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mall Corporate Offering Registration (SCOR)

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

The Small Corporate Registration was designed specifically for small businesses. It allows small companies to raise equity or debt capital publicly without having to register with Securities and Exchange Commission. It is designed to streamline the state review process by using standardized forms and reviews. Each states separately reviews the companyâs filings and issues a permit allowing general solicitation to the public in that state.Permits are generally issue within 30 days ( in Nevada) ... (Read All)

The Case For Taking Your Company Public On The Pink Sheetsâ¦

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Over the course of history there have been events and legislation that has transformed the financial markets, our economy and the way we conduct business , such as the legislation that form the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internet has also has transformed the way we do business and communicate.Sarbanes-Oxley falls into that categories, this piece of legislation named after Senator Paul Sarbanes (D) MD and Representative Michael Oxley ( R) Ohio was passed in response to the Enron and ... (Read All)

When Is The Best Time TO Take Your Company Public?

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

CEOâs often call and ask me what the revenues and net profit should be before going public, they seem to think that there is a magic number that qualifies a private company into becoming a public company. There is no set amount of revenues or net profit that is required to take your company public, then when is the absolute best time to go public? The short answer would be when you donât need to, or your company is not desperately looking for financing in order to survive. Instead you are lo... (Read All)

Sarbanes-Oxley: The Wrong Solution To A Legitimate Problem.

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Sarbanes-Oxley Act or the accountants full employment act as I like to call it, refers to legislation introduced by Senator Paul Sarbanes (D) MD and Representative Michael Oxley (R) Ohio and passed in July of 2002 in response to the Enron and Worldcom scandals.Whenever the nation is confronted by a problem or crisis Congress feels that they must pass some sort of legislation in order to give the impression that they are doing something to fix the problem.The legislation usually only addresses th... (Read All)

Pink Sheets Discover Disclosure.

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Once upon a time in the world of finance there were three kingdoms the most widely recognized was also the most snobbish and wealthiest its subjects were affluent and known worldwide. Its king was NYSE (New York Stock exchange) the king ruled proudly over his subjects.Every brokerage firm had a stock ticker to provide their customer with trade information on NYSE listed stocks.The second kingdom was not so well off, it had less subjects and the inhabitants were much poorer than those ruled by NY... (Read All)

What Is Reverse Merger, And Is It For Everyone? Part 2

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Many Reverse Mergers have been successful when done properly that is why I never consent to doing one without providing the company with the possible problems that can arise and how to deal with them.I also provide the client with the alternatives to Reverse Merger, such as Regulation D Offering, Direct Public Offering and private placement.One way to make sure that the Reverse merger is going to work is to buy one hundred per cent of the shares owned by the shell owner, but this is not a guaran... (Read All)

What Is Reverse Merger, And Is It For Everyone? Part 1

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A reverse merger is a method used by many small and mid-cap companies to initially go public, its the purchase of, and reverse merger into, an existing public shell company. This is inexpensive compared with conventional Initial public offerings (IPO). This is also a simplified fast track method by which a private company can become a public company.In a reverse merger, an operating Private company merges with a public company that has little or no assets, nor known liabilities (the "shell"). A ... (Read All)

IPO Or Direct Public Offering (DPO), Which One Is Right For You?

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A direct public offering is when a company raises capital by selling its shares directly to what is refer to as affinity groups, unlike an IPO which are sold by a broker dealer to its customers and the general public through other broker dealers who have customers interested in buying shares in the company.In IPOâs you have a firm commitment underwriting, where the underwriters promise to purchase the securities for their own account if they can not sell them to customers.Best-effort underwrit... (Read All)

Market Makers Play a Significant Role in Reverse Mergers.

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

One overlooked individual in the process of taking a company public through reverse merger is the market maker. The market marker is critical especially if the company is going to be listed on OTC Bulletin Board or the NQB. Pink sheets.Once the private company has decided to go public and has engage a consultant to advise management on the best way to proceed. And a determination has been made to do a reverse merger.The first step is to identify an available corporate shell to purchase and perfo... (Read All)

What is Rule 15c211 and Reverse Merger.

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

15c211 Was designed to allow fully reporting public companies to have their securities quoted on the Over-The-Counter Bulletin Board (âOTCBBâ) by filing some simple disclosure. Rule 15C211 Under SEC Rule 15C211, a U.S. securities broker or dealer may not publish a quotation for any security unless certain information concerning the issuer is available and the broker or dealer has a reasonable basis for believing that the information is accurate. The information requirement is satisfied, in s... (Read All)

Going Public: The Process for Small and Mid-size Companies to Go Public.

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Itâs the dream of every person who starts a business to some day see it trading in one of the stock exchanges even after they are no longer associated with the company. The first step (#1) is simple since most small company are already incorporated and have a board of directors, so we will start with #2.Step. #2. Engage a consultant but not before doing a background check. This is a must because the consultant who is supposed to be working for you may be the very person to destroy your dream.S... (Read All)

Reverse Merger One of Several Options.

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Small and mid-size companies looking to go public usually think IPO (Initial Public offering), but find it difficult to get an underwriter to look at them. They go out an engage a consultant that advises them to do a reverse merger and they usually jump into it head first without exploring the options.If you have read some of my previous articles you may find this repetitious, but I canât emphasis enough the importance of selecting a good consultant. A consultant that is working for you and yo... (Read All)

Corporate Shells.

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A corporate shell could be likened to a house that had been occupied by a family. Prior to the family moving out it was a home. But now it is just shell, a skeleton, a plain house with nobody in it, but if a family was to purchase the house and move in, it becomes a home.Similar, a corporate shell was once the home of an operating company but once the operating company ceases to reside there because of adverse circumstances ( bankruptcy or liquidation ) all that remains is the shell.Buying and s... (Read All)

Going Public by Way of Regulation D (504) Offering

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Under the Securities Act of 1933, any offer to sell securities must either be registered with the SEC or meet an exemption. Regulation D (or Reg D) provides three exemptions from the registration requirements, allowing some smaller companies to offer and sell their securities without having to register the securities with the SEC.Rule 504 or Regulation D provides an exemption from the registration of the federal securities laws for some companies when they offer and sell up to $1,000,000.00 of t... (Read All)

A Vision Without A Strategy Is A Prescription For Failure..

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Many business owners with a dream to take their company public often neglect to prepare and plan for the future, very few small and mid-size companies have a business plan.A business plan is like a road map, and can be likened to when you go on a journey. Sometimes you need to change direction, it doesnât mean your destination changes, you are just getting there via a different route.A vision is some thing that is birthed in the mind and soul of the individual, some people act on it and others... (Read All)

Have They Taken the Reverse out of Reverse Merger?

Fri, 27 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Are the promoters and consultants destroying the market for Reverse Merger? First lets take a look at reverse merger. In a Reverse Merger, an operating private company merges with a public company that has little or no assets, nor know liabilities (the âshellâ).In some rare instances, the shell may have some amount of cash remaining for investment in the new enterprise. The public corporation is called a âshellâ since all that exists of the original company is its corporate shell structu... (Read All)

Starting Your Business: 3 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Way to the Top

Thu, 11 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Bootstrapping a business startup does not necessarily mean that you are unable to find traditional sources of capital. It may mean that you are clever, or that you know a bargain when you see it, or that you are the type of person who derives a certain satisfaction from crafting something using your own hands and vision, from scratch. If this is the way you feel, a franchise is probably not for you. A venture capitalist, if you could even find a member of that rare species when you are just s... (Read All)

Joint Ventures: The Power Of Partnership

Fri, 03 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

When two people join forces, there's a certain synergy that takes place, that's why many ebusiness folks are seeking out joint ventures. What IS a joint venture (JV for short) you ask? Basically it's when you agree to form a partnership and jointly promote someone.

== BENEFITS OF JV ==
Here are some benefits you can realize from forming joint venture.

1. EXPOSURE: You can instantly "double" the exposure of your products and services by tapping into each other's built-in audie... (Read All)

Buying Your First Franchise

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

A lot of aspiring entrepreneurs have saved enough money and are still in search of some guidance when it comes to entering the small business arena. Always be on the lookout for buying a franchise opportunity that is not seasonal but can still rake in the cash for you.

1. Budget Everything

First and foremost, you need to have a budget. Having a set budget will enable you to think of how much money you can actually spend on your franchise. It is best to be in touch with reality he... (Read All)

Be an ADD Coaching Entrepreneur

Sat, 04 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

This is a topic we've talked about before, and it needs to be talked about again. And again, and again, and again!

ADD Coaches are business owners.

Our businesses are service-based, but they are still businesses. Investments have to be made in marketing, bills have to be paid, and clients have to be serviced. Without business structure and strategy, a coaching "practice" won't survive.

Many ADD Coaches "get" the idea of being a business owner, and even embrace... (Read All)

The Successful Entrepreneur - An Inspiring Example

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

I have been in the privileged position to watch many successful people rise from poverty to stunning financial success. But one of my associates and close friends, Jennifer Benning did it spectacularly. She used the investment vehicle of real estate as her specialization, but its what she did with it and the results that followed that really sent goose bumps along the arm.

Jennifer took precisely 11 months to come from obscurity to over a $1 million dollar bank balance. She did it with f... (Read All)

Entrepreneur Idea - One Idea, One Million Dollars

Sun, 05 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Exponential money generation is an old idea. Barely noticed by the average person, it is still the single most utilized concept by rich Entrepreneurs the world over.

When we put an amount of cash in the bank, the bank will offer us an interest payment for the use of that money usually in the range of 5-10% depending on the current level of the over night cash rate. This passive income is very useful on a large scale. For example a person with $10 million dollars would be offered quite a ... (Read All)

Pamper Me Please! - Self Care For The Busy Entrepreneur

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Why am I doing this? I just feel like I can't focus today! I feel like I'm not enjoying my job like I used to. What's the matter with me?

I NEED A BREAK!!!!

When you are CEO, head nurse, mommy, head of janitorial services, and chief crafts coordinator, life can leave you a little weary sometimes. As a business owner YOU are your most valuable resource, so it makes sense to take care of yourself! When
you start to feel overwhelmed, it's important to know when to slow down and ... (Read All)

Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing In Ranks

Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

When Im not running my own business, writing articles about business, speaking to groups and organizations about business, or consulting with companies who want my advice about the running of their business, I teach a weekly class on the subject of (care to guess?) starting and running a business.

To quote my frequently-mentioned and wise-beyond-her-years teenage daughter, Chelsea, Dad, you really need to get a life. This advice coming from a child who believes all roads lead to the m... (Read All)

Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?

Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:00:00 +0100

Q: I am interested in starting my own business. I have a business degree and lots of experience in my chosen field, but I don't know if I have the necessary skills to really make it on my own. Any advice?
Marie C.

A: You've hit the nail on the head, Marie, because when you're an entrepreneur it's truly up to you to make it on your own. Sure, you may have investors and advisors and employees and friends and family helping you climb the ladder, but in the end you're the one who walks t... (Read All)

Franchises For Sale - To Buy Or Not To Buy

Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Franchising is a business model where a franchisee gets the permission start a branch that uses the name and methods of the franchisor in exchange for royalty fees. It differs a bit from starting your own business due to the fact that you are using the proven business strategy of an established company. An article by the Financial Times concluded that sales by franchises in the United States - if translated into gross national product - would rank in as the world?s 7th biggest economy.

1... (Read All)

How To Start Your Own Nursing Agency

Sun, 19 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Itâs no secret that the United States has a nursing shortage, one that promises to grow to alarming proportions. Too many nurses are retiring, and too few are entering the profession. To compound the problem, within the next 5 to 10 years, over 76 million Baby Boomers are scheduled to retire from the workforce, with only about 44 million Generation X'ers available to pick up the slack. This will soon place unprecedented demands for services on a health system that is already stretched thin. Th... (Read All)

Tips On Starting Your Own Personalized Pen Business

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

There is a saying that the pen is mightier than the sword, and history has proven it true. The ball point pen was invented in 1938 by the Hungarian journalist Laszlo Biro. Since then, it has been responsible for changing the annals of history. Wars were won and lost because of a pen. Deals were made and broken because of a pen. A single pen made businesses flourish although for some, it sealed their doom. But most importantly, a pen can spread love or hatred among people. A pen is that personal.... (Read All)

More About Franchise

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Many people have been considering owning and managing their own business. Getting into business is their way of achieving their financial goals and needs. Some are also considering getting into the franchising field.

What is franchising? It is the method of entering a franchise agreement wherein two parties agree to do business with contractual provisions. The setting would be, one party has an idea of the business while the second party will do the business of the other party and pay fo... (Read All)

Predicting the future of business

Sat, 25 Feb 2006 00:00:00 +0100

Predicting the future of businessPredicting the future of business has always been a challenging task. From novices to experts, CEOâs, Investment bankers, analysts, professors and investors, we have all tried to predict, where a stock/company/ is headed. I personally do this on a day to day basis because it is part of my job. While we rely on experts to do this for us, the analysts, CEOs, Investment bankers, stockbrokers, friends, family members, and even the occasional crystal ball there is n... (Read All)

Last articles from Entrepreneurs category on Business Top News

mall Corporate Offering Registration (SCOR)

The Case For Taking Your Company Public On The Pink Sheetsâ¦

When Is The Best Time TO Take Your Company Public?

Sarbanes-Oxley: The Wrong Solution To A Legitimate Problem.

Pink Sheets Discover Disclosure.

What Is Reverse Merger, And Is It For Everyone? Part 2

What Is Reverse Merger, And Is It For Everyone? Part 1

IPO Or Direct Public Offering (DPO), Which One Is Right For You?

Market Makers Play a Significant Role in Reverse Mergers.

What is Rule 15c211 and Reverse Merger.

Going Public: The Process for Small and Mid-size Companies to Go Public.

Reverse Merger One of Several Options.

Corporate Shells.

Going Public by Way of Regulation D (504) Offering

A Vision Without A Strategy Is A Prescription For Failure..

Have They Taken the Reverse out of Reverse Merger?

Starting Your Business: 3 Tips for Bootstrapping Your Way to the Top

Joint Ventures: The Power Of Partnership

Buying Your First Franchise

Be an ADD Coaching Entrepreneur

The Successful Entrepreneur - An Inspiring Example

Entrepreneur Idea - One Idea, One Million Dollars

Pamper Me Please! - Self Care For The Busy Entrepreneur

Veteran Entrepreneurs Are Growing In Ranks

Do You Have What It Takes To Be An Entrepreneur?

Franchises For Sale - To Buy Or Not To Buy

How To Start Your Own Nursing Agency

Tips On Starting Your Own Personalized Pen Business

More About Franchise

Predicting the future of business

The Case For Taking Your Company Public On The Pink Sheetsâ¦