I recently attended a black tie gala in Kansas City, Missouri. At this gala I made a contact that took some time to explain the publishing world and the hurdles that many first time authors face. I was also informed that many unpublished authors can have their books published, at minimum, for $5,000 USD. Through this same contact I have been able to secure a fantastic offer for first time authors. The offer includes someone who will coach the author through the process, interview the author, transcribe the interview into a book for the author, have the book edited and published (with artwork) for a grand total of $3995. Over $1000 less than the minimum you can find anywhere else and you get more amenities and support in your initial opportunity. If you would like to publish your first book and add “published author” to your credentials, contact me and I will arrange the opportunity for you.

To all of our readership in the United States and around the world, we at Barfield Management, LLC would like to wish you all a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Let me ask you a question. Does this sound familiar?

You create a business plan. You check all of your facts and numbers. Your projections are conservative and your expenses are liberal. But yet you still project a profit and your unfair market advantage is strong. However, when you go to your local lending institution they still shut you down. You try to contact Angel Investors or Venture Capitalists and receive no response. You do not understand why. You completed the appropriate paperwork, did your due diligence and your plan is sound. Why won’t they loan you the capital you need? Why won’t the investor networks respond?

This was a question that the answer eluded me as well. I found the answer. If this scenario is familiar to you, contact me and I can lead you in the right direction. However, I can only help lead you to people that invest in opportunities that start above one million US dollars. If you are looking for less, search the a peer to peer lending network.

On May 21st, 2009, NorthStar Global, Inc. (one of our vested companies) will be featured in the post “How To Scale A Business” on The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur. I encourage all readership to visit The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur website and read the post. It may contain just the tip you are looking for.

Marlene Chism, author of Success is a Given, is giving a free workshop for anyone that may be in the Springfield, Missouri area on April 2nd, 2009. To make reservations, call 417.831.5233. The workshop is for business leaders and professionals and is titled “Recession or Reinvention. You choose!” Networking begins at 5:15pm and the workshop will begin at 6pm. The workshop will be about an hour long.

Marlene has dubbed March as “Stop Your Drama” month. As such, she has created a website full of free resources for both businesses and individuals. You can visit it at www.stopyourdrama.org. In addition, she is offering a great rate for her Signature Series presentation. Visit the website for more information.