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TalkisCheep.com Announces its Partnership with eDirectory

New York, New York (August 25th, 2010) – Talkischeep.com will partner with eDirectory for the launch of the first social business directory. The New York based company will launch beta testing of the new directory in October of 2010 and will complete the directory in the Fourth Quarter of 2010.

The New “Social Business Directory” will be created using eDirectory’s top of the line software and further integrated with social networking features for business owners and potential customers to interact. eDirectory’s platform is designed to increase web traffic and provide systematic organization for businesses as well as offer an easy to use online directory solution. With elaborate search functionality, advanced SEO reporting, iPhone App creation, as well as a fully customized platform, eDirectory is the performance leader in its market.

By partnering with eDirectory and utilizing their software TalkisCheep.com will empower its users by allowing them the opportunity to have complete control over their online reputation as well as access to a variety of directory-based advertising features that help maximize awareness, branding, online visibility and revenue for each business that joins. For more information on TalkisCheep.com and their partnership with eDirectory please see www.TalkisCheep.com.

ABOUT TalkisCheep.com
TalkisCheep.com is the first directory of its kind and is here to serve the business community. TalkisCheep.com is a New York, NY based company which was established in 2010. TalkisCheep.com is known for its efforts to help emerging businesses promote themselves and bring awareness to their company. For more information about TalkisCheep.com please visit www.TalkisCheep.com.

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Swank Productions began as a boutique wedding coordination company opened in 2001 by Maya Kalman. The airing of Maya’s wedding on Food Network’s Wedding Feasts brought attention to her event planning skills, she began receiving calls from friends and other viewers who had seen the show and wanted help with their own weddings. In the last 8 years, Swank has branched from weddings into other areas of event planning and design including social occasions and corporate events.

What differentiates SWANK from other event planning companies is their process, they pride themselves on one main rule, Listening to the clients and finding out what their needs are. Large or small, SWANK works closely with each client to ensure the final event is a representation of the client’s vision down to the last detail. Swank has the experience of designing and planning hundreds of events for a wide variety of different clients and organizations. From top television networks to magazine conglomerates, socialites to luxury brides and more, Swank has delivered eye-catching, impactful events that never fail to impress both clients and guests alike.

To learn more about Maya and SWANK Productions visit them at www.SWANKProductions.com and on the following social networks:

Twitter: @SwankProduction and @MayaKalman
Facebook: SWANK Productions Fan Page

Local merchants will showcase their product or service in a way that is interactive, innovative, creative and fun. There will be a “Taste Off” food competition and Fashion-Hair exhibit. Neighborhood restaurants will compete to see who has the best appetizer on the Avenue and will be judged by all attending the event. Prizes will be awarded to merchants.

A unique display of Fashion and Hair Art will be fused into an exhibit that’ll be one of a kind. There will be live band performances, an amazing DJ, FREE Salsa dance lessons, Children activities and much more. It will definitely be a day of Food, Fashion and Fun for everyone.

Be sure to stop by.

I have known Ekiuwa (pronounced “Eh-Key-Wa”) Asemota owner of Eki’s Famous for about 10 years now and she has always exuded a special outlook on life and possessed a special aura that is reflective in her Jewelry. Each piece is handcrafted and are inspired by family, friends and Ekiuwa’s environment which contributes to her distinctive and unique style. I actually had a piece specially made last year, I was looking for something that represented my current state of mine which was accomplishing my dreams and a dream catcher came to mind. Eki immediately understood what I was looking for and what best represented my personality and created this wonderful piece called AH-Free inspired by me.

Ekiuwa says “I love to create unique pieces that identify with people’s individuality.” With Eki’s Famous Jewelry and wardrobe, anyone can find a piece they like—–one that fits their famous style! Eki is happy about the launch her line of one- of a kind and unique jewelry Eki’s famous, through The Gift Agency, LLC. Her line consists of Original Pieces: earrings, necklaces, rings and clothing inspired by everyday occurrences.

To Learn More About Eki’s Famous and her beautiful jewelry please visit her website EkisFamous.com

Also Follow her on the following Social Networks:

Twitter: @Ekisfamous

Contact: Sequoia King, 347-924-6887
SKingManagement@gmail.com

TALKISCHEEP.COM GOES SOCIAL

NEW “SOCIAL DIRECTORY” REVOLUTIONIZES THE BUSINESS DIRECTORY INDUSTRY

New York, New York (August 9, 2010) – Africa Hannibal, Talkischeep.com’s founder announces the launch of the first social business directory. The New York based company will begin the launch of the new directory on August 9, 2010 and will complete the directory in the Third Quarter of 2010.

The New “Social Business Directory” will be created with top of the line software and integrated with social networking features for business owners to create buzz via social media and organic growth. Though not all of the features will be free the directory will provide business owners with an outlet to promote their business for little to no cost. There will be an integrated learning center that will provide business owners with tips and resources on how to maintain their business and reach their goals.

During an interview, Africa says, “no one has even adapted this technology for a directory yet, so we’re doing something special here” as TalkisCheep.com has revolutionized the business directory industry. Africa says “it is our hope that our ‘Social Directory’ will become the go to site for all businesses and consumers.” For more information on the new “Social Directory” please see www.TalkisCheep.com.

ABOUT TalkisCheep.com

TalkisCheep.com is the first directory of its kind and is here to serve the business community. TalkisCheep.com is a New York, NY based company which was established in 2010. TalkisCheep.com is known for its efforts to help emerging businesses promote themselves and bring awareness to their company. For more information about TalkisCheep.com please visit www.TalkisCheep.com.

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The lenders are affiliated by the SBA in sense that the lenders – bank or otherwise – extends the capital to the business and submit it to the SBA for their approval as a guarantor. If approved, the SBA will back up to 75% of some or the entire loan. This means that if the borrower defaults on the bank or lending institution, the SBA will pay that institution 75% of the balance.

Todd Harrington is managing director and chief sales officer for CIT Group where he oversees all origination activity nationwide. CIT Group, a preferred lender for the SBA, provides business loans, financial services and financing solutions worldwide. Harrington has over 18 years of working with entrepreneurs to find solutions for acquiring capital. He recently spoke with BLACK ENTERPRISE about some of the less known facts about the SBA lending program.

Entrepreneurs can get up to 90% financing on real estate. If an entrepreneur comes in with a strong business and positive cash flow, most banks outside the SBA programs will require a larger down payment, says Harrington. “This allows an entrepreneur to grow their business and reserve capital for working capital and growth so all their assets aren’t tied up in real estate,” he says.

Loan terms can extend up to 25 years. According to Harrington, most banks that don’t have an SBA lending platform are going to look to keep that term around 15 years or so. “What many banks will do is finance the loan but instead of 10% down it’s going to be 30-35% down and then probably give you a 10-year deal that’s based on a 15-year amortization schedule.” This, in turn can lead to a balloon payment in that tenth year.
SBA-backed loans have no balloon payments. As non-SBA backed bank notes come up for renewal and one-time balloon payments are required, “it’s really putting some entrepreneurs in a tough position because their bank that did the deal 10 years ago might not be in a position to refinance that note today even though the borrower might be performing,” claims Harrington.

Renovation and construction financing is available under SBA programs. Because land is a relatively good buy depending on the market, this could be an opportunity to fund ground-up construction since it is part of the use of proceeds covered in the 7(a) program.

Under the SBA program there is a maximum interest rate a lender can charge. Most SBA lenders base the rate they charge to lend small businesses on prime – currently 3.25%. To that base, they add a spread the SBA mandates is capped at 275 basis points (a unit relating to interest rates that is equal to 0.01 of a percentage point). Based on this formula, the highest interest rate a lender can charge would be 3.25 plus 2.75, or 6%.
Still, there’s no guarantee that even an SBA preferred lender will extend a loan. An entrepreneur’s best defense is positive cash flow, sound financial health, and particularly in the case of start-ups, a well-written business plan and good credit score. For more information on SBA lending programs visit the agency’s guaranteed loan programs page.

(Source: Black Enterprise)

Artists who join the site will have the opportunity to earn an estimated 25-40 cents per track vs. 10-15 cents on iTunes, Napster, and other digital music distribution sites. Also featured on Bumpit is our merchandising co-op, where artists can submit their logos to us which we stored in our data base or we can design one for them. BumpitorDumpit.com owns its own printing and design company and on their personal profile page will be a store where fans can order their brand or merchandise. Instead of them having to order bulk merchandise which most can’t do, we print, and ship individual orders for them and share the profits at no initial cost to the artist. It will also feature free play radio and a voting page where artists are paired against one another randomly in each genre and compete to really see who’s the best based on the users only. A contest or competition that never stops. After the artists who are Bumped go through three rounds of competition, they’re placed on our BUMPED AND CERTIFIED CHARTS. The artists the don’t do so well are Dumped and can enter another song in the competition.

BumpitorDumpit.com is currently in beta and will launch on August 28th and all of these feature will be available for artists and musicians. Upon Launch BumpitorDumpit is offering a FREE account to the first 4,000 artist who join.

Learn more about Bump it or Dumpit by visiting their website at BumpitorDumpit.com.

Casandra Roache Founder of Inspire Many Enterprises, LLC began with a vision to help women “getaway”. Understanding that the normal routine when women got together was to complain, nag, and talk about all the horrible things in life. Ms. Roache wanted to create an atmosphere that was encouraging, enlightening, and uplifting. Therefore in 2004, she started W.A.N.T.E.D. (Women Achieving New Triumphs Everyday). W.A.N.T.E.D. is a summer luncheon series that focuses on introducing women to new and beautiful eateries on a sunny Saturday afternoon, allowing them to feel beautiful, connect with others, and discuss uplifting topics. Casandra Roache decided to keep the luncheon intimate in numbers, because she is driven to impact attendees with a lasting change. 100% of evaluations of the years have been positive. Therefore attracting men to the scene, who also wanted to have an input and be apart, Casandra allowed men to take part in the last luncheon of each series.

Over the years, Casandra has had experience in effecting change and action in many people. And it came to the point that in reviews from speeches, seminars, workshops, coaching sessions, and other engagements the one word used to decribe her was: Inspiring. Thinking hard about this word, Ms. Roache started to analyze the difference between motivation and inspiration and essentially she was driven to inspire. Casandra Roache’s mission is to leave a lasting impression to inspire everyone she comes in contact with to move towards their vision. Looking around, she has seen many unhappy people, or individuals who have an end goal but no clue how to get there, or others that just want to challenge themselves. Asking herself what is it I want to do on this earth? Ms. Roache replied: I want to leave a lasting legacy that I was apart of someone’s testimony.

Hence, the beginning of Inspire Many Enterprises, LLC. Inspire Many was created to help people, especially women, create the health, relationships and life they want now. This company strives to develop the true you. Behind all the layers, all the walls, what is it that you truly want out of life? Inspire Many wants to be apart of that process.

To learn more about Casandra and Inspire Many visit InspireMany.com and on the following social networks:

Twitter: @InspireMany
Facebook: Inspire Many Fan Page
LinkedIn: Casandra Roache LinkedIn

Createdbyfortune.com was established in 2009 by a creative designer named Melissa Fortune. I had the honor of meeting Melissa through a mutual friend a couple of years ago and it was always apparent how passionate she is about her work and fashion. Her vision was to bring highly coveted and unique fashion pieces to the Fashionista’s of the world who are looking for creative staple pieces to add to their wardrobe. Melissa states that the Fortune signature style can be described as a rebel with a feminine twist, so whether your style is dirty, grungy or pretty there is always something uniquely special for you here.

Melissa started Created by Fortune because she was tired of working in an industry where all her time and energy was being put into someone else’s vision and pockets. She felt so limited as a creative artist and did not get to be as creative as she is now, working for someone else. Melissa never wanted a traditional fashion line and wanted to own a lifestyle brand that catered to a specific customer looking for that special statement piece. She spent days thinking of different names for the company and after many suggestions from my friends, came up with “Created by Fortune.” For the few years that I have known Melissa she has always had a unique style of Fashion and a fervor towards her craft and her creations and I am ecstatic that she has a chance to share it with the world through CreatedByFortune.com.

Learn More about Melissa and her custom made designs by visiting CreatedbyFortune.com and join her on the following social networks:

Facebook : Created By Fortune Fan Page

Twitter: @CreatedbyFortun

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