This will be a SERIES SWAP
Please understand that you do NOT need to be part of every series just because you participate in one. However, if you decide to participate in one of the parts of the series be sure not to flake. As business owners, you should understand the importance of follow through.I have 5 parts so far in mind for this series, and partners & type of swap will change, so please be sure to read each swap and not just join without knowing what the requirements are.
This swap is for the At Home Business Owner
So who am I talking about??
- Sole Proprietors
- No brick & mortar businesses
- May have products sold in retail stores
- Online Businesses (that's right, Etsy welcomed)
- Retail, Wholesale, Services, Handmade products
- Freelance
- Direct Sales Welcome! (Mary Kay, Arbornne, Mark, Creative Memories, Stampin' Up!, etc)
I am hoping this swap will be a WIN WIN for everyone by providing possible new customers, networking, and possibly finding new businesses to buy from.
The first part of the series will be NETWORKING
1. The First Part: Introductions
E-mail the following to your partners:
- Basic: Name, City/State, Age (optional), Years in business, Name of business
- What made you start this business? How did the idea come about? How did you choose the name of your business?
- What products and/or services do you provide?
- What are your goals/hopes/dreams for your business? Where do you see it in another 5 years? If you have been in business for 2 or more years, have you been meeting your goals/hopes/dreams for your business?
2. The Second Part: NETWORKING
- Provide your online site/store for your partners to look through (either in your e-mail or on your profile)
- Visit each partners site and follow their blog if they have one and/or join their mailing list! If your partner has only an online store, link their store to your next blog post or directly to your site.
- Be sure to add a comment to let them know you are following them, joined their mailing list and/or linked them. If you do all, let them know, if you only choose to do one, let them know!
Because this is my first hosted swap, I will allow for people with complete profiles to join, that includes NEWBIES. I will even allow those with less than 3, "3" ratings. If you have a "1" rating, I will not allow it. After this swap, if I find we have lots of flakers, I will be sure to get more strict on who can participate. I am familiar with things that happen in life, so if you will be late sending anything than please let your partners know! Be sure to PM me if you have any questions! I will check comments/questions better if through a PM
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