Envision'08

The Entrepreneurial Conference hosted by the Texas A&M University Center for New Ventures & Entrepreneurship, http://www.cnve.org

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Alternative Funding

Does your startup or going concern need funding?
10-Reasons to For Alternative Funding options by APC

1. Significantly increase the cash flow of your business
• Earned cash is-available for qualified receivables in as little as 24-hours.

2. Use readily available cash to grow your business
• Funds generated by factoring can be used for new equipment acquisitions, inventory purchases, marketing expenditures/ facility improvements, etc. that otherwise may not have been feasible when you needed them most.

3. The process is very efficient and reliable
• Once approved, our clients trust American Prudential Capital for a userfriendly approach to doing business each and every month. Payments to our clients are dependable because we understand what a predictable stream of cash can mean to the life of any business.

4. Use what you need when you need it
• There are NO required monthly minimums for factoring and no long-term obligations. We recognize that factoring should be a "bridge mechanism" to more traditional financing and that typically our services are a season in the life of most businesses. Our contract is month-to-month because we earn your business.

5. Capital availability is flexible
• Factoring is the only means of business financing that can grow proportionally and immediately with your business as you need it.

6. Minimize internal costs associated with collections
• Your company will spend less time on collections since we take on most of this task. Thereby, you can focus more of your efforts on higher value-added activities such as sales and production.

7. Better knowledge of your customer's credit
We are extremely proficient at verifying your customer's credit and ultimately their ability to pay your invoices. This enables you to make more informed decisions on where to target your efforts for the greatest gain and minimize your bad debt write-offs.

8. Leverage your customer's credit rating
• Your customer's good credit rating is one of the strongest assets you can have when factoring. It is their positive history as much as anything that makes this process work for you.

9. Factoring is not a loan
• No debt is created when factoring so there is NO negative impact on your financials. You are not using long-term debt to satisfy a short-term need for cash. This increases your appeal to traditional lenders because factoring creates cash in your bank account and not debt on your Balance Sheet.

10. Take advantage of early payment discounts to suppliers
• Minimize some of your factoring costs by leveraging supplier offered discounts for early payment and simultaneously increase your credit rating.

Find out what others think about working with us below

What do our clients say about American Prudential Capital?

"As a subcontractor in the Commercial Construction' industry for nearly 12 years, I understand how difficult it can be to survive in a competitive market which is characterized by seasonal fluctuation and increasing demand for strong performance. My association with American Prudential Capital has been a lifesaver for my business. Not only have I received the financial assistance that I needed, but my good friends at APC have been there to help me make right decisions for our company. What I discovered by utilizing their service was that they truly care about their clients and want to help others succeed.' The degree of integrity with which APC conducts its business is unsurpassed. I trust them completely and I would highly recommend their services to any organization." Gary Carville - Commercial Care Services, Inc.

"American Prudential has been factoring Allrail invoices for over a year. They have been absolutely great to work with. Very simple process administered by a solid group of professionals. I have no reservations about referring this company to anyone." Tom Morgan - Allrail Services, Ltd.

"We have been associated with American Prudential Capital using their invoice factoring services for over 7-years. Their helpful and dedicated staff has been a great asset to our business. The invoice factoring services are a great help with our cash flow which enables us to receive payment for our services within 24-hours after delivery. This helps us to manage our material costs for new orders and meet the needs of our customers." Larry and John Haller - Custom Welding & Fabrication



Here's a list of industries we like:
AB CD
IndustryIndustry IndustryIndustry
Accounting & ConsultingFabrication: Pressure VesselsMasonrySafety Services & Equipment
AdvertisingFence Installation and Repairs Medical StaffingSales & Installations
Apartment ServicesFine Linen RentalMetal FabricatorsSecurity Alarm Installation
Apparel DesignFire Alarm Installation Manufacturing - Metal Strainers and FiltersSecurity Guard Service
Asbestos & Lead AbatementFood ServicesManufacturing Oilfield ChemicalsSeismic Drilling
Audio-Visual Design/InstallFormat Digital Printing Manufacturing Personal Care & Gift ProductsService-Environmental
Belt Press - Sales & ServiceFrozen Food ProductsManufacturing Sew Cleaning EquipmentServices to Mortgage Lenders
Blasting and CoatingGen.Contrctr-Civil, Paving/Draining Manufacturing, Furniture Design, ImporterSheet Metal Fabricator
Building MaintenanceGeneral Contractor - PaintModular Building TransportSign Installation
Cabling - CommunicationsGov't Contracting Services Natural Disaster CleanupSite Preparation-Construction
Cabling - TechnologyGraphic Arts FinishingNatural Gas ContractorSoftware Development & Design
Calibration ServicesHealth Care Services Natural Stone DistributorSoftware Development - Oilfield Services
Carbide FabricatorHighway MaintenanceNetwork IntegrationSoil Remediation Services
Chemical SalesHose & Fitting Fabricator Non-destruct Testing & Inspec. SvcsStaffing
Chemical SolventsHVAC Sales and ServiceOffice Furniture Sales & ServiceSteel Erection
Commercial Aircraft Parts Supplier Hydraulics Sales & ServicesOffshore constructionSteel Fabrication & Fiberglass Construction
Communications Fiber OpticHydroblasting at a refineryOffshore Crane Service & Maintenanc Structural Restoration & Maintenace
Communications InstallationImport & Distrib - GroceriesOil & Gas EquipmentMasonry Supplier
Computer ConsultingImport/Export Industrial Oil & Gas ExplorationSupplier Commercial Aircraft Parts
Computer Hardware & SoftwareImport/Export-Broker ServicesOil and Gas Sales-PipeSupplier, Tech Personnel
Computer Software & Services Indust. Power Transmission Distrib.Oil Field Pipeline ServiceSurveying and Engineering
Concrete ConstructionIndustrial MaintenanceOil Field Services System Integrator
Consulting and Training Industrial SuppliesOil Tool Rental & Manuf.Systems Integration
Consulting/RecruitingInformation TechnologyOilfield Equipment Sales & Mfg. Technical Staffing
Contractor - Utilities Information Technology StaffingOilfield MaintenanceTechnical Support
Contractor-Interior BuildoutInspection, Maintenance & Repairs Oilfield ServicesTechnology
Corrosion Inspection & EngineeringInstallation of Cryogenic EquipmentOverhead Crane RepairTelecommunications
Counseling StaffingInternational Oil & Gas Parking Lot MaintenanceTelecommunications Service
Custom Embroidery, ScreenprintingJanitorial ServicesPersonal Care ProductsTemp Agency - Physical Therapy
Custom Welding and Fabricating Lamp ManufacturerPersonnel ServicesTemporary Medical Staffing
Delivery ServiceLandscape & Nursery ServicesPipeline MaintenanceTemporary Staffing
Design/Mfg/Sale of Wool RugsLawn Maintenance Pipeline SurveyingTower Construction
Direct MarketingLegal servicesPolymersTower Telecommunications
Distributor Janitorial SuppliesMachine Shop & Metal Fabricators Precision Sheetmetal FabricationTransport- trucking
DistributionMaintenancePre-op clean techno for power constTransportation Broker
Distributor of Home Furnishing ProductsManufacturer - Glass Block Process Honey for BakeriesTree Farm
EDI ServicesManufacturer/Recycler: Wood ReelsProduce ShippersVaccuum Truck Services and Rental
Electrical Apparatus Sales & Repair Project Management ServicesProperty Preservation ServicesVacuum Truck - Septic Cleaning
Electronic Manufacture & RepairPromotional MerchandisingPublishing of Computer Games Valve Supply and Repair
Emissions Testing Manufacturer: CabinetsRailcar Inspection and RepairVegatative Erosion Control
Employment StaffingManufacturer: ChemicalsRebar Installation Ventilation Services
Energy Conservation Manufacturer: Chemicals & Motor OilRecruiting - StaffingWaterproofing
EngineeringManufacturer: Component CoatingsRECRUITING SERVICES Wholesale Furniture Distribution
Engineering/Oil & GasManufacturer: Countertop & CabinetReselling Computer EquipmentWholesale Home Furnishings
Engineering/Telecommunications Manufacturer: Plastic BagsRestaurant and CateringWholesale Importer
Enterprise Software CompanyManufacturer: Rubber & PlasticRight of Way and Site AcquisitionsWholesale Oilfield Supplies
Environmental CleanupManufacturer: Sausage Risk ManagementWholesale Trade
Environmental EngineeringManufacturer: Vehicle Security
Environmental RemediationManufacturer:Machine Vision Systems
Environmental Services Manufacturing & Installation AC
Environmental TestingManufacturing & Service of Presses
Erosion PreventionManufacturing- Steel Forgings
FabricatingMarine Survey Consult & Eng

Thank you,

Eric

PS. Have you watched both of these videos and read the article here? http://inhouston.ning.com/profiles/blogs/what-is-servant-leadership-and If so, please share it with every one using the "share" link there.

Eric Standlee
Director
Commercial Funding
Commercial Acquisitions
Bank Revenue Improvement

281.377.6296 direct
American Prudential Capital, Inc.
13100 Northwest Frwy., Suite 300
Houston, Tx 77040
www.americanprudentialcapital.com
eric@americanprudentialcapital.com


Businesses:
o get funding without giving up equity
o meet short-term needs with short-term cash
o fund growth beyond what current lines of credit can handle
o avoid loss of opportunity

Banks:
o "Greenhouse" future commercial banking clients
o 27-37% return on lost business
o 37% return for one bank has represented more than 40% net income for a billion dollar bank
o keep and grow deposits
o reduce risk
o generate new non-fee revenue
o fund requests for line increases or new lines even during credit freezes and financial crisis

http://inhouston.ning.com/profiles/blogs/what-is-servant-leadership-and

Monday, May 5, 2008

Twitter / asblumberg: @ericstandlee put me on the...

A good friend who went to Envision 08, Adam Blumberg, CEO of Truistic in Houston said this on Twitter:

put me on the schedule for Envision 09.
That has been the response across the board.

Eric Standlee

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Envision'08 Surpasses Expectations!

Well, I think I've finally recouped from the envision'08 experience. Wow! What a blowout...500 attendees! Guy Kawasaki couldn't believe it was our inaugural event. A head honcho at Oracle explained that he attends conferences all over the world and has never seen anything like envision'08.

I'd like to take just a moment and thank all those volunteers that helped get the word out. You know who you are: Dean McCall (San Antonio), Eric Standlee, Marc Nathan, Dayna Marcum, Jill Lindquist, Christine Spray, Larry Collis, Kyle Leney, Mike Young, Greg Price,
Mary Wilson, Hilla Abileah, Jim Pillans, and many, many more.

Here's a little taste of what went on at envision'08 with more footage to come:
http://blip.tv/file/867928/

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Hate Your Job?

Hate your job? No problem, Oprah can help!

You read that right...Oprah. Envision'08 special guest, Marcus Buckingham, will be appearing on Oprah this Friday to showcase the workshop he facilitated with 30 viewers. He'll show how he helped these working women understand their strengths and passions and how to use them.

Check our the promo video on YouTube.

Also, all you late registrants to the conference, be sure and use he discount code "guest" to receive special pricing.

Monday, April 7, 2008

More Video Footage for Envision'08


I received more video footage from last Wednesday's sit-down with envision'08 supporters. This is good stuff, folks. Take look...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU8AQyYeKkk

Saturday, April 5, 2008

Envision'08 Video Spotlight


Hi, guys, spent some time with a few supporters of envision'08 Wednesday morning and we caught it on video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gHJ2ZhU6lM

Richard Scruggs, Texas A&M University Center for
New Ventures & Entrepreneurship

Karen Love, PKF Texas
Marc Nathan, Houston Technology Center

Monday, March 31, 2008

Marcus Buckingham & Rackspace

Here we are at the final push for Envision'08. Wow, it's going to be awesome!

I found a video clip of the CEO from Rackspace (San Antonio) where he talks about Marcus Buckingham and thought I would share that with everyone. He attributes much of his company's success to Marcus.

http://www.gazellestv.com/player.cfm?fid=14

Rackspace's CEO calls him the next Peter Drucker. Check it out! And, don't miss Marcus at Envision'08.