Whether you’re business networking for your service business, selling an item or hunting for a better career absolutely everyone should have a 30 second elevator pitch.

Your 30 second commercial should go over these 3 components:
• a problem or need
• a resolution to that particular challenge or need
• the product or business name and your name

Keep it on target – You can’t successfully summarize something you haven’t already planned. Exactly the same holds true with your 30 second elevator pitch. Create your strategic business plan or perfect job outline initially. And then, line up the 30 second elevator speechwith your vision and also the map you’ve developed for obtaining it.

Ensure it is simple to remember – You tell folks precisely what you do for the reason that: they could want your services or they may well are familiar with someone who wants your services. Either way, they ought to recall enough of what you shared with them so they think about you when the requirement appears.

To make 30 second commercial memorable:
• Speak in visuals; don’t use words that you can’t see
• Talk to folks in payoff/impact terms, the benefits (give them the “so what?” of what it is that you do)
• Work in reverse: talk through your self introduction and then write it down, almost all people don’t write and speak the same manner
• Stay clear of jargon without exceptions! People who are not in your industry won’t understand precisely what you are talking about and will feel left out.
• Talk slowly and clear. Be loud enough to get to the folks in the back of the room, but not so loud as to blow the front rows ear drums!
• If possible, personalize it — for instance a trademark attorney speaking to someone who has indicated concern about cyber squatters would say ”I safeguard companies from cyber squatters,” together with saying “I am a trademark attorney.”

Keep it straightforward. Test your self introduction on a eight-year-old. If they can’t figure out what you do, then do a little modifying.

The 2010 30 Second Elevator Pitch Challenge starts February 8th at NetworkingEventFinders.com

January is actually “Get Organized” or “GO” Month for the National Association of Professional Organizers.  Perfectly synchronized to be in line with our client’s goals for the new year of getting more what?  Organized of course!  How about you, is getting organized at the top of your new year’s resolutions?  Let me help you make your goals a reality this year through some careful, yet easy planning.

1.    Keep it simple.  Choose just one area of your home that you would love to see organized, not the whole house.  Baby steps here.
2.    When thinking about where to start, consider what is stressing you out the most every time you walk on by.
3.    Write down your goal and the reason for reaching your goal, this makes it more concrete.  “I will declutter the dining room table so we can enjoy family meals together.”  This will keep you motivated to reach your goal.
4.    Write down a date on the calendar to work on your project.  No “someday” here, you’re gonna have a plan and do it now!
5.    If you need support or a helping hand, start recruiting before the upcoming date on your calendar.
6.    If you need any supplies, like garbage bags or boxes, this is the time to start gathering what you need for your big day.
7.    Have a plan for a reward for a job well done after you declutter-a snack, dinner out on the town, yummy chocolate, etc.
8.    Jump on in on “project day” and get ‘er done!

Meet your goals this year a step at a time and make home organization your reality!

Living with back pain can be difficult, if not just totally draining. Nothing can be more exhausting than figuring out how you’re going to get your pants on when you can’t even bend down to pick them up.

I had one such incident before, and finally decided to visit a Salt Lake City Chiropractor. The doc was great, but I still have to admit I was a bit concerned. My back pain was severe and I wanted no part of anything that I thought would make it feel worse.

The doc sat me down, explained my problem to me in terms I could understand (and that’s saying something!). After that, he determined I needed an x-ray. I was concerned about it at first, because some places say that you never need an x-ray. This guy made sense, though, so I went through with it.

I was happy to see some parts of the x-ray, but also was concerned to see so much degeneration going on in my back. I guess it’s a common thing, but that doesn’t make it fun when it’s your back having the issue. I once went to a Portland Chiropractor that tried to show me the same stuff, but I guess I wasn’t really ready to listen to him.

If I ever get by way of Texas, I really want to visit this Houston Chiropractor I’ve heard so much about. I guess I should make sure that it’s okay with everyone that I see multiple chiropractors. I travel so much that in order for me to be consistent with any treatment, it would take more than one to get the job done.