Building a SUCCESSFUL Business Foundation Program ‹ Patty Benton

Every time you step out the door (whether physically or virtually), you need to have on your True Business Owner’s Hat without any holes in it, or you may never have the business you intended. The only way you can ensure you have all your holes patched, is to have a solid business foundation in place!”
Patty Benton, The Speaker, Trainer, Coach = Teacher, JERPAT, LLC, www.pattybenton.com

Whether you are a new business owner, or established, if you don’t have a solid business foundation, any success you may have is on on borrowed time. It is a fact that you can build a house on the side of a mountain, but if you haven’t take the time to ensure the foundation is secure and shore up any foundational weaknesses, when the rains come, your house is in danger of being washed of the side of the mountain. The same is true for your business. Yet sadly, so many of us are anxious to build our businesses, that we don’t take the time to ensure they are structurally solid. That is what the Building a SUCCESSFUL Business Foundation Program can do for y0u (even if you already have a business place)!

Based on our original program, Failure is NOT an Option, taught since 2005, we have taken the 5 years of training experience, questions from our students, and knowledge gained to create a solid, foundational program that will help you, whether you are establishing a new business or feel your current business is out of control. We will take you from undertanding what it is you truly want from your business, to creating a foundation to achieve what you want, to marketing your business to success.

Building a SUCCESSFUL Business Foundation Program is unique from many other programs in that we have distinctive techniques, developed by a teacher with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education, to create a well-rounded, informed, prepared Virtual Business Owner. By the end of the program, you will leave with belief in yourself, your business, and the direction you are headed, along with your paperwork established, a website created, and a beginning marketing plan. You will also have a grasp of working with clients and building a relationship, along with so much more,

Why coaching?

Would you go up to the starting line of a marathon without any preparation, without any planning, and wearing the wrong clothing? Of course not! To be successful in a marathon, you have to train, wear the right running clothes and shoes and plan ahead for how it will affect your life. Preparation should also be taken when setting up your business.

A good coach not only helps you set up your business, but will also be there for you once everything is set up to make sure you stay on track. S/he will be there to help you when you get discouraged and listen to all of your triumphs. A good coach will also turn into a good friend, a good counselor, a mentor and more. Patty Benton commits to all this and MORE! Click here for an article that explores the importance of coaching more in depth.

What will a program like this cost you?

I know when I start reading about a program, especially one that sounds great, I don’t want to get too excited, as I wonder if I will be able to afford it. So I skip over all the text, and scroll to the bottom to find out what the program costs. I’m not going to waste your time scrolling, because I respect your time, and I KNOW that this program is not only affordable, but it is priced WAY below the value. We purposely price all of our programs, and give several opions, so that no one who is in need of training is left out, or has to settle for less than the best because of financial constraints. So I want to share the cost with those of you who are convinced (or are reading this thinking this program must cost and arm and leg), and then share more specifics about the program, including statistical participant results, what the Marketing Train System includes, as well as what your commitment would be. For those of you who view the cost, and think the program may be out of your budget, I encourage to review the full program details before you make your final decision. As always, if one of these options is not a fit for you, don’t click off the page with discouragement, instead contact us, and see if there might be an option that may fit for you!

JERPAT, LLC and The Missing Piece, LLC Team Members, contact us to get your discounted amounts.

Full Building a SUCCESSFUL Business Foundation E-Version Program

Full E-Version Program includes the "Failure is NOT an Option: Building a SUCCESSFUL Business Foundation" E-book AND "The Marketing Train System" E - book (along with the rest of the Marketing Train System E-Version training materials to be incorporated as instructed into the full program), plus Audios for all the sessions (ranging from 30 minutes to 2 hours per audio), electronic version of the materials in the E-book, Committed Business Building Membership included for 6 - months, One "On the Spot" Coaching. This program is designed to be a 6 - month intensive study program that will allow you to run your business and be confident in doing so, with a solid foundation and marketing system supporting you. (Read some testimonials from participant's who have taken our programs.)

$397 $297 July 4th Special through July 31, 2011

If you would like to explore what is causing you to "miss" the business of your dreams, and if this program can help you before you purchase then sign up for a Complimentary Discovery Session at http://tungle.me/PattyBenton.

What’s involved in the coaching program?

Membership to our Committed Business Building Membership – This membership is an invaluable resource to you that will allow you to receive support from Patty Benton AND other business owners striving, like you, to build and create a successful business. With this membership, you get free calls with Patty, weekly business building activities, and a discussion group that you can access 24/7 to ask for support, share your struggles, and gain new ideas from (along with so much more).
Certification Opportunities (currently only available for Virtual Assistants) - Clients like to see that you are continuing to invest in yourself and your growth. When you purchase the full program, you get certification included! (Note: You must complete all certification requirements in order to be able to display the certified logo on your website and use in your marketing strategies.)
Trade Hours (for those looking to get certified) - To help you develop your business relationships and experience “real” virtual projects. It allows for you to learn hands-on about building a relationship with a client and learn how to handle any issues that may arise with the guidance and support of your coach.
One “On the Spot” Coaching Session – Meet one-on-one with Patty Benton to get feedback on your progress in the program, along with suggestions specific to you and your business on how you can improve your services. (Get additional coaching sessions at a deeply discounted price for the length of your membership.)
Failure is NOT an Option Series E-books – The series includes both the “Building a SUCCESSFUL Business Foundation” and “The Marketing Train System” e-books. Both e-books were written by Patty Benton, and are the “guides” for the program. You will work through the books gaining knowledge that is based on actual experiences.
Audios and additional electronic resources to help support your learning. With audio to go with each reading lesson, plus additional “bonus” audios, to help extend your learning, you will gain additional insight that will help you delve further into the reading. Additionally, you will receive electronic documents that will help support your business development (many of them customizable for your business).

What will you receive from the program?

To name a few things:

A program that is focused on helping you succeed
Help setting up your business
Goal setting and accountability
Paperwork assistance
Marketing assistance
Website assistance (if you don’t have a website, you will get a discounted rates to JERPAT, LLC’s web design services)
Guidance in client relationships
Time Management
Discounts on additional course offered by Patty Benton and her associates
Real project work and client relations building skills (certification students only)
Additional discounted resources to help build a successful business
Guidance by practicing business owners (this program is led by those who are “practicing what they preach” business owners)
Failure is NOT an Option Series E-books
Listing on our Graduate Page (upon submission and review of portfolio displaying completion of program)
A final certification test that if you pass, will put you in our Elite Program and allow you to display our Certified Logo on your site and have a Proficient image next to your listing. Click here for more certification information.
And much, much more…

How does the E-Version Program work?

We are currently running our BETA version, in which we are rewriting and restructuring the original program. During this time, the program runs as follows:

Weekly you will receive a reading, agenda, audio, and homework. (You will receive the FULL Marketing Train System E-Version program, at the start, to be applied as instructed while working through the program.)
You will begin by reading the assignment, then listening to the audio with the support of your Agenda (which can be electronically filled in), followed by you completing all of the homework tied to the program.
There will be 24+ lessons.
Upon completion of the lessons, you have the option of going for our Certification Exam. This exam is intense, and will stretch you, but the skills you learn through the program will be tested. In order to take this exam you must have completed all required trade hours and have completed paying for the program (for those on a payment plan). Students who take the exam will:

1. Be listed on our Graduate page, and those that pass the Certification Exam will be allowed to put the Certified Logo on their site, as well as have the Proficient Logo next to their name on the Graduate Page.
2. Receive hands-on coaching with Patty Benton and her highly trained team through your trade work.

BETA PARTICPANTS ONLY – LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP!!!! All participants will receive 6 – months access to our Committed Business Building Membership with the possibility of extending membership at a discounted rate.
All participants will be given discounts on additional programs by Patty Benton and her associates for the duration of their membership.
You will also receive ONE ”On the Spot” Coaching session with Patty Benton to be scheduled when you feel the need for guidance.
We will continue adding new content and new benefits!

Sign up now, as we only have 5 spots left in the BETA program! Once the spots are filled, the program goes to “cost” and some of the BETA benefits are gone forever!

How much does the program cost?

Here’s the deal – we know as a new business owner, money is tight, period. We’ve been there, and since we couldn’t afford coaching either when we started, we want to ensure you can afford our program AND get the training you need! So we are doing a trial plan with our BETA Group, that you MUST qualify for by having a 45 – minute consultation with Patty Benton and have any 2 hours/week available for trade work (certification required with the BETA Program – if you are not a Virtual Assistant, contact us to see how you can still qualify). If you qualify, the program includes the Full Failure is NOT an Option E-Version program, plus a LIFETIME Membership to our Committed Business Building Membership!

Don’t miss your chance, because spots are limited (only 5 remaining), and at this rate, they will be filled up in NO time!

This is the best part of the program. We understand your need to put all your resources into your business, so we have created an affordable program with great options!

JERPAT, LLC and The Missing Piece, LLC Team Members, contact us to get your discounted amounts.

Full Building a SUCCESSFUL Business Foundation E-Version Program

$397 $297 July 4th Special through July 31, 2011

That’s it! Take the rest of your money, and put it directly into developing and building your SUCCESSFUL business!

How do I qualify for the BETA program?

Register above (REFUNDS? Yes, only if you do not qualify after going through the interview process, or all spots are filled, we will refund your money.)
Go through an interview with Patty Benton to ensure the program and you are a fit.

Prequalify yourself by answering yes to all of the below questions. (Can’t answer yes to all the questions, contact us before paying for an interview to determine if the program is a fit – your spot will not be reserved until payment is received.):

Have a working knowledge of computers and have the ability to comfortably work for long periods of time.
Be able to work in the Microsoft Office products extensively. You will be and must be willing to be tested before final acceptance into the program.
Have a computer, printer, and a designated work area. Also strongly recommended to have high speed internet.
Be willing to openly listen to what is being taught, accept feedback, be willing to change necessary habits, and have a drive to succeed.
Be able to work independently, have customer service skills, be organized and able to meet deadlines.
Have the support of your immediate family and/or the people living with you.
Be able to work independently and hold self accountable

Read what others have to say about the our Business Building Foundational Programs…

“This is a great program, and one I highly recommend for any virtual assistant who would like to take their business to the next level and meet the goals that they’ve dreamed about. Patty is a wonderful instructor and coach, and I only wish I had joined this program sooner.”

Jaclyn M. Croft
Croft Virtual Solutions

“[The Missing Piece, LLC] is a great teacher…she points out different ways to do something, along with the pros and cons of each, so that you can make your own decision based on your office needs. But most importantly, she is a motivator. And, that’s what coaching is all about. I have learned a great deal from her and will always be grateful for having the benefit of her expertise.”

Carolyn Wetterauer
Blue Moon Virtual Assistant

“It has been a pleasure having [The Missing Piece, LLC] as a coach. [They] may not have the same type of coaching that others may offer, but [The Missing Piece, LLC]’s is all encompassing. [They] realize that you can’t think about your career and those goals, without thinking about personal goals, and community goals, and spiritual goals. [They] make you really take a look at where you are in life, and where you want to be. You actually have to formulate a plan of action, with actual dates to get things accomplished. Now that I have my set of goals, I can easily see where I am going and where I came from. It is a constant work in progress, so as things come up, they automatically get added. From the first session, the group established a foundation where we knew we could talk about anything, and everything was confidential. That helped us all the throw around ideas, talk about things that were on our mind, and just really be able to help one another, and learn from each other, as well as [The Missing Piece, LLC]. So many of our discussions stay in my memory, and I realize how much I have already learned and retained. It is so much easier for me to just talk to a stranger about the VA business, and I feel like I know what I am talking about. I also think a lot more as a business owner, rather than thinking only as a VA. [The Missing Piece, LLC]’s coaching helps you to streamline the process of everything you do in terms of the business. [The Missing Piece, LLC]‘s coaching has really empowered me, as well as many others. I would recommend [the] coaching program 100 times over.”

Zanthea Demetrius
The Write Touch

“[The Missing Piece, LLC] is top notch. I was working full time and trying to start my VA business. With [The Missing Piece, LLC]‘s expert guidance and positive support, I was able to successfully start my business and keep my sanity. She assists her coaching students in setting realistic, attainable goals and holds them accountable. Without her guidance, my business might not have been anything more than a great idea. Thanks [The Missing Piece, LLC]!”

Melinda Runkle
http://www.realtysupportplus.com

“In the three weeks that I’ve been attending group coaching sessions with [The Missing Piece, LLC], my business has taken off! I recommend her program for anyone who has been working hard to build their business on their own and keep missing the mark. Thank you, [The Missing Piece, LLC], for including me in the initial group!”

Paula Dodds
http://www.thevirtualchoice.com

“Out of all the Coaches I’ve met, [The Missing Piece, LLC], I must say you’re the best! You brought out of me what I no one has been able to do. Your techniques, patience and sincere heart to help others is commendable! I would recommend anyone to you looking to start their own virtual business or any business for that matter. Thanks again ~ You’re blessed to be a blessing!”

Regina Baker
http://www.christians-in-business.com

“Patty helped to motivate me when my business was sinking and I was desperately discouraged. She encouraged me to take the next step and offer a new service. Patty coached me through the tough spots and discouragements and gave me a new hope. My new concept for life coaches keeps evolving and I am excited about the possibilities. I would highly recommend Patty’s group coaching for anyone that is starting a new business or feeling ready to give up on their current business.”

Jeannette Shackelford
http://www.jnetcreations.com

“Although I had the skill set to offer a virtual assistance business, I was missing the support, encouragement and road map to make it real. [The Missing Piece, LLC] provided a step-by-step process that allowed me to create, achieve and surpass my goals. Thanks Patty and Dolly — the journey has just begun!”

Lori J. Clark
Clark VA Solutions

“Starting any business is difficult but not having the information available in your chosen field can also be overwhelming! Your coaching program has helped guide me through the critical steps necessary in making the transition to become a successful Virtual Assistant. Now others will benefit from the information in the book, as well as knowing that you are also available to personally assist them.”

Althea Francis
MITCEY

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