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Urban Hydroponics Inc. Signs Definitive Agreement to Merge with Canadian Hydroponics Companies











Miami Beach, Florida (PRWEB UK) 31 October 2014

Urban Hydroponics, Inc. (OTCQB:URHY), a Nevada corporation (“Urban Hydroponics” or, the “Company”) today announced it has signed a Binding Letter of Intent (LOI) to merge with three Canada-based companies in the urban cultivation sector – Urban Cultivator Inc. (“Urban Cultivator”), BC Northern Lights Enterprises Ltd. (“BC Northern Lights”), and W3 Metal Inc. (“W3 Metal” and together with Urban Cultivator and BC Northern Lights, the “Target Companies”). Pursuant to the LOI and an earlier non-binding term sheet, Urban Hydroponics, to date, has made working capital bridge loans to the Target Companies in an aggregate amount of $ 880,000 from funds it raised in a private placement to non-US persons.

Urban Cultivator is a British Columbia-based manufacturer of high quality, fully-automated indoor growing appliances that allow year-round growing of herbs, micro-greens, flowers and veggies. The “Urban Cultivator™” appliance features an automated control center to ensure that greens get precisely the right amount of water and light, while onboard fans control humidity and air circulation. The Urban Cultivator comes in a residential model and a commercial size application for restaurants. The Urban Cultivator appliance plumbs into city water and electricity, and is easy to install. It serves the growing ‘locavore’ movement that aims to consume locally grown, organic foods. Urban Cultivator employs 14 people and its estimated, unaudited revenue for 2014 is expected to be approximately $ 1.2 million. Urban Cultivator’s website address is http://www.urbancultivator.net .

The commercial scale Urban Cultivator is used by some of the top restaurants and hotels in the world including the Four Seasons and the Fairmont, both in Vancouver. High end chefs turn to the Urban Cultivator to help them provide the freshest and best tasting experience for their customers. The Urban Cultivator can save restaurants $ 500 to $ 1500 per month in the cost of greens. Moreover, restaurants can promise their customers that greens grown on their premises in the Urban Cultivator are cultivated without pesticides and harmful chemicals and are harvested at peak nutritional value then plated within minutes. Executive Chef of Four Seasons Vancouver, Ned Bell, has emphasized that “The Urban Cultivator is a vital component to our culinary mission of incorporating fresh, local and sustainable ingredients into our menus.”

Additionally, Martha Stewart, famous culinary enthusiast, is a fan of the Urban Cultivator and has described the appliance as “the perfect indoor garden for your home and restaurant.” Martha Stewart uses the Urban Cultivator in her “test kitchen” to incorporate fresh herbs and ingredients into her recipes, to promote a healthy-green diet.

BC Northern Lights is a British Columbia-based manufacturer of indoor hydroponic grow boxes serving the sector since 2001. BC Northern Lights offers seven different grow box combinations that help both the novice and professional grower through each stage of the production cycle.

Every BC Northern Lights grow box is a fully automated hydroponic growing appliance, made with premium parts and electronics and comes with all essential supplies including CO2 setup, nutrients, bulbs, pumps, and an electronic timer.

BC Northern Lights employs 13 people. Its estimated, unaudited annual revenues for 2014 are expected to be approximately $ 2.5 million. The web address for BC Northern Lights is http://www.bcnorthernlights.com.

W3 Metal is a British Columbia-based metals fabricator that specializes in the manufacture of hydroponic grow boxes for Urban Cultivator and BC Northern Lights. It is expected that he integration of W3 Metal into the post-merger company will help ensure the highest standards of quality control for the metal components and manufacture of the Urban Cultivator appliances and the BC Northern Lights growboxes.

Urban Hydroponics’ Principal Executive Officer Frank Terzo stated, “This proposed merger transaction will bring public two of the leading name brands in hydroponics. Urban Cultivator and BC Northern Lights appliances have received accolades from trade publications and high-profile users alike. The increasing awareness around eating locally grown, higher nutrition foods that reduce our carbon footprint is a driving force behind the expanding growth of this market. We look forward to completing this merger transaction by the end of the calendar year.”

Tarren Wolfe, founder and majority stockholder of Urban Cultivator, BC Northern Lights, and W3 Metal, added, “We believe that upon completion of this merger, we will be financed and positioned for accelerated growth as we leverage our brand equity to supply top-quality appliances to residential and commercial customers. As a public company we can better pursue the tremendous growth opportunity in the hydroponics market.”

For more information about the proposed merger and related transactions, including the bridge loans to the Target Companies and the Company’s associated private placement, see the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 28, 2014. The proposed merger is subject to certain conditions and contingencies and there can be no assurance at this time that the merger will be completed as currently planned.

Urban Hydroponics, Inc.

Urban Hydroponics, Inc. (formerly known as Placer Del Mar, Ltd.) was incorporated in Nevada on May 13, 2005 for the purpose of mining and mineral exploration. In June, 2013 the Company ceased its mining exploration activities to refocus its business objectives on seeking a business combination with a private entity whose business would present an opportunity for the Company’s shareholders. Since that time the Company has been a “shell company” as such term is defined under the federal securities laws. Frank Terzo is currently the Company’s sole officer and director.

Forward-Looking Statements

Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, statements regarding (i) the plans and objectives of management for future operations, including plans or objectives relating to the planned merger with Urban Cultivator Inc., BC Northern Lights Enterprises Ltd., and W3 Metal Inc., (ii) a projection of income (including income/loss), earnings (including earnings/loss) per share, capital expenditures, dividends, capital structure or other financial items, (iii) the Company’s future financial performance and (iv) the assumptions underlying or relating to any statement described in points (i), (ii) or (iii) above. Such forward-looking statements are not meant to predict or guarantee actual results, performance, events or circumstances and may not be realized because they are based upon the Company’s current projections, plans, objectives, beliefs, expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties and other influences, many of which the Company has no control over. Actual results and the timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described by the forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties. Factors that may influence or contribute to the inaccuracy of the forward-looking statements or cause actual results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation, the Company’s ability or lack thereof to successfully complete its planned merger with, and integrate the operations of Urban Cultivator, Inc., BC Northern Lights, Inc., and W3 Metals, to obtain adequate financing at appropriate pricing, to successfully compete in the Company’s markets and to expand the Company’s business; lack of product diversification; existing or increased competition, stock volatility and illiquidity; general market and economic conditions; and the Company’s ability to implement its business plans or strategies. The Company does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.

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Best Car Extended Warranty Program Companies Rates Listed at Auto Company Website











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Columbus, Ohio (PRWEB) September 28, 2013

Warranty programs that are offered with the purchase of a used vehicle are typically expired in less than a 90-day period after sale. The Auto Pros company has now listed its best car extended warranty program companies list to help automobile owners online at http://www.autoprosusa.com/auto-warranty company. This list offers immediate quotes for extended insurance policies.

The providers currently offering quotations through this resource are a mixture of local, regional and top insurers in North America. Warranty extensions are now used as a safeguard for owners of cars, trucks and SUVs with higher than average engine mileage. Each provider now listed for review offers immediate pricing information.

The lack of coverage that some warranty companies can offer is one of the frustrations that vehicle owners experience. A typical policy can reduce the amount of coverage available for a transmission failure, engine failure or front axle problem when a vehicle has over 70,000 miles.

The policy providers now viewable online are able to provide coverage for a vehicle with any amount of mileage and age. Each quote is offered as a base price and more information is viewable when car owners view the declarations each company provides.

“We’ve increased the number of services that we’re referring consumers to this year on our website to make it simpler to maintain a vehicle when a problem happens,” a source for the Auto Pros USA company said.

Owners of imported vehicles sold in North America could find difficulty when locating a repair center. Not all auto mechanics are certified to work on foreign cars. Some warranty policies that are offered to car owners can limit the coverage for a foreign vehicle based on lack of available mechanics.

“The partners inside the database of providers that we provide online accept any domestic or foreign vehicle type that is used in the U.S. to help extend a coverage period of repair protection to vehicle owners,” the source added.

As an additional search option online from the Auto Pros company, a way to research insurance rates is now provided. Quotes and policy information is now offered to car owners who use the http://www.autoprosusa.com/insurance database online.

About AutoProsUSA.com

The AutoProsUSA.com company currently provides consumers with a simple to use resource online to locate the best extended warranty programs for any U.S. vehicle online. The resources that are currently found using the company website are helping consumers to reduce the cost of essential vehicle maintenance and protective services. The AutoProsUSA.com company has configured multiple auto industry database solutions for the general public this year online. Databases for junkyard resources, auto insurance and warranty details currently provide consumers with simple access to pricing online when researching these services on the Internet.























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CBE Companies is Expanding in the Cedar Valley











CBE Corporate Headquarters, 1309 Technology Parkway, Cedar Falls, Iowa.


Cedar Falls, Iowa (PRWEB) April 12, 2013

CBE Companies (CBE), a newly formed business process outsourcing (BPO) company, announced that it is actively recruiting for over 120 new positions in Waterloo and Cedar Falls. The company also announced that it is closing its West Des Moines operations later this year. Both are part of a larger strategic plan positioning CBE for expansion in the Cedar Valley due to growth with the company’s current client base, as well a re-structured business model to include an array of BPO solutions.

Chairman and CEO Tom Penaluna said, “While the decision to close the West Des Moines operational site was very difficult, our strategic plan positions CBE to become so much more than it is today, which is very exciting. We are entering the marketplace with innovative solutions that solve specific business challenges for our current and future clients. Therefore, the talent we need continues to evolve. This presents tremendous opportunity for current and future CBE employees.”

This is not CBE’s first expansion in the Cedar Valley. CBE was formed in 1933 and has maintained its corporate headquarters in the area ever since. Just ten years ago, CBE employed 150 individuals in the Cedar Valley. Today, that number is nearly 600. Because the company has realized a rich talent pool in the Waterloo and Cedar Falls market, it is able to retain and add jobs as needed. Penaluna said, “CBE is in a growth expansion. Closing the West Des Moines office positions us better to reduce costs while utilizing surplus space in other existing offices in Iowa and Kansas. We continue to be impressed with the quality of job candidates in the Cedar Valley area where the bulk of our immediate expansion will take place.”

Through its subsidiary, CBE Group, the organization is consistently recognized as a top five Employer of Choice in the Cedar Valley. It has also been recognized by WorkplaceDynamics as one of Iowa’s Top Workplaces. Senior Vice President of Human Resources Mary Phillips said, “We are proud to offer a workplace that employees say feels like family. Our employees benefit from an innovative culture, advancement opportunities, personal and professional training and development, as well as a competitive benefits package.”

Interested candidates can find complete job descriptions and apply online at http://www.cbejobs.com.

About CBE Companies

CBE Companies was formed in 2013 in an effort to expand in the marketplace and emerge as a BPO organization. Today, CBE Companies is the parent company of CBE Group, CBE Customer Solutions, and Argent Account Acquisitions. The mission of CBE Companies is to make its customers better through a focus on the deepest understanding of its customers’ business, innovative solutions that provide clear value in solving specific business challenges, and a unique culture and investment in employee engagement.











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Mary Pat Higley: Pharma Companies Partner with Academic Researchers










New York, NY (PRWEB) September 23, 2012

According to U.S. Politics Today, drug developers and academic medical centers are working together to achieve future pharmaceutical breakthroughs. This partnership has, according to the article, the potential of changing the way that drugs are researched and developed. Mary Pat Higley, a clinical pharmacist and leader in the pharmaceutical field, believes that the pairing of pharmaceutical companies and academic facilities can improve the drug development process.

The article’s insight is gleaned from a panel of professionals called to order by the Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development. During a roundtable event, the participants on the panel noted that today’s drug developers face two major issues. First, they need to update their business models in order to produce cost-effective products quickly. Second, they need to reexamine and adjust their research processes to create a more effective research and development pipeline.

Professor and Director of the Center for the Study of Drug Development Kenneth Kaitin comments: “The research complexities associated with the most challenging diseases and medical conditions means that few companies have the resources required to discover new molecules and then take them through clinical development and, ultimately, product launch. They are finding, however, that academic medical centers can provide a valuable way to bridge the gap between discovery and clinical development.”

Mary Pat Higley believes that such a partnership can create a more favorable environment for research and development, and lead to better drug production.

“Drug developers need to not only develop new drugs to treat diseases,” asserts Mary Pat Higley, “but to also carry out well-designed studies to test the effectiveness of these drugs on appropriate patient populations. Large academic centers have access to large populations of patients and are often regional centers for referrals. They also have known medical histories, as compared to small research facilities that don’t have access to the full medical record. Knowing extensive medical histories allows them to better screen and match the patients to the protocol criteria. This allows for clinical trials with complete information and clean data and results. Slow IRBs and difficulty getting studies through contracts and grants at large institutions have been obstacles to pharmaceutical companies that are anxious to get their clinical trials completed quickly and their drugs approved and on the market.”

ABOUT:

Mary Pat Higley is a clinical research professional who has developed a noteworthy career by combining her scientific knowledge with her business insight. With over three decades of experience, Mary Pat Higley has built a professional acumen that includes clinical pharmacy, project marketing, sales and marketing, and clinical research. Mary Pat Higley is committed to enhancing patient care and assisting with the improvement of national health. To achieve these goals, she has become a member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.






















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Efficiently managed back office activities are crucial to any business. All types of organizations continue to realize the benefits of business process outsourcing services to manage their non-core tasks. Business process outsourcing companies help organizations improve back office efficiency by providing them with error-free, timely and cost-effective solutions for a whole range of activities – from data entry to document conversion, forms processing, transcription and HR solutions.

Professional Solutions to Enhance your Back Office Efficiency

A BPO company is specialized in all the tasks that it handles for its clients. An established outsourcing company has a team of professionals on the job. In other words, there is an expert team for every service that it provides. This ensures the client quality solutions for any type of activity that is outsourced. The back office outsourcing services provided can include:

Data entry: Data of any type – handwritten or typed – is captured and entered in software programs. This could online or offline solutions for catalog entry, form processing, transcription to Word, entry from books, e-book conversions, business card entry, image files in any format, mailing lists, manuscripts, and more.

Document conversion: Also offered along with the entry of data, are services for converting documents into any required format. This would include conversion of HTML to PDF, any format to image, OCR, HTML to XML conversion, RTF to PDF conversion, XML to DBF conversion, XML to SGML conversion, XML to Word conversion, DBF to XLS conversion, and much more.

Document scanning: This is an important back office activity that helps an organization save space, safeguard their important documents and retrieve them easily. All documents are scanned using the latest techniques. Scanning also improves efficiency by allowing several persons to access the same document simultaneously.

In addition to this, BPO companies also offer specialized services for medical and legal clients. These include transcription, coding, and medical billing and Insurance collection.

Client Benefits with Back Office Outsourcing

Outsourcing improves your efficiency by reducing overhead cost. You save on the infrastructure and technology that would be needed to perform all these tasks on your own. Moreover, you also save on hiring additional staff for your back office operations. In fact, your savings would be in the range of up to 30-40 percent.

All your work is completed with the utmost efficiency as the business process outsourcing company has a competent team on the task. This team can deliver error-free solutions in minimum turnaround time. The experts work with advanced technology – so you get a effective solution. Even high volume jobs are handled with ease. More time to focus on your core tasks improves productivity, revenue and your bottom line.

While there is no doubt that business process outsourcing companies help organizations improve back office efficiency, it is important to choose the right service provider. Always do your research and find a BPO company that can understand your goals, work as an extension to your office to help you achieve them, and provide a competitively priced solution.

About the Author

Managed Outsource Solutions (MOS) is one of the leading bpo companies providing an extensive range of services. By choosing our BPO services, you can save on every aspect of your business. For more information about our BPO company and business process outsourcing services we provide, call 1-800-670-2809.












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After the collapse of Bretton Woods system in the early 1970s, the exchange rates of major currencies became floating, thus leaving the supply and demand to adjust foreign exchange rates in accordance to their perceived values. The increase in volatility of the exchange rates, together with the increase in the volume of world trade led to the escalation of foreign-exchange risk.

Currency risk is part of the operational and financial risk associated with the risks of adverse movements in the exchange rate of one particular currency against another. In comparison with investments in local assets, the freely fluctuating currency rates represent an additional risk factor for investors who want to diversify their portfolios internationally. Therefore, the control and management of the currency exchange rate risk is an integral part of business management with a view to improve the effectiveness of international investments.

One effective and generally accepted method for this type of risk management is the use of derivative financial instruments (derivatives) such as futures, forwards, options and swaps. Although derivatives are extremely diverse, by their legal nature all of them constitute a contract between the buyer and seller, concluded in present, while the performance will take place at some time in the future. The value of the derivative contract depends on the price movement of the base or “underlying” security.

1. Using Derivatives for Elimination of Uncertainty (Hedging)

Derivative financial instruments are widely used tools for management and protection against various types of risk and are an integral part of numerous innovative investment strategies. They make future risks negotiable, which leads to the removal of uncertainty through the exchange of market risks, known as hedging. Corporations and financial institutions, for example, are using derivatives to protect themselves against changes in the prices of raw materials, forex exchange rates, stocks, interest rates, etc. They serve as insurance against adverse movements in prices and as a reduction of price fluctuations, which in turn leads to more reliable forecasts, lower capital requirements and higher capital efficiency. These advantages are led to the extensive use of derivative financial instruments: according to ISDA over 94% of the largest companies in USA and Europe manage their risk exposures, through the usage of derivatives. In summary – an investor that has decided to hedge the risk will become a party to a derivative contract, which leads to the financial result, the exact opposite of the financial result generated by the risk. That is, when the value of the hedged asset falls, then the value of the derivative security must increase and vice versa.

2. Using Derivatives for Providing Protection with Minimal Initial Investment

In addition, derivatives provide protection against currency risks with minimal initial investment and consumption of capital at the exceptionally high adaptability of the contractual terms and conditions in relation to the specific needs of each contracting party. They also enable investors to trade future price expectations buying or selling derivative asset instead of the base security at a very low cost in comparison with the direct investment in the underlying asset. The total value of the transaction for the purchase of a derivative on the major currencies is about 80 per cent lower than that of the purchase of a portfolio of relevant basic currencies. If compared with the costs of exposure in less liquid assets such as real estate, the difference in costs between derivative and direct investment in the underlying asset is even significantly higher.

3. Using Derivatives as an Investment

Another way to use derivatives is as an investment. Derivatives are an alternative to investing directly in assets without purchasing the base security. They also allow investments in securities, which cannot be purchased directly. Examples include credit derivatives, which provide payment if the creditor cannot fulfill its bond obligations.

4. Using Derivatives for Speculative Purposes

Although most participants in the market are using derivatives to hedge risks, some of them frequently trade derivatives for the purpose of generating profit at favorable price movements and without any offset positions. Usually, investors open positions in derivative contracts to sell an asset, which in their opinion is overestimated in predetermined period or date in the future. This trading strategy is profitable if the value of underlying assets actually falls. Such trading strategies are extremely important for the efficient functioning of financial markets, thus reducing the risk of a significant understatement or overstatement of the underlying assets.The use of derivatives for risk management is nowadays widespread in developed economies and is considered to be a routine part of the business of financial institutions and companies. The derivative financial instruments serve mainly as insurance against adverse movements in prices and as a tool for reducing price fluctuations, which in turn leads to more reliable forecasts, lower capital requirements and higher productivity.

Furthermore the derivatives provide protection against currency exchange risk with minimal initial investment and consumption of capital at exceptionally high adaptability of the contractual terms and conditions meeting the requirements and needs of investors. They also enable market participants to trade future price expectations, this way purchasing a derivative financial asset instead of the base security at a very low cost in comparison with the total transaction if investing directly in the underlying asset.

About the Author

Nelly Naneva works as CEO of the Financial Institution Freetrade JSC, Sofia, Bulgaria and as Editor of the Online Financial Magazine Markets Weekly http://marketseekly.net.She holds Masters’ Degrees in Law from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria and in Banking and FInance from Institute of Financial Services, School of Finance, London, Great Britain.












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After the collapse of Bretton Woods system in the early 1970s, the exchange rates of major currencies became floating, thus leaving the supply and demand to adjust foreign exchange rates in accordance to their perceived values. The increase in volatility of the exchange rates, together with the increase in the volume of world trade led to the escalation of foreign-exchange risk.

Currency risk is part of the operational and financial risk associated with the risks of adverse movements in the exchange rate of one particular currency against another. In comparison with investments in local assets, the freely fluctuating currency rates represent an additional risk factor for investors who want to diversify their portfolios internationally. Therefore, the control and management of the currency exchange rate risk is an integral part of business management with a view to improve the effectiveness of international investments.

One effective and generally accepted method for this type of risk management is the use of derivative financial instruments (derivatives) such as futures, forwards, options and swaps. Although derivatives are extremely diverse, by their legal nature all of them constitute a contract between the buyer and seller, concluded in present, while the performance will take place at some time in the future. The value of the derivative contract depends on the price movement of the base or “underlying” security.

1. Using Derivatives for Elimination of Uncertainty (Hedging)

Derivative financial instruments are widely used tools for management and protection against various types of risk and are an integral part of numerous innovative investment strategies. They make future risks negotiable, which leads to the removal of uncertainty through the exchange of market risks, known as hedging. Corporations and financial institutions, for example, are using derivatives to protect themselves against changes in the prices of raw materials, forex exchange rates, stocks, interest rates, etc. They serve as insurance against adverse movements in prices and as a reduction of price fluctuations, which in turn leads to more reliable forecasts, lower capital requirements and higher capital efficiency. These advantages are led to the extensive use of derivative financial instruments: according to ISDA over 94% of the largest companies in USA and Europe manage their risk exposures, through the usage of derivatives.

In summary – an investor that has decided to hedge the risk will become a party to a derivative contract, which leads to the financial result, the exact opposite of the financial result generated by the risk. That is, when the value of the hedged asset falls, then the value of the derivative security must increase and vice versa.

2. Using Derivatives for Providing Protection with Minimal Initial Investment

In addition, derivatives provide protection against currency risks with minimal initial investment and consumption of capital at the exceptionally high adaptability of the contractual terms and conditions in relation to the specific needs of each contracting party. They also enable investors to trade future price expectations buying or selling derivative asset instead of the base security at a very low cost in comparison with the direct investment in the underlying asset. The total value of the transaction for the purchase of a derivative on the major currencies is about 80 per cent lower than that of the purchase of a portfolio of relevant basic currencies. If compared with the costs of exposure in less liquid assets such as real estate, the difference in costs between derivative and direct investment in the underlying asset is even significantly higher.

3. Using Derivatives as an Investment

Another way to use derivatives is as an investment. Derivatives are an alternative to investing directly in assets without purchasing the base security. They also allow investments in securities, which cannot be purchased directly. Examples include credit derivatives, which provide payment if the creditor cannot fulfill its bond obligations.

4. Using Derivatives for Speculative Purposes

Although most participants in the market are using derivatives to hedge risks, some of them frequently trade derivatives for the purpose of generating profit at favorable price movements and without any offset positions. Usually, investors open positions in derivative contracts to sell an asset, which in their opinion is overestimated in predetermined period or date in the future. This trading strategy is profitable if the value of underlying assets actually falls. Such trading strategies are extremely important for the efficient functioning of financial markets, thus reducing the risk of a significant understatement or overstatement of the underlying assets.

The use of derivatives for risk management is nowadays widespread in developed economies and is considered to be a routine part of the business of financial institutions and companies. The derivative financial instruments serve mainly as insurance against adverse movements in prices and as a tool for reducing price fluctuations, which in turn leads to more reliable forecasts, lower capital requirements and higher productivity.

Furthermore the derivatives provide protection against currency exchange risk with minimal initial investment and consumption of capital at exceptionally high adaptability of the contractual terms and conditions meeting the requirements and needs of investors. They also enable market participants to trade future price expectations, this way purchasing a derivative financial asset instead of the base security at a very low cost in comparison with the total transaction if investing directly in the underlying asset.



About the Author

Nelly Naneva works as CEO of the Financial Institution Freetrade JSC, Sofia, Bulgaria and as Editor of the Online Financial Magazine Markets Weekly http://marketseekly.net.She holds Masters’ Degrees in Law from Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria and in Banking and FInance from Institute of Financial Services, School of Finance, London, Great Britain.










Argea’s New White Paper on Assessing Outsourcing Readiness in Mid-Marketplace Organizations Published On the internet at Outsourcing Venture










Princeton, NJ (PRWEB) August 11, 2005 -

Argea nowadays announced the publication of Assessing Outsourcing Readiness in Mid-Market Firms in Outsourcing Venture’s particular on-line section on solving mid-marketplace challenges in outsourcing (http://www.outsourcingvenutre.com/midmarket). The white paper addresses the key elements of achieving organizational readiness in mid-market place firms for onshore, nearshore or offshore outsourcing. The paper is the most current in a continuous series devoted to outsourcing in mid-industry companies that Argea publishes in the print magazine and online portal of Outsourcing Venture, formerly identified as OutsourcingCentral.com.

There is growing evidence that most businesses have 1 or a lot more serious defects in their outsourcing implementation and management that are preventing them from attaining the full positive aspects which outsourcing is designed to deliver. Ram Iyer, CEO of Argea, said, “These defects are normally brought on by a poor state of readiness to begin outsourcing. In most circumstances, skill, resource and expertise shortages are to blame and these are specially typical in mid-market place companies. With the correct guidance, however, these companies can meet and even exceed the outsourcing performance of bigger firms.”

Businesses in this market sector have been usually underserved, each by outsourcing providers and specialist advisors that can successfully guide them by way of the outsourcing lifecycle. Mid-sized firms face at least a dozen special challenges compared to bigger enterprises and it takes specialized understanding to aid these businesses to successfully adopt and use outsourcing as a competitive tool.

“While outsourcing can uniquely solve company challenges and develop competitive advantage, it comes with risks. The info presented in Argea’s Outsourcing Readiness white paper presents essential risk-mitigation data and tactics for effectively achieving anticipated return on investment,” stated Kathleen Goolsby, editor of Outsourcing Venture magazine.

Outsourcing Venture is devoted to delivering insight into outsourcing and is committed to bringing the most timely and informative intelligence to the outsourcing community. Additionally, the company’s leaders are keen to transfer essential outsourcing knowledge and competency into the mid-market, which has been overlooked in outsourcing education. “We are pleased to have Argea as an alliance partner and proud to publish another Argea paper with strategic content material that is exactly what buyers of outsourcing services need to have to know,” stated Paul Grim, founder and publisher of Outsourcing Venture’s magazine and on-line portal.

About Argea

Argea’s Mission is to assist US-based businesses turn out to be more globally competitive by intelligently selecting and collaboratively integrating global resources and technologies to drive organization efficiency. Argea takes a practitioner-based approach to outsourcing, mainly making use of outsourcing practitioners with encounter at Fortune1000 firms that have firsthand knowledge of the nuances of profitable outsourcing. Argea supplies consulting and outsourcing management services across the outsourcing lifecycle. To uncover out how Argea can aid your enterprise, please visit our site at http://www.argea.com/ or email info@argea.com.

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