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Ask anyone who has ever raised millions of dollars in funding and they will tell you that it is an expensive proposition. Whether it is an Initial Public Offering, a Private Placement or a simple commercial loan, it costs businesses thousands of dollars before they see their first dollar in funding. To the uninitiated this seems downright backwards. After all, they say, “My business needs money. Why should I have to pay any fees to get it?” While on the surface this seems to make perfect sense, a closer look at what goes on during a capital raise reveals some shocking facts. There’s no better place to start our exploration of this subject than by taking a closer look at a sector whose very...

The hardship letter is used to gain the sympathy and cooperation of your lender when applying for a mortgage modification loan. You will need to explain to the lender how and why you are currently experiencing a financial hardship. You want your letter to illustrate not only how it happened but what steps you have taken to correct the problems. Your lender will want to know if you will be able to make the payments on a modified loan. You will need to show specifically how you will do this, perhaps you made a new budget and cut dining out, or weekly movie night. Be specific! Knowing what qualifies as a financial hardship is your first step to applying for a home loan modification. 1. Job loss or...

Relationships are work.... hard work! Far easier to live on a desert island; men don't have to share how they are 'feeling'... women don't have to nag because their intimacy needs are not met. We work hard getting degrees, yet we rarely put the same energy into making relationships better. At school there's a sequence to events, each year gets more difficult yet we're prepared for it by a teacher who explains what's expected of us. In relationships unfortunately we don't have a sequence. We think "falling in love" is going to be forever... we have no clue what to do when it goes wrong or why it went wrong in the first place. There are few role model relationships to emulate. Men asking for...

Selling a house quickly in the present real estate market has become a very difficult task for home sellers. Homes listed for sale stay on the market for 90 days or more, even after the seller lowers the asking price. The sub-prime and adjustable rate market has created a domino effect within the housing industry. More homes are being flooded into the pool of available housing inventory with declining values. This gives any prospective home buyer more options to pick and choose what they will buy and more negotiation power to deal with sellers who may not be in the best position to hold out for the price wanted for the house due to an inability to continue to make payments that have adjusted too...

When you think of a river, the last thing you think about is probably how strong its water really is. You are more than likely to think about calm flowing water that brushes over stones at the bottom of the river. Whatever you think about, it's definitely not how powerful the river is. 5. Brahmaputra River The Brahmaputra River is located in Bahaduradbad, Bangladesh. It starts in southwestern Tibet, goes through the Himalayas, the Assam Valley, and then through Bangladesh. The Brahmaputra is about 1,800 miles long and is mostly used for transportation as well as irrigation. While most of this river is navigable, some parts are prone to catastrophic flooding in the spring once the snow of the...

The state of Chennai is witnessing a rapid development process. With multinational companies and national companies setting business ventures in the south, Chennai is being flooded with the demand for office spaces. Investors can purchase, rent, or avail office space on lease in Chennai. The reason for this huge demand for office space in Chennai is because of the tremendous growth in the information technology sector. Real estate developers are catering to the ever increasing demand of the business process outsourcing industry in need for Chennai office space on lease, purchase, or rent. Leasing office space in Chennai can sometime prove to be beneficial than buying or renting them. Organization...

Well, here we are, we have the tent, we have the site, so what can possibly go wrong? I assume you have chosen your tent after educated research, and I assume you have chosen your site with all of the prerequisites in place. If not - fear not, here are a few tips. The first thing is actually choosing a tent I suppose. You need to consider several points before you slide that credit card into the machine, or rifle through your wallet for the cash. 1. Are you looking for a long term tent, or short term. In other words, do you want this to last for extended use, or is it for a quick one or two trips. Money is the key here and you will find that you can buy tents of similar construction but manufactured...

Lately I've been asking my clients about their networking strategy. I've even decided to add coaching people on networking strategies to my roster of services - it's becoming THAT important in this job economy. Sitting at home, in your fuzzy slippers and applying for jobs online just ain't cuttin' it. Here's the two-step process to improving your network. 1. Figure out how to talk about yourself. Check out to figure out how you should talk about your experience. The Wizard takes you through questions like Who you are, what you specialize in, what you do, and why you're the best at what you do. (gee..exactly what you should have on your resume and be talking about in an interview...imagine that.) The...

1st June 2006. For most people, the day was just like any other day, holding not much importance. But for obese people in the UK, the day will be ever remembered. For on this day, Acomplia, the wonder drug for obesity was released for sale on prescription. Research on acomplia as a diet pill was going on for years. And all eyes were on when the wonder drug will be released. After Fen-phen, Acomplia diet pill was the most anticipated drug and many overweight people had their trust clung on this drug to give them freedom from excessive fat. Therefore, news of approval of acomplia came like rain during a dry spell. It raised the hope that finally they can get rid of fat, which not only gave one a...

Planning the perfect house in which you can peacefully and serenely reside may seem quite complicated. But, achieving this little piece of heaven may be easier than you think; especially if you consciously strive to discover the most important things that are currently missing in your life. This concept proves the importance of house plans; you can't incorporate a spirit lifting improvement in your home without first identifying what that something is. Try to picture, for a moment, a large multi-windowed living room which is being flooded with indirect sunlight. As you quietly recline in your deeply upholstered arm chair, you can't help but be drawn in by the exquisitely flowering garden that was...

Many people are daunted at the aspect of trying to handle all of the paperwork and legalities of managing their own property, so they pay anywhere from 6-12% of their GROSS rental income to a property management company that MOST of the time won't give it nearly the attention your property deserves. Managing your property really doesn't have to be that hard. It's like anything else, once you get over the learning curve, you can virtually put your money-generating machine (your property) on autopilot! So, let's start by breaking down the big picture. 1) Advertise your vacancy There are many great places to advertise your property. First and foremost, put a sign in the front yard where it is easily...

I want to get straight to the point. If you are suffering from spiritual or emotional hurts, Self Help, Self Improvement and Self Esteem books, programs and workshops are a waste of your time and money. "Why?" you ask. It's simple really, because they do not work! Self Help, Self Improvement and Self Esteem books, programs and workshops all focus on one thing and one thing only; YOU! Let's be perfectly honest, if you have been spiritually or emotionally wounded YOU are the problem. There is something wrong in you that is in need of repair. Self help, Self Esteem and Self Improvement books, workshops and programs will not work to bring you spiritual and emotional healing because it is an attempt by...

eare's Globe Theatre puts on performances of Shakespeare's work and lets you gain an appreciation of the times in which he lived and worked. The first part of this tri-part venture is the Globe Theatre itself; no amateur theatre, this, boasting a full professional theatre company which puts on an entertaining season of plays each year. The second part is the Globe Education Trust, which helps students of all ages to understand Shakespeare's work as it relates to performance and the stage. And the third part is Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, the most comprehensive exhibition in the world about William Shakespeare and his contemporaries. More than 700,000 children, women and men enjoy all these...

What is the impact of increased flooding risk in the UK? What happens if your home becomes effected by floods? Flood is an increased problem in the UK. Buildings insurance companies are concerned about the rising risk of flood. Claims to settle flooded properties are by nature quite expensive. Flood also tends to be a recurring threat at properties which means that once effected a home could suffer more than one flood in a short period of time. This makes accepting flood risk properties difficult for UK insurance companies as there is almost an inevitability that the property will once again face flood damage. In recent years, flooding has become an even higher risk for UK insurers and there is an...

Shakespeare's Globe Theatre is an exciting and amusing place to see Shakespeare performed! The first part of this tri-part venture is the Globe Theatre itself; no amateur theatre, this, boasting a full professional theatre company which puts on an entertaining season of plays each year. The second part is the Globe Education Trust, which helps students of all ages to understand Shakespeare's work as it relates to performance and the stage. And the third part is Shakespeare's Globe Exhibition, the most comprehensive exhibition in the world about William Shakespeare and his contemporaries. More than 700,000 children, women and men enjoy all these facilities each year - and no wonder, for the Globe is...

Floods can of course be caused by a multitude of reasons, but because of mankind's dependence on water and our historical need to build our towns and cities nears rivers, it makes us extremely vulnerable to flooding. Whilst floods in the UK and across developed nations can be costly; causing untold damage and can result in the loss of businesses and homes; flooding in the West very rarely causes mass loss of life. However, in some parts of the world, flooding can be catastrophic, and when they hit they can cause the deaths of hundreds and thousands of people. Some of the worst floods in history have happened in these parts of the world, and while in the UK, the worst ever recorded flooding happened...

According to reports five million Brits are planning to cut their insurance cover over the next 12 months in a bid to save money. Home insurance is the policy most likely to be cut - however, there are ways to save without reducing your cover levels. The research by insurer LV= shows that 2.2 million adults in the UK are planning to reduce or cancel their home insurance policies with the most popular element to cut being flood insurance despite the fact that flood claims have risen over the last three years and payouts now average £17,000 every time. Downsizing policies could prove to be a mistake if you find it is necessary to make a claim - and so homeowners are encouraged to look at other...

Weather can have a devastating affect on your home business. In the summer of 2007 the UK experienced much higher rainfall than normal. May to July was the wettest 3 months since records began. Around 50,000 houses and 7000 businesses suffered flood damage. As the rain kept coming our flood defences struggled to cope. Many homes had disruption in their power supply, communications were knocked out and some even had problems with their fresh water supply. Extreme weather caused by climate change seems to be happening more regularly. What can you do to prevent some of the damages caused by freak weather? You could start off with making sure that you have adequate home business insurance. Prepare for...

Shropshire is England's forgotten county, but it is well worth making the effort to get there. It is only three hours by train from London and there is plenty to see and do. It is primarily a rural county steeped in history bordering as it does mid Wales, from Oswestry in the northwest to Ludlow and the Hereford border in the south. Consider staying in Shrewsbury, the capital of the county. Shrewsbury is a growing mediaeval town with a large mixture of places to stay and lots of things to see. It straddles the mighty River Severn, one of Britain's longest rivers. The river twists and turns and revisits the town in several places. It can and still does flood some of the town occasionally and the...

The floods experienced by large parts of the UK earlier in the year will have left in their wake much damage, both in a structural and psychological sense. For some, the best coping method is to consign the whole event to the darkest recesses of the mind and make a fresh start by claiming through a home insurance policy. That's if you were one of those lucky enough to have an active policy at the time of the flooding. Unfortunately, buildings and contents cover is not mandatory and many homeowners in the UK do not have any protection in place. Mortgage lenders can insist on buildings cover being in place on the property before they will release the funds to purchase it. Those who would otherwise not...

Flooding is one of the most lethal catastrophes that mother nature can summon up. Over the centuries flooding has killed millions of people and left many millions more homeless, hungry and destitute. Flooding is so dangerous because its consequences are multiple and can cause prolonged problems a long time after flood waters subside. Famine, hunger, drought and disease are all common after floodwater have long gone, which is why a single flood can cause the loss of hundreds of thousands of lives. And flooding is universal, it doesn’t matter where you are in the world, floods can hit anywhere, at any time and from numerous different causes. Heavy rainfall, snow, damaged drains, earthquakes, damming...

oyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors warns that if you can't get insurance for your house, you're in big trouble. Mortgage lenders won't lend on houses that are uninsurable and as a result its value could fall by up to 80%. It's a high flood risk that's most likely to make your house uninsurable. According to a recent survey, 6.5 million homes are already at risk from flooding of which 1.5 million are in high risk areas. The government has completed flood defences in many such areas and protection for a further 80,000 homes is due this year. But concerns have also been expressed about a further 120,000 new homes planned for the Thames Gateway which are potentially in a high “at risk”...

As severe weather continues to take its toll, homeowners must take every step possible to protect their properties including reviewing their home insurance policies. Here are our top 10 tips. - Tip one: Review your home insurance - Make sure the policy is up to date and includes contents recently brought into the home. - Tip two: Move valuables upstairs - If there is a risk of flooding, move as much as you can upstairs, especially items with high values and sentimental items that could not be replaced. - Tip three: Disconnect electrical items - If floods are expected you should make sure that all electrical items are unplugged from their sockets and stored as high as possible. Also consider turning...

The freak weather conditions of late have meant that many have witnessed flooding like never before.  What happened in Cockermouth, Cumbria is a frightening example. There are lots of things that you can do to protect your home or business from flooding, so that if a flood is imminent you can ensure that the damage done is kept to a minimum. There are several things that you need to be aware of before you embark on building on your arc. What flood defences are suitable for your property? The kind of defences that you can employ will depend on a few factors: * Does your property or community have flood defences in place? * What kind of floodwater are you at risk from - sea, river, sewer, surface...

One thing Essex certainly isn’t short of is beaches. For many, many years the Essex coastline has proved to be a popular holiday destination for London and the Home Counties, as well as attracting tourists visiting from Europe and even further afield. For your convenience we have brought together information and resources for the majority of Essex Beaches to be found along our counties picturesque coastline. Canvey Coastline Thorney Bay Beach (Canvey Island) This quiet and sheltered sandy beach is ideal for families and for a great relaxing day out. The beach is surrounded by large open grass areas with picnic tables, a children’s play park and free car park. There is also a newly opened caf...

tr> We have just had the first year’s anniversary of the flash flooding which occurred at Boscastle in Cornwall. The floods saw some of the worst damage wrought by sudden rainfall in the UK for many years. The flood was caused by the remains of a hurricane which crossed the Atlantic, collecting vast amounts of water crossing, and was then pushed high above an area inland of the village depositing around 1,500m litres (330m gallons) of water within two hours. At the time insurance companies were estimating the bill for commercial damage to local businesses, would be as high as £15m. There is perhaps some comfort for insurers in that it could have been worse. Hurricane Charley, which hit...

More than half a million homes in England could be ineligible for home insurance unless action is taken to protect them against flooding, the insurance industry warned today. The Association of British Insurers (ABI) warned that its members could stop offering flood protection as standard on all home insurance policies, in a report published a year after thousands of homes in Hull were hit by flooding. The report stated insurers could not commit to covering all the homes identified by the Environment Agency as being at significant risk of flooding, over 517,000 of them, unless the government announced plans for them to be adequately defended. The ABI added that without government action and stricter...

Thousands of homeowners can still take out home insurance against flooding. Under an agreement with the Government, insurers will guarantee to insure any property thought to have a risk of flooding of less than 1 in 75. Domestic and individual business customers who are at major risk of flooding will still be able to have access to their existing cover. But this can only be done, if there are plans in place to reduce the risk to a satisfactory point within the next five years. The Government has achieved this by entering a twenty five year strategy, in order to develop its flood defences. It plans to increase its defences and encourage people to safeguard their own properties. However the present...