. I was listening to a Louise L. Hay’s audiobook, The Power of the Spoken Word. Hay talked about how powerful the words we use are and how they can affect the outcomes we get. She stated that the Universe or God loves us so much that we are granted what we ask for and speak of. Her example was how we look at ourselves and speak to ourselves in the morning when we get up. Think about what you say to yourself when you look into the mirror. The words we chose affect the outcome of our day. Louise L. Hay also mentions that if you say: “I hate my job.” while you are looking for another one, you will soon not be happy when you start the new job as you will continue to attract what you think.

 Your thoughts are powerful and your words are powerful. Her words triggered something inside of me. I remember and sometimes I will admit I catch myself saying, “Boy, that was dumb.” Hay states we should show compassion and empathy for ourselves as well as others. We were only functioning with what we know to be true at the time.

Oprah Winfrey often speaks the words of Maya Angelou, “When we know better, we do better.”

It is important not to beat yourself up. Would you berate your best friend for not succeeding on the first try? As long as you are living, strive to learn , improve, and grow. Speak kindly to yourself and about others. It is said that what you put out into the world comes back to you. Quit gossiping or people will be gossiping about you. If you want more patience and understanding, you need to be patient and understanding. I you want more clients to come into your life, do not spend your time wallowing in self pity saying, “I have no clients, I will never get any clients.” As what you state is what you will tend to bring about. Do you want more clients? Speak about and plan how you will serve your clients. How will you help them? See the small but subtle changes in the words used – much more empowering wouldn’t you say? The energy changes when you spin phrases into more positive and powerful statements. Speak with confidence in knowing who you are and what you wish to achieve.

Now go out into the world and make today matter!

Give Yourself a 30 Day Action Challenge

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For the past 30 days or I should say 31 as July has 31 days, I have challenged myself to blog for 31 days as part of the 30 Day Ultimate Blog Challenge hosted by Michele Scism and Michelle Shaeffer.  I have not only honed a skill but also gained much more. Thirty-one days is about perseverance, creativity, and innovation. Yes, the blood, sweat, and tears of being in business. Entrepreneurs are in it for the long haul.

Do you want to know what I learned during my 31 day process?

You can do many things for a short period of time if you really focus on what you want to achieve. Break down your 30 days into 30 action steps.

You know more than you think you do. Try it and you will find out.

Being part of a group or knowing that you have been challenge leads to personal accountability. I enjoy following through if I take up a challenge. It is like crossing the finish line at a race. The excitement builds.

Learn about other people in the process.

Gain new knowledge.

Ignite new ideas for writing or your business.

New opportunities of collaboration and joint ventures may transpire.

Increased traffic to your website.

Sharing valuable information with the world.

Change lives!

You can create a 30 day challenge for yourself too!

What do you want to do? Lose 10 lbs. Increase your Twitter or Facebook following. Send out 30 Thank You cards. Print out a blank calendar template. There are many available online. Plan out your days of activity. It may take 30-60 minutes of your day to make the plan and 10-60 minutes to implement it each day. Your incremental efforts will add up and your results will come with your continued effort.

Challenges – keep us alive! Create a new action plan every month and watch your life and business soar to a whole new level.

Thank you to Michele and Michelle for creating such an amazing opportunity and all my fellow bloggers out there for making a difference in the lives of others.