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		<title>Take Your Company Public &#8211; OTCBB &#8211; OTC Bulletin Board</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Scott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Take Your Company Public With A DPO (Direct Public Offering) If you are considering going public you are coming from one of two positions: you are either coming from a position of liquidity where you have the capital to spend $200k to go public on the OTCBB or you are coming from a position of weakness and you don't have liquidity.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Take Your Company Public With A DPO (Direct Public Offering) If you are considering going public you are coming from one of two positions: you are either coming from a position of liquidity where you have the capital to spend $200k to go public on the OTCBB or you are coming from a position of weakness and you don&#8217;t have liquidity.</p>
<p>For the former, going public is easy, find a consultant with a solid track record and take your company public, you&#8217;re ready to go. For those of you who are coming from a weakened position due to lack of capital you should strongly consider taking your company public with a DPO (direct public offering). Typically a DPO starts with a PPM (private placement memorandum) that breaks your company into shares and prepares it for the public eye. Form D is then filed and you&#8217;re then ready to start raising capital.</p>
<p>The only downside is, most companies have no one to invest in the PPM and their transaction is dead in the water. A DPO is an extremely powerful process which allows you to not only offer shares to your friends, family and professional contacts but you can also team up with an investor finder company that will contact their seed capital investor database to help you raise capital fast and easy if you are willing to sell seed stock at a discount before you go public.</p>
<p>Be prepared to pay a modest fee upfront as well as a small equity position as these investor finder services know full well that power that they possess with their database. If you successfully contract with a real, viable investor finder service, they will most likely want to be the consulting group that takes your company public as well. Be smart; sign on with them as they will have a vested interest in your success.</p>
<p>They will most likely communicate electronically with their database members via email. As interest by the investor group builds, you the company owner, will have to take over the closing as it is illegal for non licensed investor finder services to take over the closing and issuance of shares on behalf of your company.</p>
<p>Think of a DPO with an investor finder service as the golden tuna that can solve all of your problems in one swift movement. You can find these groups by going to your favorite search engine and typing in word combinations like &#8220;investor finder&#8217;&#8221; or &#8220;investor finder service&#8221;. You can team up with a solid investor finder service and they will take you all the way!</p>
<p>15c211 Filing, S1 Filing, Taking Your Company Public and Investor Relations <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a3FOxAQVjE'> Free Video Download </a>, Take Your Company Public and Globalize Your Business call Princeton Corporate Solutions at 267-233-0183 <a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a3FOxAQVjE'> Free Video Take Your Company Public and Expand Globally FAST </a> We Can Make Global Growth Happen For Your Company</p>
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		<title>Options For Corporate Energy Efficiency</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Jul 2010 07:07:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Gerace, PhD, PE</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are several rankings and benchmarks for corporate energy efficiency and corporations can perform an energy audit to see where they can improve with their energy usage. Corporations should look into how many kilowatts they use per square foot and how much gas or BTUs are used per square foot. Each country will have average values and recommended values for being efficient.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are several rankings and benchmarks for corporate energy efficiency and corporations can perform an energy audit to see where they can improve with their energy usage. Corporations should look into how many kilowatts they use per square foot and how much gas or BTUs are used per square foot. Each country will have average values and recommended values for being efficient.</p>
<p>If you are looking to improve your company&#8217;s energy usage you can look into the different products available as each vendor will have information about its products&#8217; energy consumption. For example, glass companies will provide information on their products&#8217; solar heat gain and U-value, and so on.</p>
<p>Many more corporations are creating positions that deal specifically with energy management and many times there is compensation or benefits for those corporations that have good energy performance. There are several different ways in which corporations can make changes to their energy usage and ultimately enjoy big energy savings.</p>
<p>You want to make sure that your building is properly maintained as this keeps it running as efficiently as possible. Small changes can actually cause big changes in energy consumption. One such example is not running the air conditioning at night if no one is in the building. Also you can go through a retro-commissioning process to get your building back to its original state.</p>
<p>Steam systems are frequently an issue with energy usage as they are not maintained well. Steam traps tend to be used to deal with condensation but these can easily become stuck open and transfer the steam back into the boiler. This wastes a lot of heat as the steam goes back into the system and does not heat the building. You need to make sure these are replaced regularly and maintained well.</p>
<p>You also want to optimize your HVAC systems and these can account for 20 percent or more of all energy used in a building. And lastly, you might want to look into thermal energy storage or heat recovery options.</p>
<p><a href='http://www.energyet.com'>Save Money On Your Company&#8217;s Energy Bill</a>, visit Energy Edge Technologies site for strategies on saving a tremendous amount of capital on your <a href='http://www.energyet.com'>Corporate Energy Bill</a> or call 888-729-5722 Ext. 100.</p>
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		<title>Home Exchange London &#8211; Ice Exchange London? Use A Private Placement Memorandum.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:19:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Scott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you a business owner raising capital with a Regulation D Rule exemption (504, 505 or 506) also referred to as a Private Placement Memorandum, PPM or Offering Memorandum? If you are using this mechanism to raise capital then you'll, no doubt, have to have a solid comprehension of the most distinct and important part of the Private Placement Memorandum referred to as the 'Offering Circular'.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you a business owner raising capital with a Regulation D Rule exemption (504, 505 or 506) also referred to as a Private Placement Memorandum, PPM or Offering Memorandum? If you are using this mechanism to raise capital then you&#8217;ll, no doubt, have to have a solid comprehension of the most distinct and important part of the Private Placement Memorandum referred to as the &#8216;Offering Circular&#8217;.</p>
<p>When your consultant or attorney is asking you for details on everything from business location to management, from dividends to risk details, you need to make sure that this information is complete and accurate. You&#8217;ll need to audit the documents after they are completed. A solid Offering Circular has kept countless companies from being sued by investors that didn&#8217;t get the investment return they were anticipating.</p>
<p>While the business plan is meant to grab the initial attention of the investor or funding source, the Offering Memorandum is meant to spell out the down and dirty details of the venture so that you are protected from lawsuits down the road, while simultaneously exposing the various ins and outs of your venture to give a &#8216;reality check&#8217; to the investor before they hand over the cash.</p>
<p>The offering circular needs to be powerful yet very compact without the redundancies of using space to say the same things over and over again to pull the investors attention from the negative to the potential profit margins or management&#8217;s impressive pedigree. With all this said, yes it&#8217;s true the offering circular is one of the parts of a PPM spells out the technical aspects of the enterprise with a focus on inherent risk of investing but this can be done in a balanced way to also demonstrate the positive aspects of your venture by giving solid descriptions of your management team and, in place, distribution centers and contracts in place ready for capitalization.</p>
<p>When authoring the offering circular demonstrate the risks with a well balanced demonstration of the system in place to overcome these risks and dominate your market niche.</p>
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		<title>UFC 98 Flashback: Machida Blasts Evans</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:09:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ross Everett</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When golf legend Jack Nicklaus was still a young upstart in the sport and only starting to tear up PGA courses, legend Bobby Jones commented following 'The Golden Bear's' 65 Masters win that "he plays a game with which I am not familiar". Following his absolute destruction of Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC 98, there's likely a few MMA fighters saying the same thing about the new light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida. Machida completely befuddled Evans en route to a 2nd round TKO victory after which 'The Dragon' looked as if he'd barely worked up a sweat.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When golf legend Jack Nicklaus was still a young upstart in the sport and only starting to tear up PGA courses, legend Bobby Jones commented following &#8216;The Golden Bear&#8217;s&#8217; 65 Masters win that &#8220;he plays a game with which I am not familiar&#8221;. Following his absolute destruction of Rashad Evans in the main event of UFC 98, there&#8217;s likely a few MMA fighters saying the same thing about the new light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida. Machida completely befuddled Evans en route to a 2nd round TKO victory after which &#8216;The Dragon&#8217; looked as if he&#8217;d barely worked up a sweat.</p>
<p>The fight started slowly, with each man trying to get a feel for his opponent and wait him out to see who blinked first. Late in the first round, Machida went on offense with frightening suddenness, flooring Evans with a nice straight right hand. Evans was able to recover and survive, but it only delayed the inevitable as Machida used another right hand to send his opponent down again. Evans gamely tried to fight back, but a final right hand from the Shotokan Karate master left him out cold.</p>
<p>After the fight UFC announcer Joe Rogan proclaimed the start of the Machida era and this is not just mere hyperbole. Machida is unlike any fighter before him, rooted in mastery of traditional martial arts but with the versatility of a modern MMA competitor. He&#8217;s essentially a Mortal Kombat character come to life&#8211;in a more realistic cross disciplinary comparison he shares many of the same characteristics as boxing great Floyd Mayweather, Jr. as he combines insane handspeed, underrated stopping power and nearly impenetrable defense into an unorthodox and extremely lethal package.</p>
<p>The comparisons with the insanely talented but equally insanely arrogant Mayweather end when the final bell sounds. Outside of the cage, Machida is a modest and respectful gentleman who is quick to give credit to his father and his karate teachers for his MMA success. He spent most of his UFC 98 postfight interview not singing his own praises, but imploring others to strive to realize their dreams.</p>
<p>An odd trivia note about Machida serves as further repudiation for MMA neophytes who think that the sports kinship with pro wrestling began with Brock Lesnar: Machida was discovered by Japanese wrestling legend Antonio Inoki, and became something of his protege. He trained for some time at the New Japan Pro Wrestling dojo in Tokyo.</p>
<p>Perhaps the most frightening thing about Machida is that hes only now reaching his full potential as an MMA fighter. In other words, hes only going to get better which is a scary prospect for opponents given the fact that hes never lost in MMA competition. Early in his UFC career he had a reputation as a boring fighter, but in his recent bouts hes shown a downright lethal ability to end fights.</p>
<p>Machida will very likely face Quinton &#8216;Rampage&#8217; Jackson at some point in the future and, with all due respect to the PRIDE/UFC veteran, its difficult to see him faring much differently than Evans did. One thing working in &#8216;Rampage&#8217;s&#8217; favor is his greater experience and a resume filled with high level opponents of various fighting styles.</p>
<p>In the co-main event of the evening, Matt Hughes defeated Matt Serra by unanimous decision to gain the upperhand in their long running feud. It was a surprisingly entertaining fight, with Serra taking the first round with his power punching before Hughes used his takedown and ground control abilities to win rounds two and three. The two men embraced after the fight so, for now at least, their well known dislike for one another that began during their stint as rival coaches on The Ultimate Fighter may have ebbed.</p>
<p>Ross Everett is a widely published freelance sports writer and respected authority on <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">soccer betting</a>. His writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sports news and <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">sportsbook directory</a> sites. He lives in Southern Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and an emu. He is currently working on an autobiography of former energy secretary Donald Hodell.</p>
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		<title>Marketing Proposals Your Competitors Should Have Told You About</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 07:05:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Greg Larter</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you were to talk with a search engine marketing counselor, they would have certain tips to give you that could help <a href="http://www.clickadvant.com">increase website traffic</a>. There are many websites these days are not setup for the search engines. This is important because if you do not have a website which is optimized and shows up in search engine results, you cannot get traffic to your website without having to buy it and this gets expensive.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you were to talk with a search engine marketing counselor, they would have certain tips to give you that could help <a target='_blank' href="http://www.clickadvant.com">increase website traffic</a>. There are many websites these days are not setup for the search engines. This is important because if you do not have a website which is optimized and shows up in search engine results, you cannot get traffic to your website without having to buy it and this gets expensive.</p>
<p>If you are concerned about how your website shows up in websites, you may inquire about <a target='_blank' href="http://www.clickadvant.com/search_engine_marketing_services.htm"> search engine marketing services</a>. These services will usually concentrate their attention upon three main areas: incoming links, your content, and your keywords. These are factors which are important for the search engines and will result in your website being placed higher in results if you focus on these thoughts. This article will talk more about this.</p>
<p>The first of the six important points a search engine marketing services company will examine is competitive analysis. This is done to see how your website stacks up against the competition along with which companies are in the top ten results and why they are there.</p>
<p>The second significant point often examined is keyword research. This is used to determine competition for keywords and how you can make sure you are receiving as much traffic for various keywords as you can.</p>
<p>A search engine marketing consultant will also examine page optimization of your website. This is significant because your website will have a set of different keywords and certain keywords are used for certain pages.</p>
<p>Search engine marketing services companies will focus upon site usability. This is important because you want your website to be very easy to get around so that your audience is able to find what they are looking for.</p>
<p>Off page optimization such as link building is the next area which will be focused on by search engine marketing services companies. Link building is important because this is a factor in search engine rankings.</p>
<p>You can also think about using paid search engine marketing such as Adwords. This is an option some search engine marketing consultants will recommend because you can get your website in front of your audience faster than organic search engine marketing optimization efforts.</p>
<p>Before you start an On-Line Marketing campaign, get more information on how to <a href="http://www.clickadvant.com">increase website traffic</a> and more on <a href="http://www.freearticlezines.com/tag/raleigh-local-search-engine-marketing/">raleigh local search marketing</a>.</p>
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		<title>Top Five Things You Need To Know Before You Order Exterior Crown Molding</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roy D. Brown</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[1. Longevity: The Styrofoam and polyurethane crown moldings have a tendency to break down over a period of time. Galvanize &#38; Tin crown molding have been on city buildings for 80 years and more. Copper crown moldings last well over 100 years, other metals are also strong and Durable.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>1. Longevity: The Styrofoam and polyurethane crown moldings have a tendency to break down over a period of time. Galvanize &amp; Tin crown molding have been on city buildings for 80 years and more. Copper crown moldings last well over 100 years, other metals are also strong and Durable.</p>
<p>2. Water Absorption: The Foams have been known to absorb moisture. Under cold and freezing conditions areas where the foam crown moldings were installed may have retained dampness and moisture then freeze. This can crack causing costly damage. Crown Molding was originally designed to allow water to repel off the building. Metal Crown moldings are a perfect option.</p>
<p>3. Color: If you are looking for color it will not be found in the foams or plastics, they are only offered in White. To some having the up keep and maintenance in painting every few years is not a favorable outlook. Galvanize and Tin crown moldings would have to be painted in the past. Copper does Patina in time and even today there is a new love for it. Aluminum is a perfect option for color selections of many kinds. Kynar baked on enamel gives the color you desire and it will last for years to come.</p>
<p>4. Sizes: The foam trims come in fixed sizes so you are limited as to the size the manufacturer has to offer. Custom orders though some times offered can become extended periods of waiting and a expensive. Roll formed metal crown Molding is manufactured in many profiles. An extremely Popular style is conveniently formed without 90degree bends. This gives the Installer the opportunity to decide where the bends should be to fit over an existing wood crown or to fit on the size wood used on new construction.</p>
<p>5. Installation Tips: With every crown molding installation is so important to think ahead. What are the products extra positive amenities? Foam, plastic, polyurethane are missing one thing. Today metal crown molding has the option with their bends to create a Blind Nailing Method. Metal crown molding can be nailed under the roof shingle and against the wall for added strength. For information contact us at info@americancolonialcrown.com</p>
<p>Crown Moldings can be custom formed in a variety of crown sizes. Cornice systems can be designed to fit the existing style returning a broken down building into a Beautifully Distinct Restoration that truly captures what was first borne in its original form.</p>
<p>For Information About <a href='http://www.americancolonialcrown.com'>Copper Crown Molding</a>, then visit American Colonial Crown Molding&#8217;s site for all your custom <a href='http://www.americancolonialcrown.com/prestige1.html'>Aluminum Crown Molding Needs</a> or call us at 215-257-6473</p>
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		<title>Racking Pallets Are Innovative Warehouse Technology</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:15:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Adriana Noton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Using pallet racking systems in a warehouse is a cost effective method of helping a business improve their bottom line. There are many benefits to using those systems.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Using pallet racking systems in a warehouse is a cost effective method of helping a business improve their bottom line. There are many benefits to using those systems.</p>
<p>Cost-effective and well-organized management of warehouse inventory is an essential component of managing a profitable business. Industries with high capacity inventory storage have had to come up with innovative methods to improve warehouse management in order to best optimize inventory space and operations. One way of improving and enhancing warehouse inventory management is using those Racks.</p>
<p>What Are Warehouse Racking Pallets?</p>
<p>The model is a kind of storage system that optimizes warehouse space by allowing for a more efficient way of storing products and items. This system uses multiple levels of storage to optimize space. The metals themselves are flat units that can be lifted and moved with great ease and functionality. A company that is in need of a better system of inventory management will find that there are number of benefits to using the warehouse racking systems.</p>
<p>Metal Tool Increases Warehouse Efficiency</p>
<p>Pallet systems increase warehouse space and reduce downtime. By optimizing space, more inventory items can be stored which will reduce overhead costs. For example, converting 2-tier stacking pallets to 3-tier stacking pallets greatly increases space allowing for more items to be stored. Pallet systems can be 4 to 5 tiers high and can hold thousands of items in a variety of shapes, weights, and sizes. They can extend right up to the top of warehouse ceilings and are loaded using pallet loading forklifts.</p>
<p>Palete Racking Reduces Product Damage</p>
<p>The use of paletts helps protect the stored items from being damaged which reduces costs associated with repair and replacement. The pallets are made of strong and durable material, and the units are stacked in a manner that maximizes safety and protection of the items.</p>
<p>Different Types Of Stands</p>
<p>These schemes are available in a variety of different types allowing any type of warehouse to benefit from improving efficiency. For instance, Blocks make use of parallel and perpendicular stringers to allow for easy transporting and handling. A pallet-pack is used to lift from all directions. A Stringer one uses a frame of three parallel pieces of wood known as &#8217;stringers.&#8217; A Perimeter Base Pallet has an omni-directional base that permits the pallet-jack to lift the pallet from all directions. Other types of include &#8216;Push-Back&#8217; wracks, &#8216;Slide&#8217; pallettes systems, and &#8216;Stacking&#8217; systems. There are the other ones that are composed of material that will withstand harsh environmental elements when placed outdoors.</p>
<p>System Provides Easy Access To Warehouse Items</p>
<p>Those systems are easy to access. The warehouse technician just has to use a forklift to retrieve or place the pallet on the shelf. Operational efficiency is improved because it is quicker to load and unload pallets. As well, the more popular items can be stored in a way that makes them easy and quick to locate. Production downtime is reduced because flexible and easy to manage pallet racking ensures that lines are stacked all the time. As well, it is much easier to store awkward, large, and heavy items.</p>
<p>Using pallet racking systems is a cost efficient method of making the most out of warehouse space as they allow more space to be used in the warehouse. As well, they reduce warehouse down time and improve efficiency with the end result being a more productive, professional, and efficient warehouse. When researching pallet racks it is essential that a business understands how they function so they choose a system that best meets their needs.</p>
<p>Warehouse shelving Toronto offers customers improved storage solutions, including <a href="http://www.naseco.ca/">pallet racking</a> and <a href="http://www.naseco.ca/">industrial racking</a>, assisting customers with the process of inventory management.</p>
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		<title>Real Estate Investor Financing &#8211; Over The Counter Bulletin Board</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 07:12:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>James Scott</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For real estate investors, there are two things that are always in short supply regardless of the ups and downs in the economy: capital and quality inventory. Most investors that I have worked with not only need capital but strategies to go after capital that is not issued based solely on a credit score. Even if a real estate investor has good credit they still have the obstacle of too many inquires and too many open loans on their credit report and funding sources are spooked by these distractions and turn the applicant down even though all of their loans are current and they have a solid FICO.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For real estate investors, there are two things that are always in short supply regardless of the ups and downs in the economy: capital and quality inventory. Most investors that I have worked with not only need capital but strategies to go after capital that is not issued based solely on a credit score. Even if a real estate investor has good credit they still have the obstacle of too many inquires and too many open loans on their credit report and funding sources are spooked by these distractions and turn the applicant down even though all of their loans are current and they have a solid FICO.</p>
<p>If the above describes you or if you have limited or poor credit and you&#8217;re a serious real estate investor, here is how to get all the capital you&#8217;ll ever need. First put a solid strategy together. Start with your company infrastructure. Organize your company with a CEO, CFO, Board of Directors etc. After you&#8217;ve done this you want to set up your inter-industry strategic alliances which should be composed of other investors, bird dogs, electricians, roofers, general contractors etc. You want each of these alliances to have a purpose. They should be a portal for industry niche knowledge and consultation and also referral hubs. Let each of your alliances know exactly what type of investments you&#8217;re looking for and as they are sending you referrals, reciprocate by issuing them work in whatever specialty they are in.</p>
<p>Next you want to have a solid business plan written for your company (don&#8217;t write this yourself, have a professional do it for you) that spells out the intricacies of your company, your alliances, your accomplishments and goals. Paint a picture of success and strength.</p>
<p>Next you need a mechanism for accepting investment capital so you&#8217;ll need a Private Placement Memorandum. This document package gives a technical breakdown of your investment opportunity and spells out the risks and advantages in detail to keep you from getting sued by investors down the road. This memorandum takes advantage of SEC Regulation D Rule Exemptions 504, 505 or 506. A PPM is the minimum requirement dictated by the SEC for accepting capital from accredited and non accredited investment sources. Real investors will demand an PPM anyway so it&#8217;s good to have it done beforehand.</p>
<p>Now that your company is properly structured, you have a solid board of directors and alliances; your business plan is well written and to the point, you have a solid outlet for accepting capital from investors, you are now ready for capital. Your best bet is to go back to the company who wrote your business plan and private placement memorandum and use their &#8216;investor finder&#8217; service. Legitimate corporate consultants who write technical documents will also stand behind their work by assisting their clients in finding investors. One solid strategy for getting access to capital quickly and easily is to have your Investor Finder forward go through their database and email individual and institutional funding sources.</p>
<p>When you are contacted by these investment sources, give them the option to invest in your company using the PPM (which will give you a fund in which you will be able to rehab real estate, buy at auctions etc). You will also want to give them the option of investing in a &#8216;per deal&#8217; scenario. Allow them the option to also (or only) invest in particular transactions with you so when you get a deal, with a solid investor finder service, you&#8217;ll eventually have 100+ solid investors to go to for quick capital on particular transactions that go above what your PPM fund can handle.</p>
<p>There you have it, a strategy that works 100% of the time for real estate investors globally. Your best bet, to make sure that you do this properly, is to hire a consultant that can set up this process for you. Cheers to your success!</p>
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		<title>Get Up Off The Couch And Embark Upon An Adventure Vacation</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:37:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Peters</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For some individuals, a great vacation includes enjoying a beach or a cabin in the woods. They dream of being waited on hand and foot and having nothing to worry about. For some, a great vacation includes adventure!</p>
<p>These are people who enjoy a rush of excitement. They like to interact with their fellow travelers. Is this is bio of you? Are you aspiring to figure out what type of adventure travels you want to embark on for your next vacation? Deciding on the right adventure trip can be hard work. There are so many options available! Here are some of our favorite adventure vacations.</p>
<p>Do you enjoy photography? Have you always dreamed of photographing the world&#8217;s most famous locales? Photo Explorer Tour can make your dream come true. These are international tours led by internationally renowned photographers. The company comes up with tours of places throughout the world. If you are unsure of your desired destination, that is fine. You can join a group, after making travel plans that are convenient for your time schedule. Photo World Tours plans specific tours to specific places on specific dates. Just join any tour group and go with them wherever they are, when you have vacation time. Enjoy the spontaneity of it!</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re an enthusiast of extreme adventure travels, why not try out a hot air balloon trip someplace? Have you thought about a white water rafting adventure? Have you thought about trying Bungee jumping? Some people are thrilled about skydiving. Definitely there are places to do this in many towns. With an extreme adventure vacation, it is possible to go skydiving over the Grand Canyon. Partake on a hot air balloon adventure over the Australian outback. The world is a giant playground when you become an extreme adventurer. A trendy extreme vacation is paragliding in India. Why not give it a try?</p>
<p>Do you dream of seeing large animals in-person? Have you always yearned to see different animals in their natural habitats? Why not partake on an African Safari. There are tours that visit various locations on the continent of Africa. Choose from one of many trusted businesses and let them show you the native lands of hippos, elephants and giraffes. View prides of lions and packs of hyenas. Watch birds you have only see in the zoo. If you love animals, a Safari is one of the best ways to experience adventure travels.</p>
<p>There are a variety of ways &#8220;adventure travels&#8221; can be defined. For some it involves death-defying activities such as scaling the world&#8217;s tallest mountains or putting oneself into an extreme climate condition. For some it includes some type of challenge they are not accustomed to, such as driving cattle, hiking on other terrain, etc. Still for others, adventure travels involve learning new things while maintaining a fairly easy pace.</p>
<p>Yearn for the rough and tumble days of the Old West? Then head out to a dud ranch. No, you don&#8217;t have to be that good on a horse &#8211; you&#8217;ll learn. There are &#8220;working&#8221; ranches that may include a cattle drive and a chuckwagon. Other ranches are strictly for tourists but they all offer fishing, hiking and boating. It&#8217;s a cinch you won&#8217;t have to lose any &#8216;vacation weight&#8217; on such a physical vacation.</p>
<p>To sum up: it doesn&#8217;t matter what you&#8217;re interested in, you can find an adventure vacation perfect for you! Why sit around? Get moving!</p>
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		<title>Discover The Benefits Of Considering Gay Vacations To Mexico</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:34:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Howie Holben</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mexico is a country filled with a great mix of ancient history and modern flair. There are charming towns with cobblestone streets, ancient ruins and pyramids, and night clubs that are open all night long. The beaches here are some of the best in the world. If gay beaches are what you are looking for, then there are many throughout the country to choose from. <a href="http://www.spiritjourneys.com">Gay vacations</a> to Mexico are very popular.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mexico is a country filled with a great mix of ancient history and modern flair. There are charming towns with cobblestone streets, ancient ruins and pyramids, and night clubs that are open all night long. The beaches here are some of the best in the world. If gay beaches are what you are looking for, then there are many throughout the country to choose from. <a target='_blank' href="http://www.spiritjourneys.com">Gay vacations</a> to Mexico are very popular.</p>
<p>The country of Mexico is very welcoming to tourists. While the Catholic religion heavily influences the country, the people are known for being friendly and accepting. It is easy to find activities and accommodations marketed as gay friendly. The entire country accepts civil unions for gay people, while Mexico City has legalized both marriage and adoption for same sex couples. There are also anti-discrimination laws enforced throughout the nation.</p>
<p>Mexico City is the cultural and financial center of Mexico. You can learn all about what makes Mexico special through the one hundred and fifty museums in the city. One of the largest pyramids in the world is also nearby. For hotels, you can find anything from cozy bed and breakfasts to luxurious hotels.</p>
<p>The city was one of this first in Mexico to legalize same sex marriage. It has a large gay community, the center of which is called La Zona Rosa (The Pink Zone). It is named after the color of the cobblestones. The neighborhood is also packed with gay friendly dance clubs, but the party starts early. Many of the locals ride public transportation, which shuts down at eleven pm, so the clubs may be filled to capacity a little earlier than you might expect.</p>
<p>Puerto Vallarta is a charming old town with modern amenities. Internet cafes and ATMs have been infused into the city for the benefit of the many travelers that come. If you are looking for a little adventure, there are hikes along rivers in the jungle and waterfalls to go skinny dipping in.</p>
<p>PV is a popular stop for the gay traveler. You can relax and enjoy fine dining in an upscale restaurant or go horseback riding when you want an escapade. There are a number of gay beaches, but you might be able to sight a school of dolphins or whales on the Playa Los Muertos. Drag shows and gay bingo are fun night time diversions.</p>
<p>Cancun is not just a Spring Break destination. This is the place for anyone who wants a beach vacation with the right price tag. This island was made for tourism, and the beaches are beautiful. Head to downtown Cancun to get away from the tourist traps and find local shopping and restaurants.</p>
<p>While it has a huge reputation as a Spring Break destination, it is also becoming a favorite for those looking for gay friendly environments. The Cancun International Gay Festival is held in May and in November there is the Cancun/Rivera Maya Gay Fall Festival. The number of gay bars is always increasing, and the beach is in the south of the hotel district.</p>
<p>There are many more cities to consider for your <a target='_blank' href="http://www.spiritjourneys.com">gay tours</a> to Mexico. Only a few have been mentioned here. Look for more information online to discover the trip that&#8217;s right for you.</p>
<p>Gay travel to Mexico pointers about Mexico from author Howie Holben. He is the the force behind Spirit Journeys, a <a href="http://www.spiritjourneys.com/Gay-Travel-Vacation-Events.php">gay travel</a> company. Spirit Journeys makes available <a href="http://www.spiritjourneys.com/Gay-Travel-Vacations.php">gay tours</a> throughout the world.</p>
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