
In this lecture, Melissa welcomes you to the course and gets you ready for the next steps!
In this lecture, Melissa gives you a brief explanation about her background and explains what an "Infinitely Gracious Business Owner" actually is!
In this short lecture, Melissa explains how to best use the tools provide to get the most benefit from this course, and all her others!
Melissa goes over some essential and important course information, as well as how to contact her for support through your learning journey.
In this lecture, Melissa provides the link to download her course handbook, plus provides other helpful information for your student journey.
In this lecture, Melissa explains what she feels all business owners are really after in their endeavors.
Melissa teaches you the first key to unlock the first door towards your business success.
In this lecture, Melissa takes you through what the second key is for true success.
By now, it's time for Melissa to teach you her Third Key to the kingdom, which she does in this lecture.
In this lecture Melissa goes through her fourth key to help you towards business success!
Melissa explains her fifth key to business success in this lecture.
Melissa introduces you to what she calls "super basics" of business in this lecture.
Melissa covers the importance of training and qualification in your business, even if what you're service offering is an innate, natural gift.
In this lecture Melissa explains the importance of going above and beyond with practice, as well as what Continuing Education means for you and your business.
In this lecture Melissa explains what "swimming in your lane" is when used in a business context - and why it's important.
In this lecture, Melissa goes over the important topic of what Duty of Care is and what it means for you, your business, and your clients.
Melissa introduces the 'pre-planning' preparation stages for starting your business.
In this lecture Melissa gets students to think about steps which many business owners forget about when preparing to launch their business.
In this lecture, Melissa explains how important it is to get honest feedback to enhance your skills and service - as well as to obtain testimonials for future use.
In this short introductory lecture, Melissa explains the importance of creating your initial planning checklist.
In this lecture Melissa explain all the components of her initial planning checklist for you.
Melissa helps you focus on your immediate next step, and even provides you with a 'making the jump' calculator to help you assess how soon you can transition fully into your new business!
Melissa introduces the set up phase of your business in this short video lecture.
In this lecture, Melissa goes over some of the things you should about with your accountant.
In this lecture, Melissa goes over some of the things you should consider when choosing and registering your business name.
In this lecture, Melissa goes over some of the things you should consider about obtaining liability insurance for your business.
In this lecture, Melissa goes over some of the things to consider about joining a professional membership association.
In this lecture, Melissa goes over the various places you can have as your healing space for clients, as well as the pros and cons. She also covers some of the essential equipment in this lecture.
In this lecture, Melissa goes over the considerations you should take in working out your hours of operation.
In this short lecture, Melissa goes over the importance of establishing response times for your customers and clients.
In this short lecture, Melissa discusses intake forms and privacy when working with clients.
In this intro video to pricing, Melissa provides a real story for contextual learning.
In this lecture, Melissa goes over more pricing components to consider for your business.
In this lecture Melissa provides a basic 'profit margin' example, as well as provides the download link to her profit margin calculator (XLS).
My quick 5-minute guided meditation to help relieve any stress - which will then allow you to better focus on learning and absorbing your coursework.
Melissa introduces the marketing chapter with a little truth that she feels is important for you to know about.
In this lecture, Melissa explains two things you need to get clear on in order to understand the connection you need to make in your marketing efforts.
In this lecture, Melissa walks you through how to work out who your target market, or ideal client, is.
In this lecture, Melissa goes over your "tagline" and USP.
Melissa briefly goes over what she considers the "essentials" are for marketing a business.
In this lecture, Melissa goes over some of the 'free' marketing avenues you can use for your business.
In this lecture, Melissa covers some of the various methods of "paid" advertising you should consider for your business.
In this brief lecture, Melissa introduces her two suggested strategies depending on where you're at with your business.
In this lecture, Melissa teaches you a simple yet very effective way to book yourself solid as you start your new business.
In this lecture, Melissa teaches you an extremely effective way to work out your marketing spend and how to then attract new customers.
In this lecture, Melissa provides the links to her marketing budget calculator to help you work out what your advertising spend should be.
Melissa closes the marketing section of the course discussing the importance of ensuring you continue to market your business.
Melissa introduces this section about how to run your business in this short video lecture.
Melissa explains how important creating process is in the efficient operations of your business in this lecture.
In this lecture, Melissa provides advice on how to best manage your schedule for professionalism and a good work-life balance.
Melissa provides a general process for you to follow when conducting any service-based session in this lecture.
In this lecture, Melissa briefly goes over the 'client intake form' and provides an example of her own.
Melissa explains why post session follow-ups are important for service-based businesses.
In this lecture, Melissa explains the importance of both listening and responding to feedback and reviews.
Melissa goes over the various kinds of operating expenses and touches on wages and other expenses in this lecture.
Managing staff isn't always easy, so Melissa goes over this topic for those who plan on employing or contracting others to work for them.
Melissa covers self-care in this lecture because it tends to be an often-forgotten element in most business owner's lives.
Melissa introduces this next chapter which is all about growing your business, or turning it around if it's not going in the direction you want.
In this lecture, Melissa helps you work out where you're at now in your business journey, and identify where you want to go - if you're not there yet!
Melissa helps you work out if it's time for you to grow your business in this lecture.
In this lecture, Melissa touches on the topic of 'turning your business around' for those who need help getting back on track.
A FEW OF MELISSA'S TESTIMONIALS
"I have a business degree and have worked in the corporate world for a few decades and I have to say that this is the best course and resource for everyone who owns or wants to own a business, whether it is in healing energy or not." - Lisa H
" I have taken several courses through Udemy. You are the best teacher hands down." - Betty Jo
"I really loved this course! As a business owner who's just starting out this was an exceptional class to help me get ahead in my business. This was much more in depth than other courses I've taken on business especially in energy healing. Thank you Melissa, for a fantastic class and resource that I will definetly come back to! - Megan
"Instructions were clear and heartfelt. The information was well communicated and easy to understand. Highly recommend!" - Gina
"Melissa is a wonderful human being and a great instructor. The videos, information and resources available are spectacular." - Yannis
"One of the best courses of its kind. It grants practical and insightful information that tackles real world scenarios from planning to growing and everything in between. Absolutely thrilled with added bonuses of forms, tips and tricks along the way."- Audrey
"I have spent many years in business, and I have run my own business. I wish that I had taken this course before starting my business" - Bob
WHAT TO EXPECT
Melissa is a massage therapist, energy healer, teacher, and business coach with over 25 years of entrepreneurial experience in both service-based and retail industries.
In her Infinitely Gracious (+Successful) Business Owner course, you will be guided through the entire process of how to start a successful business -- from the very beginning right through to business growth. You'll get access to Melissa's plans, checklists, strategies, and calculators which have all been designed to make your dream of becoming "your own boss" a reality!
By the end of the course, whether you're running an existing business or just daydreaming about it, you will have all the tools you need to get the wheels in motion towards to your ultimate goal!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
As with all her courses, this one's chocked full of helpful information gleaned from Melissa's over 25 years of business expertise. The content is not theory - but real world, practical steps that Melissa uses herself. The course is self-paced and completely digital, which means you can go as slow or as quick as you like, so it's ideal for everyone - from newbies to those with established businesses.
Once you start the course, you'll be able to access your course handbook, written by Melissa: The Infinitely Gracious Business Owner (PDF) so you can download it for future reference (because you will want to keep it handy!).
What's more, Melissa always gives her students the best additional learning tools, such as: a 5 Minute Guided Meditation (via lecture), Pre-Planning Preparation Checklist (via the handbook), a Feedback and Testimonial Form example (via the handbook), Initial Planning Checklist (via the handbook), a "Making the Jump" Calculator (XLS), how to Set Up, Profit Margin Calculator (XLS), Marketing Budget Calculator (XLS), Growth or Expansion Checklist (via the handbook), and her Business Health Checklist (via the handbook) - not to mention access to Melissa's helpful business resources in the "Bonus Lecture" of the course!
Melissa's comprehensive manual and additional learning tools will ensure you have everything you need, not just to become a success in business - but in life!
Once you've completed the entire course, gone through all the lectures and practiced when prompted, if you choose to, you'll be able to take Melissa's Infinitely Gracious Business Owner Final Exam. Upon successful completion, you'll receive a beautiful Certificate of Completion (PDF) and a Digital Seal of Completion (JPG)!
Some of the additional benefits of this course include being able to grow spiritually, improve your self worth, and even attract abundance into your business and life!
Enjoy the journey and best of luck to you sweet soul!