Importance of Social Media

To surge in 2012, the office has been ramping up and hiring highly qualified people to educate others on their insurance needs. The additions of Laura Roeder and Mark Tungcab have solidified that drive but now the advertising budget has taken a small hit. Therefore, we have turned to Social Media and 'free' advertising space. Brian was in a class on January 23rd put on by the Menifee Chamber of Commerce featuring Emedia Insiders. They are experts in Social Media and branding. So good in fact, that we want to promote their next workshops at Menifee Coworking Connection. Joe Von G and Christine Chappel will be starting a 7 week workshop on February 1st. It will be a comprehensive, hands-on training series that will leave you with a wealth of information and practical tips to start a marketing campaign. Starting at 10am and lasting 2 hours, you will learn about Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and other platforms and strategies every week. Call for more information but I highly recommend these classes. Hope to see you there.

STILL working from home?

Has the office space in your home become too burdensome to manage? Managing a small business from home can come with a multitude of distractions including children, animals or just the burden of working in isolation. It can be difficult to conduct a business meeting in the living room while your phone rings off the hook, and even more difficult once the family gets home. If the pressures of managing a business from home have your company in the dumps, it may be time to look for other alternatives. According to an article on the Small Business Times website, finding a formal coworking place to conduct business may actually help your business succeed. The article goes on to discuss how seeking a virtual office, or even just a place outside of the home can actually help you improve business and retain customers in the long run. The first reason stated in the article that working outside of the home is beneficial to independent business professionals are that it can increase business productivity. While working from home, there’s no pressure to appear busy when distractions may arise. Working from a virtual office surrounds you with other productive people, which in turn will make you more productive as well. Another reason working outside of the home will help your business is that you can gain new insights from others. This is especially possible while working from a Coworking office, where networking with other professionals in different industries from your own is not only possible, it is encouraged. Having the ability to interact with other business professionals gives you the opportunity to share in concerns, failures and successes. The final reason for getting out of the home to do business is that it helps you find a balance between work and home. While setting goals and expectations from home may be simple enough, there is no barrier keeping you from working more hours than you had set aside for, and this can affect not only your home life but your health as well. Having an office to go to on a daily basis separates the lines between work and home, and can help you find the right balance in the long run. A great place to avoid isolation and the distractions of home, Coworking Connection in Murrieta offers a business-friendly environment that tailors to any type of business need. More than just an office, stop by and network with other professionals from different backgrounds from your own. The article includes some useful information when trying to make the jump from a work-at home/father/mother/housekeeper/gardener/maid/etc, to a Coworking professional. What are some of the ways getting out of the home are has helped your business grow?

Laura Roeder brought to team

People spend their time on protecting their “stuff” while forgetting the most important part, their families and selves. Sudden changes in life can be unexpected; but educating people on preparation for the unthinkable will help differentiate between a terrible situation and financial ruin. Laura Roeder has joined the office of Brian Walker; Farmers Insurance in Menifee. She is part of the Farmers Financial Services department. Mr. Walker has been in business in the Menifee/Sun City area for almost 10 years. During that time, he has become a very strong supporter of the Chamber of Commerce and other outreach programs in the area. Mr. Walker's office team is highly knowledgeable, motivated and maintains the highest level of integrity while serving their clients every day. "I feel strongly about brining someone in that can specialize in the financial arena, I believe that Laura brings with her the same values that our team brings to the table and with her knowledge and experience in business our office will be able to service our clients successfully and with the highest of integrity. We are all very excited about Laura joining the team and have great expectations for the upcoming year 2012", Mr. Walker states. Laura has over 20 years of experience in sales and management. Several years ago, she decided to enter financial services and earned her FINRA Series 6 and 63 securities registrations. She also has her CA life insurance license. "The most uncomfortable of conversations can be about life insurance. But thinking about benefits can also involve planning for a person’s greatest vacation of their life, retirement.” Having been a general manager of several different businesses and also as an independent consultant, Laura has always tried to prepare her clients for what will happen, and eventually, what could happen. Laura lives with her husband, Dennis, who is a Retired Chief Master at Arms of the U.S. Navy and their children, Nikole and D.J. with their 3 dogs, a cat and assorted fish. In their off time, Laura and Dennis enjoy Scuba Diving. To start the conversation about life insurance and retirement planning, call Laura at 951-672-3476. Or you can email her at lroeder@farmersagency.com.