I have so many exciting new plans for helping you reach all of your business goals in the coming year that I can barely contain myself - one of which is going to be the most incredible LIVE event I have ever done. I will be sharing proven strategies that I’ve been using for years to build a million dollar business and integrating them with information that will literally blow your mind and make you look at your business in a whole new way. (More to come on that!)

But, in an effort to make sure that this LIVE event meets YOUR needs, I put together quick survey http://www.successconnections.com/survey/ so that you can let me know what you want. And, to show you how much I value your time, in exchange for completing this survey I am going to give you 2 audio interviews where some outrageously successful entrepreneurs like Tim Ferris, David Allen and yours truly discuss how to accomplish more in your business by increasing your productivity and
leveraging your resources. There are some serious gems in these interviews you won’t want to miss. 

All you have to do is hop on over to http://www.successconnections.com/survey/and complete the quick survey. You’ll be given the link to the audios immediately. 

Then, once I receive all of your valuable feedback, I can get busy creating the best Lifestyle Business building event of the year. 

Thank you!

Melanie

Fast-tracking to more money-making energy…

Hello,

I recently shared with you a tool called the Clean Sweep Challenge, that is a very powerful way to clean up distractions and energy drains that are getting in the way of focusing on making money. I thought I’d share a win from one of the Challenge participants:

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Helloooooo Melanie and Team Success Connections!

We here at Epiphanies, Inc. are absolutely elated to find out we’re among the lucky winners of your Clean Sweep Challenge giveaways. Woohoo!

But you wanna know how the Clean Sweep Challenge REALLY rocked our world? Our productivity this week has SKYROCKETED. In fact, now that it’s Friday afternoon, we are thrilled to say this has been our biggest billable week EVER.

The official total? $6,690.00!!! (And this is a 4-day week because of the Labor Day holiday!)AND we’ve had a bunch of new work and new clients “magically” come our way this week.

We’re convinced this is no small coincidence.Removing the clutter that has been KILLING us and our business – emotionally and organizationally – has made everything seem less daunting, less aggravating, and way more possible than ever before.

Thanks again for lighting the fire under our butts to FINALLY get around to getting rid or the muck of our lives and business so we can see what’s really in front of us. You guys are OUTSTANDING, and we’re so grateful for your guidance and support. Enjoy your weekend!

Lani and Allen Voivod
aka “The Content Lovers”
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Even though the “official” challenge is over until our next one in the Spring, you can still reap the benefits. Sign up for your f.ree tool kit at http://www.cleansweepchallenge.com.

Wishing you great successes,

Melanie Benson Strick
The Entrepreneur’s Success Coach
www.successconnections.com

Feeling Overwhelmed by Email? Get it Under Control with this Great Tip

Since I speak all over the country and mentor entrepreneurs of all kinds, there is absolutely one common area that we all get overwhelmed around: EMAIL!!!!

There is more email received every day than letters we receive in our mailbox. No wonder it is overwhelming. Personally, I get over 500 emails daily (yes about 50% are some form of SPAM but even with good spam filters I’m still getting it!)

I ran across this article posted by a colleage on his blog (organizela.blogs) about how to get your inbox under control. Be sure to read it!
http://www.cnn.com/2005/US/Careers/10/12/tidy.inbox/

I highly recommend using a tool such as Outlook to manage your emails.

I recommend setting up rules to auto-sort your common emails. I have folders set up to handle:

• Clients
• Ezines/Newsletters
• Each of my assistants (I currently have 3)
• Programs/Products
• Finance/Bookkeeping
• Personal Stuff
• New Opportunities (for speaking, PR, Joint Ventures, etc.)

Then for each of my assistants, I have break it down as:

• Delegated
• In Process
• Completed
• Follow Up

When you get your email under control, your productivity will absolutely skyrocket. Which means — you will have more time to focus on what is important to you. Need a good Outlook consultant? Check out www.softwaremagician.com.