Startup Sunday
Guest post by Melinda Emerson
Do you fantasize about starting your own business? Have you recently been let go from your job and decided to become your own boss? Do you have a great business idea, but don't know where to start?
What if you could start your own business with a small business coach walking you step-by step through the process for FREE? Well, have I got a deal for you.
Inspired by the fantastic movie Julie & Julia and in celebration of my new book, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works, I am announcing the $25,000 "Become Your Own Boss" Entrepreneur Challenge.
I am offering one lucky business owner the gift of weekly, one-on-one personal coaching for a full year. If you are an early stage entrepreneur with one year or less in business or someone looking to start a business in 2010, this opportunity is for you.
My mission as a small business coach and start-up expert is to end small business failure. I believe that the best way to help entrepreneurs is to provide a foolproof method to start a small business. Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months is not a book about writing a business plan, it's about planning your successful small business
One of the main selling points of my book is the Emerson Planning System, an innovative, five-step process for starting a successful and profitable small business.
You may be wondering, "Why does it take 12 months to start a business?" 12 months is an ideal time frame to start a business, but it's not meant to be restrictive. I have been an entrepreneur for more than 11 years. Based on my experience, the longer you plan, the more research you do, and the more money you save, the more likely you are to succeed in business.
In addition to FREE one-on-one coaching, the selected business owner will receive an autographed copy of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months as well as the accompanying workbook, life planning journal, and audio CD "10 Things You Must Never Forget in Business." This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity worth over $25,000. You supply the energy, the idea, and elbow grease — and SmallBizLady supplies the plan.
To enter, entrepreneurs need to write an essay explaining in 500 words or less why they want to be an entrepreneur and what their basic business concept is. A short biography is also required, along with a headshot, email address, website/blog URL, and names used on social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn). No purchase necessary to enter. Coaching with Melinda Emerson will be 50 minutes a week for 52 weeks. The winner's only requirement will be to blog weekly about his/her entrepreneurial journey!
Submissions are due to [email protected] by 5 pm on February 5, 2010. The winner will be selected by March 5, 2010.
Melinda F. Emerson, Twitter's @SmallBizLady is a seasoned entrepreneur, professional speaker, and small business coach whose areas of expertise include small business start-up, business development and social media. She hosts #SmallBizChat weekly on Twitter for emerging entrepreneurs. She is the founder and CEO of Quintessence Multimedia, an award-winning strategic communications firm. She has created productions for such companies as Johnson & Johnson, Verizon, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Comcast. Her book Become Your Own Boss in 12 months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works will be released in March 2010 by Adams Media.
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