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Hi [firstname],

Welcome to the Become Your Own Boss Mastermind Group!

This is an exclusive coaching group led by Melinda Emerson “Smallbizlady” for start-up business owners who want help making the transition from corporate to small business ownership.

The Become Your Own Boss Mastermind Group is an 6-week program that takes you step-by-step through the Emerson Planning System to start a small business.

The materials for this class include an autographed copy of my book Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works. (Adams Media, March 2010).

Each week we will focus on a specific element of the Emerson Planning System. Your homework will enable you to think through the critical steps needed to start a sustainable and profitable small business.

 

The classes will be conducted via instantteleseminar.com which will enable you to listen by phone or over the internet.  All classes will be recorded so if you miss one, you can get easily get the recordings to stay on task.

At the end of the 8-weeks, you’ll leave the class with an ACTION PLAN to start your small business.

 

Here’s the class details:

5 days prior to the class starting, you will receive the pre-class preparation materials. Then you will be receiving the materials via an email link for each week’s lesson.

  • Each class is a 60-90 minute working call
  • Classes are available via phone and Internet
  • Unlimited email access to Smallbizlady for feedback on homework
  • Access to all the class recordings
  • Step-by-step outline to create your own action plan to Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months!

Bonuses:

  • A special FREE gift worth $197
  • Recommendations on start-up tools that will save you time and money
  • Discounts on Smallbizlady’s one-on-one coaching services

I looking forward to connecting with you and helping you start your businesses

To your business success,

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