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Is Your Reputation Worth Protecting Online?

Mon, 14 May 2012 20:28:00 -0700

You build your reputation and career through the years, you walk across hot coals, you go through trials and tribulations, you struggle to create your name. You get your acknowledgment and recognition, and just when you are on pick of your career and everything seems right, some unsatisfied client (some people are never satisfied with anything) or somebody you don't even know ruins your hard earned reputation in one second! It is such a disaster and happens so suddenly, that most companies don't know how to react. What is most alarming is that it is contagious and spreads out all over the Web like a dreadful virus. At that moment it is crucial to respond immediately. Don't wait until your enemies bury your reputation along with your whole career and business under a pile of negative content. Fight back! Use the same weapon your nemesis use. It is not easy, but you don't have a choice!

There are 10, 100, 1000 of them and you are alone in this war. It is very hard and time consuming. In most cases individuals or companies don't have enough time and skills to handle the problem. That is why there are so many reputation management companies. Right away it brings out a question: who to trust? It is so easy to say: "We are so good in social media marketing and online reputation management!" With our fast developing world of technology everybody can position themselves as professionals. At the same time those who are already stable and reliable are not always fair and equitable price wise. Make a sufficient Google research and an optimal compromise between price and quality. Don't let yourself be blinded!

By drastically expanding the scope of freely available information, the Internet has fundamentally altered the concept of privacy, as well as how people form opinions. It has leveled the publisher’s playing field, and put newspapers, magazines and bookstores out of business, and enabled anyone with access to a computer to reach a broad audience with anything they want to say.

Reputations R US is a company that provides online reputation management services worldwide, with products designed to remove negative information, minimize negative information appearing on search engines, and remove inaccurate Google pages.

http://reputationsrus.net

FBI CRACKS DOWN ON MORTGAGE FRAUD

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:51:00 -0700

The FBI and other authorities are finally waking up to the problem of mortgage fraud in this country. http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/investigate/white_collar/mortgage-fraud/mortgage_fraud. However, as with most federal agencies, they have let the large banks, the perpetrators of the biggest crimes, go unpunished, and are now focusing on loan applicants who lied on their loan applications.

According to the FBI, most mortgage fraud schemes revolve around a material misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission relating to the finances of a potential borrower. These statements for the basis of a lender or underwriter purchasing, funding or insuring a loan. These include false or stolen identities, false loan applications, straw buyers, inflated appraisals, kickbacks, and false supporting documents. The FBI classifies these schemes as fraud for profit in defrauding banks or lenders, and fraud for housing, where individuals misrepresent their income or other income in order to buy a house. These so-called white collar crimes are being investigated with vigor by the FBI and have lead to many grand jury indictments and several recent convictions.

Common Mortgage Fraud Scenarios

According to the FBI’s 2009 Financial Crimes Report, there are several common types of mortgage fraud schemes or programs, which include:

Foreclosure rescue schemes-where homeowners facing foreclosure are offered assistance to keep their homes, by transferring the title of the property to an “investor

Loan modification programs-where homeowners are told their mortgages can be modified for an upfront fee.

Property flipping-where property is sold after an inflated appraisal, involving false buyer information and kickbacks.

Penalties for Mortgage Fraud

The Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act (FERA) was signed into law in 2009. In addition to increasing funds to law enforcement agencies, FERA increased penalties for mortgage fraud up 30 years in prison and a million dollar fine, and increased the statute of limitations from 5 to 10 years.

Victims of Mortgage Fraud

Many people have fallen victims of mortgage fraud. Some have lost their homes to foreclosure, had their credit rating ruined, and suffered unspeakable damage at the hands of predatory lenders. Robo signing, falsification of mortgage documents and affidavits, and the failure to follow Pooling Service Agreements in loan securitization and the issuance of mortgage backed securities has cast doubt on the ownership of many mortgages and whether the servicing lender even has the right to foreclose or collect on them. First and second mortgages have been combined as purchase money loans, which unscrupulous lenders still seek to collect deficiency balances after foreclosure, in states that prohibit collection by law. Lenders have duped people into mortgage loan workouts or due date extensions or advised them to go into default to apply for the HAMP program, only to end up foreclosing on them after receiving hefty payments. If you find yourself in this situation, you should seek the advice of an experienced attorney. For more information, go to http://suepredatorylender.com , an informational site managed by Kenneth Eade, Attorney at Law.

Kenneth Eade is an attorney, based in Los Angeles, California, specializing in international law, transactional and corporate law, complex business litigation, securities litigation, Contract Law, Corporate Law, General Commercial And Business Law Matters, Licensing Agreements, Mergers & Acquisitions. He is a member of the Bar of California, the federal District Court for the Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeal. He holds a Juris Doctor in Law from Southwestern University School of Law, and a B.A. in Liberal Studies from California State University, Northridge. He is also an accomplished filmmaker.

IVP-1 Ductal Carcinoma In Situ- Research Announced

Thu, 10 May 2012 11:52:00 -0700

IVP-1 or otherwise knowns as ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS, sometimes also known as ductal in situ carcinoma, or intraductal carcinoma in situ) is not a true cancer, its cellular structure and what is known about its natural history suggests that these lesions can become invasive over a long period of time.

In situ lesions are considered precancerous: that is, the cells, while showing atypical or 'dysplastic' growth, have not yet begun to divide indiscriminately or to penetrate neighboring tissue. How do doctors know that a growth is carcinoma in situ rather than an invasive carcinoma? When DCIS lesions are examined under the microscope the cells are seen to be entirely confined within the duct structure: they do not invade the walls of the ducts or penetrate into the surrounding tissue.

Invasive lesions, by contrast, are no longer 'in place'; they are unequivocally cancerous and have actively begun growing out into the surrounding tissues. Once a tumor has become truly malignant it is described as invasive (ductal or lobular) or 'infiltrating'(ductal or lobular). The terms 'invasive' and 'infiltrating'are used interchangeably.

The general consensus is that although DCIS is not yet truly malignant, it is nonetheless treated as an early form of breast cancer. While DCIS often occurs in isolation, it can, and frequently does, occur as an element of a more complex breast cancer picture - that is, one can have areas of DCIS within and alongside a more advanced, invasive breast cancer.

Treatment for solitary DCIS usually involves conservative surgical removal (lumpectomy), sometimes (although by no means always) followed by radiation therapy. When a particularly ominous cellular structure is seen on microscopic examination of a biopsy specimen, or when there are widespread areas of DCIS within the breast, mastectomy is sometimes recommended.

NEW WEB SITE DEDICATED TO PREDATORY LENDING AND MORTGAGE FRAUD LAW

Fri, 04 May 2012 06:52:00 -0700

Los Angeles, CA –(May 4, 2012) – Kenneth Eade, a Los Angeles based attorney, announced today that he has established http://suepredatorylender.com., an informational and service oriented web site, dedicated to mortgage fraud and predatory lending law. “After groundbreaking victories against lenders, I have decided to reach out and educate the public about the mortgage fraud epidemic,” said Eade.

Many people have fallen victims of mortgage fraud. Some have lost their homes to foreclosure, had their credit rating ruined, and suffered unspeakable damage at the hands of predatory lenders. Robo signing, falsification of mortgage documents and affidavits, and the failure to follow Pooling Service Agreements in loan securitization and the issuance of mortgage backed securities has cast doubt on the ownership of many mortgages and whether the servicing lender even has the right to foreclose or collect on them. First and second mortgages have been combined as purchase money loans, which unscrupulous lenders still seek to collect deficiency balances after foreclosure, in states that prohibit collection by law. Lenders have duped people into mortgage loan workouts or due date extensions or the HAMP program, only to end up foreclosing on them after receiving hefty payments. “The big banks have huge political clout, crashed the economy, got a bailout from the government, and now they are making billions in profit, foreclosing on homes and expecting the homeowners/taxpayers to pay back the government,” said Eade. “I’m hoping for the next class action plaintiff who is not afraid to take them on,” he added.

About Kenneth Eade, Attorney at Law

Contact:
Law Office of Kenneth G. Eade

(323) 782-8802
http://suepredatorylender.com

Email Contact: keneade@gmail.com

ATTORNEY KENNETH EADE TO RE-ESTABLISH BUSINESS AND LITIGATION PRACTICE

Wed, 02 May 2012 06:51:00 -0700

Los Angeles, CA –(May 2, 2012) – Kenneth Eade, a Los Angeles based attorney, announced today that he is re-establishing his business/ corporate law and civil litigation practice. “After 15 years of practicing securities law, my law practice has evolved back to business and complex civil litigation, so I have decided to focus on business and corporate law with an emphasis on complex civil litigation and securities litigation,” said Eade.

During the past several years, Eade has handled a multitude of complex cases, resulting in several significant victories and groundbreaking precedent in the areas of securities fraud litigation, mortgage fraud and predatory lending against major banks, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and hostile corporate takeovers.

About Kenneth Eade, Attorney at Law

Contact:
Law Office of Kenneth G. Eade

(323) 782-8802
http://kennetheade.com

Email Contact: keneade@gmail.com

HOLLYWOODINDY.COM TO ESTABLISH NEW CROWDFUNDING PLATFORM

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:08:00 -0700

Los Angeles, CA –(April 30, 2012) -- Independent Film Development Corporation (OTCBB: IFLM) an international distributor of digital films and producer to the multibillion dollar Independent Film Industry, announced today that is establishing a crowdfunding component on its Internet based entertainment company, www.HollywoodIndy.com , for the funding of independent feature films. The crowdfunding platform being developed by the company will allow filmmakers to seek funding for their films, using a donation type platform very similar to Kickstarter and Indiegogo.

“Filmmakers generally face two major hurdles when producing an independent film; if you find financing, you are lucky to get your film in the can. But without distribution, it never goes anywhere. We can offer filmmakers both financing and distribution,” said Jeff Ritchie, CEO of Independent Film Development Corporation. “We are shaping Hollywood Indy as a one-stop shop for filmmakers, with development and production resources, financing and distribution,’ said Pat Peach, head of development at Hollywood Indy.

Crowdfunding is a recent phenomenon that has developed and thrives on the Internet. Almost half of crowdfunding monies have been utilized in film and video projects.

About HollywoodIndy.com

HollywoodIndy is an entertainment based Internet property specializing in social networking and resourcing for independent film and television market. The property aims to be a one-stop resource for working film professionals in the industry, sharing employment and job resources, servicing screenwriters, casting, lodging, location personnel and support services for both above the line and below the line professionals. While the brand integrates with the Company’s business model, plans call for the brand to have an independent revenue model to include advertising, paid posts, membership services, video and film distribution services. HollywoodIndy will leverage its relationship with its parent company to provide not only crowd funding, but distribution and presales for qualified film projects.

About Independent Film Development Corp.

Based in Los Angeles California, Independent Film Development Corporation is developing a multi- pronged approach to integrate the multi billion dollar independent film market to include web, sales and distribution and development.

Forward-Looking Statements:

This press release includes forward-looking statements concerning the future performance of our business, its operations and its financial performance and condition, and also includes selected operating results presented without the context of accompanying financial results. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to our objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations. We caution that all forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from the assumptions, estimates or expectations reflected or contained in the forward-looking information, and that actual future performance will be affected by a number of factors, including economic conditions, technological change, regulatory change and competitive factors, many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, future events and results may vary significantly from what we currently foresee. We are under no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter the forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Reputation Management a Necessity in the Internet World

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:20:00 -0700

The Internet has drastically changed how a reputation is made or broken. In the real world offline, it used to take years to establish a reputation. If your reputation was challenged or impugned, you had rights. Professional journalists were the only ones with a means to distribute news, and they not only had a set of ethics to go by, but you could sue them for libel if freedom of speech crossed the line. In the online world of today, a reputation can be ruined forever instantaneously in the time that it takes to click a mouse. There are no rules, anyone can be a publisher, and can reach millions with their smear campaign in just a few seconds.

If you are looking for a job or to promote your business, prospective employers and clients now will “google” you and form the basis of their opinion from the first one to two pages of search results. Nobody at Google manages those search results. It’s all done by computer. Google’s algorithm doesn’t care about your reputation. Its function is to display the results of key words in your search and rank them according to the most popular sites – the sites with the most traffic. It doesn’t care if the information is accurate or false – it only cares about its popularity. And, human nature being the way it is, often the most popular sites are the ones that contain the most scandalous information. In this way, your reputation can be ruined by gossip in a few keystrokes. And this gossip doesn’t fade away with time like it did in the offline world. It stays online forever, and affects your life in the offline world as well.

It only takes one bully, ex-lover, or jealous co-worker to ruin your reputation, and they use the full power of Google and the worldwide web to do it. They steal and manipulate your photos, violate your right to privacy, plant rumors and false information, and ruin your good name. The Internet has become the primary source of information about all people, all services, and all companies and products. Unlike credit, in which you have some rights over your credit profiles under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you have no recourse over most of these people, who trash your name behind a shield of anonymity that was once reserved for political discourse. The management of your online reputation will become more important than the management of your credit in the years to come. Credit controls the large purchases you make. Reputation controls your income. Without an income, your credit will mean nothing.

With effective reputation monitoring and aggressive reputation management, you can control how others see you on the Internet. By publishing positive and accurate information in the right places, you too can harness the power of Google to tell your own story about yourself, your product or your business instead of handing over your good name to a band of anonymous Internet thugs whose joy in life is to see other people suffer, according to Valentina Nesterova at Reputations R US, Inc. “Reputations R US was founded to help people take back their online reputation. We know that it takes years to build a reputation and only a few seconds to destroy it,” says Nesterova.

Reputations R US is one of several companies popping up on the web who offer affordable plans for online reputation repair and ongoing management. “You can choose from our affordable products, like “Name Erase” which erases information about you from spy sites and search sites, or “Reputation Cleaner” which creates positive information about you on the Internet, designed to push negative information down in online search results,” says Nesterova. “Or, for tough cases, we have comprehensive aggressive plans, and even attorney assistance.”

To find out more about Reputations R US, you can visit them on the worldwide web at: http://reputationsrus.net.

Fraudulent Takeover Thwarted

Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:24:00 -0700

LOS ANGELES, California, April 17, 2012 /Newswire – Transnational Automotive Group, Inc. (OTC: TAMG) announced today that its board of directors has prevailed in Nevada District Court against an attempted fraudulent takeover of the company by Joseph Arcaro, who, without notice, attempted to take over and sell the company as a shell corporation.

The board of directors, Henry Huber and Philip Dutoit, have prevailed in a motion to set aside the appointment of Arcaro, who filed a custodianship action against the company in Clark County Nevada, Case No. A-11-641072-P and had a petition granted appointing himself custodian without giving adequate notice to the company. All former actions of Arcaro, including the appointment of himself as sole director, the issuance of shares to himself and his affiliates, and a reverse split the common stock of the company, have all been reversed by the Court. None of these actions were taken with the authority of the company’s active board of directors, consisting of Henry Huber and Dr. Philip Dutoit. Instead of standing down, Arcaro vigorously fought the motion, and brought a petition for writ of mandate against Huber, Dutoit and Eade, in an attempt to force them to turn over records and property of the company, which was also denied.

“This is a victory for victims of the fraudulent takeovers and abuse of NRS 78.347, the Nevada custodianship statute,” said the company's legal counsel, Kenneth Eade. “The statute was enacted by the legislature to enable a shareholder to appoint a custodian, who acts as a trustee for the benefit of the shareholders as a whole, in cases where companies have abandoned their businesses. In the motion, the board claimed that Arcaro, who bought $1 worth of stock to get himself appointed custodian, did it for his own personal gain and not for the benefit of the shareholders. The sale of a shell that trades on the pink sheets can bring a hefty price-up to $150,000 or more,” said Eade.

For further information, contact company counsel, Kenneth Eade, at 323-782-8802 or by email at: keneade@gmail.com.

Transnational Automotive Group, Inc.

keneade@gmail.com, www.kennetheade.net

Reputations R US Launches New Online Reputation Mangement Website

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:26:00 -0700

Los Angeles, CA –(April 13, 2012) – Reputations R Us, Inc., an online reputation management company, announced today the launching of its new online reputation management website, http://reputationsRus.net.

Reputations R US provides effective and affordable online reputation management products for individuals and businesses. Recognizing that it only takes one disgruntled ex-employee or an irrational customer littering the Internet with negative comments to ruin an otherwise stellar reputation, Reputations R US products provide you with the ammunition you need to put positive information back on to the first tier of search engine searches and push negative information into oblivion.

According to a recent article in Forbes, reputation management is something that truly pays off in the long haul. The article highlights a recent study, conducted by the Reputation Institute, which ranks the most reputable companies in America. Among the brands on the list are such wildly profitable companies as General Mills, Kraft, and Apple.

In fact, the study indicates that these companies are successful in large part because of the efforts they put into maintaining their reputations. General Mills, for example, proves popular among consumers largely because of the group’s humanitarian focus, good corporate citizenship, and twin commitment to taste and to nutrition. The Reputation Institute claims that much of Apple’s success can be attributed to the positive perception consumers have of the company’s governance, not just to its innovative products.

But of course, this kind of positive reputation takes years to build, and a single bad review or unwanted piece of publicity can all but destroy it. For companies not blessed with such a sterling public perception, there are many reputation management options available.

About Reputations R US

Reputations R US is an online reputation management company founded by attorneys, specializing in affordable products to seek out and eliminate undesirable information from blogs and sites that have used client’s names without their permission, create custom domains and Google ads, create special biographies on blogs and custom sites, that have the effect of pushing negative information down in the pages of search engines when our client’s names are searched.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Contact:
Reputations R US, Inc.
info@reputationsrus.net
(323) 703-1594

Genesis Social Media Launches Social Media Marketing Site

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:21:00 -0700

Los Angeles, CA –(April 13, 2012) – Genesis Social Media Corp., a social media marketing company, announced today the launching of its new social media marketing website, http://genesissocialmedia.com.

“Genesis provides unique social media marketing services which are undeniably becoming an integral part of every business,” said President Valentina Nesterova.

Genesis accelerates online marketing by building a content marketing engine (your very own associated press) which delivers your marketing message in video, presentations, articles, press releases, photos, podcasts, etc. to thousands of websites that your prospects are on. Over time, prospects become familiar with your brand which builds trust and increases what you care about the most…generation of qualified online leads.

Genesis has solved one of the biggest challenges with marketing a business online…content. Our unique approach repurposes underutilized content (press releases, PowerPoint presentations, articles, brochures, videos, etc.) with the right keywords to help your message reach the most relevant online conversations. Generating new content is another problem we solved by creating contributors’ networks and custom author/business profile pages that become a powerful marketing tool that Genesis customers get exclusive access to.

About Genesis Social Media Corp.

Founded in 2011, Genesis Social Media Corp. is a Los Angeles-based social media marketing company that leverages technology to manage online communities for small to mid-size businesses. Genesis’ team of highly skilled Community Managers execute and maintain campaigns that spread awareness through conversation to targeted audiences and ultimately accelerate business growth. Genesis’ services include day-to-day management of Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, LinkedIn and blogs for brands as well as social advertising, social contests, design and development.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Contact:
Genesis Social Media Corp.
info@genesissocialmedia.com
(323) 703-1594

Wine Cellar Designer, Rollin Fox of Sleeping Grape retains marketing company

Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:13:00 -0700

Rollin Fox, Sleeping Grape’s Wine Cellar Designer, is an accomplished carpenter with more than 20 years experience. Since his first wine cellar installation in 1998, his work has become recognized for showcasing wine cellar masterpieces in the most luxurious homes of wine lovers throughout the BC market.

Rollin Fox explains his wishes for the relationship with Axis Impact Marketing, Inc.: “ I believe that once we get the word out about the truly custom and outstanding quality of our designs, materials and craftsmanship, high-end wine lovers throughout North America, and potentially around the world, will see how our wine cellar designs will enhance their cellaring and wine tasting experiences. We are also looking forward to expanding our line of finely crafted furniture to display wine in smaller spaces.”

“Sleeping Grape is a great wine cellar company, but we want to make a shift to fully express the luxury of the brand, the quality of the work, and the expertise of the designer,” says Deborah Kriger, Director of Operations for Axis Impact Marketing, Inc., “Rollin Fox is a designer of beautiful spaces in some of the most prestigious homes in BC. These multi-million dollar home owners have high standards and Rollin Fox delivers on that – every single time.”

The new agreement is being kicked off immediately with the production of a media package, scheduling a VIP wine appreciation tour, and introductions to strategic contacts in upper scale home development as well as other fine home media personalities.

Media contacts:
Sleeping Grape / Rollin Fox    Phone: 604-805-1371
www.SleepingGrape.com         info@SleepingGrape.com

Axis Impact Marketing, Inc.
www.AxisImpactMarketing.com   info@AxisImpactMarketing.com
US: 206-701-6709                    CAN: 778-552-5779

Vancouver, BC Canada – April 14^th, 2012 Rollin Fox of Sleeping Grape Wine Cellars Ltd has retained the professional marketing services of Axis Impact Marketing, Inc. This relationship is a move to alter the brand of the luxury wine cellar designer to a more sophisticated image and ultimately expand his custom design work nationally and internationally.

Rollin Fox, Sleeping Grape’s Wine Cellar Designer, is an accomplished carpenter with more than 20 years experience. Since his first wine cellar installation in 1998, his work has become recognized for showcasing wine cellar masterpieces in the most luxurious homes of wine lovers throughout the BC market.

Rollin Fox explains his wishes for the relationship with Axis Impact Marketing, Inc.: “ I believe that once we get the word out about the truly custom and outstanding quality of our designs, materials and craftsmanship, high-end wine lovers throughout North America, and potentially around the world, will see how our wine cellar designs will enhance their cellaring and wine tasting experiences. We are also looking forward to expanding our line of finely crafted furniture to display wine in smaller spaces.”

“Sleeping Grape is a great wine cellar company, but we want to make a shift to fully express the luxury of the brand, the quality of the work, and the expertise of the designer,” says Deborah Kriger, Director of Operations for Axis Impact Marketing, Inc., “Rollin Fox is a designer of beautiful spaces in some of the most prestigious homes in BC. These multi-million dollar home owners have high standards and Rollin Fox delivers on that – every single time.”

The new agreement is being kicked off immediately with the production of a media package, scheduling a VIP wine appreciation tour, and introductions to strategic contacts in upper scale home development as well as other fine home media personalities.

Media contacts:

Sleeping Grape / Rollin Fox
www.SleepingGrape.com info@SleepingGrape.com
Phone: 604-805-1371

Axis Impact Marketing, Inc.
www.AxisImpactMarketing.com info@AxisImpactMarketing.com
US: 206-701-6709 CAN: 778-552-5779

Crowd Funding Pioneer David Weild Explains Value of CMA

Sun, 08 Apr 2012 18:41:00 -0700

Crowd funding pioneer Capital Management Associates provides to small businesses and entrepreneurs access to capital. David Weild, CEO of CMA, has provided a visionary mission for his company. By funding start up companies with paradigm-changing ideas, it's possible to experience the future today.

Crowd sourcing allows many people to invest in an idea. For many businesses, it can be difficult to establish a source of funding. Many small businesses rely on funding from friends, family, and angel investors. While these can be a useful way to fund a company, it can be difficult to scale these up for companies that require significant investment.

By using crowd sourcing, it's possible for smaller companies and individual entrepreneurs to receive funding for their ideas. Many smaller businesses can be difficult to manage without proper funding. This can include businesses ranging from social networks to coffee shops. While these businesses may be in different fields, they have at least one thing in common: an individual with a vision.

Crowd sourcing allows smaller businesses and individuals to receive funding for their ideas. Investors can choose what ideas they want to see developed. Since crowd sourcing can bypass many of the traditional investment hurdles, it's possible to speed up the development process of a business. In addition, many individuals can see a significant return on their investments for paradigm-changing ideas.

One recent application of crowd sourcing was for the video game Wastelands 2. Wasteland 1 was a game developed by an individual programmer. Jacob Horfield, developer of Wastland 1, didn't have an extensive history in video game development. However, he did have a powerful idea. Jacob knew what he wanted to develop and he knew what people would enjoy. He financed the first game with the assistance of friends and family. While many elements of the game were simplistic due to the limited budget, it was a commercial success.

Jacob Horfield has secured funding for a sequel of the Wastland series through the use of crowd sourcing. By appealing directly to gamers, he was able to secure the funding necessary to create a great sequel. While Jacob didn't have the funds to dedicate all his time to the first game, he has managed to secure enough money to work full-time on development of the new game. In addition, he has been able to hire a team of artists and animators to work on details for the game. This would not have been possible without crowd sourcing.

Crowd sourcing can be used to spur the development of a variety of games and other ideas. While crowd sourcing can be used for many entertainment-oriented projects, it can also be used to fund development of more basic business ideas.

For example, it can be difficult for an individual or a small group of people to fund a business idea. Even a food cart can cost upwards of 40,000 USD. For some people, it can be impossible to secure a loan for this amount without collateral. Crowd sourcing allows the power of the people to fund radical ideas.

Crowd Funding Innovation via Angel Investing

Sat, 31 Mar 2012 09:42:00 -0700

With every new development in the world, including crowd funding— be it in the field of politics, economics, culture, or the like— comes new vocabulary to describe both the trend itself and the more specific things and processes that form part of it. So it is in the area of newly created, or “startup,” companies. One of these new words is “crowd funding” (a term, incidentally, coined by Jeff Howe in the June 2006 issue of Wired magazine). Crowd funding is one of the best ways for startup companies to get a “leg up” in the modern competitive market. With this system, the owner of the new business outsources various tasks to the general public (otherwise known as the “crowd”), rather than to a particular target person or group. The entrepreneur who conducts business in this way knows that somewhere out there, is somebody who can perform the assigned task correctly and efficiently.

Another newly coined term is “angel investor” (known also by the alternate labels “informal investor” and “business angel”). This term refers to somebody who provides startup companies with the capital they need. In most cases, this investment comes with the angel being given in return a share in the business, in the form of either stocks or bonds.

There are those who have criticized “crowd funding,” on the grounds that people who are paid by the task naturally have much incentive to get that task done as quickly as possible, and very little to actually make sure that it is done properly or is of high quality. But there are also companies that make a livelihood out of making crowd sourcing a lucrative way of getting things done.

One such company is Angel Funder, whose motto is “Crowd Funding Innovation!” They have been working for a while on their website, but now it is just about ready to be launched. AngelFunder works to provide funds for students and for new and existing businesses. Chris Bybee, a national sales development representative at T-Mobile, is its co- founder. Students who apply for a fundraiser get their own page on AngelFunder’s site, and there is no risk involved: If the minimum target amount of money is not made, then the donators simply get their money back. The company also charges a fee of its own, but until August 31 it will be reduced from eight to five percent.

For new businesses— AngelFunder can help those with interesting new ideas— for instance, a new device for the iPhone— put together and run marketing campaigns. Likewise, already- established businesses that are considering adding something new to their marketing line can post that product here, and any interested parties can pre- buy them. The advantage of such an arrangement is that companies do not have to expend valuable resources, and customers know that they want the products and that if the marketing goal is not reached, they will not have to pay anything.

When AngelFunder’s site is fully launched, it will include “launch venture” and “browse venture” areas, in addition to sections on sourcing and fundraising.

Business professionals of every kind, from legal experts to investment bankers, from all over the world now meet at the SoHo Loft to exchange information on the modern consumer market. They have held meetings in New York itself as well as in San Francisco, Atlanta, London, and Abu Dhabi, UAE. Those who have attending such events have gained a great deal from their experiences; they have found the discussions to be well put together as well as informative.

Crowd funding and angel investors are the startup business entrepreneur’s two best friends.

Prospera Valley GranFondo Finishers Contest Winner Announced

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:39:00 -0700

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Fort Langley, BC

As participants cross the finish line of the inaugural Prospera Valley GranFondo on July 22, 2012 in Fort Langley BC, they will each receive a very significant memento to celebrate their accomplishment. The unique Finishers Medal will feature artwork created by a Kwantlen First Nation artist specifically for this event. The design was selected through a contest presented by the Prospera Valley GranFondo and the people of the Kwantlen First Nation. The goal was to combine First Nations artwork with the theme of cycling.

The winning design was created by artist Phyllis Atkins who received a $1,000 award from Canadian Velo Event Management Society, presenters of the Prospera Valley GranFondo.

“Before creating this piece I first thought about what it would mean to have true passion to be a cyclist, and that cycling is more than just riding a bike,” explains winning artist Phyllis Atkins. “It’s like flying, but without wings. So, that is why I chose the Eagle to represent the cyclists riding free in the wind…”“

This design will be a wonderful representation of the accomplishment that our riders will feel as they cross the finish line. We congratulate and thank all the artists of the Kwantlen First Nation who submitted their artwork,” says Jeffrey Hansen-Carlson, General Manager, Canadian Velo Event Management Society.

Canadian Velo Events is pleased to welcome Prospera Credit Union as the title sponsor of the 2012 Prospera Valley GranFondo, an amazing 160 kilometre ride featuring quiet country roadways, scenic farmland, historic river valleys and a challenging mountain summit. The post-ride festivities will include an authentic First Nations feast on the grounds of the Fort Langley National Historic Site.Half of the net proceeds from the 2012 Prospera Valley GranFondo will benefit Special Olympics BC.

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Newswire, The Social Network of Independent Journalism

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 03:08:00 -0700

Newswire the Social Network of Indenpent Journalism. News is definitely not what it used to be. From the traveling troubadour who sang you the news while you sipped your ale to the 24-hour news station taking a break only for commercials, the way reporters deliver and the way people receive the news has changed immeasurably over the centuries. But now, despite the existence of the internet, 24-hour talk radio and news television channels, it seems harder to get a real handle on the news then ever. All this technology should mean that the world would have access to more news than ever before. Instead, it just means the same few stories get broadcast and repeated over and over again.

Newswire, the new press service and journalist network, aims to change all that for the better. It will make use of the internet and its already-existing powerful search engines to organize and distribute the news to a world hungry for something truly new. It will aim specifically to report on one of the most neglected and overlooked sector of the news, small and local businesses. Most importantly, it will tap into the great resource that is the 12,000,000 estimated independent writers and journalists currently at work and underpaid in the world right now. If you are a blogger, hobby reporter, or writer who can communicate someone else’s story, then Newswire is looking for you!

Newswire will make use of a patent-pending process to distribute articles across the major search engines’ news sections. Search engine news spiders pick up stories and articles much faster than they do even regularly updated web pages. The articles and press releases that Newswire-accredited writers produce will be picked up almost immediately and made available to readers. Since many of these articles will have writers’ bylines attached, this a great way to get known as a recognized journalist.

The business model for Newswire is completely new and also patent-pending. The focus will be on reporting as news what too many media outlets overlook, largely because they depend on these entities for advertising income: businesses, especially small and local ones. Any business can submit a news item to Newswire, whether it is a new store opening, a new product line roll out, or the addition of a new service to those already provided. These news items will be either full blown press releases or simply announcements. In the case of the latter, all accredited writers who are part of the Newswire network will have the opportunity to be paid to produce completed press releases. In exchange, Newswire writers will agree to take press releases and write up the story into a news article to be released on the Newswire platform. The business gets it press release out to the world along with a news article, a writer gets a subject about which to write to display their talents to the world, and another earns income from preparation of a press release.

So how will someone become a part of the Newswire team? First, writers will be asked to write and submit for editorial review five original stories on a subject of their choice. These stories will be reviewed for mechanics (spelling, grammar and structure) and their treatment of their chosen subject. Once the editorial team at Newswire agrees that a writer has demonstrated capability to report on and to write up a news story, they are invited to sign the Newswire code of ethics. This code ensures that writers attached to the Newswire label had demonstrated not only an ability to write and report, but also a desire to adhere to the truth. Only after having their content approved and agreeing to the code of ethics will writers become a part of the Newswire network.

There are several perks Newswire-affiliated reporters receive beyond just having access to paying work from small businesses anxious to have their stories in the news. First, each Newswire network member will have the articles they have written verified as their work online. For an example of this verification, visit http://www.newswire.net/author/ mattfromtexas. Each author will also have a professionally-produced Newswire “press badge” released to them. No more sneaking into parties just to get information for a private blog; wherever the main stream media press can go, independent Newswire-approved journalists now also have access. Each writer will also have a Newswire email address and individual phone number they can use to mark them as legitimate news gatherers. A toll-free number will be given out so that any Newswire-accredited reporter can have their status with the network verified at any time, in any place. Anyone can call themselves a reporter, but for the first time writers will be able to remain independent of the big "news corporation" while also having an editor and a larger news organization behind them. Last, each Newswire-accredited writer will have Newswire Journalist Business Cards containing all their contact information and the number for their editor.

So why would any blogger, writer or journalist want to join the Newswire network? First, because joining Newswire means being a part of the newspaper of the future. Who would not have wanted to be the first paper reporter, the first radio broadcaster, or the first television anchor? Second, because it will provide access to paying work, which every independent writer knows is an important part of staying independent. Lastly, because it will give the credentials needed to go where no “bedroom blogger” has ever gone before. Become a part of Newswire today.

The Crowd Funding Portal Of The Future Will Be Gate Technologies

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:27:00 -0700

Now that the crowdfunding bill has passed the Congress and is awaiting signature from the President. THe key question you need to ask yourself is who will emerge as the crowdfunding clearing portal? Companies such sat those founded by Vince R. Molinari have gone through great lengths to manage the regulatory framework in proposed regulations scenarios with respect to the new emerging area of crowdsourcing. There has been a controversy emerging at the same time as this new task force has. GATE technologies has made it their mission to create a new market resource and infrastructure for global assets in marketing.

As pioneers in people resouce management, GATE technologies is known for it holdings in the global marketplace. GATE provides opportunities to grow the economy with out the same drag that is now limiting the progress of the major economy and creative job providers. With the new crowdsourcing model that is rapidly becoming a viable job creator and business model of great success, the method of providing a distributed problem solving engine is becoming more widely accepted to provide real solutions in an economy that must improve of face permanent negative consequences.

The founder and CEO of GATE Technologies, Vince Molinari, focuses on the new market of emerging human capital resources with respect to operating with integrity, Transparency, liquidity and efficiency are guides for the people management in all parts of the new market. As Gate grows, so to, does the pool of qualified human crowdsourced specialists that can work from all geographic regions of the world, including India, Brazil, Europe and Asia.

Access to the global market, on demand, allows for serial strategic joint ventures go run in a platform for transacting in the alternative class of human capital. With worldwide banks of people that can fill positions in a home sourced project on the same investment opportunity, there will be an endless line of new members in need of these service.
Worldwide access to growing opportunities is now handled by well trained alternative investment opportunities. In the next 12 to 18 months, these areas of growth will be well positioned.

Crowdsourcing is a way to accomplish tasks or solve problems using an unidentified group of people that are usually equipped with computers to solve an assigned problem. This is a form of outsourcing, but it does not use a known outsourced company and pay the company, which will in turn, pays the workers. It is often considered unethical to use crowdsourcing, as the people in the group are not compensated for their efforts.

Aside from this characteristic reality for members of a crowdsourced effort, there is a working definition for crowdsourcing that was derived from a study of over 39 other definitions of the term. Collaboration is done among group members to approach a solution of some designated problem. Many non-profit organizations or companies assign a group of people with a range of abilities and expertise, mixed backgrounds and numbers from a wide net of proposed job postings. The effort is frequently unpaid.

The types of tasks can be composed of a wide range of difficulty and complexity. The crowd that is attracted to the cause will bring to the table their own abilities, money, experience and know how, that will in essence enrich the cause with mutual solutions and benefits. Payment is typically non monetary and is said to be mainly the reward of simply having the satisfaction of participating when needed. The causes can vary from religious to social recognition to economic to developmental on an individual level. The company or non-profit will gain the benefit of sought after results, with varying degrees of success or the lack there of.

Conclusion

It is still possible to discover that a good regulatory environmental will most often, allow for more productive work efforts in the confines of the work group, whenever results drive the company vision. GATE has developed an automatic platform for services that will empower not only the crowd but the fixed income markets as well. Trading the stocks of alternative securities leaves the option for the various market assets , to exceed the old platform and perform in the newly emerging global market of geographically established bodies. The GATE design will inform all interested parties of progress that is breaking as well as serve the local governing factions with best practices for compliance with the SEC, MSRB and FINRA.

Jouko Ahvenainen of Grow VC Opinion on Crowd Funding

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:26:00 -0700

Grow VC (Grow Venture Community) is "the #1 Global Marketplace for Startup Funding." It is a company devoted to investors and entrepreneurs and funding startup companies— the first online community of its kind. More specifically, Grow VC works in crowd funding, which is the process of sending out production assignments to the general public, rather than to a particular person or group of persons. With headquarters in Hong Kong, the company has offices in three other cities.

Startup companies, as their name suggests, are newly- formed companies that are thus concentrating on capital buildup and product development. Such companies may often go through an initial period during which they make no income at all. Investing in them is thus a high- risk venture. The role that an entity such as Grow VC plays is to allow the owners of these startup companies to obtain membership on their website, enabling them to find “micro investors” who will be willing to provide them with some of the money they need to get a leg up in the competitive world of business, as well as potential members of their team— and customers, of course. Such micro- investments may be as low as $20.

Owners of startup companies can offer one another mutual assistance, including a Work Investment module, whereby they can put in working time rather than capital. Often, they put their investments into more than one company; that way, even the failure of one company is an advantage, as it frees up the options that are available for the other companies. A work investment offer is made as follows: The member looks for positions that are currently open (and every offer also has a date after which it is no longer valid), and if he finds one that interests him or for which he believes he has the requisite qualifications, he can send the party making the offer a message expressing his interest and requesting further details. There are many other possibilities with Work Investment. The investment of an “angel” in the startup in which one is involved may enable that person to start working full time; or he can make a profit by selling his shares.

Investors, too, can benefit from the opportunities that Grow VC has to offer. Their website gives a profile of each startup company, so the investor can determine which of them will make the most profitable returns.

Jouko Ahvenainen, the Finnish co- founder and chairman of Grow VC, has been working with startup companies for over ten years. He and fellow founder Valto Loikkinen, now the company’s CEO, founded Grow VC (they originally had some other business plan in mind) because they were dissatisfied with the present startup company market, which they felt should be “more equal, more transparent, more open.” In particular, Mr. Ahvenainen created a more open and transparent valuation process, by enabling companies to say just what they were looking for; and additionally, all parties involved know the terms and conditions of their agreements. He described his company in an interview with the Startup Success Podcast, as being different from other angel investor networks and VCs, in that it is “a combination of social network and marketplace.”

Business experts from all over the world— including bankers, tax experts, incubators, equity analysts, private equity firms, and secondary stock buyers— meet at a place called the Soho Loft to exchange valuable information about the current private company market (PCM) and the role that it plays in the business world; such events form part of the Soho Loft Capital Creation (TSLCC) Events Series. They also provide “road show” solutions for emerging companies— provided they have a successful track record— and “liquidity advisory services” for board members, shareholders, and others. Thus far, the Soho Loft is the only company of its kind; and those who have attended its meetings have praised the quality of the presentations they saw and how well the events were put together, and how much they learned. Nor do all of the events take place at the Soho Loft itself; some have been held in Atlanta and San Francisco. And late in 2011, a meeting was held in Abu Dhabi, the prosperous capital of the United Arab Emirates.

There is nothing like being part of an online network to provide an opportunity for a profitable career and financial gain.

What Does Crowdfunding Mean to Sterling Hawkins of Maverick Angels

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:25:00 -0700

Startup companies are always in need of a way to compete with older, more established businesses, crowdfunding is the key to leveleing the playing field. The many processes that have been created for the purpose of helping them are referred to by newly coined names. One is a process called crowd funding, whereby, tasks are outsourced to the general public (the “crowd”)— either online or offline— rather than to a particular individual or group of persons. And affluent investors known as “business angels” provide startup businesses with the capital they need to get themselves into business.

Of the many business entities that have arisen with such goals in mind, one is called Maverick Angels— “an entrepreneurial approach to angel investing,” as their motto goes. It has its headquarters in Agoura Hills, California. Last year, the company invested in no fewer than eleven startup businesses, of which the largest group worked in software or the Internet. Among them are AnyMeeting, MobileCause, Active Life Scientific, Inc., Edgeware Analytics, Trojan Storage, Mobile Content Networks, Voice Genesis, Signalink Technologies, and Corefino Services, L.L.C.

Unlike many other organizations of its type, this one runs an online school called Maverick University, which currently has plans for three courses, of which one is being taught already. The courses, with some of the material they cover in parentheses, are: Venture Accelerator— Boot Camp for Start- Ups (making plans for fund raising; employee enrollment); Investment Accelerator— Selling Your Vision & Enrolling Investors (formerly Maverick Angels Boot Camp for Entrepreneurs— now available; consists of online and in- person learning modules and teaches source funding, funding life cycles, phases through which startup companies go through, pressure- testing plans, methods of valuation calculation, and the use of the trademarked methods Circle of Success™ and Collaboration Spiral™); and Exit Accelerator— Reach a Successful ROI (how to formulate a successful expansion strategy).

Besides taking courses, those interested can also sign up for membership in Maverick Angels and attend their monthly investor meetings. The organization also holds bi- monthly Open Evenings dedicated to getting entrepreneurs familiar with company processes, navigating the “Entrepreneurial Ecosystem,” investing strategies, and resource networks. At these events, entrepreneurs who have already been successful with Maverick, give their own funding pitch presentations.

Sterling Hawkins, the Chief Strategic Officer of this organization, has been teaching entrepreneurs consumer skills; and he has been renowned as a lecturer on consumer marketing all over the United States, South America, Europe, and Asia and has a bachelor’s degree in management from Bentley University.

The many positive testimonials from past clients serve as proof of just how efficient Maverick Angels is at performing its function— and specifically, the Investment Accelerator course described above. The president of a drug prescription company said that they were “instrumental in preparing him and his subordinates for their arena meeting.” Another had his doubts at first, but subsequently found the money that he had invested in the course to be “the best money we have spent in our company so far;” still another: “The Boot Camp is a must for any entrepreneur;” and still another: “The Maverick Boot Camp was exactly what I had been searching for… I would recommend this Boot Camp to anyone in business or thinking about starting a business.”

The SoHo Loft, a building in the area of that name in New York, now serves as a meeting place where angels, investment bankers, and other professionals in the world of finance can share information on the current capital market. Events that form part of their Capital Creations Series have been held not only in New York but in Atlanta, San Francisco, London, Stockholm, and— in one case late last year— Abu Dhabi, the thriving capital of the United Arab Emirates. The speakers are of excellent quality, and the crowds “excellent for network.”

For the novice who is just starting out in the business world, nothing beats being taken under the wing a proficient mentor who has enough faith in him to invest the time and the money in his venture. Maverick Angels is the perfect organization for such an individual.

Crowdfunding Leader Philip Reicherz of Magnolia Ventures

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:22:00 -0700

Crowdfunding and today's ecosystem is an ever evolving market of innovative businesses and ideas. The modern crowdsourcing platforms are critical examples of the new and rapidly changing capital markets. These markets are both national and international and cannot be overlooked by a discerning investor. Research and general insight will always lead back to these private emerging markets.

MARKET COVERAGE

Market coverage for a new private company will need to address the secondary market's new child or crowdsourcing platforms. The programs have become an integral part of the capital formation process in that the modern consumer is using these platforms again and again. With unemployment at a critical level and the world economy trying to emerge from a recession, the new brain child is rising to the top of the entrepreneurial ladder. Crowdsourcing platforms are allowing communication and networking for political causes but, also, for business types. Tapping into the new platform is critical if a nascent company is going to compete with the innovative and expanding emerging economy.

VENDOR ANALYSIS

The competing vendors are becoming involved with the more cost efficient online platforms. These platforms are saying much about why the youth crowd is critical of the past economies. Many of the modern complaints have been around the facts that the new and upcoming entrepreneur cannot find the funding needed for a start up company. The previous methods are not available and, therefore, the new supporters are even more important for the modern business:

1) Private share desks are evaluating the second market companies with a new vision. Private markets seem to be replacing NASDAQ as the attraction for shareholders and not traders. Speculation is no longer selected by many investors as the history of this method of investment has shown that this method is very risky and sometimes not profitable.

2) Private exchange platforms are a second way to present a new company. These private platforms are assisting with a private offering that can be less expensive and, therefore, available in the current credit market. These private platforms can allow the registered company to stay private longer and develop supporters and eventual stock buyers.

3) Secondary share buyers are those that invest in a private company. These buyers are regulated by a secondary market registration and tend to be angel investors or private investors that see a profit chance with a financially solid start up company. These buyers see this type of investment as more lucrative in the long run if the company takes off financially. The investors, also, know that the risk is higher with a start up.

4) Private stock analysts are aware of the risks of any investment. Gathering information about the financials of a private company is a large part of the work of this kind of analyst. Tracking data is critical as well as first hand interviews with the company's executives.

5) The senior executives of the rising private companies are in line to gain from a financially solid company. Keeping the company on a straight track is critical. The company should be financially transparent as well. Good record keeping is important in order to gain the best investor for the new business.

NASCENT INDUSTRY OF CROWDSOURCING

The nascent industry of crowdsourcing is headed for a business climate of opportunity. There is not a chance of putting this genie back in the bottle, and many business investors are moving forward with this in mind.

A cutting edge stock market is where the new technology businesses are headed. Reading the every day financial news will show that many industries are failing just because they are no longer needed. Many businesses are faced with the new fact of electronic delivery of goods and services.

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK

The new kid on the block has arrived. Electronic delivery has improved many of today's services, but this size of a change has, also, eliminated many previous ways of doing business. Brick and mortar shops will never go out of style, however, there needs to be an embracing of the new kid's abilities to deliver faster and more efficiently.

CROWDSOURCING IS HERE TO STAY

Crowdsourcing is here and has brought with it faster and more effective marketing. Reaching so many customers at one time is mind boggling just as the wireless computer kid of long ago seemed extra terrestrial. Markets are including both national and international customer sales, as well.

THE SAVVY EXECUTIVE

The savvy executive of this decade and century needs to look at this phenomenon. Ostrich tactics no longer are effective.

Peter Platis of Skizzleville

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:21:00 -0700

Just recently, Peter Platis released a report about the company Skizzleville and the latest business climate of the nascent market of crowd sourcing and funding. Let's discuss the organization as well as what both industries tackle.

Skizzleville is another one of those social networking sites that render services and use free of charge. In the modern day Internet, a variety of opportunities are open for children of all ages. As guardians or parents, it is vital that you ensure only a safe and enjoyable online experience for your children when they are using the Internet. Skizzleville ensures users and parents that their platform is indeed safe to use and highly entertaining nonetheless. The site mainly focuses on pre-teen and teen clients, and guarantees that personal information requested by the site is safeguarded at all times. However, if a user requesting for permission to the site is aged 17 below, it is still viable to use the software with parental authorization provided.

Skizzleville's main goal and objective is to offer privacy for today's younger audience through the creation of an old-school style online community that is filled with fun, games, music and tradition all wrapped up in one safe, social learning environment. Children will be able to interact with friends and peers safely and enjoyably with this social media. With the use of Skizzleville's platform, children at the proper age can develop higher levels of awareness regarding the environment around them as they near into their future. They will also be able to gain new friends via the classic pen pal approach as well as interact with peer groups, both locally and internationally. Let your children learn how to manage all sorts of stuff, from grown-up subjects like finances to facets adequate for children like learning English, mathematics and science. All members are protected at all times from potential threats and dangers including predators and bullies through a tight security system and protocol that the company strictly adheres to.

At present, Skizzleville is being linked with two developing markets - crowd sourcing and crowd funding. Ever heard of these two processes? For those who haven't encountered the term until now, crowd sourcing is a process pertaining to an allocated problem-solving and production method comprising of outsourcing assignments or responsibilities to a network of individuals, which are regarded to as the crowd. The method can be accomplished either through offline or online means. The main difference between crowd sourcing and regular outsourcing is that the assignment or issue is outsourced to a random or undefined audience instead of designating it to a specified group.

The modern day crowd sourcing has apparently transferred into the domains of the Internet. The Internet renders a substantial venue for crow sourcing due to the fact that most people are compelled towards web-based activities and projects wherein they will not be physically criticized or judged thus enabling them to feel more at ease in sharing. This is where Skizzleville comes into the big picture and connects with crowd sourcing.

Marc Zimmerman's Vision of Crowd Sourcing

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:20:00 -0700

Crowd sourcing can be a valuable tool for many businesses and organizations. Mark Zimmerman, CEO of The Language Express, Inc., has revolutionized the application of crowd sourcing through unique applications.

Computing technology has advanced significantly over the past decade. While computers are much faster than they were 10 years ago, they still have some significant limitations. Modern computer programs are not capable of writing text articles, accurately identifying images, making educated guess, and more. However, through the power of crowd sourcing, many of the current limitations of computing can be eliminated.

Crowd sourcing uses basic human labor to make up for some of the shortcomings of current computing technology. In addition, crowd sourcing can be a great way to gather large sets of survey data quickly and easily.

Many companies will integrate crowd sourcing technology into their existing software packages. Since human beings can complete some tasks better than a machine, it's important to have extra human resources available when needed. Since crowd sourced freelance workers are contractors, they can accept assignments from a variety of employers. This will allow them to meet a diversified set of needs depending on the circumstances.

Crowd sourcing has been used to solve some significant technological problems. One of the most exciting applications of crowd sourcing is taking place is the study of DNA. DNA is the biological code that powers all life on earth. Over the past decade, scientists have managed to decode the genomes for hundreds of different species. By understanding the genome behind life, it's possible to understand a variety of processes that make it possible. In addition, an understanding of the human genome offers the promise of curing many types of diseases.

Since many species have similar strands of DNA, some diseases and genetic disorders seen in different species are related. While computers can decode DNA, they have trouble lining up individual strands of double codons. By using crowd sourcing, it's possible to match similar DNA strands between different species. This can be a great way to help uncover how illnesses and other diseases spread through populations.

Crowd sourcing can also be used to produce content quickly and effectively. It can take weeks to create content for a large website. By using crowd sourcing, it's possible to have custom content created by a wide pool of authors.

Some types of crowd sourcing have also been used to classify images and improve transcription services. For example, Google is currently building a transcription service that automatically transcribes voice mail messages into text. White the system does work, not all translations are accurate. By using a human to verify a transcription, it's possible to improve the algorithm that powers the transcription engine.

Crowd sourcing has many exciting uses in the future.

Bo Brustkern of Arcstone Equity Research

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:18:00 -0700

Bo Brustkern acts as the Managing Director of Arcstone Partners. He also serves as the enterprise's founder. Before he established the Arcstone Partners group, Bo served as an investment expert in the Silicon Valley agency of Rustic Canyon Partners, which was a firm focused on technology-related projects and acts as a private equity organization. He also worked on the BACE Industries, which was a mid-market private equity enterprise.

Recently, Bo also worked as a senior analyst in Wellsford Residential Property Trust wherein he worked on the field of acquisitions and development for the fifth biggest residential REIT nationwide. Bo has attained a near 20 years of experience in management, execution and origination. Over the span of time wherein he pursued a career as an investment and valuation expert, Bo has accomplished a diverse range of engagements for a wide variety of clients, such as analyses comprising of financial reports, transaction advice, executive financing, litigation support and strategic planning. Bo Brustkern is also a well known Charter affiliate of the Fair Value Forum and acts as an associate for the American Society of Appraisers. Bo achieved his Masters degree in Business Administration with distinction from Anderson School in UCLA, wherein he achieved certification as a Deutschman Venture Fellow, and his Bachelor of Arts in English and Writing at Dartmouth College.

Now that we've discussed the managing director, let's tackle the company he is managing. Arcstone Equity Research is leading a rapid pace on the secondary direct marketplace by rendering access to developed transparency of data between both parties, buyer and seller, of private securities and unveiling the opportunities of private marketplaces, such as Second Market and Gate Technologies.

Business management and present day investors are faced with the tough obstacle of locked up value in illiquid firms and enterprises. The previous elevation in direct secondary projects has marked the complexities linked with selling an interest on a private firm before exiting. This is what the company of Bo aims to address. With Arcstone rendering equity studies and researches to assist in secondary transaction processes, all aspects are rapidly changing and evolving. Through leveraging years of research and experience for both the acquisition of buy and sell research of public firms and the best in private firm analyses, Arcstone attempts to address the distinct obstacles linked with the appraisal of private firms. The company's team offers transparency and clarity for in-depth research studies and reports as well as coverage currently being employed.

The company's operations are also associated with the rapidly growing industry of crowd funding and crowd sourcing. The process involves the combined cooperation and attention of by individuals who are networking and sourcing in funds and other viable resources altogether, commonly by means of the Internet, to aid the efforts started by other organizations or individuals. The process of crowd funding occurs for a diversity of reasons, ranging from disaster support to citizen journalism and everywhere in between. The process is also used for political advertisement campaigns as well as financially supporting starting companies or small businesses as well as developing complimentary software products.

Candace Klein the MVP to Women Entrepreneurs

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 02:14:00 -0700

What does angel investing SoMoLend and Bad Girl Ventures have in common if you said Candace Klein your right. All three provide unique services for female entrepreneurs and business owners. Through the vision of Candace Klein, women of all ages can receive funding to start a business.

Micro-loans originated in the early 1980's. A micro-loan is a small, temporary loan to help start a business. Unlike traditional loans, a micro-loan can be used to start a business as small as a coffee vending cart. Loan amounts can range from $40 to $1000. While this may not seem like a lot of money, it is more than enough to get a new business off the ground.

Micro-loans can connect investors with a variety of business owners and entrepreneurs. Since it can be difficult for some start-ups to receive funding, angel investors can provide the starting step.

Most investors who work with micro-loans consider their work to be charity. While micro-loans are designed to be paid back, most people who pay out loans do so to help people in need. However, most micro-loans are repaid over time.

It can be difficult for many women to start a new business. Even a small business may require extensive overhead before starting. For example, a coffee shop may require a lease, rental agreements, inspections, professional equipment, and merchant tools. All these costs can add up quickly.

Even a simple vending cart can cost thousands of dollars. Many full-service food carts can cost upwards of $30,000. While these are substantial investments, they play a valuable role in modern society.

Micro-investment companies like SoMoLend and Bad Girl Ventures can also be a great way to promote a local economy. While not all start-up companies will be able to hire employees, most jobs that are created in America come from small businesses. Over time, a small coffee shop can expand to hiring several people. This can be a great way to improve a local economy and enhance economic growth.

In addition, micro-investments can be an effective way for individuals to make money. SoMoLend and Bad Girl Ventures allow potential investors to review a proposal before funding it. Since every dollar goes towards an investment one is interested in, it's possible to feel great when investing one's money. In addition, it's possible to check up on the status of a business over time. For example, a proposal may require that a loan receiver provide timely updates on the condition of a business. This will help ensure that there is follow-through for a project.

SoMoLend and Bad Girl Ventures can be a great way for people of all ages to invest in great ideas. By empowering women, it's possible to finance a great variety of women. While some people may not qualify for traditional loans, many can qualify for a temporary micro-loan. This offers credit to those who can truly use it.

Lending Club Crowdfunding's Answer to Loans

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 01:43:00 -0700

There has been a lot of talk about Lending Club, a budding crowdfunding and crowdlending online application. According to Blake Coler-Dark, it's the next generation of banking and loaning. The current model, which consists of large banks deciding who qualifies for a loan is broken and has been for quite some time now. All one has to do is look back at the 2008 American housing crisis to understand where Blake is coming from.

Back in 2008, banks took a huge financial hit and the government was forced to bail many of them out due to their poor loan portfolio. The reason they had such a poor portfolio was because of the loose credit of the years prior. By home loans out to anyone who would wanted one, regardless of their creditworthiness, banks simultaneously destroyed the lives of many people, as well as their own reputations.

Lending Club was founded in order to connect lenders to loaners on a personal level. You have the opportunity to make a small, micro-loan to many different potential borrowers. Lending Club gives you the ability to filter through borrowers using a variety of metrics, which allows you to make smart investment decisions and weed out all of the bad prospects.

Because loans made through Lending Club are very small ($25 is the minimum amount), it is extremely easy to get started in your loaning career. You can watch as your loan is paid off bit by bit every single month, which is an encouraging feature that Lending Club offers. If you happen to loan to a deadbeat borrower, Lending Club has a system in place to ensure that they do everything possible to collect your money for you.

In the past few years we have seen a huge explosion in a combination of digital and social companies. The most successful brands out there today are the ones that combine Internet technology with the human need to connect. Lending Club does this in a spectacular way, allowing lenders to earn a significant return on their money while borrowers are actually able to obtain loans that they may not have received going through "conventional channels."

Blake Coler-Dark's talk was highly illuminating because he spelled out what the future of small personal loans will be. There is also the potential that the Lending Club model could be used to fund larger loans like home, medical, and investment projects. That would truly be a revolutionary change in the finance industry and would inevitably lead to the destruction of many current businesses. At the same time, many newer and more efficient businesses would pop up and thrive on a huge level. This is great news for both small time lenders and potential borrowers, as it eliminates all of the unnecessary overhead and provides a much more streamlined business model.

Entrepreneur Candace Klein an Angel to Women Owned Business

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Phone: 604-805-1371