Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2012 |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' |
Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
A. Basis of Accounting |
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The Company uses the accrual method of accounting and has adopted a calander year-end. |
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
B. Revenue Recognition |
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The Company applies the provisions of SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin("SAB") No. 104, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements ("SAB 104"), which provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and disclosure of revenue in financial statements filed with the SEC. SAB 104 outlines the basic criteria that must be met to recognize revenue and provides guidance for disclosure related to revenue recognition policies. In general, the Company recognizes revenue related to monthly contracted amounts for services provided when (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the fee is fixed or determinable and (iv) collectibility is reasonably assured. |
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With regard to events related to purchases of stored value or prepaid card products, the Company has sold no such goods at this time. When the Company begins to sell such stored value products, a customer who purchases a prepaid card product will pay an upfront acceptance fee in addition to paying some incremental value to add to the stored value card. The Company recognizes only the acceptance fee revenues, as the actual pre-funded load value is electronically transferred from our partner processor to an FDIC-insured account at our partner bank. The Company never possesses the actual pre-funded load value, which resides in a secure account at our processor before being sent to a non-Company accessible customer funding account at our bank. As a result, there is no general accounting treatment for the amounts pre-funded on the stored value cards. With respect to the acceptance fee, the Company will collect the acceptance fee from the customer, satisfying criteria (i) under SAB 104 with a persuasive evidence of an arrangement. The company does not realize the revenue from the acceptance income until the customer has activated their card. The activation of their card requires that they have passed the legal requirements of identity verification and an embossed card in their name has been mailed to their physical address and lastly the client with the card in their physical possession has called to activate their card. Moreover, the funds have been prepaid by the customer and thus as outlined in criteria (iv) the collectibility is reasonably assured. In both instances, the Company simply supplies a product or financial tool to a customer. There are no unearned income ramifications since the funds are held in an FDIC-insured account by our partner Bank and not under the control of the Company. The consumer may choose to spend or not spend the money on the stored value card, but the Company after the initial transaction has no obligation to provide future products. The Company does host a customer service center to receive and resolve any issues that may arise out of the use of the prepaid card product. |
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The consulting revenue the Company receives is billed after satisfying the customers' requirement and which follows the criteria of SAB 104 more specifically relating to the delivery of services rendered as outlined in criteria (ii). |
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
C. Cash Equivalents |
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The Company considers all short term, highly liquid investments that are readily convertible, within three months, to known amounts as cash equivalents. The Company has $473 and $179 in cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2012 and 2011 respectively. |
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
D. Property and Equipment |
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Property and equipment as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 consists of the following and are recorded at cost: |
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| | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
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Furniture | | $ | 11,062 | | | $ | 11,062 | |
Equipment | | | 2,741 | | | | 2,741 | |
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Total fixed assets | | | 13,803 | | | | 13,803 | |
Accumulated depreciation | | | (4,787 | ) | | | (2,660 | ) |
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Net Fixed assets | | | 9,016 | | | | 11,143 | |
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Provision for depreciation of equipment will be computed on the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. Depreciation is based upon estimated useful lives as follows: |
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Computer equipment | 3 Years | | | | | | | |
Furniture & fixtures | 7 Years | | | | | | | |
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Maintenance, repairs, and renewals which neither materially add to the value of the equipment nor appreciably prolong its life are charged to expense as incurred. |
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Earnings Per Share, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
E. Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock |
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The computation of earnings (loss) per share of common stock is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding at the date of the financial statements. There are no outstanding employee stock options to be considered in the fully diluted earnings per share calculation in 2012 and 2011. |
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| | For the Year Ended | |
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| | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
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Basic loss per share | | | | | | |
Net loss (numerator) | | | (1,483,779 | ) | | $ | (2,429,465 | ) |
Weighted average shares (denominator) | | | 530,612,252 | | | | 479,445,830 | |
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Per share amount | | | (0.00 | ) | | $ | (0.01 | ) |
Share-based Compensation, Option and Incentive Plans Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
F. Stock-Based Compensation |
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In December 2004, FASB issued FASB ASC 718 (Prior authoritative literature: SFAS No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment”). FASB ASC 718 establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods or services. It also addresses transactions in which an entity incurs liabilities in exchange for goods or services that are based on the fair value of the entity’s equity instruments or that may be settled by the issuance of those equity instruments. FASB ASC 718 focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. FASB ASC 718 requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in the financial statements. That cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. |
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The Company’s accounting policy for equity instruments issued to consultants and vendors in exchange for goods and services follows the provisions of FASB ASC 505-50 (Prior authoritative literature: EITF 96-18, “Accounting for Equity Instruments That are Issued to Other Than Employees for Acquiring, or in Conjunction with Selling, Goods or Services” and EITF 00-18, “Accounting Recognition for Certain Transactions Involving Equity Instruments Granted to Other Than Employees”). The measurement date for the fair value of the equity instruments issued is determined at the earlier of (i) the date at which a commitment for performance by the consultant or vendor is reached or (ii) the date at which the consultant or vendor’s performance is complete. In the case of equity instruments issued to consultants, the fair value of the equity instrument is recognized over the term of the consulting agreement. Stock-based compensation related to non-employees is accounted for based on the fair value of the related stock or options or the fair value of the services, whichever is more readily determinable in accordance with FASB ASC 718. |
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
G. Use of Estimates |
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The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles, in the United States of America, require management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
H. Fair Value of Financial Instruments |
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On January 1, 2008, the Company adopted FASB ASC 820-10-50, “Fair Value Measurements.” This guidance defines fair value, establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for disclosures of fair value measurement and enhances disclosure requirements for fair value measures. The three levels are defined as follows: |
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| · | Level 1 inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets. | | | | | | |
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| · | Level 2 inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument. | | | | | | |
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| · | Level 3 inputs to valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair measurement. | | | | | | |
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The carrying amounts reported in the balance sheets for the cash and cash equivalents, receivables and current liabilities each qualify as financial instruments and are a reasonable estimate of fair value because of the short period of time between the origination of such instruments and their expected realization and their current market rate of interest. The carrying value of related party notes payable approximates fair value because negotiated terms and conditions are consistent with current market rates as of December 31, 2012 and 2011. |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
I. Selling, General and Administrative Costs |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses included the following for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. |
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| | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
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Insurance | | $ | 437 | | | $ | 38,778 | |
Rent | | | 25,590 | | | | 61,810 | |
Investor relations | | | 72,712 | | | | 19,682 | |
Travel and Entertainmnet | | | 300 | | | | 500 | |
Technology costs | | | 40,000 | | | | 73,273 | |
Outside services | | | 352,942 | | | | 757,576 | |
General and administrative | | | 5,397 | | | | 36,517 | |
| | $ | 497,378 | | | $ | 988,136 | |
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets [Policy Text Block] | 'J. Prepaid Expenses and other Current Assets |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets included the following for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. |
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Prepaid consulting services | | $ | 25,000 | | | $ | 75,000 | |
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Accrued Expenses [Policy Text Block] | ' |
K. Accrued Expenses |
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Accrued expenses included the following for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. |
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Accrued Payroll and Compensated Absences | | $ | 1,042,166 | | | $ | 589,706 | |
Interest payable | | | 215,957 | | | | 129,617 | |
Program termination costs | | | 55,000 | | | | 55,000 | |
Vacation accrual | | | 97,836 | | | | 97,835 | |
Other | | | 89,911 | | | | 89,911 | |
| | $ | 1,500,870 | | | $ | 962,069 | |
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block] | 'L. Trade Receivables and Collections |
In the collection of payments, loans or receivables, the Company applies a range of collection techniques to manage delinquent accounts. In instances where balances exceed baseline levels a third party collection agency is selected to perform a collection service. The service fees may cost the Company 25% to 40% of the face value of the debt owed and result in receiving only a small portion of monies owed. With the stored value portfolio, the Company has not implemented a specific policy. Since a majority of the transaction activity is prepaid, the Company does not often provide services and load product until funds have been provided in advance. In cases where the funds are not provided in advance, the Company will carry an open receivable balance and does reserve the right to reduce the client reserve account in lieu of payment. At December 31, 2012 and 2011 the allowance for bad and doubtful accounts was $0. |
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
M. Income Taxes |
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The Company utilizes the liability method of accounting for income taxes. Under the liability method, deferred income tax assets and liabilities are provided based on the difference between the financial statements and tax basis of assets and liabilities measured by the currently enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which these differences are expected to reverse. Deferred tax expense or benefit is the result of changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities. |
Concentration Risk, Credit Risk, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
N. Concentration |
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Financial instruments that potentially subject Trycera Financial, Inc. (the Company) to concentrations of credit risk consist of cash and cash equivalents. The Company places its cash and cash equivalents at well-known, quality financial institutions. At times, such cash and cash equivalents may be in excess of the FDIC insurance limit. |
Stockholders' Equity, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
O. Capital Structure and Security Rights |
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Common Stock - The Company is authorized to issue 2,000,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $.001 per share. All common shares are equal to each other with respect to voting, and dividend rights, and are equal to each other with respect to liquidations rights. |
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Preferred Stock - The Company has authorization to issue 20,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $.001 per share. The Board of Directors will be authorized to establish the rights and preferences |
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of any series of the preferred shares without shareholder approval. At this time, the Board has not established a series of the preferred shares and no preferred shares have been issued. |
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block] | ' |
P. Subsequent Events Evaluation |
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Pursuant to FASB ASC 855-10-50-1, the Company has evaluated subsequent events through the date these financial statements to be issued. |
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On April 10, 2014, the Company received notice from FINRA that the Company’s request for them to review and complete the Corporate Action Request of the Company to complete a Stock-Reverse at a ratio of 1:1,000 would be denied until the Company’s SEC filings were current. |
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On April 1, 2014, the Company entered into a two year 10% convertible note with a private party, totaling $15,000. The note can be converted into post-reverse common stock at a rate of $0.20 per share. |
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On March 15, 2014, the Company assigned two (2) debt items, respectively $5,361.50 and $4,598.10, to a private individual, in exchange for a convertible promissory note which can be converted into post-reverse common stock at a rate of $0.28 per share. |
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On February 24, 2014, the Company assigned a debt item totaling $14,000, to a private individual, in exchange for a convertible promissory note which can be converted into post-reverse common stock at a rate of $0.28 per share. |
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On February 18, 2014, the Company entered into a two year 10% convertible note with a private party, totaling $30,000. The note can be converted into post-reverse common stock at a rate of $0.20 per share. |
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On January 31, 2014, the Company amended the employment agreement with Carl Giese. Pursuant to the Amendment, accrued wages thru January 31, 2014, which totaled $105,000 will be exchanged for 105,000 shares of post-reverse common stock. In addition, the original stock incentive package totaling 25,000,000 shares will be replaced with a new stock incentive package totaling 2,000,000 shares of post-reverse common stock. The common stock in the new stock incentive package will vest in twelve (12) equal installments on a quarterly basis beginning April 1, 2014. |
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On January 31, 2014, the Company amended the employment agreement with Lisa Bilyeu. Pursuant to the Amendment, accrued wages thru January 31, 2014, which totaled $28,000 will be exchanged for 28,000 shares of post-reverse common stock. In addition, the original stock incentive package totaling 10,000,000 shares will be replaced with a new stock incentive package totaling 1,000,000 shares of post-reverse common stock. The common stock in the new stock incentive package will vest in twelve (12) equal installments on a quarterly basis beginning April 1, 2014. |
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On January 31, 2014, the Company amended the employment agreement with Shampa Mitra-Reddy. Pursuant to the Amendment, accrued wages thru January 31, 2014, which totaled $270,000 will be exchanged for 270,000 shares of post-reverse common stock. In addition, the original stock incentive package totaling 50,000,000 shares will be replaced with a new stock incentive package totaling 2,500,000 shares of post-reverse common stock. The common stock in the new stock incentive package will vest in twelve (12) equal installments on a quarterly basis beginning April 1, 2014. |
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On January 31, 2014, the Company amended the employment agreement with Hector Alvarez. Pursuant to the Amendment, accrued wages thru January 31, 2014, which totaled $322,500 will be exchanged for 322,500 shares of post-reverse common stock. In addition, the original stock incentive package totaling 50,000,000 shares will be replaced with a new stock incentive package totaling 2,000,000 shares of post-reverse common stock. The common stock in the new stock incentive package will vest in twelve (12) equal installments on a quarterly basis beginning April 1, 2014. |
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On January 31, 2014, the Company amended the employment agreement with Steve Rowe. Pursuant to the Amendment, accrued wages thru January 31, 2014, which totaled $105,000 will be exchanged for 105,000 shares of post-reverse common stock. In addition, the original stock incentive package totaling 25,000,000 shares will be replaced with a new stock incentive package totaling 2,000,000 shares of post-reverse common stock. The common stock in the new stock incentive package will vest in twelve (12) equal installments on a quarterly basis beginning April 1, 2014. |
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On January 31, 2014, the Company amended the consulting agreement with Norman Hardy. Pursuant to the Amendment, the unissued shares of the original stock incentive package totaling 10,000,000 shares will be replaced with a new stock incentive package totaling 2,500,000 shares of post-reverse common stock. The common stock in the new stock incentive package will vest in twelve (12) equal installments on a quarterly basis beginning April 1, 2014. |
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On January 31, 2014, the Company amended the consulting agreement with Heather Bilyeu. Pursuant to the Amendment, a new stock incentive package totaling 250,000 shares of post-reverse common stock supersedes all previous agreements. The common stock in the new stock incentive package will be issued in five installments of 50,000 shares on a quarterly basis beginning April 1, 2014. |
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On January 31, 2014, the Company amended the consulting agreement with Manishka Investments. Pursuant to the Amendment, the unexercised share option of the original stock incentive package totaling 4,000,000 shares will be replaced with a new stock incentive package totaling 250,000 shares of post-reverse common stock. The common stock in the new stock incentive package will be issued in five installments of 50,000 shares on a quarterly basis beginning April 1, 2014. |
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On January 24, 2014, the Company entered into a two year 10% convertible note with a private party, totaling $7,500. The note can be converted into post-reverse common stock at a rate of $0.20 per share. |
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On October 22, 2013, the Company entered into a six month consulting agreement with a private firm to assist the Company in the areas of investor relations, financial relations, and various market awareness programs. The main focus overall is to increase the Company’s presence in the financial communities to more easily raise the required capital to properly run the Company. Under the Consulting Agreement, the Consultant was issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock restricted under Rule 144. |
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On October 15, 2013, the Company filed a complaint against two former employees, Michael Nathans and Kevin Goldstein, in Orange County Superior Court, case number 30-2013-00681235-CU-BC-CJC. The complaint consists of Breaches of Contract, Civil Conspiracy-Fraud, Breach of the Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing, Interference with Economic Advantage, Unjust Enrichment/Restitution and Breach of Fiduciary Duty committed by both parties. The total general and special financial damages to be determined at the time of trial. Also, the Company is seeking an Injunction to restrain future conduct and reimbursement of all reasonable attorney fees for the cost of the suit. |
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On October 8, 2013, the Company filed a Form D with the Securities and Exchange Commission notifying the public of an anticipated convertible debt offering in the amount of $5 Million. The notes would be for 2 years and the minimum subscription is anticipated to be $50,000. |
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On September 23, 2013, the Company issued a private investor 500,000 shares of restricted common stock as interest payment on a $10,000 Loan which was overdue since January 31, 2013. These shares of common stock were issued under Rule 144. |
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On September 23, 2013, the Company issued a private investor 500,000 shares of restricted common stock for an investment of $10,000. These shares of common stock were issued under Rule 144. |
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On August 6, 2013, the Company entered into a two year consulting agreement with a private firm for the purpose of marketing the Company’s products and services through television, internet, and various other media outlets. Under the agreement the Consulting Firm was issued 1,000,000 shares of common stock restricted under Rule 144 for $10,000. |
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On July 23, 2013, the Company issued a private investor, 100,000 shares of restricted common stock as interest payment on a loan which was overdue since January 1, 2013. These shares of common stock were issued under Rule 144. |
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On July 23, 2013, the Company issued a private investor 500,000 shares of restricted common stock as interest payment on a $10,000 Loan which was overdue since January 31, 2013. These shares of common stock were issued under Rule 144. |
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On July 22, 2013, the Company issued its employees Hector Alvarez and Shampa Mitra-Reddy shares of common stock restricted under Rule 144, pursuant to their respective employment agreements. Mr. Alvarez was issued 38,000,000 shares and Ms. Mitra-Reddy was issued 34,000,000 shares. Of these shares 56,000,000 were earned and issuable through through the balance sheet date and are accounted for on the financial statements. |
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On July 2, 2013, the Company entered into new Settlement Agreements with Sagosa Capital, Ecewa Capital, Curo Capital, Hang Dang, and Luan Dang which where all former parties to the Company and had expired Settlement Agreements with the Company. Under the new Agreements reached with the above named parties, the Company paid seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) as a nonrefundable deposit and agreed to make twenty four (24) additional payments of five thousand nine hundred thirty-seven dollars and fifty cents ($5,937.50). These additional payments are to begin once the Company secures a minimum investment of two hundred fifty thousand dollars within ninety days of the executed settlement agreements. The Creditor Parties listed above have the right to rescind the newly executed Settlement Agreements if the Company fails to begin the payments within ninety days. In addition to the cash payments, the Parties were granted ten year Warrants for a total of five million (5,000,000) shares at an excise price of one cent ($0.01). |
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On June 27, 2013, the Board of Directors, approved employment contracts for Lisa Bilyeu, Carl Giese, and Steve Rowe. Each of these full-time employment agreements is effective June 27, 2013, and is for a term of three years. Each is renewable in yearly increments unless terminated prior to expiration of a term. Under the agreements, Mr. Giese is employed as Vice President Credit Services, Mr. Rowe is employed as Vice President of Operations, and Ms. Bilyeu is employed as Administrative Assistant. The base salary for each Messrs. Giese and Rowe is $180,000 per year, payable in the month increments of $15,000. The base salary for Ms. Bilyeu is $48,000 per year, payable in the month increments of $4,000. As a signing bonus for entering into the agreements, Messrs. Giese and Rowe each received 9,000,000 shares and will each be issued 2,000,000 shares per quarter for eight (8) quarters. Ms. Bilyeu received 3,600,000 shares and will be issued 800,000 shares per quarter for eight (8) quarters. The employees are also eligible for performance bonuses and to participate in the Company’s stock option plan. Each is also entitled to participate in employee benefit plans, including health and retirement plans created hereafter. |
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On June 25, 2013, the Company entered into a one year consulting agreement with Heather Bilyeu for the purpose of assisting the Company market its products to various real estate agents, mortgage brokers and real estate investment organizations. As full compensation and consideration for Consultant’s services under the agreement, the Company issued the Consultant 2,500,000 shares of common stock restricted under Rule 144. |
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On June 21, 2013, the Company entered into a three year consulting agreement with Norman Hardy for the purpose of assisting the Company market its products to various real estate agents, mortgage brokers and real estate investment organizations. As consideration for Consultant’s services under the agreement, the Company offered a stock incentive grant consisting of 15,000,000 shares. Upon execution of the agreement, the Company issued 5,000,000 shares of common stock restricted under Rule 144. The remaining 10,000,000 shares vest quarterly over a twenty-four month period or over eight quarters during the same two year period for a total of one million two hundred fifty thousand shares per quarter. |