Solopreneurs often feel that they don’t need a business plan, especially if they’re not looking for financing. Is this true? When do you need a plan? How complex does it have to be? One of the top five questions I get from solopreneurs is, “Do I need a business plan?” My answer is always, yes. H…

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Thanks,

Maria

Small Biz Break

1. Multimedia Services

Are your marketing campaigns one-dimensional? It used to be that you would have to pay thousands to get your voice heard in print, on the radio and in videos. Not anymore! Small Biz Break is giving small business startups a break with attention-getting, action-inducing multimedia products at a startup budget.

Check out our new Multimedia Service page to get the creative juices flowing.

2. More free downloads in our Solutions Center

Small Biz Break just added two additional documents to the Solutions Center:

Marketing Communications Checklist

With so many marketing options, how do you know if you have your bases covered to hit a marketing campaign grand slam? This form will help you consider the different channels you have for communicating your message. And when you do, consider our multimedia services mentioned above.

Business Insurance Planning Worksheet

Whether insurance is a requirement for your business model or just extra protection, download this form to make sure that you are looking into your different options BEFORE you need them.

To download these forms and many others along with our ebooks, “My Idea, My Business” and “My Idea, My Research”, simply go to our Register page, sign in and get your access code to our Solutions Center.

3. SBB Blog Talk Radio Goes on the Air

Mark your calendars to set aside about 15 minutes at 3 PM EST / 12 PM PST on Wednesday September 8^th for the very first show on Small Biz Break’s Blog Talk Radio show. Yes, we said only 15 minutes! We believe in giving you great insight without taking an hour or more to do it.

Got any questions about this announcement? Need help with some multimedia services? Have a request for our startup services? Contact us.

Maria & Doug

Small Biz Break

When was the moment after you started your business that you said to yourself “I’ve made it; I’m a successful entrepreneur!”

We are looking for entrepreneurs and small business owners to help us answer this question in our latest book. You have the opportunity to inspire, motivate, and help others who are struggling to see the light at the end of the tunnel. All you have to do is answer the question within two pages. We will edit it, create the cover art and provide you a professional eBook.

What’s in it for you?

Aside from giving back to your fellow entrepreneurs and supporting the American dream, you get to be part of a book branding you as an expert in your market.

Here are some additional benefits for you:

1. Add “author” to your roster of accomplishments.
2. Small Biz Break and 29 other authors will be marketing this publication through multiple networks giving you greater exposure.
3. Small Biz Break will select six (6) participants for an interview on our Blog Talk Radio show. All interviews will appear on our Small Biz Break blog, too.
4. You will get an eBook copy that you can use as a marketing piece, or sell it for whatever price you want and keep 100% of the profits!

Limited Space

We can’t accept hundreds of submissions; we will only select the best to ensure the quality of the content for all involved.

Please contact Small Biz Break/MEI by September 30^th, 2010 at contact@smallbizbreak.com if you are interested in participating and to get more details.

We will notify candidates of their acceptance by Monday October 11^th, 2010.

All accepted authors must submit their stories to Small Biz Beak/MEI at contact@smallbizbreak.com by November 19^th, 2010.

We look forward to having you share your experiences with others. This is your opportunity to bring your struggles and success to the pages of a book while gaining great exposure and recognition. Plus, you’ll receive an excellent market piece or additional source of passive income.

Maria Smith-Alvira
Small Biz Break/MEI
“Simple, Spontaneous, Success”