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		<title>Another Healthcare Organization Adopts BSI ComplianceFactory?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 19:45:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another Healthcare Organization Adopts BSI ComplianceFactory™ &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; Norcross, Georgia (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 Business Software, Inc. (BSI), a leading provider of comprehensive payroll tax calculation and compliance solutions, today announced that the company continues to see adoption of BSI ComplianceFactory software by healthcare [...]]]></description>
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<p class="releaseDateline">Norcross, Georgia (PRWEB) February 15, 2012 </p>
<p> Business Software, Inc. (BSI), a leading provider of comprehensive payroll tax calculation and compliance solutions, today announced that the company continues to see adoption of BSI ComplianceFactory software by healthcare organizations. The most recent adopter is Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, a 7,500-employee organization that has grown to become one of the largest pediatric healthcare facilities in the nation. </p>
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<p>“BSI has developed payroll tax compliance solutions that meet the needs of organizations in a wide range of industries, including healthcare,” said Russell Rindik, BSI Vice President of Operations. “It’s vital that organizations with complex payroll systems, such as hospitals, have access to payroll tax compliance solutions that can handle their challenges. BSI ComplianceFactory offers healthcare organizations a cost-effective and scalable payroll tax solution that can be integrated with their existing payroll system.”</p>
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<p>High-Volume Processing&#13;<br />
<br />BSI ComplianceFactory streamlines internal payroll tax compliance processes and offers efficient management of high-volume filing and deposit processing for any size or type of company. It reduces manual processes and helps maintain compliance with Federal, State, local and territory tax authorities. The system is able to discern the payment requirements for each authority, as well as produce authority-specific reports. </p>
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<p>Payroll tax responsibilities are managed from a user-friendly dashboard; integration with back-office tools automates repetitive tasks for greater efficiency. BSI ComplianceFactory is comprised of six complementary applications and offered on-premise or on-demand (SaaS). </p>
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<p>About BSI&#13;<br />
<br />For more than 32 years, BSI has provided industry-leading payroll tax calculation and compliance solutions that help businesses meet ever-changing tax regulations and compliance standards while improving payroll efficiency and reducing costs. Starting with BSI-TAX™ in 1979, BSI solutions have offered innovative, scalable technology; native integration; and comprehensive U.S. payroll tax coverage to payroll vendors, service bureaus and individual organizations. BSI remains focused on adapting to changing customer needs, recently introducing SaaS versions of BSI TaxFactory™ and BSI ComplianceFactory so customers have a choice of on-premise, on-demand (SaaS), or a combination of both. BSI solutions fit any size or type of company in any industry.</p>
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		<title>Fast Cash Wizard Launches Most Convenient Online Cash Advance Solution</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:38:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fast Cash Wizard Launches Most Convenient Online Cash Advance Solution &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; West Palm Beach (PRWEB) February 17, 2005 Many consumers who apply online for emergency cash need their money within 24 hours. Time is of the essence in satisfying their short-term cash need. The [...]]]></description>
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<p class="releaseDateline">West Palm Beach (PRWEB) February 17, 2005 </p>
<p> Many consumers who apply online for emergency cash need their money within 24 hours.  Time is of the essence in satisfying their short-term cash need.  The Fast Cash Wizard (http://www.fastcashwizard.com) is now the fastest way for consumers to connect with their best cash advance lender online.</p>
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<p>Over are the days when consumers had to hunt blindly for a payday loan lender.  The process used to be frustrating and tedious as consumers would be forced to search and apply on numerous cash advance websites only to find out they were rejected for reasons such as the lender didnÂt provide loans in their state.  </p>
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<p>Great news is the introduction of the Fast Cash Wizard (http://www.fastcashwizard.com), which connects consumers with their best payday loan lender online with a single convenient application.  Imagine, now consumers can fill out one form, and the Fast Cash Wizard will immediately research its database of 20 cash advance lenders to identify the best lender based on the criteria the consumer selects.  Bottom line, consumers will simply get up to $  1000 cash rapidly.  On average 98% of those who apply with Fast Cash Wizard pre-qualify to get the cash they need.</p>
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<p>According to the Community Financial Service Association of America (CFSA), ÂIndustry analysts estimate that the payday advance industry extends about $  25 billion in short-term credit to millions of middle-class households experiencing cash-flow shortfalls between paydays.Â</p>
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<p>Payday advance provides a small, unsecured short-term cash advance until payday.  Many consumers elect to take out a payday advance to pay time sensitive bills while avoiding costly bounced-check fees or late payment penalties.   </p>
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<p>Common qualifications for payday loans are that consumers must be a US Citizen, 18 years of age or older, be employed and earn more than $  1000 monthly, and have a checking account).  </p>
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<p>Please visit http://www.fastcashwizard.com for additional information about their cash advance services.</p>
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		<title>American Fortune Shows-Off Uniqueness When Selling a Business</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:49:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[American Fortune Shows-Off Uniqueness When Selling a Business &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; Louisville, KY (PRWEB) February 16, 2012 When selling a business, it’s often the unique attributes of a company that make it more attractive and valuable to a buyer than their other options. American Fortune Mergers [...]]]></description>
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<p class="releaseDateline">Louisville, KY (PRWEB) February 16, 2012 </p>
<p> When selling a business, it’s often the unique attributes of a company that make it more attractive and valuable to a buyer than their other options.  American Fortune Mergers &amp; Acquisitions CEO, Brian Mazar, releases his list of unique company attributes that give a seller the “wow” factor.   Certainly, the numbers are important, but potential buyers will look beyond them. Factors that make a company special or unique can not only make the difference in a possible sale or merger, but can also dramatically increase business value and marketability. When selling a business, use this list to highlight competitive advantages.</p>
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<p>1. Brand Name Or Identity&#13;<br />
<br />Do any products have a well recognizable name? It doesn&#8217;t have to be Kleenex or Coke, but a name that may be well known in a specific geographic region or a name that is identified with a specific product can boost purchase interest. A product with a unique appearance, taste, or image is also a big plus. For example, Cape Cod Potato Chips have a unique regional identity along with a distinctive taste.  Both factors are big pluses when it comes time to sell a business.</p>
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<p>2. Dominant Market Position&#13;<br />
<br />A company doesn&#8217;t have to be a Fortune 500 firm to have a dominant position in the market place. Being the major player in a niche market is also a dominant position. Business buyers, such as buy-out groups, look to the major players in a particular industry regardless of how small it is.</p>
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<p>3. Intangible Assets &#13;<br />
<br />A long and favorable lease (assuming it can be transferred to a new owner) can be a big plus for a retail business. A recognizable franchise name can also be a big plus. Examples of other valuable intangible assets include: customer lists, proprietary software, an effective advertising program, etc.</p>
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<p>4. Price Advantage &#13;<br />
<br />The ability to charge less for similar products is a unique factor. For example, Wal-Mart has built an empire on the ability to provide products at a very low price. Some companies do this by building alliances with designers or manufacturers. In some cases, these alliances develop into partnerships so that a lower price can be offered. Most companies are not in Wal-Mart&#8217;s category, but the same relationships can be built to create low costs and subsequent price advantages.</p>
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<p>5. Difficulty Of Replication&#13;<br />
<br />A company that produces a product or service that cannot be easily replicated has an advantage over other firms. For example, anyone can say they do accounting work but only CPAs have the appropriate licensing for that field.  This gives them an advantage when consumers choose who to take tax matter to.  Another example would be companies that have exclusive government licensing agreements or agreements that are granted on a very limited basis. Others provide tie-ins that limit others from competing. For example, a coffee company that provides free coffee makers with the use of their coffee.  </p>
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<p>6. Proprietary Technology &#13;<br />
<br />Technology, trade secrets, specialized applications, confidentiality agreements protecting proprietary information &#8211; all of these can add value to a company. These factors may not be copyrighted or patented, but if a chain of confidentiality is built within the organization, these items can be unique to the company.</p>
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<p>7. Customer Lists&#13;<br />
<br />Through the years, newsletters and other publications build mailing/subscriber lists that create a unique loyalty base. Often it’s a number of factors that contribute to the making of such a list:  services performed, partnerships created, etc.  Don’t let this unique information go under-valued.  The loyalty of these lists may allow the company to charge a higher price for its product or service.</p>
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<p>These are a few of the unique factors that give a company special appeal to prospective business buyers and increase business value. I encourage business owners to look beyond the numbers and take an objective look at the factors that make a company unique.</p>
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		<title>Bank Companion Delivers Mobile Banking Solution to Major Middle Eastern Bank</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:10:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bank Companion Delivers Mobile Banking Solution to Major Middle Eastern Bank &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; &#13; Bank.Companion &#8211; Mobile Banking Software &#13; &#13; Edison, NJ (PRWEB) October 26, 2010 Bank Companion, a leading provider of mobile banking software to banks, community banks and credit unions today announced [...]]]></description>
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<p> Bank Companion, a leading provider of mobile banking software to banks, community banks and credit unions today announced that a leading Financial Institution in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has selected Bank Companion to provide advanced Mobile Banking services to its customers. By utilizing Bank Companion’s secure mobile banking software, the Bank will now be able to offer a comprehensive suite of mobile services including Alerts, Balance Enquiries, Payments, Funds Transfer, Service Requests and much more.</p>
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<p>With the launch of Bank Companion, the leading Bank expects that approximately 25% of its customers will adopt mobile banking in year one with that figure increasing month to month. </p>
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<p>According to John Rovito, Bank Companion’s U.S. Senior Director of Sales &amp; Marketing: “We are excited about adding another major financial institution to our growing list of mobile banking customers.  As one of the major banks in the UAE (United Arab Emirites), this latest win represents yet another forward-looking organization that recognizes the power of mobile banking as well as the ability of Bank companion to provide them with a competitive edge.”</p>
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<p>Commenting on the Relationship, the Bank’s SVP of Retail Banking noted: “Today’s customer is demanding more.  After evaluating the leading mobile banking solutions, we concluded that Bank Companion gives us the advanced features and functionalities necessary to extend our brand competitiveness as well as attract new and profitable customers.&#8221;</p>
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<p>About Bank Companion &#13;<br />
<br />Bank Companion is an industry-leading mobile banking provider that enables banks, community banks and credit unions to provide their customers with 24/7, anytime anywhere banking. Bank Companion gives financial institutions a competitive edge by integrating state-of-the-art technology with a host of innovative mobile marketing and advertising features. The result is a secure and scalable platform that helps your organization to increase loyalty, acquire new customers, cross-sell products plus much more. Visit our Mobile Banking Blog at http://www.MobileMavens.net.</p>
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<p>Bank Companion is brought to you by ZSL, Inc &#8211; (http://www.zsl.com) &#8211; a global provider of software and technology services to the banking and financial sector. The company is headquartered in Edison, NJ, and currently employs more than 3500 IT consultants worldwide. Additional offices include: U.K. Canada, France, Singapore, Malaysia, Dubai, and India.</p>
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		<title>BizCentral USA helps Orlando become one of the Top 25 U.S. Cities for Job Growth by Adding 3 New Sales Positions, a Marketer and Unveiling an Ambitious Partner Program</title>
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<p> BizCentral USA has given business and nonprofit consultants a chance to earn a living while helping their clients initiatives grow. The Partner Program of BizCentral USA and CharityNet USA is geared toward small business and nonprofit professionals who love love to help their clients succeed. It also allows aspiring consultants a chance to learn from the best while helping businesses and nonprofits grow in America.</p>
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<p>BizCentral USA is a one stop resource for small business and entrepreneur solutions such as business certs, marketing solutions and accounting. Their sister organization CharityNet USA offers the same for the nonprofit and church sector. CharityNet USA&#8217;s services include 501(c)(3) preparation, Articles, Grant Writing,Fundraising Ideas and marketing. They also help Church&#8217;s grow by providing the resources to start an Outreach Ministry.</p>
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<p>If you are interested in learning more about this partner program and earning a living by becoming a nonprofit or business consultant, then please call Myrna Alevrio at (407) 857 &#8211; 9002 Ext. 508 or email her: Myrna(at)bizcentralusa(dot)com</p>
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		<title>Know More Media Partners with Leasing Expert Shawn Halladay of The Alta Group to Write for New LeasingNotes.com</title>
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<p class="releaseDateline">Huntington Beach, CA (PRWEB) January 5, 2006 </p>
<p> Know More Media, an online publisher of business information and news, has partnered with leasing expert Shawn D. Halladay of The Alta Group to write authoritative content for Know More Media’s new blog on the global equipment leasing and asset finance industries, LeasingNotes.com. LeasingNotes.com provides a discussion of best practices, regulations, financing, interest rates, residuals, captive finance, tax and accounting regulations, vendors, banks, financing sources, operating vs. capital leases, and other related equipment leasing topics.</p>
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<p>Shawn D. Halladay has more than 25 years of worldwide experience as an equipment leasing trainer, lessor, consultant, and auditor. A member of the Equipment Leasing Association (ELA), Mr. Halladay is currently a leasing consultant and the managing principal of The Alta Group&#8217;s Professional Development Division. He has authored or co-authored eight books on equipment leasing, including A Guide to Equipment Leasing, An Introduction to Leasing, and The Handbook of Equipment Leasing.</p>
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<p>“My goal with LeasingNotes.com is to thoroughly explore the applications and practices of equipment leasing around the world, including all the similarities and differences between locales,” said Shawn Halladay. “I expect the discussions to be wide ranging, always informative, and often evocative. The topics covered will be from the simple to the complex, dollar outs to LILOs, and everything in between.”</p>
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<p>Mr. Halladay possesses a degree in Accounting, as well as an MBA degree. He began his career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen &amp; Co, where he became licensed as a CPA and got his first exposure to real world leasing. Since then, he has performed lease/buy analyses as a lessee, closed deals as a lessor, and solved numerous leasing problems in his current role as a consultant to the leasing industry, working for The Alta Group. The Alta Group provides a broad range of equipment leasing and asset finance services to businesses, manufacturers, vendors, banks, governments, and independent lessors around the world.</p>
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<p>“We’re very excited to have partnered with Shawn on LeasingNotes.com,” said Daniel Smith, VP of Publishing for Know More Media. “The expertise and knowledge he brings to our network is substantial. Partnering with industry experts like Shawn enables us to offer unique, relevant, and updated news and advice to the online information seeker. He is a perfect example of the high caliber of authors we have in our business blog network.”</p>
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<p>“Our top priority is to provide original quality content for people searching for a variety of business topics online,” stated Tim Stay, Chief Innovations Officer for Know More Media. “We believe in the power of delivering niche content on a continual basis through the blog format. There are many people searching online for information about the equipment leasing industry, and LeasingNotes.com provides direct access to a leasing expert’s point of view—that of Shawn Halladay.”</p>
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<p>Know More Media, http://www.KnowMoreMedia.com, is a rapidly growing online publisher of business information and news, and is headquartered in Orange County, CA, with an office in Provo, UT. Led by a team of seasoned business executives with many years of online publishing and business management experience, Know More Media is a revolutionary departure from traditional business publishing. The Company contracts with expert writers from across the globe to supply valuable business-related blog content to the online world. Its authors are typically practicing authorities in their fields, who provide their business advice and knowledge to business readers through a blog. Readers are encouraged to participate through comments and continuous feedback, thereby not only learning, but sharing their valued experience to an ever-expanding community of business expertise.</p>
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		<title>Peak Corporate Network Entities Announce Appointment of David Contreras as Business Development Manager</title>
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<p class="releaseDateline">(PRWEB) February 09, 2012 </p>
<p> As a real estate industry veteran with more than twenty years of experience in Mortgage, Foreclosure &amp; Default, REO, Short Sales, Title and Escrow, David Contreras joins the Peak Corporate Network (http://www.peakcorp.com) as Business Development Manager for the Peak entities.  In this role, Contreras will expand the Peak brand and develop additional revenue opportunities.</p>
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<p>According to Gil Priel, co-founder, Managing Director and Principal of the Peak entities, ”David’s wealth of knowledge of various facets of real estate and corresponding client channels dovetails perfectly with Peak’s brand as a one-stop resource for ‘Everything Real Estate.’   He will be a strong ambassador for representing Peak’s position as a leading authority and comprehensive provider of real estate services in the industry.”</p>
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<p>Eli Tene, co-founder, Managing Director and Principal of the Peak entities states, “David will be instrumental in driving sales activities and developing strategic partnerships among our network of entities.  The ability to provide an all-inclusive platform of real estate services under one roof is a unique and valuable message that David is well-qualified to deliver.”</p>
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<p>Prior to joining the Peak Corporate Network, Contreras was Regional Sales Manager for TELSI Escrow and Atlantic &amp; Pacific Foreclosure Services, a division of Carrington Mortgage Services, covering a territory of California, Nevada, Arizona and Texas.  He has also held business development and sales management positions within the industry both regional and national in scope.</p>
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<p>“Joining Peak is a great move for me.  The ability to offer my clients a resource with everything in-house makes it easy for them and is a huge differentiator.  The Peak brand is innovative, forward-thinking and makes perfect sense strategically for fulfilling business and consumer real estate needs.”</p>
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<p>Contreras can be reached at davidc(at)peakcorp(dot)com or 714.469.5643</p>
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<p>As a leading authority in the real estate industry, The Peak Corporate Network entities provide a full array of comprehensive real estate services nationwide including brokerage services, mortgage financing, loan servicing, escrow services, short sales, foreclosure processing and 1031 exchange.  For more information, visit http://www.peakcorp.com.</p>
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<p> A core group of mortgage industry professionals are making a positive impact on American homeowners and buyers in the wake of turmoil in mortgage and real estate markets.  </p>
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<p>Over 4,500 mortgage lenders and brokers across the country have voluntarily embraced the certification, continuing education and ethical standards espoused by the CMPS Institute.  The Institute administers the Certified Mortgage Planning Specialist (CMPS®) designation.  The CMPS Institute was formed as a joint effort by leaders in the mortgage and financial planning industries to raise professional standards among mortgage professionals and integrate sound financial planning advice into the mortgage process.</p>
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<p>&#8220;The mortgage industry is in dire need of higher ethical and professional standards,&#8221; said Gibran Nicholas, founder and Chairman of the CMPS Institute.  &#8220;If we have learned anything from recent industry events, it is that mortgage brokers and lenders need to be held accountable for the mortgage recommendations they make for clients.&#8221;</p>
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<p>In late 2007, both the House and Senate passed their own versions of mortgage reform.  As part of the legislation passed by the House, states would be required to enforce individual licensing and continuing education requirements for all mortgage bankers and brokers.  The House version of mortgage reform would also establish a nationwide database of all loan originators so that background checks and ethics violations would be easier to track.</p>
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<p>&#8220;Although the Senate version of mortgage reform does not require a national database or the continuing education standards contained in the House bill, the writing is on the wall, and it is only a matter of time before bankers and brokers are required to adhere to higher standards,&#8221; says Nicholas.  </p>
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<p>&#8220;The beauty of CMPS is that many of the top mortgage lenders and brokers in America have voluntarily committed themselves to certification and standardizing the mortgage planning process,&#8221; Nicholas continued. </p>
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<p>CMPS professionals are trained to help clients identify which mortgage strategies are most suitable based on the clients&#8217; income, net worth, liquidity and financial objectives.  &#8220;CMPS is not about mortgages 101&#8243;, said Nicholas.  &#8220;It is about how a specific mortgage strategy helps Americans send their kids to college, care for elderly parents, retire comfortably, become debt free, buy their dream home and protect it from foreclosure.&#8221;</p>
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<br />CMPS is a training, examination, certification and ongoing membership program for financial professionals who provide mortgage and real estate equity advice.  Recognized for its preeminence within the industry, the CMPS curriculum represents the core knowledge expected of residential mortgage advisors regardless of the diversity of specializations within the industry.  For more information or to find a certified professional near you, please visit http://www.CMPSInstitute.org or call 888.608.9800. </p>
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<p> 4-H Camp Ohio’s executive director Anthony Imbody is a big believer in the ability of his camp to impact the lives of young people. He should know—he was one of them.</p>
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<p>“I credit a lot of who I am today to 4-H and Camp Ohio,” said Imbody, who had his first camping experience at the beautiful site in northern Licking County at age 9. “Camp offers kids many first-time experiences, and allows them to learn a lot about themselves, plus meet many wonderful people, some of whom become lifelong friends.”</p>
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<p>As Imbody moved up the Camp Ohio ladder—from camper to counselor to adult staff to Adventure program instructor to executive director—a very big part of his experience, as well as most other campers, has been the camp’s Adventure Tower. Since it was constructed in 1976, it’s easily been the most popular attraction at the camp, with more than 125,000 young people having conquered challenges and learned teamwork on the structure. But times change, and when a burgeoning number of campers and an aging tower necessitated that a new tower be built, Imbody turned to Farm Credit Services of Mid-America for assistance.</p>
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<p>“I’d heard how Farm Credit had given grants to a number of Ohio’s other 4-H camps, so I talked with one of their people, Roger Smith, who is one of our adult 4-H volunteers,” said Imbody. “Roger helped me with the application process, and we received a gift of $  20,000, which allowed us to reach our goal. Now we’ll be able to continue to offer a lot of great opportunities to a lot of kids for the next 30 years.”</p>
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<p>Construction on the new tower is scheduled to begin this spring and be completed in time for this summer and the 8,000 campers who visit the camp annually. The new facility will be taller and larger, and like its predecessor, will offer a climbing wall and a platform on top, from which campers can rappel down the 38-foot structure. It will also increase from one to two ziplines to offer twice as many campers the ever-popular zipping experiences.</p>
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<p>Farm Credit’s Smith, a financial services officer with the ag lending cooperative’s Utica field office, is also a 4-H alum and has spent 30-plus years as a 4-H advisor. He credits 4-H with teaching him some valuable leadership skills and the value of hard work, and wanted to see another generation of kids enjoy some of those same benefits.</p>
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<p>“This is a very busy camp, drawing from 18 to 20 surrounding counties, and we saw this as a great use of Farm Credit’s stewardship funds, to help provide this wonderful facility for them,” he said. “For many years, we’ve made it a practice to regularly invest in our communities. They’ve been good to us, and we want to do what we can to support the quality of life there.”</p>
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<p>When the new Adventure Tower opens for business this summer, this year’s crop of campers will eagerly begin ascending and descending it in the various activities. But they won’t be the only eager ones.</p>
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<p>“Whenever I get a chance, I still enjoy teaching it today, because I can relate to the kids—whether it’s their first time or their tenth. If I hear one of our staff say, ‘We need an instructor for the tower,’ I have this tendency to volunteer,” laughed Imbody.</p>
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<p>About Farm Credit Services of Mid-America</p>
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<p>Farm Credit Services of Mid-America is an $  18 billion financial services cooperative serving more than 92,500 farmers, agribusinesses and rural residents in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. The association provides loans for all farm and rural living purposes including real estate, operating equipment and housing and related services such as crop insurance, and vehicle, equipment and building leases. For more information about Farm Credit, call 1-800-444-FARM or visit them on the web at http://www.e-farmcredit.com.</p>
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		<title>President of Buyer&#8217;s Edge Responds to Washington DC&#8217;s  #3 Ranking for Real Estate Investment in AFIRE&#8217;s 2012 Annual Foreign Investment Survey</title>
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<p class="releaseDateline">Betheda, MD (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 </p>
<p> Washington DC was named one of the top global cities for foreign investment according to a recent survey released by the Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE).   The 20th Annual Foreign Investment Survey ranked Washington DC number three behind New York and London.&#8221;Washington DC real estate continues to be a stable environment for home prices,&#8221; says Steve Israel, President of DC based Buyer&#8217;s Edge,  </p>
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<p>“Foreign investors find Washington Metropolitan real estate inviting as the region has one of the highest levels of education and income per capita in the US, and many are within easy commuting distance of the city,” explained Steve Israel, President of Buyer’s Edge, an Exclusive Buyer Brokerage firm serving the Metropolitan Washington area.  “With the Federal Government and all its contractors located in the area, the workforce is constant, and job growth is projected to be substantial over the next 20 years.”</p>
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<p>For foreign investors, the cosmopolitan nature of the area is particularly inviting said Israel.  “Representatives from different countries and working in different fields live in the area, providing a solid group of renters for housing and commercial spaces.  In Bethesda, Maryland, for example, doctors and researchers from around the world who come to work at the National Institutes of Health (many on a long-term basis) end up renting in the area, providing a seemingly endless supply of great renters.” </p>
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<p>While the DC area, like the rest of the U.S., experienced an explosion of property values beginning in 2002, it also experienced a slight downturn in 2008 (15% inside the Beltway) but has steadily rebounded at a calm moderate pace of 1.5 to 2.5%. “These numbers far outperform nearly every other market in the country, largely due to the steady job market in the region,” added Israel.  </p>
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<p>In contrast to top-ranked New York City, whose market is exclusively very expensive high-rise apartments and townhomes, the Washington DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia area offer a wide array of housing types and investment levels.  “In DC,” explained Israel, “An investor can find inexpensive or very high-end condo options  in downtown locations, semi-detached or attached row houses, retail and office options of all kinds and even fabulous single family detached homes across a wide price range.” </p>
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<p>Commenting on current activity in the Washington DC real estate market, Israel said investors have been “very active” in areas close to Metro stops that were a “bit beaten up” by the downturn in 2008.  “Many investors have been buying and holding onto single-family houses,” he explained.  “Others have concentrated on buying DC condos in the core areas of the city.”</p>
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<p>Israel recommends that anyone considering buying a home retain an Exclusive Buyer Broker who will only represent the buyer, not the seller of the property. “It’s important to look for someone who is serious about evaluating properties correctly and will consistently provide the in-depth research required to develop an accurate picture of the costs and potential returns for each property.  Exclusive Buyer Brokers do not list homes for sale, so there is no conflict of interest,” he explained. “All our efforts are directed to finding the best houses, at the lowest price, on the best terms for the buyer.”</p>
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<p>For more information, contact Steve Israel, Buyer’s Edge, 4919 Hampden Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814.  Phone: 800-207-6810, Fax: 301-657-4494, e-mail: broker(at)buyersagent(dot)com or visit http://www.buyersagent.com.</p>
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