ASHEVILLE, NC / ACCESSWIRE / July 27, 2020 / For many investors, the idea of using a Self-Directed IRA is focused on the possibility of accessing different asset classes within a retirement account. Investments like real estate, precious metals, tax liens, private companies, and private notes are valid retirement investments as long as they follow the rules. But is it possible for investors to use a brokerage account in a Self-Directed IRA, and if so, what are the individual quirks of this type of arrangement?

As a recent post at American IRA, a Self-Directed IRA administration firm, that answer was provided: yes, it is possible to use a brokerage account within a Self-Directed IRA. However, the post explained the important rules for using a brokerage account in this way. For example, it noted that the brokerage account and a Self-Directed IRA is not interchangeable with personal funds. In a taxable brokerage account, it is easy to transfer money from checking and make purchases. But contributing to a Self-Directed IRA has limits that depend on the type of account the investor is using.

Another key difference is the ability to trade "on margin." "Investors do this by wagering on leveraged financial products," the post notes. It is not allowed for the account to be at risk of having below a $0 balance, which means that more traditional investments like ETFs, stocks, and mutual funds are going to be the norm with Brokerage Account trading within a Self-Directed IRA.

The post also noted that when transferring or converting an account of this type, the investor will be expected to liquidate assets first. This can affect the overall planning of the portfolio.

"A brokerage account within a Self-Directed IRA can be a powerful tool, but the retirement benefits do come with certain limits," said Jim Hitt, CEO of American IRA. "We wanted to show investors that it's possible to navigate these rules and achieve a great deal of freedom in one's retirement portfolio."

For more information, interested parties may visit the post at www.AmericanIRA.com. American IRA's phone number is 866-7500-IRA.

About:

American IRA, LLC was established in 2004 by Jim Hitt, CEO in Asheville, NC.

The mission of American IRA is to provide the highest level of customer service in the self-directed retirement industry. Jim Hitt and his team have grown the company to over $400 million in assets under administration by educating the public that their Self-Directed IRA account can invest in a variety of assets such as real estate, private lending, limited liability companies, precious metals and much more.

As a Self-Directed IRA administrator, they are a neutral third party. They do not make any recommendations to any person or entity associated with investments of any type (including financial representatives, investment promoters or companies, or employees, agents or representatives associated with these firms). They are not responsible for and are not bound by any statements, representations, warranties or agreements made by any such person or entity and do not provide any recommendation on the quality profitability or reputability of any investment, individual or company. The term "they" refers to American IRA, located in Asheville and Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA."

SOURCE: American IRA, LLC

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MARTINSVILLE, NJ / ACCESSWIRE / July 27, 2020 / Condor Capital Management is pleased to announce our placement in investor.com's 2020 Top 100 Financial Advisor Firms in Colorado ranking. This prestigious list marks top firms throughout the nation with at least one location in Colorado that have demonstrated an exceptional commitment to putting their clients' best interests first and foremost.

The analysis for the list was conducted using data as of June 1, 2020 and investor.com's latest Trust Algorithm update. Through this methodology, various data points collected from sources, such as the FINRA Broker Check, SEC IAPD, state regulator databases, and professional designation websites, are sorted and weighted individually to determine a star rating for each firm. Firms with a score of at least 85 points or higher, equivalent to a 4.5 star rating or more, qualify for the "Trusted by investor.com" badge.

For Condor Capital Management's directory listing on investor.com, please click here.

Founded in 1988, Condor Capital Management is an employee-owned, SEC-registered investment advisor based in Martinsville, N.J., employing 20 professional and support staff. Since Condor is a fee-only investment management firm, its fees are based on portfolio size, not sales commissions or number of trades. As a true fiduciary, Condor is always working in a client's best interests and utilizes an integrated approach to investment management that includes thorough financial planning advice on a complimentary, as-needed basis.

For more information on Condor Capital Management, please visit https://www.condorcapital.com or call 732-356-7323.

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HONG KONG, CHINA and SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 27, 2020 / SPI Energy Co., Ltd. ("SPI Energy" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:SPI), a global provider of photovoltaic ("PV") solutions for business, residential, government and utility customers and investors, today announced the closing of the sale of the 3.5MW Tissington solar project to Marina Energy. The project, located in New Jersey, has been providing clean, renewable solar power to the Crystal Springs Resort as part of the largest resort-based solar farm in the northeastern US. The site contains more than 19,000 solar panels and is located on a 25-acre field.

Mr. Xiaofeng Peng, Chief Executive Officer of SPI Energy, commented, "We are pleased to close the sale of the Tissington project and to be a part of this flagship site. Our focus remains on developing solar projects that benefit our customers bottom-line, and we look forward to continuing to expand our solar work in the US over the long-term."

About SPI Energy Co., Ltd.

SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (the "Company") is a global provider of photovoltaic ("PV") solutions for business, residential, government and utility customers and investors. The Company develops solar PV projects that are either sold to third party operators or owned and operated by the Company for selling of electricity to the grid in multiple countries in Asia, North America and Europe. The Company's subsidiary in Australia primarily sells solar PV components to retail customers and solar project developers. The Company has its headquarter in Hong Kong and U.S. operating office in Santa Clara, California, and maintains global operations in Asia, Europe, North America and Australia.

For inquiries, please contact:

SPI Energy Co., Ltd.
IR Department
Email: ir@spigroups.com

Dave Gentry
RedChip Companies, Inc.
Phone: (407) 491-4498
dave@redchip.com

SOURCE: SPI Energy Co., Ltd.

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LONDON, U.K. and SONOMA VALLEY, CA and NAPA VALLEY, CA / ACCESSWIRE / July 27, 2020 / Wine connoisseurs, collectors and investors have been having an incredible year due to the passionate support and loyalty of wine-lovers around the world. Adam Argeband of Baron Wines in London, United Kingdom (UK) has compiled a curated list of top wine choices of the year so far, based on personal experience and client demand worldwide, including clientele from the United States, Canada, Australia and Asia.

Baron Wines is a family-run Burgundy merchant based in London. Established in 2010, Baron Wines specializes in trading mature vintages of top Burgundy, the very wines they adore drinking and selling to wine-drinkers, collectors, investors and other wine merchants across four continents globally.

Baron Wines, purveyors of top wines around the world. Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

Wines from Domaines such as A. Rousseau, Comte Liger-Belair, DRC, G. Roumier, J.F. Mugnier, Leroy, d'Auvenay, J.F. Coche Dury, Leflaive & Roulot, all feature prominently in Baron Wines buying, selling, brokering and trading fine wines.

While the average wine drinker typically buys and consumes wine brands that are widely-available. Wines from large companies like Constellation Brands, Inc. (STZ), whose portfolio of wine brands are extensive. Or, from Brown-Forman Corporation (BFA) (BFB), that have only a handful of wine brands available. Or, from Willamette Valley Vineyards, Inc. (WVVI), that carries wines under its own Willamette Valley Vineyards label.

On the other hand, Baron Wines has become the 'Go-to Merchant' for wines that are no longer produced and hard-to-find. Wines such as Marius Gentaz, Jacky Truchot, Rene Engel & Clair Dau. Trading these 'extinct' Domaines has become the backbone of the Baron Wines business, much before the prices skyrocketed in value.

In an extensive review, Baron Wines details the top wines of the year that all wine connoisseurs and wine collectors will appreciate knowing.

Baron Wines Top 10 Wines of the Year

A. Rousseau Chambertin 1971 Magnum
A. Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze 1971 Magnum
Mystery Bottle (DRC La Tache 1937)
Marcel Juge Cornas Cuvee C 1988
DRC Grands Echezeaux 1935
A. Rousseau Chambertin 1999
Pignan Chateauneuf du Pape 1983
Coche Dury Rougeots 2011
F. Raveneau Chablis Blanchot 2015
J. Macle Chateau Chalon 1987

"Here are my favourite wines of the year so far. These aren't necessarily the best wines, but the ones that meant the most to me personally. These are my Top 10 wines, plus the best wine barrel tasting," said Adam Argeband of Barron Wines.

1. A. Rousseau Chambertin 1971 Magnum

A. Rousseau Chambertin 1971 Magnum. Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

"There is no doubt this is wine of the year. Along with one other Rousseau wine, the greatest wine I've had. When I first tasted this, I genuinely felt that time stopped for a moment. That moment, I wish I could revisit it. Poured blind after the Beze 1971 magnum, I wondered what on earth could better that? It was just such an extraordinary wine. The power and depth and complexity were unreal. It's borderline pointless expressing this wine and the feeling in words. I felt truly humbled and honoured to drink this," shared Argeband of his number one extraordinary wine experience.

2. A. Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze 1971 Magnum

A. Rousseau Chambertin Clos de Beze 1971 Magnum. Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

"The room fell silent when this was poured, out of magnum no less. When the silence ended, a few moments later, a number of expletives bursted out across the room. And, rightly so. The nose was ridiculous. It was so hauntingly good and complex. Beyond belief! What a beautiful monster this was. The pallet matched the incredible aromatics. This was heavenly. What I loved about this, it was so Clos de Beze, so true to its terroir. I see similarities between this and the 1999, the Beze DNA shines so brightly in the wines. An epic wine!" beamed Argeband.

3. Mystery Bottle (DRC La Tache 1937)

Mystery Bottle (DRC La Tache 1937). Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

"At a fantastic little bistro in the Cote d'Azur, we started with a gorgeous bottle of Coche Dury Puligny Enseigneres 2015. Then came a ‘mystery' bottle that our friend brought, with no label and an unbranded cork. The wine was just spectacular and it seemed like it could only be one Domaine. It had such depth and complexity of never ending flavours that it could only be La Tache or Romanee Conti. It was undeniably and unmistakably DRC, and only their very best wine too," said Argeband.

It turned out that these bottles indeed had come from a famous cellar who bought two barrels of 1937 La Tache from the Domaine and bottled it themselves. This was later confirmed as such by the Domaine. The cellar had sold all their other bottles. Because these had been left without labels and branded corks, essentially there was not 100% proof those bottles were the 1937 La Tache. The cellar deemed them unsellable.

Argeband continued, "This was such a special experience. It had that aspect that only the best of the best have. A harmony and zen that just encompasses you and takes over. It was wonderfully pure and the spectacular array of flavours was astonishing. I have no doubt what this wine was, and this treasure was definitely a once in lifetime experience!"

4. Marcel Juge Cornas Cuvee C 1988

Marcel Juge Cornas Cuvee C 1988. Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

"One of my regular haunts agreed to stay open a bit later. A tight Raveneau Clos 2007 and a youthful but impressive Clos Rougeard Poyeux 2005 came first. The last time, we opened up a 1985 Juge Cornas, and this night was a surprise with the 1988 Cuvee C. It was an extraordinary bottle. So dense, but weightless. Gamey and layered. The colour was something only mother nature (and perhaps Marcel Juge!) can make. A beautiful, mesmerizing ruby red. The aromatics were insane, and cast a spell on everyone at the table. We were all bewitched by this dream of a bottle. Always an honour to cross paths with this legend of Cornas," admired Argeband.

5. DRC Grands Echezeaux 1935

DRC Grands Echezeaux 1935. Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

"Opened at the end of an already impressive array of DRC's at Hyde in London. It would take a serious wine to outdo everything we just drank. A couple of the DRC's we just had were the 1979 and 1980 DRC Grands Echezeaux. The 1979, a beautiful and very feminine Burgundy drinking perfectly now. And the 1980, an immense bottle and one of my favourite DRC's I've had in awhile. It was a very typical DRC experience. Serious density and layers of caressing red fruit. While very different in style, both the 1979 and 1980 had that signature soil of Grands Echezeaux running right through them," said Argeband.

"I thought we were done for the evening when out came an old looking bottle without much of a label. It turned out to be the Georges Thienpont bottling of DRC Grands Echezeaux, which was only done in 1934 and 1935. There was also a Vosne Romanee Tete du Cuvee LT made in 1935. It was so special to try this incredible bottle of 1935, especially as it connected us with those ‘younger' vintages we had just drank. The nose was kaleidoscopic and wowed us all. It still had plenty of mid-pallet fruit that invited you back for more, definitely a vin gourmand. This was exceptional. Incredible complexity and vigour, with that seductive charm only the best old Burgundies provide," said Argeband as he thought fondly of that night.

6. A. Rousseau Chambertin 1999

A. Rousseau Chambertin 1999. Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

"Having sold numerous cases of this wine over the years, I decided it was now a good time to compare it side by side with Beze 1999. The toughest part of the job at Baron Wines, is checking in on the wines you sell to see how they are. Always difficult. The nose on the Beze was incredibly seductive. It just whisks you away. But, the Chambertin was in a league of its own. It had another layer of depth. The power and complexity was just mesmerizing. That extra layer was all velvet. It was there texturally and also energetically. In time, this will be a monster of a Chambertin. It felt like it's only now entering its drinking window. The Beze was ethereal and improved with a couple hours of air. Stylistically, I preferred the incredible Chambertin," said Argeband after this head-to-head comparison.

7. Pignan Chateauneuf du Pape 1983

Pignan Chateauneuf du Pape 1983. Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

"While having lunch in New York City, NY, we started with a few excellent white wines, including a stunning 2002 Dauvissat Preuses (wax cap), and the best bottle I've had yet of the 1996 Roulot Luchets. For the red wines, we decided to pair the Pignan 1983 next to the Marcel Juge Cornas SC 1983. The Pignan's colour was a very appealing ruby red, so I thought it might show well. In fact, both 1983's showed beautifully, and I loved them both. The Pignan had a density that can only be mature Grenache, and it had everything I want in a mature Rhone. Pignan ages much better than Rayas does, but Rayas is considered the better wine because it drinks much better in its youth. A young Pignan is quite tough when young. This '83 was on a perfect drinking plateau," said Argeband of his New York experience.

8. Coche Dury Rougeots 2011

Coche Dury Rougeots 2011. Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

"August in the south of France is mesmerizing. I love the sight of the green Pine trees along the rugged blue coast. The mediterranean sun and that summer sound of crickets. We drank this just before sunset. It started off a little tight at first. As expected for a pretty young wine. It slowly uncoiled. Then, boom! That typical Coche nose of reduction and gunflint. This was irresistible. A hugely energetic bottle that just glistened in the glass. It was incredibly stoney and mineral. We loved every drop of this wine. If you are looking for a typical Coche experience I'd definitely recommend this. I've been impressed with all the 2011 Coche's I've had. It's a vintage that seems to offer early pleasure and has the ability to age. Which is why it occasionally reminds me of a younger version of the 2004 whites," shared Argeband of his France sunset wine experience.

9. F. Raveneau Chablis Blanchot 2015

F. Raveneau Chablis Blanchot 2015. Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

"2018 was a fruitful year for my annual hunt of drinking Raveneau bottles. This bottle definitely wasn't the best one of the year, but it was the circumstances under which it was drunk, that made it my favourite. After a few days tasting in Burgundy, I headed back to Paris before a midday Eurostar to London. A Raveneau Blanchot 2015 was the wine to go with a damn good burger. Blanchot is actually my personal favourite wine of F. Raveneau. I think it ages the best, even more so than the Valmur and Clos. All the Blanchot's from the 1980's have always been incredibly youthful, even from so-called off vintages. It's a wine that really needs 25 years or more. This 2015 was stunning, without the heaviness you can often find in 2015 whites. It was very pure, feminine and energetic with zesty Chablis overtones. This too will age so well. The Blanchot 2015 tasted just that bit better that day," said Argeband warmly.

10. J. Macle Chateau Chalon 1987

J. Macle Chateau Chalon 1987. Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

"In a back alley off Gion in Kyoto, Japan, I had schlepped these three bottles of wine over from London. I hoped it would be worth it since it was my birthday. It takes a very good bottle to outperform a Roulot Perrieres and a Raveneau Blanchot. Macle from the 80's is just divine and always distinct. All the umami flavours worked so well with the dishes and the bottle just kept getting better with air. One of the things I love most about Jura wines is that intense salinity many of the wines develop with age. This wine had it in abundance. A beautiful bottle shared with all my family," Argeband said of his memorable night in Japan for his number ten top wine of the year.

Best Wine Barrel Tasting of the Year

Cyprien Arlaud of Domaine Arlaud. Image credit: BaronWines.co.uk.

"For my best wine barrel tasting, this is undoubtedly the Arlaud Clos St Denis 2017. This wine blew me away! There was no chance I was spilling a drop of it. It combined being dense and weightless, with unbelievable terroir definition. This wine had a special soul. I always find Clos St Denis to be one of the most unique terroirs. When it's in the right hands, it can be one of the top wines in Burgundy. In 2017, Cyprien Arlaud absolutely nailed it, and his style really suits the vintage. He probably makes the Clos St Denis just a bit better than the others because it's his wife's favourite wine! I was taken back by Arlaud's 2017's. I think his 2017's surpass his 2015's and will equal his 2010's. This Clos St Denis left an identical barrel impression to the 2010 Roumier Amoureuses in barrel. Obviously entirely different, but that lasting impression is the same," said Argeband of his best wine barrel tasting he added to his Top 10 Wines List.

Are you a wine spectator, wine collector, wine investor, wine connoisseur, or wine drinker?

"Having drank our fair share of wines, we are able to offer sound advice on which wines and vintages to buy, collect, hold, and ultimately drink. More importantly, we can share with you which to avoid," said Lewis Byrne, Head of Operations at Baron Wines.

To learn more about Baron Wines, visit http://BaronWines.co.uk to see the wine merchant services they offer to clients around the world.

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VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESSWIRE / July 27, 2020 / Makara Mining Corp. (CSE:MAKA)(FSE:MK0)(OTC PINK:MAKAF) ("Makara" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that recent soil sampling program has identified a strong gold-in-soil anomaly (up to 1,167 ppb Au) with a coincident IP/resistivity anomaly, at its Rude Creek Gold Project ("Rude Creek" or the "Project") in the White Gold region of the Yukon, Canada.

Highlights

A tight-spaced (25m x 50m) soil survey was recently conducted on the NE prospect at Rude Creek

Strongest soil samples returned include 1,167 ppb Au, 648 ppb Au, 612 ppb Au and 514 ppb Au, with 24 samples over 50 ppb Au and ten samples above 100 ppb Au

Anomaly measures approximately 150m by 300m along a northwesterly trend and continues to the southeast for at least another 600m (as defined by the pre-existing wider-spaced soil grid)

The new soil anomaly is underlain by and coincident with a linear IP/resistivity anomaly (chargeability high and adjacent resistivity high), suggesting a structural zone sub-parallel with the soil anomaly

"The new dataset is encouraging and provides a big help in determining drill locations," stated Grant Hendrickson, President and CEO. "We look forward to an exciting drill program at Rude Creek which we intend to announce details of next week."

Details of Soil and Geophysics Results

The Rude Creek Property totals 4,157 hectares in area and is located in west-central Yukon, approximately 160 km south of Dawson City. Rude Creek is well situated the Dawson Range gold district, located 15 km southeast of Western Copper's Casino copper-gold-molybdenum deposit, 45 km southeast of Newmont Goldcorp Inc.'s Coffee gold deposit, 72 km southeast of White Gold's Golden Saddle gold deposit and 80 km south-southeast of White Gold's recent Vertigo discovery (see Exhibit 1). Makara holds an option to earn a 70% interest in the Project (see news release dated May 12, 2020).

Field crews were mobilized to the Rude Creek project area on June 19th. Work included the collection of 171 soil samples over a close-spaced grid measuring 750 metres by 250 meters (along five lines 750 metres long, spaced 50 metres apart and sampled every 25 metres along each line; plus a sixth line 750 metres long and sampled every 50 metres) within the NE prospect. After soil sampling was completed, a ground geophysical survey consisting of induced polarization and resistivity ("IP/resistivity") was conducted over the same grid (see Exhibits 2 and 3).

Exhibit 1. Regional Location Map Showing Rude Creek Gold Project, Yukon

Exhibit 2. Property Map Showing NE Prospect, Rude Creek Gold Project, Yukon

Exhibit 3. Map Showing New Soil and IP/Resistivity Lines at the NE Anomaly, Rude Creek Gold Project

The new soil lines returned anomalous results, including 1,167 ppb Au, 648 ppb Au, 612 ppb Au and 514 ppb Au, with 24 samples over 50 ppb Au and ten samples above 100 ppb Au (see Exhibit 4). The anomaly measures approximately 150m by 300m along a northwesterly trend and continues to the southeast for at least another 600m (as defined by the pre-existing larger-spaced soil grid; see Exhibit 3).

For reference, last year's successful RC hole (ROY-RC-19-09) which returned 9.15m of 1.42 g/t Au and 20 g/t Ag, is located near the northern portion of the newly defined gold-in-soil anomaly. The southern extension of the gold-in-soil anomaly remains untested by any historic drilling.

Exhibit 4. New Gold-in-Soil Anomaly (and IP/resistivity Lines) at NE Anomaly, Rude Creek Gold Project

Note: ROY-RC-19-09 (and the adjacent ROY-RC-19-10) were the first holes drilled at NE anomaly (in 2019)

Anomalous gold in the soils was accompanied by strongly anomalous pathfinder elements, including silver (up to 14 g/t Ag), bismuth (up to 94 ppm Bi), arsenic (up to 361 ppm). Locally, gold was also associated with elevated copper (up to 335 ppm Cu) and lead (up to 1,130 ppm Pb).

The above soil anomaly is underlain by and coincident with an IP/resistivity anomaly (chargeability high and an adjacent resistivity high feature), suggesting a structural zone sub-parallel with the soil anomaly. An example of a profile showing this anomalous IP/resistivity feature (along Line 5, see Exhibit 4) is shown in Exhibit 5.

Based on the data available to date, the structural feature appears to be near vertical and may break up into a more complex system to the south. However, further interpretation of the geophysical data is ongoing.

Exhibit 5. Example (Line 5) of IP/resistivity Profile at NE Prospect, Rude Creek Project, Yukon

This year's soil survey when integrated into the previous years soil sampling has clearly defined a significant gold in-soil geochemical anomaly over a strike length of 700 meters, trending NNW and dipping very steeply to the west. The overall geochemical signature, multi element, is quite typical of soils over shallowly buried orogenic gold deposits.

The small shallow looking high horizontal resolution IP/resistivity survey over only the northern portion (200 meters strike length) of the soil anomaly has indicated the presence of a near surface vertical structure of good depth extent that is coincident with the gold in soil anomaly. The near surface width of this structure, likely an intrusion related vein system, appears to be approximately 20 meters at its northern end but becomes significantly wider and more complex to the south where it is more likely to encounter multiple vein systems of various orientations but generally NNW to remain coincident with the larger gold in soil anomaly. It is common for orogenic gold deposits to display a strong structural control.

There are numerous good drill locations to test the large well-defined gold in-soil anomaly and the apparent coincident structural control defined by the geophysical program. The expanded drill program will be able to test many of the best targets defined by the above-mentioned surveys in a timely manner during mid-August, 2020.

Qualified Person

Technical information in this news release has been approved by Grant Hendrickson, P.Geo. and ‘Qualified Person' as defined under Canadian National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.

About the Company

Makara Mining Corp. (CSE: MAKA; FSE: MKO; OTC: MAKAF) is a mineral exploration company focused on the acquisition, exploration and development of gold properties. The Company is based in Vancouver, B.C and holds an option over the Rude Creek Property located in the Yukon and the Kenora Gold Property located in Northwestern Ontario. Additional information about the Company is available at www.makaramining.com.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Grant Hendrickson
Director and Chief Executive Officer
Telephone: 604-372-3707
Email: grant@makaramining.com

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws. All statements that are not historical facts, including without limitation, statements regarding future estimates, plans, programs, forecasts, projections, objectives, assumptions, expectations or beliefs of future performance, and statements respecting the Company's anticipated exploration program at Rude Creek are "forward-looking statements." Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those detailed from time to time in filings made by the Company with securities regulatory authorities, which may cause actual outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered carefully and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements and information contained in this news release are made as of the date hereof and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, unless so required by applicable securities laws.

SOURCE: Makara Mining Corp.

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RALEIGH, NC / ACCESSWIRE / JULY 27, 2020 / When the pandemic hits, a lot of people are faced with financial struggles. However, this is not a problem for Vraiment Financial clients because CEO Dalaine Waller knows exactly what to do to assist them get back on their feet.

For almost two years before Waller started her own accounting firm, she was working in a credit union where she got paid only $12 an hour. She admitted that life before Vraiment Financial was filled with uncertainties – there were some days where she couldn't pay rent, and she had to think of a way to get out of it. Her own credit at the time prohibited her to receive a higher position in the bank nor a higher wage. Her situation and dimmed passion for finances propelled her to learn more about the different departments in the bank on her own through countless research, books, and video lessons. This awareness and newfound knowledge about finances gave Waller the idea to start her own financial accounting company geared towards people who do not have the correct platform to learn about taxes and finances. "When you're working in a credit union or bank, they would have financial coaching but only if you were in a certain tax bracket per year, and people from middle to even low class tax brackets do not have access to that," she stated.

Making the jump was definitely a scary change, but Waller refused to conform to her lifestyle as a bank worker. Her enthusiasm to pour her knowledge onto others pushed her to take the leap of faith and built the business that she has always dreamed of. She started to go to many networking events to build her network and learned more about the tax code and tax laws. When she finally made six figures from her accounting firm, she realized that leaving her previous job was one of the best decisions that she has ever made. "Banks are about building a corporation and not about uplifting a community," Waller claimed, which shapes her focus in building a sense of community in her company – and quite frankly, this aspect is what makes her accounting firm unique than the rest.

During the strike of the pandemic, Waller did not stop her services and went virtual with her accounting firm. Her website, Vraiment Financial, offers the best financial services that includes; tax planning, accounting & bookkeeping, tax preparation, business funding & grant research assistance, consumer credit counseling and business credit building. Waller's strategy for her clients who can't afford accounting services during this time is to pivot them into finding other resources such as grants, loans, or Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Bad times don't stop Waller from assisting her clients get the best funding and keeping her business running and thriving.

These are her top tips for businesses that are trying to survive the pandemic:

1. Look at all of your offers and find out what doesn't work right now and focus on what does.

Pay attention to the numbers, and try to offer packaged services for a lower cost!

2. Look at what your audience is asking for.

You can do this in a video format conversation or even surveys. Through these formats, you will be able to solve their actual needs. Listening to your clients is the key to success.

3. Be empathetic!

People are struggling right now. You don't have to pretend that you have it all together because everyone can relate to your struggle too. Especially right now. If you are a client of Vraiment Financial, worry not, because Dalaine Waller is here to assist you with her friendly and loyal services.
 

To learn more about Vraiment Financial's services, click the links below:

Website: www.vraimentfinancial.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/vraimentfinancial
Instagram: @vraimentfinancial @mrs.laineb

Written By: Alya Putri

Media Contact:
Dalaine Waller
Dalaine@vraimentfinancial.com

SOURCE: Dendy Media

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CALGARY, AB / ACCESSWIRE / July 27, 2020 / Valeura Energy Inc. (TSX:VLE, LSE:VLU) ("Valeura" or the "Company"), the upstream natural gas company focused on the Thrace Basin of Turkey, will hold an annual and special meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") on August 12, 2020 and will report its financial and operating results for the three month period ended June 30, 2020 that same day, before markets open. The venue for the Meeting has been changed to the Calgary Petroleum Club, 319-5th Ave. S.W., Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Time and date for the Meeting is unchanged, being at 09:00 (Calgary time) on August 12, 2020.

The Company will be following all public health recommendations, including social distancing requirements at the Meeting due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Physical access will be restricted to registered shareholders and formally appointed proxyholders and any others will not be permitted to attend (including beneficial shareholders that hold their common shares through a broker or other intermediary). Shareholders are strongly encouraged to vote in advance by proxy, and to listen to the Meeting proceedings via live webcast using the following link:

https://produceredition.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1341355&tp_key=64b800beb7

Please monitor the Company's website at https://www.valeuraenergy.com/investor-information/calendar/ for updated information.

Shareholders who have not received their proxy voting materials should contact their broker. Questions for the management team may be submitted in advance using the contact details below.

Valeura Energy Inc. (General and Investor Enquiries) +1 403 237 7102
Sean Guest, President and CEO
Heather Campbell, CFO
Robin Martin, Investor Relations Manager
Contact@valeuraenergy.com, IR@valeuraenergy.com

Canaccord Genuity Limited (Corporate Broker) +44 (0) 20 7523 8000
Henry Fitzgerald-O'Connor, James Asensio

CAMARCO (Public Relations, Media Adviser) +44 (0) 20 3757 4980
Owen Roberts, Monique Perks, Hugo Liddy, Billy Clegg
Valeura@camarco.co.uk

Additional information relating to Valeura is also available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.

This Announcement does not contain inside information as defined in Article 7 of the Market Abuse Regulation No. 596/2014 ("MAR").

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SOURCE: Valeura Energy Inc.

ReleaseID: 598988