The first Stepping Stone Digest in 2007 and the beginning of a brand new Year! It seems like only yesterday that I was wishing everyone a Happy 2006, time does fly by. This year you will see a few changes in Stepping Stone and I hope you will all like the new additions and continue to enjoy my own thoughts that will still be a part of the new look Stepping Stone.
As many of you may already know I founded the Small Business Community Network (SBCN) group 3 years ago in order to offer support, friendly affordable networking, excellent keynote speakers and workshops once a month. I was quite surprised at first at the popularity of the SBCN but soon came to realize we had a unique offering and took away some of the scare factor associated with networking.
The SBCN is also different because we do not require guests to become members after a certain amount of time. My thoughts were if someone felt membership opportunities were what they wanted, so be it. If not the guest at least had the benefit of the presentations and networking within the group. On the other hand our members, who are listed on the SBCN membership directory, soon found that referrals began to pass between them. Google also frequents the membership directory, thus adding extra exposure for our members. I firmly believe in the power of global networking and I find it very exciting to be contacting someone on the other side of the world either on the phone, MSN Instant Messenger or via e-mail. The internet has surely made the world a smaller place in some ways and in others, created so much more opportunity for us all.
As a professional speaker, author and life coach I am working to grow my business and become internationally known, and I truly believe that I will reach my goal because I can see, feel and believe in the goal I set for myself! What makes this a little bit easier for me is the incredible support I have from my life and business partner, my husband, Dave. He is responsible for a lot of the magic behind my web site, newsletter, podcast and most of my business that requires some technical knowledge. We both know that change is inevitable and to stay the same when you are in business is a mistake. In my case, some of you might remember how my web site has changed; how it looks over the years and the same can be said for Stepping Stone. My products and services have changed over the years and so have the way I look and the way I present. My thoughts today as I write this issue of the Stepping Stone Digest is that anyone can do what I do, but I aim to do it exceptionally better than anyone else!
I am motivated, passionate and believe in everything I do and this is apparent to my clients as they refer me to others and write me wonderful testimonials. None of my business growth has been luck, it has been sheer hard work, and yes, sometimes I have not felt patient and wanted things to move faster. That is when I have turned to friends, who are also mentors in many ways, and talked over my impatience and fears with them. Â This has helped me tremendously. Without these people in my life I am sure I would not have achieved quite as much as I have. One particular mentor who has been so very supportive every step of the way is Adele Alfano: the Diamond Coach. I can never thank her enough for her tips, advice and referrals over the years. I believe Adele and myself believe in the power of abundance and that there is enough for everyone in the world we both work in. Along with the trust we have for each other, we make quite a powerful team, and success is never really achieved alone, there is normally some team work involved. So as we enter another new and exciting year I wish for you all what I wish for myself, continued health, success and happiness, what more could anyone want, I wonder.
