Great Exposure For Your Company

Dear CEO's,

If you are looking for a great way to brand your name in front of 500 people from the Richmond Bay Area then the Richmond Chamber of Commerce Crab Feed is the spot to be.

They are looking for donations which will be auctioned off at the event to raise funds which will support all the the Chamber does to promote businesses and commerce in the community.

To Learn more contact:

Please have it into the chamber office NLT Monday, Jan. 21st .


Thanks in advance,

Gloria Nelson-Allen

(a Richmond Chamber Ambassador)

gloria@radstons.com

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www.radstons.com

510.964.9604

510.964.9609 (Fax)

Making Sure Your Business Grows in 2008

What if I could tell you the secret of how to make sure your business would grow in 2008? What would you be willing to pay or to do so that this secret could be yours?

Understanding how to make your business grow is as simple as understanding what your customers truly value and that means what is the innermost driving force that causes them to spend their money and why specifically they will choose you to do business with.

I want to hear from you experts out there:

What do customers value?

Value is the innermost driving force that causes someone to spend money.

What causes your customers to spend money?

My Customers Value: Things that help them make money, things that help them help others, things that help them feel good and things that teach them how to be happier in life and improve relationships or careers.

Secrets of the Invisible Hand

Business and Economics go hand in hand. The father of economics Adam Smith (an 18th century philosopher), said something to the effect of there is an invisible hand of sorts at work in business where business owners and entrepreneurs who work in self-interested economic behavior ultimately will make society better as a whole.

I believe that as each business owner and entrepreneur seek out their own business calling and focus on providing quality products and services that benefit out communities we will make our society better.

I have been a busy bee surfing social networks on Plaxo, My Space and other sites meeting serious small business professionals and entrepreneurs and I am so thrilled with the contributions you are making. This is a season of change where we can bring forward new ideas, tools and technologies to benefit others.

The secrets of the invisible hand are that as you seek to support yourself (aka self-interest/preservation) you will ultimately be bettering the world.

NOW LET ME ROCK YOUR WORLD.

DID YOU KNOW ABOUT 88% OF GOODS AND SERVICES ARE CONSUMED BY 20% OF THE POPULATION IN DEVELOPED COUNTRIES.

SO WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? THAT MEANS BY SOCIAL NETWORKING AND BENEFITING YOUR BUSINESS YOU CAN ACTUALLY MEET OTHERS ACROSS THE GLOBE... WHERE MARKETS ARE UNTOUCHED AND THEY REALLY NEED YOU.

WHAT WILL GLOBAL MARKETING TAKE?

STEP ONE LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY. WE NEED TO BE ABLE TO POST AND READ WITH A LANGUAGE CONVERTER.

NOW TELL ME WHAT YOU THINK AND CAN YOUR BUSINESS OR IDEA BECOME GLOBAL?

STEP TWO: ONLINE TV IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES... VIDEO ON DEMAND WHICH CAN MAKE INTRODUCTIONS.

YOU GIVE ME STEP THREE AND LETS CHAT...

What Will Make Your Business Fail?

Your Business can succeed or fail based on you developing a successful business model which clearly defines the costs of delivering your product and or service. You also need to stay on top of what your customer wants, your competition and clearly see the laws of supply and demand pertaining to your market and immediate influences.

Successful business models are seen everywhere with Blockbuster Video, Walmart and Costco. These companies have mastered the arts of supplying what consumers want at prices they are willing to pay and then have duplicated these business models enough times to capture the major market share.

Most of us blogging are small business owners peddling products we hope to sell to people we meet online. I am suggesting that some small business owners do not have a business market for their products and or services and thus need consulting services and marketing partners to create a demand for their products.

A direct sales pitch normally is a turn off and does not work. However when a consumer hears third party via a testimonial about some wonderful product thus it is easier to sell the product because a demand was created. StellarVision.TV can be the place your product and or service gains affordable media and market attention.

Small business owners have to constantly drive hard work to create new customer bases for their products and services. I am speaking mainly of MLM Multilevel Marketing Companies, Motivational Products and things you would typically see on late night TV.

I think these products and or services are great and I am a fan of late night TV but I am not the norm. I am an impulse buyer who is really the target demographic a MLM or MP company should target.

So how do you find these people, get them interested and then get them to buy? Infomercials and Talk Shows that display the products, inventors and amazing benefits with out pressure.

One innovations from Late Night TV I tried was Proactive Solution. It really worked for me unlike my lost Pet Rock that took off, made money and fizzled.

As a successful business owner you should consider what will make your business fail? What obstacles will you face? Who is your competitor and who is your customer? Is there sufficient demand for your product? What vehicle will you use to keep the benefits of your product in the eye of the public?

For motivational speakers who sell personal development products their business success with one product can be short lived because once the masses purchase the product there is no more demand for that product and thus another must come along normally not with the fizz of the first.

So as small business owners, entrepreneurs and writers of blogs attempt to be successful at what we do we must consider what will make us fail? With our eyes open for competition, quality and demand we can stay ahead of the laws of supply and demand and maybe even beat them by predicting what we invent that our customers will value.

If you have a challenge Stellar Enterprise offers consulting services that can help you develop systems such as customer surveys which will identify your customers and other potential targets as we have found it is just much easier and faster to ask them directly rather than to find out the hard way what they don't want!

So tell me what you do and what you think? If you are successful feel free to share why. Feel free to share any challenges or opinions about my post.

THE LAW OF DEMAND

The law of demand states that as prices rise consumers will buy less of a product and as prices drop consumers will buy more of a product. With that principle in mind how do you think your company should price it's products and or services?

Look at Wal-Mart they have a market share because no one beats their prices but they also have everything you want to buy at one place. The service is nothing special but what we value as customers is the best prices for what we want. On the other hand Nordstroms does great business but their business is not based solely on prices but on what customers value on upscale products.

Discussion Topic: Does Nordstroms (who tends to have higher prices) practice the law of demand? Why or Why Not? We want to hear from you.

Are You Living Your Best Life?

Oprah's Bob Greene has a new program that labels foods "Best Life" certified. Together they are promoting his book and diet program that helps those that struggle with diet and exercise lose weight with his "Best Life" program.

I think the great thing about the Best Life program is that you are just challenging yourself and accountable only to you. However; they do offer a Contract with Myself that you sign and post in plain view so that you remember to take the commitment seriously.

I mention the Best Life challenge on the You Are a CEO blog because I believe the You Are a CEO program is the Best Life program for business, career and life in general. Weight loss is just one area people struggle with but there are so many more areas in their faces 24/7: career, finances, relationships and more!

The challenges everyone faces each day is getting up in a good mood, having our bodies feeling good, having the energy and desire to working out and get our sweat on, doing the rights things and eating right, being on time and managing our finances, relationships and households. Keeping things clean and organized is a whole other chapter!

People tend to do what is fast, easy and comfortable but as a society there are things we need to change to live long and healthy lives. My vote for first stop is learning Executive Lifeskills. The You Are a CEO program teaches things I had never thought of like what is my emotional patterns? Geeze what is that? Well we have thought patterns, emotional patterns and habits that like em or not we do em.

Life can be good but it is complicated and multifaceted and I just have to say "Thank God" for the You Are a CEO program that is so wonderful, rich in content and very practical. It covers the best advice to help you live your very best life possible.

So what do you think people really need? What are their issues at work and at home?

For me my biggest challenge was accepting me and dealing with self esteem issues and a hidden inferiority complex that made me do things that subconsciously sabotaged my life and career. My weight was a biggie but also loving my family and letting people in was a challenge. I could put on a good face and be the life of the party but inside I felt like I did not fit in or belong. I struggled just to be me. It was abandonment issues and reactive attachment disorder but I am working on it. And anyone regardless if you have issues or no issues you will benefit from these tools.

I know I have gotten personal and maybe too personal but the You Are a CEO program really changed my life and showed me what was wrong when I did not know there was anything wrong. I see many people everywhere and I wonder if I can help them by sharing the benefits of what I have learned. My hope is the Blog will help someone or someone you know.

If you have taken the program please share how this program changed your life and if you want to take this program what benefits are you hoping to receive?

Do you think people have issues? If yes what are they and how do you think we can solve them? I think the program is a beginning but everyone needs to take it and implement it. I look forward to hearing from you and reading what you will share.

So go out and live your best life and be sure to keep me posted on how you are doing.

Want Some One To Watch Your Credit Report?

Do you ever wonder if some one is using your credit? Are you worried that a late or a judgement may pop up and ruin you credit?

If you are busy and are the forgetful type then you need a credit watch dog. I mean a credit reporting agency who will monitor your credit report 24/7.

If a late pops up, your over your limit or someone tries to use your credit you will be alerted and be able to save your credit.

Good credit is very important when you want to start a business and borrow money and it the business does not work out and you need to get a good job good credit counts again with many employers and if you are spouse shopping a good one just may ask and want to see your credit report.

Good credit tells a lot about you as a person and that is why lenders, employers and prospective spouses may want to look at your credit before they say Yes, or I do.
I strongly suggest a credit monitoring service unless you are very disciplined with your credit. I use True Credit which is about $14.95 per month. I know it does require spending money but if you get a late, collection or fraudulent opened account you will know in 24 hours or less and when you know quickly you can get it removed.

So expect me to be telling you more about True Credit where you can view all 3 credit reports and their scores as often as you like and know what your balances are in one shot.

True Credit is a great low cost resource for information also.

Here are some of True Credits Tips for Keeping Your Credit Score High:

Be punctual – Pay all your bills on time each month. Late payments, collections, and bankruptcies have the greatest negative effect on your credit scores.

• Check your credit reports regularly and take the necessary steps to remove inaccuracies –

• Manage your debts – Keep your credit card account balances below 35% of your available credit limits. For instance, if you have a credit card with a $1,000 limit, you should try to keep the balance owed below $350.

• Give yourself time – Time is one of the most significant factors that can improve your credit score. Establish a long history of paying your bills on time and using credit responsibly. You may also want to keep the oldest account on your credit report open in order to lengthen your period of active credit use.

• Avoid excessive inquiries – A large number of inquiries occurred over a short period of time may be interpreted as a sign that you are opening numerous credit accounts due to financial difficulties or overextending yourself by taking on more debt than you can easily repay. Apply for new credit in moderation.


I have always believed that you should keep 5-6 credit cards but just use 1 or 2 and pay them off in full each month if you can. If you have to have credit over time try to use just 1/2 of the limit they give you so getting bigger limits will be a plus for those of you who like to shop.

Hope this helps.

Please let me know what you think of True Credit and remember you can cancel at anytime if you feel you have the hang of it.

Tired of Junk Mail and Unwanted Credit Card Offers?

You can remove your name from lists that use your credit report from 4 credit reporting agencies simply by calling this toll free number provided on the Fair Credit website.

Call:

Phone - Call (888) 5-OPT-OUT to notify all three credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion) that you wish to opt-out of pre-screen offers. Telephone requests last for two years.

Online - Opt out of pre-approved offers of credit or insurance at www.optoutprescreen.com. The level of opt-out permanence can be chosen on the site.

Mail - Opt out of pre-approved offers of credit or insurance via written request using the following address:
TransUnion Name Removal Option
P.O. Box 505
Woodlyn, PA 19094

Written requests are permanent.

You can greatly reduce your junk mail and keep people out of your credit report by opting out!





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5 Reason Why YOU SHOULD Read This Blog

With so many blogs out there you may be wondering why should I bother and read this blog. Social networking is very important if you want to grow your business but also it can be quite fulfilling socially to meet other people. Recently I met a wonderful person from Brazil.

At first I was not sure how we could connect he was about 20 years older, in another country and practiced a different spiritual philosophy than I did but after I took the time to understand another culture and hear him out I saw what a wonderful caring person he was and that because he was this type of person he probably cared about youth and would be interested in our work with lifeskills 411. Additionally I felt that Brazil Youth could benefit from our program and thus we are connecting.

So The 5 Reasons to read this blog are:

1. You Get Great Ideas
2. You Will Meet New People
3. You Will Gain New Business Leads
4. You Will Have a Training Resource To Share With Others
5. New People Will Hear About What You Do and How You Feel About Various Topics
(When you comment on the blogs).

So just take 15 minutes per day and read this blog and then post a comment. Make sure you provide your contact info and a brief bio about you and your product and or service. That way we can see all of the opportunities you offer and can network with you.

We are looking for guests on StellarVision.TV so keep that in mind when you blog and network as well. I appreciate any referrals for StellarVision.TV, YouAreaCEO.com and Lifeskills411.org

Have a wonderful day...

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What May Kill The Woman You Love?

You may think cancer is the number one killer or domestic violence but actually the NUMBER ONE KILLER OF WOMEN IS HEART DISEASE? AND THAT'S SCARY. So how do you keep a heart healthy?

As a CEO you already know that living an organized life that is balanced between work and home is good for you but also it can reduce stress which is directly linked to heart disease.

If you are a man who has taken this program you may want to share it with the woman or women (mother, aunt, sisters) in your life because there is a killer out there.

A healthy lifestyle is the first step: a balanced diet, regular exercising and having a normal weight will reduce your risks of heart disease.

"The Heart Truth" campaign is a program of the National Heart, Lung and
Blood Institute that aims to raise awareness and provide education about the risk of heart disease in women.

One of their sponsors is Celestial Seasonings tea. They support this movement because they know that just two cups of black tea a day provides as many heart-healthy flavonoids as one serving of fruit or vegetables.

Green and white teas also have high levels of antioxidants and that is probably why so many people are giving up their coffee for tea. You can learn more at www.hearttruth.gov or womenheart.org or www.youareaceo.com where the woman you love can decrease her risks of heart disease by becoming the CEO of HER LIFE!

PS: You can show your support by wearing the red dress pin. Simply send in 3 right flaps that say "Official Mail-In Certificate and Proof of Purchase" to Celestial Red Dress Pin Offer P O Box 6185 Clear Lake Mn 55319-6185.

My mother has heart disease and she and I both thank you for your support.

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Please Read Our Blogs

Here Are All Of Our Blogs:

http://stellarenterprise.blogspot.com/
http://starteamfinancial.blogspot.com/
http://lifeskills411.blogspot.com/
http://vcmi.blogspot.com/
http://youareaceo.blogspot.com/
http://jovancespa.blogspot.com/

Please check them out and give us your comments.

Exclusive Event for Men Saturday Night at Jovance

Do not miss Saturday night at Jovance where we have a special event just for men.

www.jovance.com 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm. Food Music Gifts and Networking - FREE

The Lifeskills 411 Luncheon Is Tomorrow at 11:30

Emeryville Hilton... there will be a panel and youth forum. Call (510) 741-2045 for more information or log on to www.lifeskills411.org It Takes You to support our youth

Clearfog with Julie Parker at the lifeskills 411 Gala

 

Are You Spending Enough Time At Home?

 

Check Out What We Said On TRUMP's Blog

Good Morning Bloggers.

We are regular readers of Donald Trump's blog along with others and we always enjoy the high quality writers, speakers and trainers he has.

We recently saw a blog we just could not resist when they asked if Female Real Estate Investors were at a Disadvantage.

At the You Are a CEO program we know that many of our customers are Female and I know with out a doubt that our training helps women level the playing field by giving them the executive skill sets of a CEO.

Anyway, it looks like "The Donald" agreed and we got to post our comments which many not necessarily reflect the opinion of the You Are a CEO program but rather the writer.

With out further ado please check out our comments as posted on Donald's Blog:

Here is what they sent me:

Thank you for your latest posting to the Trump Blog!
Your comment to 'Are Female Real Estate Investors at a Disadvantage?' was approved on December 05, 2007 at 7:19 AM.

We were impressed with what you said--and know that others will be too!
So be sure to forward this blog to your friends and family.

To view the blog, go here: http://www.trumpuniversity.com/blog/index.cfm?blogpost_id=1447 And keep blogging!

Deal or No Deal?

I just lost $650,000 by playing a quick deal or no deal game. I wanted to test it out and really did not care if I won or lost. I played fast and settled way to easily and often in business and in life do the same things. We take what is easy to get, fast to obtain and cheap to acquire.

At Stellar Enterprise we learn about Value-Centered Management and when combined with executive lifeskills we learn that we can take the time to consider our option and based on skills we learn and develop in the You Are a CEO program we can win because we develop our best asset... us.

Our skills and how we use them to make or not make wise decisions do matter!

So play the game and have fun but remember that if you are wondering how your executive life skills measure up... you might want to check out the You Are a CEO program for executives. It will help you get your best game skills on!

CEO's Do Not Miss This Saturday at Jovance

If you are a discriminating man who appreciates the finer things in life make sure you come to Jovance Beauty and Wellness on Saturday December 8th from 5:30 pm to 7:30pm where you will make new friends and enjoy an evening especially designed for you at our exclusive Day Spa and Salon.

Jovance Beauty and Wellness will host a holiday event this Saturday 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm both Men and Women are invited to join us as we celebrate this season and show case some amazing gifts. Jovance Beauty and Wellness is partnering with our sister store Stalaros Fine Clothing to bring you an amazing evening of gifts, products and services designed especially with men in mind.

Our semi-custom designed body and bath products are from Aveda which is a natural line developed by famous skin care founders at Este Lauder. The full line offers products for hair, face and body.

The clothing store focuses on designer shoes, ties, accessories and will feature a special exotic Dark Chocolate Tasting sponsored by Cacao Anasa, based in San Francisco.

If you are a man or woman with great taste and want to enjoy a very special evening make sure you come out Saturday night to Jovance which is located at 137 Plaza Drive Suite 321 in Vallejo in between Ross and Marshall's in the Gateway Plaza Shopping Center.

What Are Your Favorite Things?

As a CEO we do get to indulge ourselves from time to time and when I can these are my favorite things:

Everything Aveda... shampoo, skincare, body care. I especially love the Clove Shampoo which keep my hair color dark and rich. I also love the Smooth Infusion Shampoo which I alternate with because it makes my hair so super shiny.

I love my Blackberry which my co workers lovingly call my "CrackBerry" because I am an addict with it. I am bad. It is the first think I do in the morning and the last thing at night, if I don't check it every so often I get a weird feeling in my stomach, like oh my God what am I missing? Who called, text or emailed me? Geeze and who know what kind of spam I may have that I need to act fast on... ha ha ha.

I love Everything Chocolate especially Cacao Anasa Chocolates. The everything chocolate experience... this is as wild as chocolate can get folks... and they exclusively carry it at Stalaros. Imagine: Cardamon, Rose Petals, Hawaiian Red Sea Salt and Pistachio... yes with chocolate... Its Crazy... Its love... Its an Obsession! And Please don't try the cookies...They are INsanity! Dark chocolate, walnuts, espresso and fudge...

I love learning new things like we do at the You Are a CEO program. I love to unload baggage from my past and gain new skills that make me a better and stronger person.

I love disciplined people who have clean cars, organized closets and get up early to go to the Gym.

I love the spa, getting a massage and "clean" little kids dressed up for Sunday Church.

I love flowers, white orchids, pink roses and blue Pansy's.

I love colorful birds, playful kittens and the smell of puppy breath.

I love the teal blue water in Tahiti, soft and the paintings of Eyvind Earle.

(He is a magical artist who worked for Disney before going out on his own.

You can see some of what he does at:

http://www.palettecontemporary.com/gallery/show.php?page=2&artist=143

If you like landscapes and to daydream... he is your man. Google him too).


Now that I bared my soul, tell us "What Are Your Favorite Things"? What makes you laugh, smile or feel special? When you make a big sale or have extra money what do you indulge in?

How to Write a Press Release

Hi CEO's I wanted to share some tips I got from my friend Heather Fuller from E Release. She writes press releases and does PR. You can find her by doing a Google Search for "Press Release Services".

Any way definitely check out her website if you are a business owner or entrepreneur and you want to learn how to write a press release or have her do it for you.

The cost is excellent. They will write it for $299 500 words or less. When you think about the 30,000 people who may see it you can see this is just pennies...

She can also do the sending of the release for $399 and you save $99 when they do both the writing and release for just $599.

There are many excellent PR people and this service is just an affordable alternative until you have the budget for a full time PR rep.

I found it very helpful and I hope you do too.

How to Write a Press Release
Planning Begins Before You Write a Press Release

While no one can guarantee your press release will be published or used for an article, there are things you can do to improve your chances. The biggest obstacle to most press releases is the release itself.

When writing your press release, it should be:


Concise - editors receive hundreds of press releases a week (perhaps more) and appreciate releases that are brief and to the point.
Well-written - a good way to ensure your press release ends up in the waste basket is: bad spelling, poor grammar, and illogical or unsubstantiated claims.
Factual - stick to logical and substantiated claims, avoiding statements of belief: we're the best, the cheapest, etc.
Honest - avoid the padded quotes by company officers; even if they are experts, they come across as biased. If used, stick to the facts.
Timely - if your press release isn't topical, consider incorporating it with a recent news event -- but don't stretch it.

Questions to consider before you write a press release:


Who is the preferred audience of your press release?
What do you want readers to take away from your press release?
What does your press release provide: invaluable information or just another offer?
What is the support or justification for the information in your press release?
What is the tone of your press release?
Are you aware of possible pitfalls or areas to avoid?
What do you want to accomplish with your press release: increase business, disseminate information, or both?

Does the press releases lead (opening) address or answer the basic tenets of journalism:


who
what
when
where
why
how

PS:

Here is Heather's contact info and be sure to tell her I sent you.

Heather Fuller

Associate Editor

eReleases Press Release Writing

and Distribution Services

http://www.ereleases.com

hfuller@ereleases.com

Toll-free: 800.710.5535

Tel.: 410.679.1792

How To File a Fictitious Name Statement

So Now You Are A CEO,

What is next? You have your business idea and you need to now get a fictitious business name. So here is what you need to do in Solano County and some basic requirements you should be aware of:

Filing Requirement:
State law (Business & professions §17910) requires that every person, partnership, corporation, or other association, who regularly transacts business in this State for profit under a fictitious business name, shall file a statement with the County Clerk. Within 30 days after the statement has been filed, the registrant shall cause it to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County in which the business is located, and the Affidavit of Publication filed with the County Clerk within 30 days after the completion of the publication.

Filing Instructions:
Submissions for Fictitious Business Name Statements must be complete, accurate, and legible to be accepted. Any missing, incomplete or illegible information will cause the form to be rejected, with the forfeiture of all filing fees. Please review the submission checklist before submitting the registration forms.
Complete in triplicate (1 original & 2 copies) the Fictitious Business Name Form
Enclose a Cashiers Check or Money Order made payable to the "Solano County Clerk" for the total amount of the filing fees.

Review the form to ensure that all fields are complete and clearly legible.
Fictitious Business Names can be obtained in person at the County Clerks Office or by mail. If you elect to appear in person, please bring the completed forms and a valid form of payment for all fees.


Renewal Requirements
Fictitious Business Name Statements remain in effect for 5 years from the date of filing. To renew an expiring statement the following requirements must be met.
Submission in triplicate of the Fictitious Business Name Form
Payment of filing fees

If the renewal filing has no changes from the initial filing, it is not necessary to publish the renewal filing.

Abandonment of Fictitious Name:
Per section §17922 of the Business and Professions code, "A person who has filed a fictitious business name statement may, upon ceasing to transact business in this state under the fictitious business name, file a statement of abandonment of use of fictitious business name."

To abandon use of a Fictitious Business Name Statement on file in Solano County, you will need to complete and submit a Statement of Abandonment and pay the applicable filing fee (see schedule of fees).

Withdrawal From Partnership:
Per section §17923 of the Business and Professions code, "the withdrawal of a partner does not cause a fictitious business name statement to expire."

To withdraw from an existing partnership on file in Solano County you will need to complete and submit a Statement of Withdrawal.

Instructions for Publication
Within 30 days after filing a new Fictitious Business Name Statement or change in status of an existing statement, the registrant shall cause it to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the County in which the principal place of business is located. The publication must be once a week for four successive weeks and an affidavit of publication filed with the County Clerk within 30 days after the completion of the publication. The newspaper selected should be one that circulates in the area where the business is to be conducted. California Business and Professions Code §17917 (paraphrased)

Business License
Filing a fictitious business name statement does not license you to conduct business, it will only register your fictitious business name. Contact the appropriate local agency to obtain a business license.


Hope this helps you be the Best CEO you can.

Bankruptcy VS. Foreclosure

Small Business Owners, Entrepreneurs and even career professionals in this market may be entering a Financial Crisis due to failing real estate prices that are killing our economy.

You may be in between the Valley of Decision in between and two very hard rocks and both options will ruin your credit and make you feel like a looser but what choice do you have and what choice do many of us have?

Foreclosure is an option when you have no equity and are unable to sell, refinance or make the payments. First try to talk to the lender about the situation and see if they give you any options. Then be very sure that the market won't recover in a reasonable amount of time.

Then consider family members and their feelings. Some may be adversely affected when asked to pull up their roots. Walking away from your home is never an easy decision but if you have no source of income and the savings are getting low it may be your wisest choice.

Bailing out now and preserving what you have left may sound good now but do know that your lender could try to sue you for the balance or try to take other assets such as homes you may have. So don't just assume you will escape with out a scratch if you bail out.

Bankruptcy could be a viable option when you not only have an upside down mortgage but you also have debt you can not repay. Bankruptcy additionally does not always mean that you will lose your house either. You can do a Chapter 13 and restructure you debt including past due mortgage payments and pay penny's on the dollar when you agree to repay your debts with a reduced payment structure.

Explore both options and consult with a professional before making any decisions as they are both unpleasant experiences but perfectly a legal options when you are stuck between two very hard rocks and a bulldozer.

For more information check out: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p908/index.html

Media Jobs

Have you ever wondered about a career in Broadcasting?

Most every You Are A CEO event has a media crew. We work with StellarVision.TV to provide high quality media. We always have PowerPoint Slides, Videos and music at our events and someone must run the AV and Sound support.

Surprisingly, there are actually a very small number of people trained in this field?

Media jobs are hard work but also fun. Here is some of what one of my friends from a public TV Station shared with me about a career in broadcast TV, radio and Internet.


...In the US professional broadcasting industry, we suffer from a lack of trained people to shoot and prepare the audio/video for distribution. Our corporation has partnered with a new private school to train future broadcast technicians and talent people. I believe the tuition starts at around $12,000 for a 2 year program and the waiting list is growing!

...those interested in broadcasting careers [can get] a BIG head start on many of the basic disciplines [through this school]. We ...have a tremendous resource at our disposal.



Some links:



http://www.dailybreeze.com/news/articles/11782566.html - article on the new school



http://www.centrotvandradio.com - the school



http://www.nmtv.com - our corporation

Networking at a Community Luncheon

Hello Everyone.

I wanted to announce that the "It Takes You" luncheon hosted by lifeskills 411 will be on December 9th at 11:30 am - 1:00 pm at the Emeryville Hilton. Donations are $50for adults and $40 for youth 17 and under and seniors 65 and older.

We are having this luncheon to bring awareness to what lifeskills is doing to teach youth and their parents the skills they need for life.

We are attempting to build an army of concerned people who can promote unity in working on solutions for our youth and their families. There will be excellent networking and sponsorship opportunities.

Please help us spread the word about the event. We are seeking sponsors who may want to underwrite (support it financially) this critical event.

Please register on line at www.lifeskills411.org or contact us at (510) 741-2045.

Anyone Can Get a Map To Your House Using Your Phone Number on Google!

Personal safety is a concern of many executives who work late and have opportunity to exchange phone numbers with business executives. Caution should be used when giving out any personal contacts because anyone can use the phone number on Google to get a map to your house.

Some people work at home and are equip with safety devices such as an alarm but just so you are aware Google and many other online directories have easy access maps to your house simply by entering your phone number.

Check out this email sent to me:

Google has implemented a new feature that enables you to type a telephone number into the search bar and hit enter and you will be given the person's name and address. If you then hit MapQuest, you will get a map to the person's house. Everyone should be aware of this! It's a nationwide reverse telephone book.

If a child gives out his/her phone number, someone can now look it up to find out where he/she lives. The safety issues are obvious, and alarming.l

Note that you can have your phone number removed or blocked. I tried my number and it came up along with the mapquest and directions straight to our house. I did fill out the removal form for my self, and encourage all of you to do the same. Quite scary.

Please look up your own number.

In order to test whether your phone number is mapped, go to: Google (http://www.google.com/) Type your phone number in the search bar (i.e. 555-555-1212) and hit enter. If you want to BLOCK Google from divulging your private information, simply click on your telephone number and then click on the Removal Form. Removal takes 48-hours.

Check your own number and although this may not apply to you if you have an unlisted number or cell phone as primary contact, but you may know someone who needs to know this.

Effective Advertising with Corporate Giving

Most Corporations as well as business owners have an advertising budget and they may or may not be seeing a return on their investment. May we suggest a corporate giving program which will not only get your company branded but also create the most effective type of advertising with grass roots word of mouth marketing.

When your company gives they will be recognized and that means that your company is seen in a positive light and receives good will. When this happens people will remember you when the need arises and that is very effective advertising.

Lifeskills 411 encourages corporate giving programs where businesses donate money to our annual operating expenses with either a monthly or annual donation. There are many benefits to corporate giving in addition to supporting a cause that is worthy. The youth and families you impact become aware of your company and what products and or services you offer. The public is given positive information about you and being a corporate donor bring excellent public relations to your firm.

If you are unable to support on a monthly basis or to our annual operating budget a company can also get their name out to the public by sponsoring or supporting events such as our December 8th Luncheon at the Emeryville Hilton or the Grand Gala Dinner in February 16th, 2008.

Corporate giving is necessary for most non profits to operate in light of cut backs with state and federal budgets and businesses more than anyone benefits from a strong community.

Please make sure you include lifeskills 411 in your Corporate Giving Program as we care for our most precious asset, Our Youth!

Are You Looking For New Business Contacts?

My Space is a great way to meet new people that you can do business with. You can search for people at : http://search.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=find

Have fun, be save and network.

Young Entrepreneur Story Founder of "Rockstar".

Did you know that the Energy Drink "Rockstar" was created by the son of Radio Talk Show Host Michael Savage? Yep its true.

Here is what Wikipedia says:

Russell Goldencloud Weiner (born 1970) is the creator of the Rockstar energy drink. Weiner is also the founder and CEO of the company, which is based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Weiner is the son of Michael Weiner, Ph.D., better known as conservative radio talk show host Michael Savage, and Janet Weiner. Both of Weiner's parents are herbalists. His mother, Janet, serves as CFO of his company.

Before creating Rockstar, he co-founded the Paul Revere Society in 1996 with his father.[1][2] According to the Society's mission statement, its purpose is to bring "together Americans who actively seek to take back our borders, our language, and our traditional culture from the liberal left corroding our great nation."[3]

In 1998, Weiner ran for a seat in the California State Assembly, District 6 on the platform of being a card-carrying Paul Revere Society member. Footage of the televised debate shows him pulling out the membership card, holding it up high, and speaking at length about his membership in the society.[4] His candidacy was endorsed by his father, mother, and Shannon Reeves, President of the Oakland NAACP[2]. Weiner's campaign was unsuccessful.

Got Insurance?

A CEO's worse nightmare is a lawsuit. The right insurance can protect you and even cover claims so make sure you are fully covered at all times. Your office, property or employees can encounter losses and or damage and you will sleep much easier knowing that you are covered. Business Owners Should carry insurance for:

Fire
Flood
Theft
Life
Disability
Health
Auto
Earthquake

The best way to ensure you are fully covered is to meet with several experts and get a consultation. We will be looking for insurance agents to post to this blog and provide tips for our CEO's.

If you know of any please post contact info here.

Thanks

Meet Criminal Defense Attorney Jason Clay

Michael E. Parker, the CEO and Founder of Stellar Enterprise was honored for his work with a Business of the Year Award from the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce. At this event we were fortunate enough to come in contact with a man who makes his living defending those accused of crimes they often did not commit.

We have asked him to tell us more about his life and hope that you will recommend him if anyone you know needs a defense lawyer. Jason has the heart and wit when your life is on the line.


Here is what he shares:

Being a criminal defense attorney has been a very rewarding experience for me because it has enabled me to fight for individuals who too often are forced to face the injustices of a racist and oftentimes corrupt criminal justice system without adequate legal representation. Whether it’s the result of an overzealous prosecutor who decides to hide exonerating evidence from the defense, or a corrupt police officer who has planted incriminating evidence, everyday innocent people find themselves convicted of crimes they didn’t commit. I’m sure we have all heard stories of people who have been locked up in prison for 10 or 20 years, only to find out later through DNA testing or some other newly discovered evidence that they were actually innocent of any wrongdoing.

It is the desire to combat this type of injustice which motivates me to work as a criminal defense attorney. Too often I have seen people get used up by the system simply because they weren’t aware of their basic Constitutional rights. Part of my job is to prevent the government from infringing on these rights. When I agree to take on a case I know that a person’s freedom is at stake, often times their future is at stake, and in some instances their very lives are at stake. In essence they are placing their lives in my hands. At times, this responsibility can seem overwhelming, but it’s all worth it if, at the end of the day, I know that I’ve been able to help someone.

I’ve been fortunate in a sense that I’ve been able to use my skills to help quite a few people over the course of my career. Just a few months ago I represented an 18 year old kid who had been identified by the victim of a robbery as being the perpetrator of the crime. Because of the charges, my client was facing up to six years in prison. Fortunately through cell phone records and other witnesses I was able to show that he could not have been present at the time of the robbery because he was at a different location. The district attorney eventually dismissed all charges and the court made a finding that my client was factually innocent. The feeling that I get in knowing that I helped this kid, who had no prior criminal history, from having his life ruined by a serious felony conviction is what makes my job so rewarding.

In order to become an attorney, one typically obtains a bachelor’s degree from a university and then a JD from a law school. While in law school most students take the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam which, as the name suggests, is a multiple choice exam designed to test an applicant’s knowledge of the rules of professional responsibility. A person must pass this exam before he or she can become eligible to be admitted to the bar. The state bar also conducts moral character background check of each applicant before a person can become eligible to be admitted to practice law in the state. The final step is the bar exam itself. This is a three day exam held in July and February of each year. Once a person has passed the bar and satisfied the other requirements, it is simply a matter of being sworn in as a member of the bar, and then the person is eligible to begin practicing as an attorney.

My initial job after becoming an attorney was with the Alameda County Public Defender’s Office. In 2006, after 11 years with the Public Defender’s Office, I decided to venture out on my own and open my own law practice. To cover the initial start up expenses, I loaned myself a sufficient amount of money from my savings account to cover the anticipated costs. I then settled upon a location in Berkeley for my office, and once this was done everything else quickly fell into place. I set up a telephone and fax line at the office, I purchased furniture and equipment, I had business cards printed and created stationary on my computer, and obtained a business license from the city. Once all of these steps were completed, I was ready to open my doors to prospective clients.

My office recently celebrated its one year anniversary. My office currently handles all adult and juvenile criminal matters including all misdemeanors such as theft and driving under the influence, as well as serious felonies such as murder, robbery, sexual assault and other violent felonies. My office also handles contempt allegations in family court proceedings.

I can be contacted at my office at 1010 Grayson St., Suite Two, Berkeley, CA or by telephone at 510-704-1773.

Employers Do You Want to Retain Your Team Members?

Invest in them and in yourselves. The You Are a CEO program will teach your team members how to work with others including management and develop their skills by understanding who they are and what their strengths and weaknesses are in a non threatening way. www.youareaceo.com

There is also a friend of mine who runs a Psychology Seminar for employers who are challenged with retaining team members. Check out their seminars at

http://maximumadvantage.readytalk.com.

Are You Investing & Saving Money?

Michael E. Parker, Terrance Fulton and Elealeh Smith recently delivered a moving financial seminar at the Emeryville Hilton. The event moved me greatly even though I have heard them speak several times. After the event I reflected about the lessons I had learned and about a very big lesson I once learned about about investing and saving money:

I was married at 25 for about 9 years. My husband was not a saver nor very good at handling our finances in general. His earnings were sporadic and spending habits consistently increasing. Despite these challenges I did manage to secretly save and invest 4-10k in various mutual funds during our marriage but by the time we were divorced I was just about penniless.

Starting over at 35 was a challenge but once I started healing emotionally I knew I needed to invest because I now had just one income – mine. I decided to again invest in mutual funds because I felt safe there but I soon realized that I was never going to get rich there with the funds I had and so I turned to real estate which I could buy with very little down.

My first home as a divorced woman was a foreclosure in Stockton California I bought for about 215k which I later sold for $275,000. After that I purchased 2 more homes for $265,000 and $310,000 which both doubled earning me over a half of a million dollars in equity.

The wealth I made saved my life when I was laid off from my job and needed to find a way to survive. With out this equity from my investment I would have been in financial ruin. The real estate market I had long earned an income from dried up and finding a job with a paycheck was a challenge with no other skills.

I faced living over 14 months with little source of income but I had plenty to live on (thank God) due to these investments!

I share this story to show the public that many women will face divorces, job challenges or just unforeseen circumstances and if you don't have any savings or investment vehicles you can be in dire straits.

The real estate market in most areas is depressed but there still are markets globally that will earn equity if you buy right.

I support Lifeskills 411 because they teach our youth the necessary things they need to know in life such as investment skills, financial literacy, budgeting, positive relationships and so forth.

I wish I would have had lifeskills 411 growing up I probably would never have made all the mistakes I did. I urge you to attend our upcoming gala on December 8th from 6pm- 8pm at the Emeryville Hilton so you can learn how you can help our youth... It Takes YOU!

Please care, be counted and be there on Saturday December 8th from 6pm - 8 pm.
I believe women need to learn about finances and investing earlier in life and it starts at home but when home fail, school or program such as lifeskills 411 can give youth the information to lead better adult lives.

Can YOU TUBE Boost Your Career?

Yep It Sure Can

but if your looking for a more focused version We strongly suggest StellarVision.TV

StellarVision.TV is the newest edition to CEO Michael E. Parker's family of companies at Stellar Enterprise. StellarVision is a one stop shop for business owners who want to tell the world about their products and or services and who want to network with other business users. There are no entertainment type videos of a singing cat in the bathroom of a New York apartment but rather serious tips for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to be successful.

Now speaking of successful we have to give it up to Chad Hurley and Steve Chen, founders of You Tube who were recently achieved the pinnacle of success by being on Oprah. They say that they were inspired during a dinner party at Steve's San Francisco home to share videos online.

For those of you who are not Internet savvy You Tube is a video-sharing website where anyone can post a video and become world-famous overnight. From science experiments and music videos to adorable animals and laughing babies, more than 200 million videos are watched on YouTube every single day.

Be Honest, When Your Stressing Do You Crave Chocolate?

CEO, Executive or Team Member, when stress comes many reach for chocolate. To me what's the Mystery, when you are stressed you want to feel good and nothing makes you feel better than a sweet treat like chocolate.I love the taste and the way I feel eating it. It seems to fill up a hole that only chocolate can fill up. I enjoying the entire experience, It puts me into a great mood. There are times I just have to have it. Times when my inner chocolate meter gets low and goes off only chocolate will satisfy.

We use chocolate to relieve stress, celebrate, make up and cheer up. It consoles our children and our best and worst days. Some say women crave chocolate for the magnesium and some say it is good for your heart and I believe both are true and for that and more people love it.

There is a local company that is making the best chocolate I have ever tasted and I do believe I am somewhat of an authority. This chocolate satisfies... Really. I have a friend who also loves the finer things in life as I do and she agrees that one bite of this chocolate and the cravings we get stop dead in their tracks.

This Chocolate Company creates the wildest inventions I have ever heard of: Dark Chocolate, Cayenne, Sea Salt, Persimmons... and it goes on.

Check out Cacao Anasa -The Everything Chocolate Experience!

Cacao Anasa is a San Francisco based chocolate company run by my friend Anthony...

Experience chocolate at the pinnacle of indulgence.... Experience Cacao Anasa! ...www.cacaoanasa.com - 4k -

You Waste 70 Hours Per Year Sorting Junk Mail

I earlier posted a link to help you stop junk mail but I wanted to post some facts which will help you take this seriously. Be the CEO of your life and stop wasting time sorting junk mail.

Why Stop Junk Mail?

In addition to being a Personal Nuisance & Environmental Hazard it Saves Trees.More than 100 million trees are destroyed each year to produce junk mail. 42% of timber harvested nationwide becomes pulpwood for paper.

Reduce global warming. The energy used to produce and dispose of junk mail exceeds 2.8 million cars.

Save water. About 28 billion gallons of water are wasted to produce and recycle junk each year.

Save time. You waste about 70 hours a year dealing with junk mail.

The pulp and paper industry is the single largest consumer of water used in industrial activities in developed countries, and it’s the third-largest industrial greenhouse gas emitter (after the chemical and steel industries).

The average adult receives 41 pounds of junk mail each year (about 560 pieces). 44% goes to the landfill unopened.

On average, we receive 10.8 pieces of junk mail a week, compared to only 1.5 personal letters.

More than 62 billion pieces (4 million tons) of junk mail are produced each year.

The majority of household waste consists of junk mail.

40% of the solid mass that makes up our landfills is paper and paperboard waste.

Junk mail inks have high concentrations of heavy metals, making the paper difficult to recycle.

$320 million of local taxes are used to dispose of junk mail each year.

California’s state and local governments spend $500,000 a year collecting and disposing of AOL’s direct mail disks alone.

Transporting junk mail costs $550 million a year.

Your name is typically worth 3 to 20 cents each time it is sold. Lists of names and addresses used in bulk mailings reside in mass data-collection networks. By stopping credit card offers and other junk mail, you’ll help protect your identity from theft and fraud.

41pounds.org eliminates 80-95% of junk mailings for you by contacting dozens of direct marketers on your behalf.

By reducing your junk mail for 5 years, you’ll conserve 1.7 trees and 700 gallons of water, and prevent 460 pounds of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere — and you’ll gain about 350 hours of free time!

Want to Get Rid of Junk Mail?

I found a service that will reduce or eliminate your junk mail for about $41 dollars for 5 years. Check it out at https://www.41pounds.org/ Sure you can save $41 dollars and do it your self by calling and writing all the senders but for $41 bucks I think its worth it. Take control of your mail, be the CEO of your mail and save time sorting all that junk.

Good CEO's Know When To Let The Team Play!

CEO's are known for demanding hard work from their employees and a good CEO knows that to get the hard work you must also show you care about them, become friends and sometimes that means letting them play too. A great way to show your team you care and let them play is a company event which will help them get to know each other better which improve employee retention by reducing conflicts and strife.

This season we suggest Oprah Winfrey's The Color Purple. Its a musical performance about love playing through December 9th at the Orpheum Theatre located at 1192 Market Street at 8th in San Francisco. It stars Oakland's own Latoya London from American Idol, Michelle Williams from Destiny's Child, Felicia P. Fields, Rufus Bonds Jr. and Jeannette Bayardelle as Celie.

We found out about this performance when Ms. Jeannette Bayardelle performed a song for the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce where our CEO and the CEO of Stellar Enterprise, Mr. Michael E. Parker received an award for Business of the Year. We all enjoyed her performance greatly and we think you will too.

There is a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening show or a Wednesday matinee if you don't want to fight the crowds. To purchase order online at www.ticketmaster.com or www.shnsf.com or charge by phone Tickletmaster (415) 512 7770 or visit the Orpheum Theatre Box Office at 1192 Market Street at 8th in San Francisco.

FYI: The Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce luncheon attendees received a special offer of just $49.50 by using the code Harpo.

Commercial Carpet Protector

If you own your own business you probably care that the carpet looks good, clean and is protected from accidental spills or stains. We suggest regular cleaning and scotch guarding to protect your commercial carpet.

I use: Bayside Carpet Cleaning - (866) 892-6113 - 135 Radcliffe Dr, Vallejo, CA -

Replacing commercial grade carpet can be expensive so protect it!

Target Is On Board

I recently Googled You Are a CEO to see what was out there and found out to my surprise that even Target understands and supports the You Are a CEO perception of everyone being the CEO of their own life.

We run the corporation of us and that is a lot of work. We have our health, our career, our family and our personal life which has departments like: household, finances and entertainment.

A well balanced life begins with understanding that we run the business of us and that we need to be sure we are equip for the job of running our lives with the most effective tools.

When we are sick we go to a doctor but how do we evaluate how well we are running the things in our lives?

To learn more call us at 510 741-2045.

To buy the book Your Mind and Body are a Corporation and You are the CEO shop Target.comwww.target.com/gp/product/1929830025

Michael E. Parker VS Oprah Round #4

Amy/Jean/Oprah say:

Secure your financial freedom. Being smart with money gives you independence, options and a safety net in case of emergencies. Amy says the surest route to financial security is to follow your bliss. "The more you enjoy what you do, the more success you will have, and therefore the more money you will earn ultimately,"

CEO SAYS:

Organize your money first via focused bank accounts. Use a software program to record your cash, expenses and goals. Identify personal spending limits which is money spent for any reason you want. Keep those funds away from funds you need to pay bills with. Keep a journal of all money that comes into your household for any reason. Identify how much money you will allow to be used to increase your wealth with investments or on something you value as an asset or for long term wealth. Take the time to make a household budget and make sure everyone knows the rules. Wealth can be earned through disciplines cash management because it is not what you make but what you KEEP.

So who wins round #4?

Do you like both forms of advice?

Michael E. Parker VS Oprah Round #3

Amy/Jean/Oprah say:

3. Walk through the world with confidence. When you exude confidence and believe in yourself, you will attract success into your life, Amy says. "If I put the energy out there that I am capable, that I am smart, that I am interesting, that I am having a good time in my life, then that's what I've always gotten back," Amy says.
Take ownership of your life. Every individual is responsible for securing his or her own happiness and dreams. "Success is a mindset and you just have to prepare yourself to achieve in all areas of your life," Amy says.

CEO SAYS:

In order to think positive you must first learn to believe in yourself. If you do not have a positive view of yourself, then you tend to look at life in a negative way. Remember this equation: How you think + How you feel = the actions you take. Your mind tells you how to think and feel but who really programmed you? Do you act like your mom when you get mad? Are you just like your Dad when something goes wrong? Can you change how you feel by changing how you think? YES! You Are in Charge of YOU! You must consistently send your brain positive messages so it will develop positive emotions which lead to the right actions in your life.

Learn executive life skills from the You Are a CEO program and you will be equip to handle all that life throws at you. You will have the confidence because you have the tools and the real skills to deal with your mind set, your self esteem, your relationships, how you communicate, organizing your spaces, and managing your money which can bring great confidence to your life when you feel financially secure.

What we truly value is what drives us, so you must understand the inner most desiring force that guides your decisions and behavior as a result of learned experiences accumulated over time. So, if you are driven by money, men/women, power, fame, titles and possessions then that is what you will value in both business and in life. You will set up your life and work activities to achieve what you value and often these can collide with those in our lives who may not share what we value and conflicts can arise.

Face your fears but understand where the fear comes from.

Who won this challenge? Or is it a tie?

Michael E. Parker VS Oprah Round #2

Amy/Jean/Oprah's Team Says:

2. Realize your self-worth. The first step toward making any real changes in your life is recognizing your value as a person—imperfections and all. "Accept who you are, be grateful for who you are and then fall in love with the core of who you are," she says.

CEO SAYS:

You must first regard yourself as an asset and a positive contributor to a variety of environments and communities by displaying your abilities and competence, which deals with your concept of self. However, you must always maintain an attitude of thankfulness and a mind for continual self-improvements with out losing your self-respect. If you have self-esteem, you will know how to respect yourself as well as respect for others.

There are 3 basic types of respect: Given (for those in authority), Earned (based on personal experiences, General (general respect for all humanity). Once you understand the three basic types of respect you can become sensitive to the needs, feelings, achievements and responsibilities of others while never losing sight of your own needs, feeling, and capacity to achieve because of who you are and what you stand for.

So who has won this challenge? Who's advice do you prefer and why? They are both great but what rings a bell for you and why?

Authors Works:
and Related Resources

"Who Said So" The Questions Revolutionary Businesses Ask That Make Them Successful by Michael E. Parker

Get Yours! The Girlfriends' Guide to Having Everything You Ever Dreamed of and More by Amy DuBois Barnett

Michael E. Parker VS. Oprah

If anyone knows me they know my biggest dream is to be on Oprah. When I say be on Oprah, I really mean for Michael E. Parker (not me personally) to be on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

Take a look at some of these videos on youtube:

http://bit.ly/doCbqY
http://bit.ly/9VQpVx
http://bit.ly/9Cie1P


I feel that Oprah is an Icon who helps people but the more and more I attend seminars from Michael E. Parker I wonder are these two actually competitors? Oprah is a talk show host but so is Mr. Parker. Oprah has her own company so does Michael E. Parker, Oprah helps many people deal with their issues but so does Mr. Parker.

However... even Mr. Parker himself would admit we don't have the fan base or the supporters Oprah has but who knows how big he will grow. Recently Mr. Parker was awarded Business of the Year by the Oakland African American Chamber of Commerce and with the success of recent events such as the Biz Tech Expo in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in September '07 I think Mr. Parker is young enough to one day enter at least her arena. But I know I am bias because he has helped me change me life so much.

Just the fact that a 200-300 lbs woman over 40 gets up every morning to tackle her biggest fears is a testament that Michael E. Parker has the ability to change lives through his adult lifeskills411 seminars; especially mine.

So recently one of Oprah's talk radio programs opened up these topics...lets see how they compare with the You Are a CEO program point for point. How it will work is I will post a comment from one of Oprah's guests and compare it to the You Are a CEO program and you can comment or vote for who's advice is better for you. Of course we think the comments from both are great that's why it will be a real challenge to choose.

Here are our two competitors:

Amy DuBois Barnett who shares with Jean Chatzky(An Oprah Winfrey production) the key lessons that she says can help anyone find success in theirs.

VS: Michael E. Parker who has partnered with his Curriculum Director from Lifeskills 411 Mr. Terrance Fulton to form the You Are a CEO program and interpreted by me Julie P.

Tips for a Successful Life Point #1:

Oprah's Crew Amy says:

1. Embrace your fears. Fear is an indication of personal growth, Amy says. Unless you take risks and go outside your comfort zone, you'll never reach your full potential. "That's how you know that you're growing as a person, whether in your professional life or in your personal life," Amy says.

CEO SAYS: The You Are a CEO program says that each person must first become "Personally Aware" of who they are. This means examining your strengths and weaknesses which may include fears. We must understand our emotional patterns which are natural emotions shared by all human beings such as anger, love, laughter, crying, fear, etc. What makes us different from one another is when our emotions are shaped by personal experiences as well as the environments we have been exposed to: affectionate families quiet families, angry environments, abusive environments etc.

The key is to develop emotional intelligence to know our thoughts patterns are shaped by your experiences and values. Some of what we may have learned was simply copied from a family member because we learn how to act and react by copying others and this practice may develop actions or thoughts that are not really be how we may feel or think now.

We must look at our fears and dig deeper to see where do the beliefs we have actually come from? Are these beliefs we developed as a child that perhaps are not founded on who we are now? Can we let go and change how we feel through learning new information? Fear is a normal emotion that keeps us safe and is actually a good thing if used right. Teenagers have not developed their "fear" responses like adults and thus take more risks which get them hurt more often.

WINNER: ????

Amy, do you have more to say?

I do think that Amy/Jean?Oprah are correct in that we should face our fears but also understand that fear is designed to keep you safe from harm and is a good emotion when used properly however unrealistic fears can prevent success.

When my mother retired she came to live with me. I noticed that she is controlled and limited by fear. I dislike that attribute but it serves her and often it keeps her in better situations because she is cautious. Do I want to be her or like her? - NO but I respect her being who she is.

Don't Miss The Financial Management Saturday

In and Out Cash Management will be taught this Saturday at the Emeryville Hilton from 11 am to 12:30 pm by our CEO Michael E. Parker who is just returning from a tour to the south where he presented pieces from his program and book to guests of the Biz Tech Expo.

You have to hear this ... It's new, its fresh and its great!

To register log on to www.youareaceo.com or call (510) 741-2045

The Biz Tech Expo

Update: Stellar Enterprise will Be Back For Biz Tech Expo 2008

Did you all know that Stellar Enterprise will be back for the Biz Tech Expo 2008. Michael E. Parker plans to give businesses access to $18,000 in Stellar Professional Services for FREE.


Last year was a trying year for the CEO. His companies endured the a grueling economy within California real estate, suffered a big loss during the credit crunch in the retail industry, and suffered the loss of critical team members due to cultural changes within his companies. Nevertheless, during all this he managed to change the face of business through his business philosophy called "Value-Centered Management".


Also, Michael E. Parker wrote a book titled "Who Said So?" The Questions Revolutionary Businesses Ask That Make Them Successful, a business story that will transform the way you serve all your clients and accounts. His success lead him to be a featured panelist on Fox Business News and NBC.

Watch this Video to See his Passion For Customer Value

At last years Biz Tech Expo, Michael E. Parker had interviewed Julio Melara, CEO of The Business Report on Stellar Enterprise's Online Broadcasting Network called Stellarvision.tv.
Michael was so thoroughly impressed with the Biz Tech Expo and what is had to offer Louisiana that he would like to present a way that CEO's and professionals can use a "stellar" team to reduce their overhead.

Watch this Video to See Michael E. Parker interview Julio Melara on Stellar's Online TV Show

Visit The Stellar Websites

Stellar Enterprise
Stellarvision.tv
Lifeskills411.org
You Are a CEO
Whosaidsobook.com
Value-Centered Management Institute
Michael E Parker's Personal Site




Important Expo Dates 2008

Show Dates and Times
October 8th - 9th, 2008
10:00am – 3:00pm

September
Mail your Expo admission tickets to your top prospects/top clients/business decision-makers. Remember quality not quantity!
Wednesday, October 1st
Meet with your staff to set goals and schedule for the show.

Tuesday, October 7th
MOVE-IN DAY: Exhibitor will be assigned a move in time.

Unique Expo Events Help You Succeed:
Business Report’s 2008 Biz Tech Expo is more than a business-to-business trade show. The show sponsors and producers have designed it to provide a myriad of benefits to the business community — after all, your success is our success.

Wednesday, October 8th

* 11:45am THE TOP 100 LUNCHEON:
You’ll receive an invitation to the Top 100 Luncheon, honoring the 100 largest private companies in our area. Not only will you get to network with CEOs from these companies, but you’ll also have an opportunity to hear Dr. Loren Scott ’s econometric model for the coming year—giving you this critical information in time to plan for the business year ahead. To purchase tickets ($45), visit our Registration page.

Thursday, October 9th

* 8:15am – 10:30am Louisiana Leadership Symposium (New In 2008)
* 3:00pm – 5:00pm Exhibitors Move Out
* Because of the heavy promotion and advertising, the second day of Expo is even busier than the first day. Please do not even think about closing up your booth before the show closes. You could miss some of your best potential customers.

Friday, October 10th

* All exhibitors must be moved out no later than Friday, October 10th at 12:00 noon.
* Call Business Report to reserve your booth for next year's show
* Start working on follow up letters and calls!

Old Post: Hello Everyone,
I just wanted to announce that our CEO Michael E. Parker was a huge hit in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the Annual Biz Tech Expo. This is the Expo that business and technology gathers together to show the public and other businesses what we can do. StellarVision and the You Are a CEO program dazzled the crowds. Really. Our booth was huge. About 3 times the size of any other booth and we were very exciting with our special promotions. We hope to get pictures and video clips up shortly but we are really excited about the new executives who will be joining our CEO club. Have a great day.

How to Boost Your Memory

When you are busy at work it is easy to forget things and as we get older we will remember less and less. Figure Magazine recently published and article "7 Ways to Rev Up Your Memory" and here are a few things that do work form me:

1. Exercise: Brisk walking is enough but I like the gym. 20-30 minutes of cardio on a treadmill or elliptical and 30 minutes of weight training. I do a 3 day rotation: 1 day legs, 1 day arms, 1 day back and check. Abs are everyday. I do 75 crunches on a exercise ball and then I stretch the back as well by doing back bends on the ball. It helping with those love handles too. When I do legs I do 45 squats which are doing wonders...

2. Eat well: A diet high in antioxidants colorful fruits and veggies. I like Pullots ( a very firm tangy plumish thing ), Kiwi's, and Pineapple, sushi and seaweed salad. I also make a Tortilla Soup with added veggies and hominy and drink lots of green tea.

3. Brain Teasers: Play games that require you to think: Scrabble, Uno, Backgammon, Chess and cross word puzzles. You can also do anything that requires you to think and study like learn a new language or play a new instrument.

4. Socialize: Maintaining social connections where you are holding conversations are great for your memory. You have to meet people, remember names and what the do and this exposes you to all types of new information. I socialize at the Gym, Church, Work, Sushi Bars and Chamber of Commerce Mixers. I also socialize via the Internet emailing my friends and blogging.

Well this is 4 of the 7 tell me what you think?

CEO's need to learn new things to keep their brains sharp so look for new things to learn.

Enjoy

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You Are a CEO's blog was created by the CEO and Founder of Stellar Enterprise Michael E. Parker. A percentage of all proceeds go to support his non profit lifeskills 411 that teach the skill sets our youth must have to succeed in life.

Starting a New Business? Ask Yourself These Questions

Questions to Ask Yourself When You Want to Get New Contacts and Business:

Every new business owner has a dream and normally the ability to do a craft such as loans, real estate, art or sales in general. However many do not take the time to plan their new business no consider the financial budgeting of running a business.

I have a friend who wants to start an auto repair garage and all that person is thinking about is that they can repair cars, they earn money from it and they have people who want their cars fixed.

However when you run the math of what they have been earning, what the new expenses will be and how long it may take to become profitable you can see that this person does not have the capital for the first months expenses.

Here are some questions new business owners may want to ask themselves in regards to sales, advertising and marketing.

1. What is My Advertising Plan and Budget? Specifically how much money can I spend each and every month to consistently run ads that will promote the company in the public eye and promote the products and services we offer?

2. What Are My Marketing Goals and Do I Have a Measurement System To Record the Data? Are my goals to brand my company and create an awareness of the company and what we do? Do I also want to create a desire for my product and services in the hearts and minds of people? Do I want to sell a certain number or products and or services which will equal revenue of at least $12,000 per month?

3. Who Will Conduct the Community Development Activities That Will Representing the Company at Events and Conduct Outreach on a Consistent Basis so that there is always a BUZZ about us?

4. What Is The Plan for The Sales Team and Who is Ultimately Responsible for Driving Sales and Revenue to the Company? What are the daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals?

Think about these questions and do the math. Plan your war and you will win!

WANT TO BE A GREAT BOSS AND KEEP GOOD WORKERS?

CEO'S, Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners or Corporate Managers all are interested in how to KEEP YOUR BEST TALENT HAPPY AT WORK.

Finding great employees, independent contractors and managers is hard work so you don't want another company stealing them away. Find out how to retain your workers with this seminar.

“Psychology to the Rescue: Creating and Retaining Superstars” webcast will begin at 2pm EASTERN TIME today. To attend contact Crystal Lauver, Marketing & Event Coordination at crystal@maximumadvantage.com or Matthew Snyder Hiring & Retention Specialist at matthew.snyder@maximumadvantage.com

1-800-788-2068 x1020


You Are a CEO is always looking for the best information for entrepreneurs and career professionals. The You Are a CEO, 10 week program, website www.youareaceo.com and blog were created by Michael E. Parker, the CEO and founder of Stellar Enterprise and 7 other companies. Learn more at www.youareaceo.com or www.stellarenterprise.com and be sure to check out his new online television network www.stellarvision.tv which is accepting video psa's and interviews. Contact Julie (510) 741-2045 if you have a guest or show idea.

FINGER POINTING IS BAD BUSINESS

Are you quick to point the finger when someone crosses you? Many of us are and we think that we are doing our job and setting people straight. However finger pointing puts people on the defense and is bad business. When someone is caught in a corner their only way out is to charge.

If you burn the bridge you have damaged this relationship and you never know if you may need to cross it later... and it could be your only bridge. A better way to navigate is to open up the lines of communication and tell them what your issue is and see if they have an idea to solve it.

When you don't attack they won't be on the defense. At work a standard review process is an easy way to discuss how an employee is doing. If the conflict is with a vendor normally the service agreement can be reviewed to open up the lines of communication.

Remember a Value Centered Business stays in contact with the customers both internal and external.

So next time you want to let someone have it, slow down, hold the tongue and talk about it first.

Once you have had the right conversations and things still are not working out then you may need to make a decision to end the relationship with a termination or ending the service agreement. There are times that relationships should end but they should always end in a win win situation where the relationship is kept in tack and no one gets the finger pointed.

Tell us what you think and about your issues at work. We want to hear them.

WANT TO PUBLISH YOUR OWN BOOK?

DORRANCE PUBLISHING WANTS TO HELP YOU CALL(412) 288-4543. SELF PUBLISHING basically means that you will pay to publish your own book and sell it on the publishers website. The good part is you make more money if you hit it big but the bad part is you have to pay to get it printed. It can cost from a few hundred dollars to several thousands depending on your choices for printing, book cover and so forth.

This is a very old publishing company and they have help many people accomplish their dream of having their work in print. Many entrepreneurs can build creditability when they can add a published book to their resume. Self publishing is also a great way to pass down your family story or other life stories you wish to record as a keepsake.

You can fax over your manuscript of less than 50 pages and they will review it in 21-30 days. There is no cost or obligation. The format should be in some sort of word processing like Microsoft Word or Word Perfect. My Rep's fax number is (415) 388-0427 Attn Kristi Wilcox Author Relations Representative.

Enjoy and happy writing and tell them you heard it from us.

THE BEST HOTEL PLAN FOR CEO's... FREE

CEO's who travel often know that rewards points really count. Free hotel rooms are a great way to save money for your company so pay attention and get ready to write this down and you can earn free nights, discounts and special privileges like EXTENDED LATE CHECK OUTS at the Holiday Inn, Candlewood Suites and Crowne Plaza!

Join for free at priorityclub.com

There are 3 basic programs:

Priority Club Rewards Program: earn 5, 10 or 2000 points for every us 1 dollar charged to your room. Redeem those points toward stays!

Priority Gold Elite: Stay 15 nights to gain Elite status (for me that is just 3 trips of 5 nights each).

Priority Platinum Elite: Complimentary room upgrades, Priority Check In and Extended Late Check Out (50 qualifying nights to gain this status).

You will normally get a 10% discount when you book a room at any level!

The Priority Check In Means: When you have a reservation you will already be automatically checked in and your key waiting... ah what joy!

But you don't have to use your points just for free hotel stays you can use them for flights or retail certificates and you can get points when you spend money with their partners like Hertz Rental Car or Office Max! (but I hate Hertz, go with Thrifty or Dollar - they are much cheaper).

Now you are probably wondering how will I ever earn 10,000 points to start getting free stays right? Easy. When you apply for their credit card Priority Visa you will automatically get a gang of FREE points. Yep. You heard me right. I got a big old credit line and got like 10,000 points from the get go.

Anyway have fun, read the fine print and let me know about other deals.

The Best Ways to Get New Contacts!

The best ways to get new contacts are to use a PR professional who knows how to use the media to get you noticed.

If you are a new company and can not afford this there are still ways you can use the TV, radio and print ads to create your personal publicity campaign. I suggest at least 3 different ads 3 times.

You can do a TV ad, radio ad and a magazine ad all at the same time. You should make sure that the public will be exposed to these messages at least 3 times to get the best response because people need to hear it over and over.

The right message with a call to action will make sure that they respond ready for action. When the public hears and sees your message over and over it builds the brand and creates creditability.

It is up to you what you spend and you don't have to spend a fortune. Many things can be done for free even on radio and TV if you know who to contact, what to do and what to say.

For more personal advise post to this blog because I have many FREE secrets to getting you new contacts.

Enjoy

CEO Tire Safety Tips

Do you drive a lot? Most entrepreneurs do! Here are some great tire tips I got from my mother. She often worries about me traveling and driving all over town.

These tire safety tips can save you money on new tires, give your customers a smooth ride and may even save your life while on the road.

#1 Check tire pressures and adjust at least once a month.
Tires gradually loose pressure through the sidewalls of the tire and changes in
weather can change the pressure as well as carrying extra passengers.

#2 Inspect tires regularly for abnormal wear or damage.
Look for excessive or uneven tread wear, cracks, bulges, nails or glass
embedded in the tire.

#3 Never overload a tire.
This is the second leading cause of tire failure next to under inflation.

#4 Avoid overheating tires.
Heat can be caused by temperature, high speeds, high loads, under inflation,
coarse pavement or aggressive driving: high cornering, hard braking.

#5 Rotate tires every 7,500 miles or according to owner's manual.
This achieves even tread wear and tire longevity.

#6 Maintain tires in proper balance.
If you don't this can cause an uncomfortable ride, uneven tread wear and
excessive wear on the suspension.

#7 Maintain steering and suspension in proper alignment.
If your steering wheel pulls to one side you probably have an alignment issue.

#8 Replace tires when required.
Any portion of the tread is worn to the :wear indicator bars" - lateral bars
molded into the tire grooves at about 20% of their new tread depth.

#9 Install tires in matched pairs or complete sets.
It is imperative that tires be installed in front or rear pairs, or complete
sets. Do not mix different construction (radial and bias ply) or different
classification (all-season and winter) on opposite ends or sides since handling
can be adversely affected. tire dealers are now required to follow these rules.

I thought these tips were great and I have 2 tires I know are worn on the outside edges.

Any suggestions on where to go?

Costco
Vallejo Tires
???

Thanks

Entrepreneur Spot Light on Becky Fields

We met Becky Fields at the Northern California Ambassador Rally on September 28th.

We checked out her website and think she has a very interesting offer.

This is what she says:

"78 Million Baby Boomers are driving Wellness products and services to be the next Trillion Dollar Industry. Want to get in on the action?

As a WIN distributor you...

Own your own wellness business

Carry no inventory (unless you are retailing)

Have no overhead

Can't bankrupt

Are an e-commerce based business

Can start your business using a credit card

If you are interested do the investigative work...

To contact Becky call (209) 277-5968

What is REAL Happiness?

Self Creation.com (http://www.selfcreation.com/happiness/what_is_happiness.htm)
says, "Happiness and unhappiness are opposite sides of a judgement about your situation. If you judge your situation as bad for you, that's unhappiness. If you judge a situation as good for you, that's happiness".

So if that is true then the reasons that rich celebrities are unhappy is that they judge their situation as bad rather than good. So could we have a weekend retreat and change their states of mind? Will that show them what happiness is?

Abraham Lincoln said “Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” So where are the heads of some people who have fame, money and success yet are unhappy? Britney Spears shaved her head and lost her two young son's to a complete wacko in her ex-husband K-Fed. That is disgraceful.

She is judging herself to be unhappy because of their failed relationship but that can not be the only thing in her life that makes her happy... right? And even if someone is unhappy about a failure does this mean that they have to be self destructive and make things worse? Where is the clear head of judgement and reason?

I believe some people are in need of professional help but others simple love, care and friendship would do. The advise,love and comfort of a caring friend is often enough comfort to get through the ruff times...and they come to us all.

Life Happens but we can always look at the bright side. When one door closes another will open and God knows that door should never have been opened for poor Britney.

I do think younger adults may need more guidance, mentoring and some communication structure to deal with the up and downs since they are less mature and experiences with their emotions and how they can influence ones behavior.

In times past guidance came from "their people" (the caring family, friends and community who share life , interacting and supporting them). However there seems to be a shortage of "people" in some of these villages nationwide and many people are looking for love only in a relationship. Sadly some people are lacking the life skills to love, support and nurture each other in a fulfilling manner.

That is the reason why the "You Are a CEO" program and their work with lifeskills 411 is so important to the lives of people in our community. Here people of all ages can learn valuable skills such as "Positive Thinking", "Personal Awareness" and "Positive Relationship".

These courses can help our communities develop these skills and create well balanced friendships. The CEO Executive Clubs are excellent places to meet other members who listen, talk and care while everyone is learning the skills to change their lives successfully.

This online village is a place where people can grow, connect, and practiced their new skills. Sharing your journey with peers on the same road is exciting and satisfying. These relationships create the infrastructure where support begins and this definitely improve ones state of mind and overall happiness.

It takes friends to be happy and happiness IS having people love and care about you when you view that as good for you. The right thinking will create this peace with ones self meaning you first have to like who you are and what you are all about.

Frankly some us us from time to time may need a little bit of help and that's OK when you know there are people out there who care and will help regardless of the situation life has brought you.

My suggestion is take the time time to invest in your self. Make time for family, friends and yourself. Don't let life or your career monopolize your YOU time or your state of mind. Happiness begins with personal development and it is time well worth spending on the Corporation of YOU!

Improving your skill sets will also make your self esteem go way up and make you feel very happy about you. The "You Are a CEO" program and "Executive Club" is committed to developing and influencing the lives of others to create the Happy Villiage Enterprise where community is made strong.

The African proverb says that "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child" but I think that we have adults who need the village too. If we will commit and believe then we can do anything we set our positive minds to.

The You Are a CEO program and Executive Club is a wonderful resource to increase your personal happiness and it is open to anyone: Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Ritchie and Paris Hilton who could all gain perspective on life, find out who they are and work towards becoming the people they really want to be rather than the cover story of a cheesy tabloid.

OK Ladies, open invitation here.

The 13 week online "You Are a CEO" program and "Executive Club" was founded by Author and CEO Michael E. Parker of Stellar Enterprise. After finding success he knew that he had to give back to the community and make things easier for others. The program is available internationally online at www.youareaceo.com


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