Startup Princess and Bank of American Fork offer 10 Scholarships for Touchpoint

Touchpoint, the Startup Princess Annual Conference for Women Entrepreneurs with presenting sponsor, Bank of American Fork is pleased to offer 10 Scholarships this year for those in need. NOTE: Scholarships are for the event ONLY, no travel, lodging or food outside of the lunch provided at the conference.

Women who have strong business ideas and challenging financial circumstances will be considered and are encouraged to apply. Deadline for application is Sept 18th.

To apply, please email Kelly <at> startupprincess.com with 1 paragraph of why you’d like to attend and why you feel that you deserve a scholarship.  ”Scholarship Application” in the subject heading. Thank you.

Many thanks to Bank of American Fork for making these scholarships possible!

Video Marketing Competition: Deadline Sept 5th

If you haven’t already heard the great news, we’re hosting our 2nd annual video marketing competition at the Startup Princess Touchpoint conference. There’s amazing prizes this year for the 5 Finalists including tickets to Touchpoint and exclusive tickets to the Speakers/Sponsors dinner. The winner will get additional prizes including a ticket to Blissdom and a Kodak video camera. To see the full list of prizes and rules for entry please click here. Note that the deadline for submissions is September 5th!

A few posts that may help in your video marketing efforts:

How to Win a Video Contest link: http://contests.about.com/od/winningcontests/ht/winvideocontest.htm

Sarah J Bray (one of our Fairy Godmothers) recently wrote about what she’s learned on how to improve her professional videos: http://sarahjbray.com/2010/08/14-video-skills-ive-learned-in-the-past-60-days/

Mitch Joel’s post: Online Video can Kill Your Credibility: http://www.twistimage.com/blog/archives/online-video-can-kill-your-credibility/

Make a Wish, Make it Happen!

If you have any questions regarding the contest leave a comment or tweet me @startupprincess

On and Offline Strategies for Building Successful Relationships

Relationships are everything in life and business. Think about the past month, how many times did a relationship lead to a sale, an introduction, or an opportunity? Ivin Misner of Business Networking International (BNI) is often quoted to have said, “Givers Gain”  Corporate Alliance, a Utah-based networking organization has a key phrase I love, “People do Business with people they know, like & trust” and remind their members, “At the root of every business transaction is a relationship”. So true!!

Here’s some tips for how to succeed in building successful relationships on and offline.

Be Friendly & Sincere. Ask about Their Needs. Share Resources. Introduce them to Key Influencers, Resources, Look for ways to Help.

Keep in Touch via online resources such as Twitter, Facebook, and Linkedin, email, texting, and phone.

#1 Question to ask of yourself & others: What do you need next?

Have a clear intention. Listen & respond with possible solutions, connections, etc. Offer your best every time. Do what you say you’re going to do right away. If you don’t know how to help say, “I don’t know anyone, but I’ll be on the lookout for you.”

When someone reaches out to you, thank them. Hand written notes leave a great impression. Send holiday cards. Birthday wishes. Get to know what’s important to them. Give them little gifts. Send them links to articles they might like, etc.

ATTEND EVENTS. Connect after the event for lunch if possible or follow up with a phone call.

Join an organization! Startup Princess Chambers of Commerce, Networking Groups, BNI, etc.

Seth Godin recommends that we be active in at least 1 online community. My favorites are Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin. Update daily. ALWAYS reply to people who reach out you with a request or need. Use Hootsuite.com to manage your online communities.

Get to know your consumers, and where they hang out online. Go there. Get active in conversation. Always looking for ways to SERVE by offering helpful comments, ideas, etc. don’t ever ‘pitch’ in a comment unless you’ve built and established a relationship.

Seek to get to know the high influencers in your industry. Watch for ways you can help or support them. Comment on their blog, updates, etc. Get on the phone and get to know each other better! Offer them something, introduction, take them to lunch, or offer a free ad on your site, free ticket to an event, etc. Support and cheer them on.

Identify your Key Connections 10-20 people who you want to keep in touch with on a regular basis. Check in with them and see what’s going on,  how you can help, etc. Don’t keep ’score’ on how many times you’ve helped them, etc.

In the end, you’ll have amazing relationships for a lifetime, not just for ‘business’. Some of my very best friends were met online and at events. Enjoy the opportunities ahead!

-Kelly King Anderson, Founder of Startup Princess

Want to connect with me? I’d love to. Tweet me @startupprincess

Press Release: Startup Princess Announces 4th Touchpoint Event For Women Entrepreneurs

For Immediate Release

Startup Princess Announces 4^th Touchpoint Event For Women Entrepreneurs

International Networking Community Event Sept. 23-24 in South Jordan, Utah

Salt Lake City – July 28 – Startup Princess, an international networking community focused on providing connection, coaching and resources for women entrepreneurs, has scheduled its 4^th annual Touchpoint event for Sept. 23 and 24, 2010 at Noah’s in South Jordan, Utah.  Touchpoint fosters collaboration for women who seek fruitful networking and insights into starting and growing a successful business.

“Touchpoint brings women together from all backgrounds that help each other find their way to success,” said Kelly King Anderson, Startup Princess founder, business coach and one of the top 30 women entrepreneurs Forbes Magazine recommends following on Twitter.  “These women inspire each other and know the opportunities that this event has to offer.  We look forward to learning from this year’s speakers and from each other as we all strive to build better businesses.”

Pre-Conference Schedule

The pre-conference festivities begin at 4 p.m. Sept. 23 with a 2-hour “Image & Media Workshop” presented by Anderson and celebrity makeup artist Tara Starling, followed by a networking party for speakers, attendees and sponsors from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Conference Schedule

In addition to Anderson, other keynote speakers during the Sept. 24 conference include:

• Danielle Laporte, inspirational speaker, business strategist and creator of WhiteHotTruth.com.  Laporte’s new digital book, “The Fire Starter Session,” helps entrepreneurs “rock their career according to their truest strengths.” From social media to social responsibility, branding to creativity, Laporte is known for her philosophical and candid take on doing meaningful work. She is the lead author of the Amazon bestseller, Style Statement: Live By Your Own Design, and has been featured in Elle, Vogue Australia, Body + Soul, The National Post, Entertainment Tonight, and The Huffington Post.

• Vickie Walker, owner of d’lish Confections and a non-profit venture called Circle the Wagons. Walker’s’ husband Jeff was killed, and her 16-year old son, AJ, was critically injured, during the Trolley Square shooting rampage on February 12, 2007, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Wanting to give back to the community, she formed a cause-related candy company called “D’Lish” that allows her to provide funds for “Circle the Wagons,” which in part provides a 96-Hour Survival Guide to victims of violent crime.  Walker received the 2009 Humanitarian Award from the Salt Lake Police Department and has become a frequent speaker on finding the courage to move forward.

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Breakout sessions outlining the various paths to success in business and finding balance in life include:

• Growing a Business While Raising a Family, presented by Saren Eyre of Power of Moms,
• Core Business Principles, presented by Kim Flynn of Tutoring Connection,
• How to Increase Online Sales, by Jana Francis of Baby Steals, Sarah Jane Wright of Sara Jane Studios
• Life Balancing Tract: A Story of Courage with RaNelle Wallace
• How to Find and Secure Sponsors for Blogs, Events and More, with Jyl Pattee, Mom It Forward
• Branding Your Business, with Rebecca Servoss, Persnickety Graphic Design and
• How Shirley J Changed their Branding to Grow Their Business, a Case Study by Becky Olsen

There will also be a media panel featuring several public relations and business professionals, including LaPorte, Kim Christofferson of DIY Dish and Cheryl Snapp Conner of Snapp ConnerPR.

Video Marketing Competition

For the second consecutive year, the event will also give visitors a chance to participate in a Video Marketing Competition.  It is an opportunity for women to show off their talents, earn exposure for their venture and win prizes including free admission.  The deadline to enter this competition is August 15, with five finalists being announced on August 31.

Exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities are available for this event at http://startupprincess.com/touchpoint/sponsor.html

About Startup Princess:

Kelly King Anderson launched Startup Princess in 2006 with the hope of creating an ideal network for women entrepreneurs, providing them with connections, coaching and resources to help grow their businesses. This organization has inspired thousands of women locally, nationally and internationally, with success stories reaching as far as Pakistan and London.

For complete information concerning the event go to http://startupprincess.com/touchpoint.  For details about registration or sponsorship, please visit the same site or contact Michelle McCullough at 801.592.1101 or michelle@startupprincess.com.

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Maximize Your Travel Experiences by Connecting with People in Your Industry via Social Media

This week I have the absolute pleasure of a work/vacation ‘down under’ in Australia and New Zealand. Since I’m an uber-connector, the first thing I wanted to do when the trip became a reality wasn’t to cuddle koalas (although that’s #2) was to meet lots of wonderful entrepreneurial women.

Thanks to Twitter, I’ve connected with about a dozen fabulous women and have some fun meetups planned during my trip. The easiest way for me to find the type of women I want to connect with who share my goals/intentions is to do a search via Twittergrader and search first for city and then scan the list for who looks like an interesting match for you based on bios/profiles and then simply send them a “@” message to get their attention and say something like this: @____ I’ll be in Auckland 3/26-27 and organizing a tweetup for women in biz, would love to connect, pls DM if interested. This is such a simple, easy tool for us to reach out to new people we’d like to connect with and just consider the possibilities for business and new friendships!

Now, one thing I’d definitely remind you that if you’re going to approach complete strangers and invite them to meet with you, always meet in a public place during daylight hours is best and meet in small groups if possible. Also, I’d recommend that you have a good look at your Twitter profile and link before you send out requests because no doubt people will be checking out your sanity and background before they accept your invite (at least I always do!!)

Enjoy meeting new people IRL (in real life) in foreign cities when you have the chance, your trip will certainly be more rewarding if you do. Connect with me on Twitter, I’d love to meet up on your next trip to Utah, I’m @startupprincess

Kelly King Anderson is the Founder and Managing Director of Startup Princess. She loves to connect, say hello!

You’re Invited! Startup Princess Salt Lake City Chapter “Ask a Lawyer” – March 25, 2010

SLC Startup Princesses! Please note The Ask a Lawyer event next Thursday has changed locations and will be held at the Bank of American Fork in Riverton! Bring all your burning legal questions with you.

We’re excited to announce our next event in 2010 for the Startup Princess Salt Lake City, Utah Chapter! Please join us  Thursday, March 25th at 7pm at Bank of American Fork (2691 West 12600 South, Riverton), for an evening of inspiration, networking, and fun featuring local attorneys Len Carson and Gregory Steed.  Len and Greg will be presenting “Ask A Lawyer” and answering your small business legal questions!  Learn more about Len and Gregory and their practices at www.carsonlaw.net and www.rbmn.com.

The cost of the event is $15 for pre-paid attendees (by March 24th) or $20 at the door.  First time guests are free!  To pre-pay please use the Paypal button below. Thank you!

Special Thanks to 2010 SLC Chapter Sponsor:

You’re Invited! Startup Princess UT County “Dress Your Body Type and Clothing Swap” – April 8, 2010

We’re thrilled to announce our first event in 2010 for the Startup Princess Utah County Chapter! Please join us  Thursday, April 8th from 7pm-9pm at the Tahitian Noni (333 West River Park Drive, Provo, Utah), for an evening of inspiration, networking, and fun for Dress Your Body Type and Clothing Swap!  This exciting event will feature clothing designer and personal stylist Mindy Batt of Fabulous Living.  With more than 10 years in the fashion industry, Mindy will teach Startup Princesses how to dress their body and lead an exciting clothing swap!  For more information on  Fabulous Living, visit them online at www.fabulousliving.net.

To participate in the Clothing Swap, please bring clean items of clothing to exchange for another fabulous clothing find.  If you bring three pieces, you’re entitled to swap for three pieces.  Any leftover clothing will be donated to charity.

The cost of the event is $15 for pre-paid attendees (by April 7th) or $20 at the door.  First time guests are free!  To pre-pay please use the Paypal button below. Thank you!

Special Thanks to our Utah County Chapter Sponsor:

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Office Depot Giveaway! Nominate a Startup Princess to WIN Turbo Tax Small Business Software, Plus! Grand Prize Winner to Receive Canon SD780 Digital Camera

Office Depot knows small business owners need great tools to be successful. We are pleased to present this exciting giveaway with Office Depot featuring 10 copies of Turbo Tax Small Business, plus one Lucky Grand Prize Winner will also receive a Canon SD780. We want to honor 10 Startup Princesses who deserve to be recognized and “get a break” with filing taxes this year. If you know a woman entrepreneur Read more

Startup Princess, Sponsors, and Best-Selling Author Seth Godin Raise More than $6500 for ‘The Red Cross for Haiti Relief Fund’

For Immediate Release

Contact:

Michelle McCullough

Business Development Director, Startup Princess

801-856-4765

Startup Princess, Sponsors, and Best-Selling Author Seth Godin Raise More than $6500 for ‘The Red Cross for Haiti Relief Fund’

SALT LAKE CITY, Feb 24 – More than $6500 was generated for Haiti Earthquake Relief February 12th when best-selling author, speaker and marketer Seth Godin spoke at a fundraising luncheon in Salt Lake City, Utah. 

The money will go the American Red Cross’s vital efforts in the earthquake-battered Caribbean country.

The event was put together by StartupPrincess.com, whose many members nationwide were powerfully affected by the many images of devastation in Haiti and wanted to help those in need.

“We are very grateful for the generosity of corporate sponsors and contributions raised through our event that made this donation to The Red Cross Haiti Relief Fund possible.,” said Kelly King Anderson, Startup Princess Founder.

Event sponsors included: Mindshare Technologies, Mozy, Zenprint, familylink, The Rail Event Center, FundingUniverse, Persnickity Graphic Design, TwitJump, Gold’s Gym, doodads Promotional Products, SEO.com, LAVA7, doba, Bank of American Fork, XMission Internet, Reagan Outdoor Advertising, OnlinePRBook.com and John Evans Company

About StartupPrincess.com. StartupPrincess.com is an international network committed to Empowering Women Entrepreneurs by offering resources for women in business to support, mentor, collaborate, and inspire one another.

Arrangements for the appearance of Seth Godin made through Greater Talent Network, Inc, New York, NY.

You’re Invited! Startup Princess Orange County, CA Chapter – March 2, 2010

We’re thrilled to announce our first event in 2010 for the Startup Princess Orange County, CA Chapter! Please join us  March 2nd from 7pm-9pm at Covenant Hills Clubhouse (1 Covenant Hills Dr. Ladera Ranch, CA 92694), for an evening of inspiration, networking, and fun!  This exciting event will feature networking extraordinaire, Dave Phillipson of Global CEO Space.  With his help, by the end of the night we will all become “Queens of Networking.”

The cost of the event is $15 for pre-paid attendees (by March 1st) or $20 at the door.  First time guests are free!  To pre-pay please use the Paypal button below. Thank you!

Many Thanks to our Location Sponsor, Covenant Hills Clubhouse

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