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  • Jonesboro
  • United States
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What is your name?
Jerrilynn B. Thomas
Are you currently heading a woman-owned business?
Yes
If you are in business, what is the name of your business?
WomenPartner International
Where did you get your idea for your business or the business you'd like to start?
Out of desperation for a smarter way to market my company.
Where is (will) your business located? (City and State)
Jonesboro, GA
If you already have a website, what is the address for your business?
http://www.ivwcc.org
How long have you been in business? (Or when do you plan to open?)
10 years
How many employees do you have, if any?
1-5
What is your annual revenue?
I choose not to disclose
Describe your product or service, or the product you plan to introduce to the market.
WomenPartner International is a cross marketing consortium for seasoned business and professional women who want to fast track their first million by servicing the client base of complimentary companies.

The consortium will link together select women in 650 metro areas in the US, Canadian, UK who work together on cross marketing projects -- shared ad space in women's magazines, joint press releases, events, direct mail campaigns, and more -- to stretch their marketing dollars and expand their client base in each other's metro area. Membership in at least two local organizations is required.
How did you (or plan to) fund your business startup?
Credit cards
What was (is) the biggest hurdle in getting your business off the ground?
Finding the first client.
What would you advise other women interested in starting a similar business?
Network your pumps off.
What has been your biggest mistake?
Not being selective enough when accepting members.
What has been your smartest move?
Relaunching and rebranding so I could clean house and start over with new members.
Are you willing to answer questions from other women business owners about your business?
Yes
What is your email address?
jerrilynnbthomas@ivwcc.org

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Jerrilynn B. Thomas

Dominate the Marketplace in 2009 With a New Infusion of Clients by Joining a Niche Women's Cross Marketing Group.

With less than 15 days left until 2009, it's imperative that you surround yourself NOW with not only like-minded individuals but with business owners whose companies complement yours so you can hit the ground running on Jan. 1 with a new infusion of clients. Collaboration will be the theme of 2009.

WomenPartner International has 4 niche cross marketing groups -- Business Growth Group, Real Estate Professionals & Support Group, Authors, Publishers & Speakers Group, and Online Business De… Continue

Posted on December 20, 2008 at 2:22am —

Jerrilynn B. Thomas

10 Quick Ways B2B Companies Can Cross Market During the Holiday Season & Capitalize on National Write a Business Plan Month

You may or may not know it but December is National Write a Business Plan Month. It’s the perfect time to shine the spotlight on how your company’s products and services can help other companies increase their revenue in 2009. The smartest strategy to get your company in front of a receptive audience is cross marketing.

Cross-marketing at its essence is nothing more than joining forces with compatible companies so that everyone involved can more effectively capitalize on each others’ existing c… Continue

Posted on December 1, 2008 at 1:32am —

Jerrilynn B. Thomas

Cross Market to Get More Clients & Conserve Capital

Are you spending hours on social networking sites, sending out monthly newsletters, and cold pitching but coming up short on prospective clients? Then it's time to change the way you market.

Take a look around at your business space. Imagine that it's a popular mall that generates a lot of foot traffic filled with other businesses who offer well defined products and services related to yours but not in competition with your company. Make a list of the businesses you see sharing mall space and c… Continue

Posted on October 18, 2008 at 9:33pm —

Jerrilynn B. Thomas

Two Women Can Join WomenPartner International for the Price of One Membership

I would like to extend an invitation to the female business and professional women of this wonderful network and one of their business associates to join WomenPartner International. It is a cross marketing consortium for seasoned business and professional women who want to fast track their first million in sales by servicing each others' existing client base while sharing marketing costs to stretch their precious marketing dollars.

In honor of Women’s Small Business Month, we are offering selec… Continue

Posted on October 18, 2008 at 9:10pm —

 
 

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