Since there are multiple meanings for the term "hook up" let me explain what I mean. As a solo entrepreneur my definition of hook up is getting goods or services for free without paying for them.

Everybody wants a hook up, including me. In fact, this past weekend I had the pleasure of attending my coach, accountability partner and good friend Doreen Rainey's last Get Radical Conference. Guess what? Yes, I got the hook up!

Unlike my definition, my hook up to the conference came at a price. Yup! I had to work for it. I welcomed the opportunity to serve as a volunteer in exchange for attending the conference. It was my honor to lend a hand anywhere I was needed.

Conversely, people ask me for a hook up all the time. They usually come in the form of:

• help me, I don't know what to do

• let me know what you think about my website

• can you tell me how to tweet

Unfortunately these cries for help are followed by things like: "my business has potential to make millions" and "your help won't be in vain". Sadly, they have no intention of hiring me. Don't get me wrong I LOVE to help people. That's why I have been writing this blog for years, providing advice on teleseminars, radio interviews and in no-cost downloaded reports.   

I think people forget, though I am a solo entrepreneur, I am running a business and not a hobby. Any successful business invests in their employees with training, books, workshops and conferences. They invest in their business with marketing, advertising and developing skills needed to to run the business. All these things cost money.

If you want to get the hook up from me:

1. Join me on Facebook where we can connect and have conversations daily. If fact, you'll get inspirational words to make you think and feel better. In addition to discovering great resources and advice to help your business grow.

2.  Take my FREE quiz to learn how to use your website to plug the profit holes in your online marketing. Your answers will reveal a customized marketing plan to help you quickly get started right now.

3.  Read my blog where you can get free coaching, resources and online marketing strategies for building your foundation, planning your marketing, implementing your marketing and monitoring your results.

If you're ready to invest in yourself and your business here's how you can work with me:

1.  Purchase a Website Audit with SEO review. I will provide solutions to nagging problems you've had with your website that holds you back from making money online. You will receive clearly written recommendations on how to easily fix them today.

2.  Get one-on-one consulting. These exclusive programs are for those who want maximum results quickly.  This highly focused, intensive coaching session is designed for the entrepreneur who is ready for instant breakthroughs, incredible transformation and immediate results.

3.  Attend my class Boost Website Traffic: Get More Leads and More Sales. If you thrive in a learning environment where you can get in-depth instruction in the area you need to focus on NOW this class is for you.

I think Adrienne Graham said it best in her article No, You Can't Pick My Brain. It Cost too Much, "It's up to you to determine what you're willing to give away and how much of it. Know your worth, understand your value." 

Remember this, as your success grows more people will start asking you for a hook up too.

Tonya R. Taylor, founder of SavvyBizBuilder.com

Tonya is known as the "Savvy Online Business Builder" for solo entrepreneurs and small business owners who need more time to focus on running their six figure business and want fast, proven results ensuring potential customers can find them online. She believes without traffic, what's the point of having a website to begin with!