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This issue's featured article is a Special Report for Speakers and Author compiled by Susan Levin, publisher, speaker, seminar leader and marketing consultant for speakers and authors. As the owner of a professional speakers bureau, Susan shares her some valuable insight in her special report, What Every Speaker Should Know About the Speaking Business (and were afraid to ask).

By the way ... Susan wanted me to make sure I told you about the great deal she's offering for the 2007 Speaker Summit. Do you want to attend the 2nd Annual Speakers' Summit and Marketplace for 1/2 off the regular price? You can ... if you sign up by March 30. This is the deal...Invite a business partner, a friend or colleague who wants to increase their business and income through speaking to join you at the Summit.  Bringing a buddy guarantees that you get the support you need to apply all the potent information you will learn at the Summit.  Sign up by March 30 and get a complimentary ticket for the Speakers' Summit and Marketplace. This is her gift to you for registering for the Summit promptly. Give your free ticket away or share the cost of both tickets with your guest - that way you each invest just $250 to attend the 3-day Summit. Register now and get your complimentary ticket http://www.speakerservices.com/speakerssummit07.

I hope you enjoy this issue of Speak Up and Make Money! I’m interested in your feedback and comments, so let me know what you think. And don’t forget … for more great articles and information, visit my blog, Virtually This and That! at http://www.virtuallythisandthat.com.

To your success!

Terry

What Every Speaker Should Know About the Speaking Business
(And Were Afraid to Ask)

A Special Report compiled by Susan Levin, Speaker Services

- What Meeting Planners Look for When Working with Speakers

- About Video Demos

- Getting a Handle on Our Changing Marketplace

What Meeting Planners Look for When Working with Speakers

• Are you easy to work with? The desirable speaker or trainer is organized, professional in all communications, and is flexible as opposed to “whiney” and demanding. Make their job easier and they will use you again and recommend you to others.

Read the rest of the report

Speakers' Summit 2007
May 3, 4 & 5, 2007
Los Angeles, CA
Increase your Business Income through Speaking
For more information visit ...
http://www.speakerservices.com/speakerssummit07

Maximizing Success Wealth and Life Balance Retreat
May 18, 19 & 20, 2007
Phoenix, AZ
Discover How to Build MASSIVE WEALTH and Create the Lifestyle You Deserve in Just 3 Days!
http://www.maximizingsuccess.com

 In business since 1991, Owner and President of Fastype VA Services, Inc. (Fastype), Terry L. Green, Master Virtual Assistant, has more than 25 years of  administrative and executive support experience in both the corporate world and as the owner of a successful Virtual Assistance practice. Originally an office-based secretarial and resume service serving local clients in a small, rural village in Central Ohio, Fastype is now a home-based Virtual Assistance practice specializing in supporting professional speakers and coaches worldwide, with clients spanning the globe from across the United States to as far away as New Zealand, Antigua and Singapore. For more information visit Terry's website at http://www.myfastype.com, and Terry's blog at http://www.virtuallythisandthat.com.