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Development project

Location: Regional Victoria

8 acre site, currently utilised as tourist accommodation with six luxury cabins and manager's residence, has planning approval for 17 lot subdivision and currently valued (August 2009) on 'as is' basis at $1.75m  and 'on completion' at almost $4m, with $800K pre-sales already contracted.

Seeking finance to complete the development work up to approx $500K.    

Offering a 20% - 30% share in the development with return from ongoing sale of buildings and vacant lots, or prepared to negotiate full or part cash repayment on granting of titles.

Estimated time to completion: third quarter 2011.

New Zealand Wine Online Expansion in Australia.

Since it’s launch in July 2009, www.nzwineonline.com.au has proven to be a successful business model with enormous opportunity for future growth. In just choosing to sell NZ wine, we have created a point of difference in our website, as well as creating significant value for the NZ wine industry in Australia.


Our website has been professionally designed with clean, clear ordering processes to ensure and outstanding customer experience online. The site has also been designed to maximise advertising revenue opportunities that provide a sulf-sufficient business model for further site enhancements and maintenance. Further site functionality enhancements are being rolled out in July 2010 to drive better results across the key areas of SEO, traffic and conversion rates.

Our Wine Club business model has been proven and with investment will become a highly profitable growth area for our business. Increasing sales capacity and volumes will provide the business with excellent forward sales figures and drive significant volume discounts, further increasing an already profitable operation.

 

Our business model of e-tailing is an almost perfect one with several key benefits:

-         Minimal fixed costs and overheads

-         Our products are all premium wines attracting high margins

-         Excellent cashflows

-         Minimal stock-holding requirements

-         Streamlined and efficient operations – minimal staff cost requirements

With this proven model, we are now looking to aggressively expand our Wine Club membership and marketing databases. This expansion provides the potential for excellent Net profit and ROE figures from 12 months onwards. NZWO is looking to raise AUD$325k in total to fund the expansion. The potential return on investment is significant and the long-term opportunities for the business in expansion and diversification will ensure NZWO remains an attractive investment beyond the short-term.

I look forward to meeting with interested parties to discuss more about the business and the exciting prospects ahead. A full business plan is available for interested parties and a detailed 5 year forecast will be available on signing the appropriate NDA.

PC Gaming Facility seeking assistance

A PC Gaming facility located in Queensland is seeking an investor to upgrade the outdated systems.


The store has been operating successfully for over 5 years, with new management over the last 2, however due to a lack of capital am unable to obtain a loan through the banks for the necessary update to our equipment.


There is a huge potential for the store which, with a boost in finances, we will be able to reach.


The amount being sought after is a minimum of $30k up to $80k, from one or a few. Benefits will include tax free interest on investment amount above the current interest rates.


Thanks for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Energy-efficient Industrial Lighting

After over 30 years in the lighting industry we have established an independent lighting agency specialising in energy-efficient lighting products. Products include Dimmable and controllable HID Control Gear, high-quality LED lighting, as well as performance HID and fluorescent light fixtures manufactured both in Australia and the US.

We require $350,000 to set up an experienced sales and marketing network and to establish modest inventory and facility requirements. Our detailed marketing plan is in place, orders have already been received and we have a number of potential projects in the works.

Our accountant, a seasoned professional with business start-up experience, is willing to discuss the business and financial projections with serious potential investors.

An opportunity to be involved in an inovative text messaging software application

I am looking for financial support/partnering for a patent application for a motion based software application, involving motion-based test entry using accelerometer technology. The proposed concept incorporates several methods and modes for text messaging that provide quick, easy and fun ways to write and send text messages.

A market snapshot has been performed and shows favourable market trends related to accelerometer technology, as well as seeing an opportunity existing within the fast growing international mobile/cellular industry.

My preliminary patent for this software idea is registered in Australia and the USA. Lodgement date was February 2008. A patent search has been performed and shows there are some similar ideas out there but different enough to my idea to warrant following through with it.  My idea has a broad scope of possibilities.

Building Supplies - Short Term 30 - 120 day Investment

We are a newly formed sales and distribution company within the Building & Construction Industry. Our primary range of products is centred on a building’s facade, and most exterior wall/ceiling applications. Our product range extends to secondary industries also such as Signage, Interior Decoration and DIY.

Our directors are well networked within the industry and have major builder, developer, and architect contacts in most major capital cities.

Our business philosophy is currently not centred on holding stock. Whilst this is not an immediate requirement, we will consider future options also from investors/companies whom have access to logistics and warehousing and are within the building supply industry.

We currently have orders pending to the value of $500,000+. These orders vary from one large order of $270,000+ to orders averaging $30,000-$90,000.

Specifications and further pending orders >$200,000+ are also in the pipeline within the next few months.

Investors are sought for short-term finance between 30-120 days. Amounts of investment would vary with each order, but between ranges as indicated above. We are offering an above market percentage return for one-offs or continual, "per order" funding.

The current market is such that our products have accelerated in sales quite rapidly, due to several clear advantages over competitors. 

This has resulted in achieving our self-funded investment limit in only 5-6 months of operation.

This has also restricted us from launching new and further product lines/technologies with equal and further potential.

HeadChef™ - Health and Recipe Managment Console

HeadChef™ is a product innovation by HCTechnologies combining existing technologies to bring about better, more convenient and easily customised health and recipe management into the kitchen. HeadChef™ will be designed and manufactered in Australia.

Empirical evidence indicates trends are emerging whereby:

• cooking skills are seen to be the ‘new cool’ by younger consumers,

• home cooking is being viewed as a ‘status skill,

• entertaining at home is widening in popularity,

• younger consumers are looking to cook more creatively, bucking usual stereotypes,

• consumers’ still favour ‘scratch cooking’,

• ‘at home’ meal occasions are forecast to increase due to aging populations are the new.

Whilst the overall trend continues to see convenience options taking a preference over more traditional forms of cooking, the emergence of the trends identified above coupled with the consumers ‘need’ to find a trusted helper in the kitchen that hits the three mega-trends of convenience, health and sensory indulgence will prove a winner.

The media is already starting to flag that there is a deficit of technology in the kitchen. HCTechnologies is poised to take up this current deficit in the home kitchen. WE believe that HeadChef™ will provide an innovative, technological solution for the consumer by providing health and recipe management at the touch of an easy to follow screen.

HCTechnologies will launch the HeadChef™ product in the Australian market. This strategy is based on numerous factors namely:

a. Current economic climate – the Australian economic climate is not as adversely affected by the dire global economic factors hence Australian consumers will be better situated to take up the new product innovation;

b. The Australian population is generally trending towards being more receptive to a change in a healthier lifestyle;

c. Whilst Australia tends to be behind US and Europe in electronic trends, by launching product in Australia first, HCTechnologies will be better placed to launch HeadChef™in the US once the product has established and the company operational systems are fully functional, efficient and effective.

This stage of investment will enable HCTechnologies to profoundly build a strong footing in the step to create a manufacturing facitility in Australia. A protoype HeadChef™ unit has already been constructed by HCTechnologies and the retail version software is currently under development by Melbourne based, Mintec Systems. Investment is currently needed for:

• Finishing the development and testing of the retail version software

• Constructing 20 to 30 test HeadChef™ units for design, segmentation, manufacturing and software testing.

• Securing retail sales agreements with major retail chains, to develop a national sales network

• Securing supply and trade agreements from overseas component manufactures

• Setup of a workshop and office to accomidate HCTechnologies while manufacturing systems are developed and a manufacturing plant is secured.

A SWOT analysis has been completed and several risks and weaknesses were identified. The obvious risk with this venture is the low take-up rate of new technology. However, it is believed that the simplified product design and the targeting of the right market segments within the Australian market will be successful. The product will deliver to the consumer the right blend of convenience, simplicity, healthy lifestyle management and ability to indulge the senses with fabulous recipes. The risk is further minimised by careful planning and continual re-assessment of the product and its assembly processes and HCTechnologies' commitment to efficient systems design will ensure the success of HeadChef™

 

Security Related Business Ready to expand to the next level

Hillview Asset Pty Ltd is a small business based in Perth WA specialising in security provision in both the manpower and electronic client areas. We have enjoyed a solid growth rate over the last 6 months and have secured a preffered supplier agreement with Local Government to provide Electronic and Manpowre services. We are looking for investment in order to develop a training school for security related courses as well as business short courses for large groups of individuals we deal with on a daily basis as well as the public sector. We are also looking to secure individuals who will help take advantage of the many opportunities currently presenting themselves to us.

These individuals currently work for national market leaders in the field but are looking to join us as they see the huge potential we currently have at our feet. The development of a training school is also are goal as we have a unique opportunity and access to students at a larger than average rate thanks to our relationship with migration business partners.

 

We are looking to take both the training and specialised electronic services to the market place and take full advantage of the enormous opportunity we now find being presented to us. Interested parties can email us to discuss opportunities and seek further information on this opportunity.

 

Leading Edge Lighting Company

We have an experienced team who have won awards for their creative lighting solutions.  We are committed to providing environmentally friendly lighting for the local and state government and commercial markets.

We have the ability to research, develop, manufacture and install unique lighting solutions that provide greater energy savings and lower maintenance costs than our competitors.  This provides a faster pay back time and less impact on the environment.

We are currently developing, down light, fluorescent light and street light replacements that use 50-80% less power and can last 10-15 years without maintenance.

We are currently located in St. Peters, Sydney, close to Mascot Airport and the Botany Bay container terminals.

We require $980,000 to fund the business operations, research and development projects for the company over the next 6 months.  We will provide a minimum 20% return on investment and are happy to discuss an equity stake in the company.

We are looking for investors who are interested in assisting us with the development of the company in the local, state government and commercial markets.  We see a huge potential for growth in these areas and expect a substantial return on investment for the company if we are one of the first to market.

The Australian Small Scale Offerings Board Limited

The Australian Small Scale Offerings Board provides a platform to assist unlisted companies raise capital through the origination, aggregation and sale of their securities. ASSOB utilises the fund-raising provisions of Section 708 of the Corporations Act, 2001 and accords its exemptive relief to companies listed on the Board, allowing them to bring their investment opportunity to the attention of interested investors. The Board also provides a facility for investors to buy and sell securities through primary and secondary sales. For more information visit ASSOB via the link on the Useful Links page.

Investment Portfolio - Seed & Early Stage Commercialisation

Our company has several managed projects that have been subjected to due diligence and are at various stages of development.

We offer the opportunity to invest directly in projects or to take equity in a fund that will hold a spread of investments.

We have web-based projects, a property project, a franchise project, an environmentaly friendly project, a SME networking project and a continual pipeline of new projects and opportunities that are reviewed on an ongoing basis.

We focus on a staged leveraging strategy which includes:-

Mitigating risk by applying appropriate capital and management structures and measurement tools, and expertise;

Adding value to projects through expert input, resources and funding; and

Leveraging the value created through each stage until exit

Let's take on the big boys

Short Summary: I have built a major web site targeted at the heavy vehicles, equipment and machinery market. I need an investor to provide some capital and operational funding for it's marketing, promotion and deployment. Long Summary: I would like to attract intelligent accountant types, or persons in the cars/trucks/machinery field who would be capable of managing thousands of paid listings and the bookkeeping associated with such a venture. Literally hundreds of small to medium payments daily and weekly. Our site will give users access to thousands of classifieds listings, photos, reviews, upcoming events, industry directories and much more. This is a turnkey business model which can be run by a small team successfully. This business opportunity speaks volumes to anyone wanting to invest online... our network will allow us the optimum base for vehicles, equipment and machinery sales in Australia and the world. Having attained the top search position for Australian sites going back at least 7 years, my keyword promotions through having the best, most generic TLDs, will contribute to any future success for our business. The brand is a marketing dream and easy to remember... and by having such a large array of products/services in demand to include in our genre, we'll never have a time when the content is not making sales... on-top of which, membership and community endeavors will not be hard to accomplish at all. This business already includes, a business name registered with ASIC and the business names registry, domain registrations, trademark papers completed and paid for, operational scripting and user registration/management, graphic designs, HTML templates/logos and a payment gateway already setup. From the moment you make your investment, we will be able to generate sales with little to no "paid-for" marketing, then as needed, we will choose what methods will best suit our endeavor. From advertising banners, affiliate programs, ad sense integration, newsletter subscriptions, paid event spots, referral based sales, this idea has many avenues for cash flow and many fall-backs. Some of the scripting included within my business model, allows for "automatic" updating of content through various internet technologies: RSS & API integration. I can lower overhead to an absolute minimum until we decide to grow. Your security comes in the form of direct ownership of this business if my resolve doesn't satisfy our contract. I will also provide security in the form of IT based assets if required (depending on investment). This idea will serve as a test model (albeit a proper money generating business from day one), for much greater things... from employment to dating, we can achieve a lot with my 12 years of internet based knowledge. I have the ideas, just not the cash which is required to prevent your foot from being chopped off. Contact me and we'll have a chat, I am eager to do this right away, so if you're in a position to get to work quickly and without too much red-tape. I am probably your key to taking on the giants of IT.
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