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.
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Showing posts with label YOU ARE a CEO. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
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.
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.
Labels:
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Law of Demand,
YOU ARE a CEO
Thursday, December 13, 2007
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.
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.
Labels:
Best Life,
life issues,
Living,
YOU ARE a CEO
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
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...
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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Business Blog,
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social networking,
Why Blog,
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Connect With Business Professionals Around The Globe
Log On To: http://www.ecademy.com/module.php?mod=refer
You will meet people from Europe and in the US who want to network with you!
You will meet people from Europe and in the US who want to network with you!
Labels:
blogs,
social networking,
YOU ARE a CEO
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
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.
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.
Labels:
Heart Disease,
Women's Health,
Women's Heart,
YOU ARE a CEO
Monday, December 10, 2007
Need Help Marketing?
My new friend Matt may have some services to help.
Here is what he has to say:
Hi, my name is Matt Loria and I am with CDFX - a division of New Media Gateway. CDFX has helped thousands of customers with their sales and marketing projects and we can do the same for you. Backed by global facilities, we offer a broad array of services:
CD/DVD replication
Commercial print
Complete Packaging
Turnkey fulfillment & mailing
1000's of promotional products
Please take a look at our online brochure to see what CDFX has to offer.
Best Regards,
Matt Loria
CDFX, Project Coordinator
A New Media Gateway Co.
8350 N. Central Expressway
16th Floor
Dallas, TX 75206
www.cdfx.com
800 903-1673
214 206-7299 cell
mattl@cdfx.com
Here is what he has to say:
Hi, my name is Matt Loria and I am with CDFX - a division of New Media Gateway. CDFX has helped thousands of customers with their sales and marketing projects and we can do the same for you. Backed by global facilities, we offer a broad array of services:
CD/DVD replication
Commercial print
Complete Packaging
Turnkey fulfillment & mailing
1000's of promotional products
Please take a look at our online brochure to see what CDFX has to offer.
Best Regards,
Matt Loria
CDFX, Project Coordinator
A New Media Gateway Co.
8350 N. Central Expressway
16th Floor
Dallas, TX 75206
www.cdfx.com
800 903-1673
214 206-7299 cell
mattl@cdfx.com
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
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!
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!
Labels:
Donald Trump,
Michael E. Parker,
YOU ARE a CEO
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
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!
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!
Labels:
Deal or NO Deal,
Executive Lifeskills,
YOU ARE a CEO
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.
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.
Labels:
jovance,
stalaros,
YOU ARE a CEO
Friday, November 30, 2007
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
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
Thursday, November 29, 2007
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.
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.
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
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
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
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Monday, November 19, 2007
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.
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.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2007
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!
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!
Monday, November 12, 2007
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.
Have fun, be save and network.
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Friday, November 9, 2007
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.
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.
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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
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
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Wednesday, November 7, 2007
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.
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.
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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
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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.
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