Thursday, November 26, 2009

Take Your Company Public: Take Your Start-up Public

By James Scott

Are you trying to raise capital for your business? Have you been turned down by institutional lenders for loans and corporate lines of credit? Why deal with the hassle and embarrassment of perpetual declines and risk losing your business because of lack of cash? Wouldn't it be great to raise capital quickly and easily for your company without constantly having to fill out scores of credit applications to stay afloat?

The important thing to realize is that if you are a small or medium size business and even if you are a start-up you can take your company public on OTCBB. When going public you really have two viable options: first, most people consider the IPO, but very few qualify because of the necessity of massive amounts of capital in reserve, SOX 404, extensive time in business and finding a broker dealer to take you through the process; the second option is taking your company public OTCBB (over the counter bulletin boards), this process is inexpensive, lightning fast, minimal qualifications and offers start-ups and small/medium size business the ability to raise gargantuan amounts of capital from investors worldwide.

There is no other way to go public on a legitimate platform. With Pink Sheets and Reverse Mergers you'll only get burned so buyer beware! Are you short on cash? A popular mechanism for raising the initial capital to go public via OTCBB is by using a Private Placement Memorandum (Regulation D Rule 504) with a built in mini/maxi.

Right when you hit that minimum you can start using capital to grow your company while simultaneously initiating the 'going public' process.

The moral of this story...even if you're a startup or small business owner you can raise capital by going public! Get informed and get funded. - 23309

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Buying Homes In Pre Foreclosure

By Jilly Willson

For the informed buyer, pre foreclosure homes can be very profitable Property owners in a pre foreclosure situation are highly motivated to sell the property quickly Generally, the property owner of a home in preforeclosure is extremely motivated to get the deal done quickly. This fact often points to a huge ROI for the real estate investor The biggest hurdle in the deal is getting the bank to agree to the terms of the sale instead of forcing the home through the pre foreclosure process.

The bank may not be so eager to let the transaction go through.Essentially they are in a lose lose situation and will evaluate sales offers based upon what will minimize their losses. If a property owner has put the property into pre foreclosure by stopping mortgage payments, it is still up to the buyer to demonstrate that by allowing the sale to go through, the bank will minimize their losses.

A result of this fact, real estate investors often assemble complete packages to plead their case to the bank. They learn who the loss mitigation people are at the bank and learn what is needed by the bank to complete the transaction.

While this is not necessary for the periodic investor, it does have a visible benefit for the novice real estate investors.

Aside from market factors, the pre foreclosure market is a great way to get a good bargain on an investment property Just know that there are a number of little details that will determine your overall level of success.

There are many other resources available to learn more about investing in short sales. BestShorSales.com is a learning service that I have found useful in the past - 23309

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Buying Property In Pre Foreclosure

By Jilly Willson

For real estate investors, buying homes in pre foreclosure can be a great way to maximize their return on investment. Property owners in a pre foreclosure situation are highly motivated to sell the property quickly Because owners of pre foreclosure properties are facing financial challenges, they are often ready to accept almost any offer. All of this points to a huge upside for the property buyer. The only challenge is getting the bank to accept the offer to purchase instead of letting the property go through foreclosure and up for auction.

The bank might not be so eager to let the short sale proceed.Essentially they are in a lose lose situation and will evaluate sales offers based upon what will minimize their losses. If a property owner has stopped paying on a mortgage and the bank has put the home in pre foreclosure, then the burden is on the real estate investor to demonstrate that their purchase offer provides the most effective means for the bank to minimize their loss on the deal.

Because of this fact, investors that purchase homes in pre foreclosure often put together full short sale packages to provide to the bank. They get to know the loss mitigation agent of the bank that owns the property, and learn what is needed by the bank to complete the transaction.

A lot of investors find people to help them get started when buying pre foreclosures While this is not necessary for the periodic investor, it does have a visible benefit for the novice real estate investors.

Aside from market factors, the pre foreclosure market is a great way to get a good bargain on an investment property Just know that there are a number of little details that will determine your overall level of success.

Depending on your investment goals, there is no end to the number of investing resources available to you. It is just up to you to get started. - 23309

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Public Companies Succeed Faster When Triggering the Necessary Element of Emotion

By James Scott

Whether you are a modest local company or a large international corporation the need for strong publicity is a constant necessity for branding, direct marketing and lead generation. Publicists have been spoiled throughout the years by sending out pitch letters to radio shows, television news corporations and print media to put out a blurb about their client. These little blurbs usually give a minor jump in the pulse of an otherwise dead publicity campaign but the publicist feels that if they got you some coverage, they did their job, but now the game of publicity has changed.

The publicist profession has converged with the advertising agency to create a hybrid, one stop shop, ultra powerful, rapid response type of promotion now referred to as 'Publicity Marketing'. These consultants offer a cost effective, guerilla marketing approach that includes everything a business needs in one turnkey solution. Direct response, publicity campaigns, branding and other genres of targeted promotion are offered in an all inclusive service that any business can afford.

As publicity marketing has carved out a solid chunk of the corporate promotion market place it's forcing the evolution of marketing once again with the'60's mentality of 'emotions branding'. A good publicity marketing company will take a powerful marketing campaign and add jet fuel to the process by infusing the element of emotion to break through and grab hold of the subconscious mind where the most powerful messages are stored in the target candidate's mind and when they are ready to buy and automatic switch is flicked on and your brand takes precedence in their mind. The most experienced publicity marketers are able to trigger the 'buy now' button to induce sales and this entire process revolves around piercing through the conscious, judgmental and critical part of the mind and going right to the subconscious mind to store messages to promote your brand.

These messages are stored by using multiple colors, terms, word positioning, cornering and gently bombarding the candidate with your message until your brand becomes one with your industry terms. The publicity marketer must barrage the candidate with more than just a brand name but a solution to, but not limited to their direct need for your service. It doesn't matter if your selling widgets or motor oil, you must demonstrate how your brand will solve any issue they are currently struggling with, whether it's a gloomy day, they're stuck in traffic, their spouse is ignoring them, whatever, how is your brand going to pass through that critical faculty of the conscious mind and sooth their being with an overwhelming state of contentment?

Most likely your service won't be able to do this on it's own, but a good publicity marketing company will know exactly what nerves to touch so that your brand becomes a warm blanket and a soothing cup of tea on a stormy night. Make your brand the one stop cure for the clients emotional ailment and you've got them! - 23309

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Getting To Know Some Orlando Suburbs

By Jack Chambers

When it comes to real estate, a city and its relative standing among the urban agglomerations of the country play a very important role in the kind of real estate and property values that prevail in the city. Take for instance the case of Orlando investment property. Orlando is extremely well known not only for the balmy and warm weather that Florida is famous for, but also its many attractions that keep tourists coming back for more, year after year. There is something at Orlando for every age and every budget. Some of the most alluring attractions of Orlando like SeaWorld, Disney World and the like draw millions of visitors to Orlando each year. Given the pre-eminence that Orlando enjoys, there is no wonder that a large number of celebrities make it their home. Here are some pointers to a few of the locations in the city that promise quality Orlando investment property:

Altamonte Springs

As the name indicates, Altamonte Springs has the famous Lake Springs which is easily one of the leading attractions of this delightful locality. Located in Seminole, in Northern Florida, Altamonte Springs offers exquisite homes and mansions for people who love the better things in life. It is quite easy to get a multi million dollar Mediterranean mansion here, with all the trappings of luxury that money can buy. The proximity to Uptown Altamonte also adds to the utility and value of the area. Whether upper-scale commercial or residential Orlando investment property, your tenants can now work in an office at a stone's throw away from their homes.

The prices of the houses here can be quite steep, but for those who like the verdant and picturesque locale, cost may not always be a consideration. A good option is to target wealthy vacationers should you choose Orlando investment property in this location.

Windermere

Windermere, FL is located in Orange County in Florida. Having been established in'89, it has a small town feel to itself, with a population which is lower than 2000 residents. Tiger Woods happens to be one of the most high profile and famous residents of this area. What makes this locality especially attractive is that it is located on an isthmus amid a number of lakes in the Lake Butler Chain. Proximity to lakes and idyllic surroundings, green and clean locales are some of the salient attractions of Windermere. One can get a number of luxury mansions and residential options here. This area is teeming with homes for sale and even though the prices are certainly now low, one can look at various options and a wide range of prices too. Good deals might take a little looking, but for higher end Orlando investment property, this area will be hard to beat in the current market.

Longwood

This is one of the oldest inhabited localities of Seminole County in Florida with a history that goes as way back as'70. Homes here go from high priced historical properties to newer and more reasonable single family homes. Do look at the wide range of options across the price spectrum to make a choice on Orlando investment property that meets your expectations, tastes and budget too. - 23309

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