BUSINESS TIPS OF THE MONTH

Maximize your branding opportunity with your outgoing voicemail signature
A helpful tip from Judy Baker

Use your voicemail message to inform your callers about what you do, and how you can help them.

Speak slowly, clearly and let your callers know they have called your place of business, what you can do to help them, and when they can expect to hear from you.

When they get your voicemail, they know you can’t come to the phone and that you are not available now. What they want to know is when they can expect to hear from you.

Change your message when you have a special event coming up or a special offer. You can also use your message to direct callers to your web site or to take some other timely action.

Your voice mail message is a mini audio logo. It is your personal commercial. Don’t waste the opportunity to brand yourself through this short, important audio bite.

For example, my current message lets callers know they have reached Completely Creative and that I am the featured speaker at an upcoming event (the eWomen Network luncheon on May 19th at the Fountaingrove Country Club in Santa Rosa). I tell them how to get more information. I also inform them that I can help them attract their ideal clients.

I am Judy Baker, and I am Completely Creative.
I work with coaches and consultants who are passionate about what they do, and are ready to take their business to the next level and don’t know where to begin. I help them get clear about where they are now, what they envision, what is stopping them from realizing their dreams and how to create an action plan that will move them forward. For more information about one on one coaching, workshops and project based consultation, contact Judy Baker, Completely Creative at (707) 938-2586 or email to success@creative1.com.

ORGANIZATIONS—PERSONAL TIDBITS

Team In Training News
Our ride is only six weeks away! I can’t believe the season has gone by so fast. I’m getting pretty excited about the ride. I think my speed and endurance have improved. And I’m having a blast!!
We climbed Marshall Wall and Wilson Hill a couple weeks ago and I didn’t have to stop! That is a huge improvement over last year, when I had to stop several times to catch my breath. And this time was even more of a challenge because we climbed Marshall in a horrible headwind! It’s challenging enough in good weather, but that headwind was… WELL. Let’s just say—to keep it clean—Not Fun! But I did it—AND could still walk afterwards.

Another big THANK YOU to those who have donated! To view my progress, check out my Team in Training website, at http://pages.teamintraining.org/rw/ambbr09/jdavisa63u.

Another Personal Tidbit: My husband Mike was awarded his fourth consecutive MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) award a couple weeks ago. They honor the officers with a dinner and award ceremony in Sacramento every year. There were over two hundred officers from all over the state who came to be recognized. I am always grateful for the work they do, especially when I read the news and yet another person is injured or killed because of someone driving under the influence. This year the number of people arrested by the accumulation of just the officers attending was in the thousands—and that was just for 2008 and just for California. That is a frightening statistic! So kudos to Mike and all the officers who do their jobs daily to protect us!
 
GROWING MY BUSINESS
 
What small business owner do YOU know who is not getting their requested routine financial statements from their bookkeeping service? That’s a perfect referral for me. I am looking for those business owners who want monthly or quarterly financial statement to keep them on track with their business! As always, my one-hour consultations are free and I would be happy to sit down with them and review their needs.

VIRTUAL JEANNIE VIRTUAL SPOTLIGHT

This month’s spotlight is on Jeff Lecoeuche of Farmers Insurance.
 
Jeff Lecoeuche Insurance Agency Inc.

Jeff Lecoeuche has been a Farmers agent since 1997 in Santa Rosa. He lives in the community and is active locally.

Jeff says, "We care." We do not practice any pressure sales techniques. We listen, educate, and recommend the appropriate coverage. We are available and our clients have all my numbers including my home for emergency. The average commission is 10%, so we don’t get rich from one policy. In fact, if you cancel your policy, Farmers takes our commission back and refunds it to you. So the only way to build a successful agency is to keep our clients happy for the very long term.

We are recognized in multiple communities for or commitment to our clients regardless of their background.

Jeff Lecoeuche Insurance Agency is a one-stop insurance agency that can handle all your insurance needs in one place to keep it simple, and to avoid any gap in your coverage. The key to Jeff Lecoeuche Agency’s success is that he listens to you, takes the time to educate and explain things in plain English, and cares for you like family.

Insurance Products Offered: (More details at www.Farmers.com)
* not all products listed are sold by Farmers.

Personal Insurance

• Auto, Motorcycle, Motor home, Recreational vehicles
• Home, Renters, Condominium, Landlord protection, Mobile Home, Earthquake, Flood
  • Umbrella policies
  • Motorboat, Yacht, Sailboat, Jet ski
  • Life, Disability, Long term care, Health, Financial services
  • Mexican insurance for cars, trucks and Homes

Commercial Insurance

• Commercial liability, Workers compensation, Commercial Autos and trucks,
• Professional liability, EPLI, D&O, Bonds, Pollution liability, Group plans: Health, disability, Business life

Why Farmers Insurance?
Farmers Insurance is a well-established 85 years old company with an A+ financial rating. Farmers Insurance has a full line of insurance products to protect your family and help you grow your assets.
 
Farmers Insurance has a state of the art claim center (Help Point) open 24/7. Recognized and certified by JD Powers and Associates. You will always find someone courteous and helpful when you call Help Point. You call the same number for any claim, regardless of the policy type.
 
Farmers Insurance is very involved in the community, in multiple programs like the March of Dimes (over $4 Millions raised by agents and employees in 2008).
 
Come and Visit Us!
You are always welcome at the Jeff Lecoeuche Agency’s office, located at 726 Mendocino Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95401, or you can call us at (707) 526-5222.
 
Jeff Lecoeuche’s agency’s motto is “Listen, Educate, Protect.”