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    The following is a list of the most widely read articles on the Nurse Entrepreneur Network (NeN) site.

    1. Business opportunities for nurses
      LeaRae Keyes, RN
      There are many of options for nurses who want to be in business and the number of options keeps growing every day. While there are many business opportunities for anyone who wants to be in business, the options listed here are business opportunities for which nurses are uniquely prepared. . . . keep reading

    2. DOWNLOAD: Business Travel Expense Reports
      If you're struggling to reconstruct your nursing business expenses from scraps of paper again so you can do your taxes, perhaps it's time to vow to change your ways. And the Nurse Entrepreneur Network has got just the business travel expense forms you need in our Download Library. . . . keep reading

    3. Downloads: Sample letters for nurse entrepreneurs to use to propose a presentation on a current theme or hot medical topic
      LeaRae Keyes, RN
      Tie your press releases and sales letters into a current theme or hot topic. Possible themes are National Brain Injury Awareness Month, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Emergency Services Week or another health observance or healthcare recognition day. . . . keep reading

    4. Nursing Business Opportunity: Legal Nurse Consultant (LNC)
      Consider Legal Nurse Consulting (LNC) as a nursing business and career option. . . . keep reading

    5. Postage increase and the First-Class 'Forever Stamp'
      LeaRae Keyes, RN
      Beginning May 14 the United States Postal Service will increase the rate for regular postage stamps from 39 cents to 41 cents. At the same time, so-called First-Class 'Forever Stamps' will be available for purchase. . . . keep reading

    6. Your Signature Makes or Breaks Your Online Small Business
      Beth Engel
      What's in a name you wonder? The real question is - what's in your signature? Your email address and signature can make or break your business efforts. Your customers and clients want professionalism and credibility with those they choose to do business. . . . keep reading

    7. DOWNLOAD: 7+ Touches Marketing Chart
      LeaRae Keyes, RN
      Since it can typically take 7 touches with a potential client before they become an actual client, it is important to have a plan to make these 7 touches. With a plan, persistence, and follow-through, you can increase the number of potential clients who become actual clients. Use the 7+ Touches Marketing Chart to track your contacts with each potential client. . . . keep reading

    8. Check out our new Vintage Nurse - Nursing Postcard and Photo Gallery
      We've collected vintage postcards over the years related to nurses and nursing that we want to share with our members and the public. Now that we've figured out what we can do with them, we'll be adding more. Members are encouraged to add to the digital collection, too. . . . keep reading

    9. Nursing Business Opportunity: Life Care Planning (LCP)
      Consider Life Care Planning (LCP) as a nursing business and career option. . . . keep reading

    10. Month 1: A Month-at-a-Time Marketing Plan for Nurse Entrepreneurs - Nursepreneurs
      Every nursing business needs a marketing plan. A nurse entrepreneur - nursepreneur must be actively marketing and selling their business for it to survive and flourish. The following step-by-step plan was designed to help nurse entrepreneurs - nursepreneurs - nurses in business develop a marketing plan quickly by eliminating the need for them to develop a marketing plan from scratch. Tailor this marketing plan to meet the specific needs of your nursing business. . . . keep reading

    11. Consider these things before starting your nursing business!
      LeaRae Keyes, RN
      Before you even start your nurse entrepreneur - nursepreneur career, there are important things to consider. The success of your nursing business will depend on it. . . . keep reading

    12. Press Release: Unique Online Network Provides Business Solutions for Nurse Entrepreneurs
      A new online Nurse Entrepreneur Network (NeN) has been formed to help nurses who are or want to be successful entrepreneurs - nursepreneurs. Launched on January 1, 2004, and re-designed on January 1, 2005, the web- and telephone-based subscription organization provides networking, education and training as well as coaching for member nurse entrepreneurs. The NeN also helps members form collaborative alliances and promote their businesses. . . . keep reading

    13. Have you thought about starting a Medical Staffing company?
      Dr. Jason Meyer
      The shortage of nurses and other health-care professionals in the United States has created a huge demand in the marketplace--one that staffing firms throughout the country are stepping in to fill. The shortage is projected to be 450,000 nurses by 2008 according to the Bureau of labor Statistics (BLS). . . . keep reading

    14. Sell your services to attorneys involved in Seroquel and Zyprexa lawsuits
      LeaRae Keyes, RN
      Look for current class action medical law suits like those for Seroquel and Zyprexa and contact the attorneys involved or contact your local attorneys to see if they are working any of these types of cases. . . . keep reading

    15. Oscar-Winning Introductions: How to Establish Meaningful Business Relationships
      Ruth Ledesma, PCC
      You must be able to express clearly who you are, what you do, who you serve and the benefits of your services. How else can someone decide to hire you or to refer someone to you for services? . . . keep reading

    16. Sell your services to attorneys involved in mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis lawsuits
      LeaRae Keyes, RN
      There are opportunities for legal nurse consultants (LNCs) to provide services to attorneys who are soliciting mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis cases. Since these attorneys are spending money to advertise for these cases, they are likely to have the resources to contract with legal nurse consultants to assist them. However, it will be critical for you to be able to demonstrate your expertise in order to be able to successfully market your services to these attorneys. . . . keep reading

    17. DOWNLOAD: Susan Riddick-Grisham's Teleforum is available for downloading
      If you're a member and you missed Susan Riddick-Grisham's Teleforum on being a Life Care Planner (LCP) on May 19, 2005, you can download the MP3 audio file and listen to the teleforum at your convenience. . . . keep reading

    18. Top 5 Online Press Release Writing Mistakes to Avoid
      Ted Kushner
      Did you know that using online press releases is one of the most powerful ways for almost instantly driving hundreds or even thousands of potential targeted customers to your new product, web site or newsletter? Within hours of having your press release distributed over the Internet your press release could be picked up by some of the major online news networks like Google News and Yahoo News. . . . keep reading

    19. DOWNLOAD: Medical Malpractice Intake Form
      LeaRae Keyes, RN
      This form contains items for a basic medical malpractice intake form that legal nurse consultant (LNC) nurse entrepreneurs - nursepreneurs can revise to meet the specific needs of their legal nurse consulting (LNC) business. . . . keep reading

    20. The coming flu pandemic
      LeaRae Keyes, RN
      There has been a great deal of talk about the coming flu pandemic. While you may be justifiably concerned for your own health and safety, the coming pandemic may create opportunities for you as a nursepreneur. . . . keep reading

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    Dr. Donna Hebbeler, FNP
    Anchorage, AK

    "Wow! Whoopee! and Thank you! LeaRae, my coaching session with you was everything I wanted and needed. I had been spinning my wheels with regard to my business interests, leaving me both frustrated and weary. In a matter of minutes, you lifted my spirits, opened my eyes and got me thinking about my mission in a new light. Thank you for helping me change my focus. I no longer feel like I'm in a mental quagmire. My hat is off to you as a coach as well as to the Nurse-Entrepreneur-Network for all the information and support it gives to the enterprising person in all of us."

    Cynthia Conklin, RN
    Sharon, CT

    "I talked to you this summer, and wanted to let you know how progress is going... You gave me alot of encouragement, and I wanted to let you know that even tho it is slow, [my legal nurse consulting] business is starting to build.  I just completed my first entire case review, did 1 sub-contracting with possible testifying, and am now on my 2nd case as testifying expert and will testify.  I emailed approximately 70 attorneys in the past 2 weeks, and the case I am now working on came from the emailing, and I hope that an attorney that responded is not scared off with my fee schedule.  I hope that I will hear from more of the attorneys that I emailed and mailed out my packets to.  Keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer that it works.  I am really hoping that I can get this flying, so that I can spend more time at home with the kids.
     
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    Beth Trussell RN, CLNC
    Akron, OH

     "LeaRae Keyes is a world-class life coach I have been blessed to know since 2003.  She is a warm, perceptive, genuine professional, with an exceptional gift for motivating others.  Her approach seems quite effortless, yet it has been refined through years of experience and learning.  She is a true pleasure.  She is an inspiration in what she has achieved in her own life, and by her own example..."

    Catherine Bobenhausen
    New York, NY


    "I'm so glad I found the Nurse Entrepreneur Network!  LeaRae always has great ideas to share with other "Nursepreneurs."  I recently finished the teleclass "Get Clients Now!" and I have to say that it was the most motivational and informative program I've done.
     
    Just starting out in my business as an LNC, this program help me set goals and keep me organized.  It also kept me accountable to my peers in the group each week.  LeaRae is so insightful and has wonderful experience to draw from for those of us who are beginning our dream of being nurse entrepreneurs.
     
    I would highly recommend ANYONE who is just starting their business, or even someone who's been in business awhile and feels like they're in a lull to take this class.  They won't regret it!"
     
    Danielle D. Shapiro, RN, BSN, CMSRN, LNC
    Shapiro Medical Legal Consulting
    Las Vegas, NV


    Following a free complimentary coaching session: "Thank you for taking the time to address my concerns and questions regarding marketing techniques. Your keen insight into the art of becoming a successful nursepreneur is so valuable and helpful even to those of us who have been practicing as independents for years! I enjoy reading your weekly tips and have used them in promoting my business. You have given me the confidence to market my business, my services and myself with ease."

    Kathleen Loeffler, RN, Legal Nurse Consultant
    Medical Litigation Consulting Services
    Carlsbad CA
    www.kellnc.com


    Following a free complimentary coaching session: "Thank you so much for your help!  Your words of encouragement have really made me ready to keep trying.  Your ideas are great, and I am going to try some of them this afternoon.  I needed the boost of confidence you provided me, along with your great ideas.  I can't thank you enough!"

    Beth Trussell RN, CLNC

    Following the Michael Charest Teleforum: "Thank you for letting me be part of the [free] teleforum this afternoon. It was inspiring. Michael Charest made it seem so simple (not easy), it boosted my confidence. I will be using the notes I took to help me sell my services here 'up north'."

    Ellen Codner
    Graphics Designer
    Wascott WI
    graphicsalive.com


    "I have been out of the net for awhile. It seems just as I was getting up and running with my business, Uncle Sam came knocking and called me back to active duty. It is so refreshing to get your tips to remind me of what I am going to eventually get back to! Keep on keeping us nurses encouraged!"

    Brutrinia D. Arellano, RN, BSN, CLNC
    Amaris Consulting Group
    Converse, Texas


    "Thank you so much for your skilled ear, LeaRae!  I appreciate the direction and thorough business knowledge you shared with me during [my free, complimentary] coaching sessions. You were VERY helpful!"

    Laura Hayes
    Organization Consultant 
    Strategic Organization Solutions                   
    www.SOSfor.com


     "I highly recommend LeaRae for anyone who is ready to take their business to the next level."

    Pat Funk
    Pat Funk Copywriter
    Burnsville, MN
    www.Pat-Funk.com


    "LeaRae helps me... review and think about what I am doing, what my priorities are and how to develop action steps to reach my goals."

    Lori Ann Clark
    J4 Web Services
    Cannon Falls, MN
    J4WebServices.com


    "Working with LeaRae provided me the support I needed to grow a strong and successful business. She helped me develop practical solutions to a variety of business problems. My profits have dramatically increased."

    Melissa Becker
    Legal Nurse Consultant

    Minneapolis, MN