Private Placement - Kevin Wessell, CEO of 1-800-COMPANYcom Explains How Companies Can Raise Up to $5 Million or More

Released on: October 2, 2008, 10:44 am

Press Release Author: 1-800-COMPANY.com / Brett Schoneman

Industry: Small Business

Press Release Summary: Kevin Wessell, CEO of 1-800-COMPANY.com explains how
companies can raise up to $5 million or more for their business through private
placement. Private placement is raising money for a company by issuing securities
such as corporate stock or an interest in a limited partnership.

Press Release Body: Companies that are looking to raise capital for their business
typically use corporate credit loans from banks. However, with the recent
economical crisis including the collapse of major U.S. banks and the tightening of
credit, businesses are beginning to turn to a forgotten alternative to corporate
credit and that is private placement.

Private placement is raising money for a company by issuing securities, such as
corporate stock or an interest in a limited partnership. There are several private
placement options for business owners that do not require registration of the
securities with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Thus, this is an attractive
method for business owners to raise the capital they need without the complicated
restrictions, filing requirements or bank loans.

Private placement also makes it much easier, faster and far less costly than taking
a company public. This also gives the business owner greater control and flexibility
with how they raise their financing, including with a select group of investors that
meet their requirements. Many companies do not meet the stringent requirements of
taking a company public, thus another advantage provided by private placement.

During this economic crisis, banks are now placing a far higher level of scrutiny
and restrictions for a company to get the level of funding they need. Private
placement is an attractive option for many business owners to get around this
hurdle.

There are several private placement options available for businesses to take
advantage of, each with different restrictions and limits to how much securities a
company can sell.

Rule 504 - Allows a company to sell up to $1,000,000 of its securities in any 12
month period. Companies are not allowed to solicit or advertise their securities to
the general public. Word of mouth advertising is typically used rather than
advertising in a public forum. Purchasers receive restricted securities which
require them to meet additional rules before allowing them to resell the securities.
Purchasers will generally need to hold the securities for at least one year.

Rule 505 - Allows a company to sell up to $5,000,000 of their securities in any 12
month period. Again, companies are not allowed to solicit or advertise their
securities to the general public but generally can let others know via word of
mouth. Companies are allowed to sell to an unlimited number of accredited investors
and up to 35 other persons who do not meet the sophistication of wealth standards
associated with other exemptions. Purchasers receive restricted securities which
requires them to meet additional rules before allowing them to resell the
securities, including holding the securities for at least one year.

Rule 506 - Allows a company to raise an unlimited amount of money. Companies may
sell their securities to an unlimited number of accredited investors and up to 35
other people. Unlike Rule 505, all non-accredited investors, either alone or with a
representative, must be sophisticated, meaning, they must have sufficient
understanding and experience in financial business matters to make them capable of
examining the risks and rewards of the investment. Purchasers receive restricted
securities which requires them to meet additional rules before allowing them to
resell the securities, including holding the securities for at least one year.

For more information about private placement, contact 1-800-COMPANY.com at:
1-800-266-7269.


Web Site: http://www.1-800-COMPANY.com

Contact Details: Contact: Brett Schoneman
661-310-2807
1-800-COMPANY.com
28015 Smyth Drive
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
http://www.1-800-COMPANY.com
brett@1-800-COMPANY.com

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