Saving Time and Money Via the Video Business Production

By Chuck R Stewart

The IPO presentation is necessary for a thriving business. Companies need it to raise capital when private placement capital may not be enough. It can be either live, in person or live, via the Internet. While there are many advantages to doing a live demo, there are also many disadvantages. These disadvantages can be overcome through the business video production.

Lets discuss the types of presentations given today, starting with the live demo. Its obvious advantage is personal interaction and goodwill. This is a big advantage, but the drawbacks are just as strong. The most obvious is the cost and bother of travel. And the price of airline tickets, hotels, and rental cars is only increasing. In addition, the modern parent is less willing to be away from the family for days at a time. For these reasons, staying in town is growing in popularity.

Which brings up the webinar. A webinar is a meeting via the Internet. In a webinar, the viewer can see the computer of the presenter, and they can carry on a discussion over the phone or VOIP (voice over Internet protocol). A web cam improves the process by making the presenter visible to the viewer and, with a second camera, can even make the audience visible to the presenter. With this optimal setup, the presenter has all of the advantages of the personal visit (the interpersonal interaction) without the pain (cost and time away from home).

Which leads us to the webinar. A webinar is a presentation over the Internet. In a webinar, the audience can see the computer of the presenter, and they can carry on a discussion over the phone or VOIP (voice over Internet protocol). A web cam improves the process by making the presenter visible to the viewer and, with a second camera, can even make the audience visible to the presenter. Under this optimal setup, the presenter has all of the advantages of an in-person visit (the interpersonal interaction) without the disadvantages (cost and time away from home).

The second disadvantage of the live presentation is the foibles and missteps of all humans that come out as stumbles and fumbles. regardless of how much we practice, we are doomed to imperfection, and the level of our professional mien is determined by the number of our "ers" and "ums" and slips of the tongue.

Once again, its developing technology to the rescue in the form of the high-definition video presentation. While this variety of presentation has the disadvantage of the lack of direct human interaction, it overcomes the disadvantages of the live presentation and the webinar. Most obviously, it eliminates the need for the presenter to travel to the audiences site. Second, it saves the precious time of the presenter. Once the kinks are worked out of the video presentation, it can be viewed an uncountable number of times by an uncountable number of people. Third, the problem of coordinating two or more schedules is gone. The video presentation can be viewed by each individual as it fits into his or her schedules, and the viewing can even be split into shorter segments that fit into the busy schedule. Finally, the perfected video has none of the slips of the tongue that are inevitable in any live presentation. - 23222

About the Author:

Chuck R Stewart recently reviewed the most effective methods to deliver an raise capital for a company looking to obtain financing. Chuck found that using a private placement company was one of the most proficient ways to develop the presentation.

In's And Out's Of Bargain Property

By Doc Schmyz

Distressed real estate is the diamond in the rough that all RE investors are seeking. HOWEVER, without doing your research you may lose far more then you will gain.

A step by step approach is best in order to make a solid decision before committing to the investment. Make a check list and use it. And dont forget to add these to your list.

Please Note: The following elements discussed are not listed in any particular order. Nor do they all hold the same value in relation to each other, but they must ALL be considered in their entirety. The property should meet at least one of the criteria, and should have no unjustifiable issues in any one single area.

Doc's List:

WHY THE ASKING PRICE

Price is the first thing and investor sees.

We are all looking for below market value. Buy for a little, sell for a lot. But why are they selling so low? Is it to solve one of the "3 D's"? (Debt, Death, Divorce)

If not, there may be problems with the property that require major expense to correct. Structural problems such as a cracked foundation or outdated plumbing and electrical wiring. The last two are VERY common in older craftsman homes from the 30-50's. CONSIDER HOLDING COSTS

Holding costs are one of the biggest profit killers to investors. Taxes, mortgage, commissions to agents (both selling and buying) gas, and electric...all these things add up...and FAST.

A poor understanding of the current market value is another major deal killer. Remember market value is an educated guess at best. No one really knows until the appraisal is complete.

YOU MUST ANALYZE similar properties in the area. Keep in mind that prices are set at the margins and may reflect the extremes of a particular housing market environment.

TAKE ADVANTAGE OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS

What areas can you leverage besides price and location? Financing?

In fact, used wisely, an investor can pay full price and use this positioning to negotiate lower interest rates or a smaller down payment. Over time, the rental cash flow will be in the black because of the terms agreed upon by the buyer and seller, combined with gradual rent increases and price appreciation.

KNOW THE LOCAL MARKET

Learn everything you can about the market your shopping in. What are the schools like? How close is the local hospital? Is there a local police station or sub-station? Also look at the floor plans of surrounding homes. How many bed/baths? Whats the average price in the area? What are the prices of the last homes sold in the area? Etc...Etc.

As the man said...it is all about location.

Most investors think location is the second most critical thing in the investment next to price. Truth be told...it is only critical if you are looking for a long term residence/renter scenario. If you can make a great profit on an ugly house in a less then great area. It may out shine the "perfect condo" by the beach.

FIX AND FLIP AND FORECLOSURES

In the case of a fix and flip and sometimes a foreclosure. It is the job of the investor to factor in the repair costs. A keen eye can save you lots of money in a very short time. (Not to mention a good understanding of home repair work)

With small repairs such as painting, minor landscape, and basic flooring, profits may be available but not really worth the risk. More significant profits are found with extremely distressed properties. Plumbing is corroded, the roof needs replacing, and the interior needs to be gutted and remodeled, but the seller is asking 50% of the market value and you can repair it for much less. Always factor in the amount of work that you are looking at once you have a rough idea of the cost of the expense, add on another 5% as a buffer.

Understand the ZONE

Make sure you research the zoning for the property BEFORE you buy it. If you are thinking of adding a second floor or a granny flat...is the zoning available? Make sure you know before you commit to doing anything that will add or change the SQ footage of the property.

These are often bargains because the price is based on current use. So the single unit residential is priced low while the double unit duplex could be sold higher or rented out. Harder to find as developers stay more aware of zoning allowances these days.

Classic zoning "no-no's" are garages converted to bedrooms. Non-permitted granny flats and detached garages. - 23222

About the Author:

Doc has been a investor since early 1990's. In 2006 he started a online real estate investing information website. His goal is to help or investors by offering m information on real estate services that will help m

Why So Many Forex Traders Are Now Using Price Action

By James Bloot

Inclusion of price action is one of the latest developments employed by traders into FOREX trading. All indicators progress in a rhythm with the movement of market prices as price action on a day to day basis is incorporated ensuring that the established indicators are also feasible.

But you should not rely on the indicators alone and take price action for granted. Many people do this and fail in the market. Thats why the percentage of traders losing money is so high.

The point discussed above is the reason why the smarter traders are employing price action into FOREX trading. Over-dependence on indicators may not give precise results, and therefore a doubtful method of trading may prove disastrous when it comes to profits.

An intelligent trader would know where the market moves even before the indicators tell that and he would be having the knowledge to strike at the right point.

There is no such thing called the perfect trading system, because when one system is perfect for you, it may not be so for the other.

The almost perfect trading system has to be the FOREX price action model. If you know the market movements before the market moves, youre going to be a good FOREX trader.

But every system requires lots of discipline, however flawless it may be. It is fruitless to employ FOREX price system without discipline and thorough knowledge of the indicators and their movements. No FOREX trader can survive without a disciplined approach which is an integral part of this form of trading. All traders must be extra careful and must not succumb to the lure of making a fast buck when the indicators are suggesting negatively. This kind of action will prove disastrous in the price action scenario.

It is a huge task to start trading. Choosing the correct system for you style of trade will help give you the right attitude and discipline to follow your chosen system. Choosing price action FOREX trading is the first step to getting ahead of traditional indicators. Use discipline to follow the system will get you the results you want to make a giant leap in your FOREX trading. - 23222

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Compare Auto Insurance Rates Before Buying Auto Insurance

By Guiscard Mathurin

Nothing can get more important than the auto insurance rates, when you think of buying auto insurance plans. And why not! As they are considered to influence how much you would end up paying. Thinking of auto insurance rate is thus considered to be the foremost thought people have.

One of the first thing people do is compare auto insurance rates. Doing so is not a tough activity at all, because all insurance companies have to furnish the auto insurance rates of their plans before hand. Declaring the auto insurance rate of an insurance plan thus gives the correct picture to people as far as their payments for the plan are considered.

You may have faced a situation where your friend could have got an auto insurance plan at A auto insurance rate, and you end up getting the same plan at a different auto insurance rate altogether. Dont be surprised because many underlying factors influence the pricing of an auto insurance plan. Remember, auto insurance rates hinge on how old you are, how good your driving history is and a lot of other factors.

So, what are the factors that influence insurance companies to present their auto insurance rates to people? For starters, your driving history will be taken into count before you get the auto insurance rate from the company. If your driving has been bad all this while, then chances are that you could end up paying a higher auto insurance rate.

Secondly, how old you are, and where you would be driving could also cause an impact on the auto insurance rates. If you are a senior citizen and would be driving on the rush hour roads of the city, the chances of you getting a low auto insurance rate is marginal. Quite surprisingly, you will find that women get insurance plans at a lower auto insurance rate. If you belong to the men folk, there are chances you may feel aggrieved, but you might just have to put up with this fact.

Fishing for auto insurance rates from insurance companies is not a tough ask. All you have to do is log in to the Internet, and within minutes, you will get quotes for auto insurance rates from auto insurance companies. The key though is for you to consider the factors mentioned above. - 23222

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Why You Need Mechanical Trading Systems?

By Ahmad Hassam

Traders use different approaches in their trading. There are always advantages and disadvantages of different systems. Majority of successful traders use self developed mechanical trading systems. The majority of unsuccessful traders depend on discrete trading method.

Many traders use their own developed trading systems. There are many actively developed trading systems for sale as computer programs also known as Expert Advisors or Robots. Theses robots vary widely in prices. It can be from a few hundred dollars to a few hundred thousand dollars.

The significant advantage of these computer programs is that they generate signals. These signals can be used by the trader for trading. Sometimes these computer programs are developed for a certain bank or a corporation.

The discrete trading method used by many traders is like an artist trying to adapt to different market conditions and using flexibility and tactics corresponding to the particular market condition.

The traders mood and health can greatly affect the outcome of each trade in case of a discrete trading method. The main disadvantage of the discrete trading approach is the unstable trade results due to the stress factor influencing the trader.

Using a mechanical trading system almost completely removes the influences of the stress factor. It also reduces the negative pressure on a trader which is obviously a big plus. However, it prevents the trader from quick adjustment of trade tactics and strategies under changing market conditions.

A mechanical trading system also doesnt allow the quick customization of the trading system in cases like the change of the account size. There are eight requirements that any ideal trading systems should fulfill. These conditions are:

1. It should allow for the maximum adjustment to any traders psychological character.

2. It should be universal and does not depend on a particular market condition at any moment of time.

3. It should be simple, logical and depend on understandable ready to use elements and units.

4. It should provide specific price signals for the trader to open and close positions at the levels chosen some time in advance.

5. It must allow some room for the traders creativity.

6. Without violating its main principles and elements of the trading system, there should be some flexibility to modernize and adjust the trading system in accordance with the changing market conditions.

7. The trading system should relieve the trader from emotional and psychological stress in trading.

8. It should be customizable. Different traders can use the same method with different account sizes and different risk/reward appetites.

No one trading system can fulfill all these requirements. Change of market conditions could lead to negative results from a previously effective trading system.

The only way of satisfying these conditions is through developing a diversified trading system. Trading systems based on these requirements could be complex and adjustable. It can consist of a set of systems that can be used as the basis for specific trade tactics at any given moment. - 23222

About the Author:

Mr. Ahmad Hassam has done Masters from Harvard University. He is interested in trading stocks and forex. Know These Forex Training Secrets. Learn Forex Trading.