A 19-year-old Austrian Dropshipper –Stephan Walouch – scaled his E-commerce store to $360,000 in less than 4 months. Just outstanding!

LARNACA, CYPRUS / ACCESSWIRE / September 26, 2020 / Stephan is a 19-year-old Austrian guy who's spent a great amount of time staring at his screen, watching his Online Shop Stats, and he has really clear ideas about how to succeed in this new economic paradigm. Apart from being a Dropshipping expert, he runs an Instagram channel called s7e7han, where he coaches people how to run their e-Commerce store. Today, Stephan is disclosing his amazing story of success.

He told us:

"I've only ever had one job before, and that was as an IT Technician. I worked as one for 2 1/2 years till I quit when I turned 18 years old. Employment history doesn't mean anything when you decide to take life into your own hands. I made my first buck online when I was 16 I started with building niche Instagram sites and affiliate marketing over these channels. After that I started to invest some money into cryptocurrencies. In 2017 I launched my first dropshipping store and reached $ 10k in sales. But, After a while, I faced a lot of problems with my supplier and I lost all the money (and extra, to refunds). I only found real success with e-commerce – Shopify dropshipping through Aliexpress. 2 years after this, In 2019, I invested more money and finally created mynew store and smashed over $360,000k in revenue.

Right now, I'm super excited to see where I can go from here. In 2020 and beyond, my goal is to explore places I haven't mapped out before, like building up a million-dollar brand.

I always wanted to be my own boss. Being your own boss means that you set your own goal setting and deadlines, and most important, stick with them".

Any entrepreneur faces problems

When scaling a dropshipping store, it's easy to get caught up in the sales and marketing operations forgetting the back end, and this could lead to several problems: stock issues, orders delay, and even suppliers completely disappearing. The after-sale process is more important than acquiring a customer. Because without proper execution, even delivering a quality product, your business won"t be sustainable. This whole thing is like a puzzle and it's the massive problem that brand new dropshippers face, often unexpectedly.

Dropshipping it's a really attractive business model for anyone to launch his own startup: low kick-start costs, not having products in stock to handle, no need to be a logistic expert. But No puzzle comes out already assembled.

Stephan Walouch keeps saying:

"Even after you finish the puzzle, there will always be a new one to complete. This time, maybe you'll try 1000 pieces instead of 200. Moreover, don't be afraid to share what you're doing and ask for help. My real breakthroughs happened when I connected with people in facebook groups. Networking is a powerful thing. It helps to discuss, brainstorm, share your findings, and see what is working for others".

Blazing the e-commerce and digital marketing trail

Stephan Walouch is definitely one of the top young dropshipper entrepreneurs who have contributed significantly to the e-commerce revolution we are witnessing today. A great visionary with innovative ideas and the potential to bring them into action. He is an accomplished leader who harnesses the power of his team to stay true to the vision his companies put forward. With his skills crossing over technology, marketing, and lean operational effectiveness. His brand's been launching innovative solutions for customers to leverage the massive opportunities of e-commerce.

CONTACTS:

Contact Name: Stephan Walouch
Organization name: FBGM LTD
Address: Archiepiskopou Makariou III, Larnaca – Cyprus
Website: https://lifelabecom.com/
email: stephanw456@gmail.com
Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/stephan.wal.9/
Instagram –https://www.instagram.com/s7e7han/?hl=de
LinkedIn –https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephan-walouch

SOURCE: S7E7HAN

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NEW YORK, NY / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2020 / New To The Street "Exploring The Block" is pleased to be broadcasting on Bloomberg Saturday 9/26 6 PM est. Featuring fetch.ai (FET) ,Somee.social (ONG), Sologenic (SOLO), and NativeCoin(N8V)

This show Number 139 for " New To The Street" marks the 10th year anniversary producing top business content for the largest television networks on the globe stated Creator and Co-Founder Vince Caruso.

Through the years we have seen our show result in partnerships, market cap appreciation, and overall company growth for our clients totaling over a billion dollars stated Stephen Simon President and Co-Founder.

In addition to Bloomberg broadcast Saturday this show will also broadcast in its entirety on Fox Business Network Monday, September 28th at 1030pm pst.

Fetch.ai is broadcasting its third interview and scheduled to film its fourth in series in the upcoming weeks.

Fetch.ai discusses "Mettalex is offering something that is not possible within traditional markets," said Humayun Sheikh CEO and Founder of Mettalex. "On Mettalex, traders will be able to create tokenized spread contracts for some of the most in-demand commodities on the market with USD/BTC/ETH pairs. At launch, we will support spreads on traditional and digital commodities like compute cycle price, gas costs, cloud compute and more traditional commodities like steel and iron ore, gold and silver, lithium and cobalt, oil, and the stock market index."

Somee.social (ONG) will be appearing in their 4th interview. Actors for Somee discussing.

Protecting Data & Content; using Blockchain & Crypto technology, SoMee allows users to post securely without worry of sold information.
Gamified and Monetizable; SoMee provides the ability to receive rewards for your actions.
Global scale; a platform designed to connect and support humanity through "Social for a Cause."

SoMee is generating a lot of interest in the crypto and social worlds. Why? Because it's combining the latest groundbreaking blockchain technology with the most popular way people interact in the modern age; social media.

Jane King sits down (virtually) with actors Peter Ivanov, Bejo Dohmen, and Nick Dong-Sik who are avid users of this novel platform to gather their perspectives.

Peter Ivanov  has been featured in ABC's episodic TV series "In An Instant" and recently completed filming an independent feature.

Bejo Dohmen is known for several TV shows in Germany such as his latest upcoming pilot "Ready to Rumble" and has also won several awards through the 2020 Academy Award-qualifying, best live-action short film "Kommando 1944."

Nick Dong-Sik is known for "Charlie's Angels", "Iron Sky", "Within the Whirlwind", and Netflix's "Marco Polo", while working alongside A-list actors and is currently working on the German TV series "Helen Dorn".

Discussing everything from how SoMee functions to how the platform may serve artists, Peter, Bejo, and Nick provide their two cents. Here's what we've found out:

SoMee is a blockchain-based, social media platform aimed at evolving the social media community. With a focus on security and monetization, SoMee offers something other platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram can't; control. Users are now provided with an outlet for their content and data which protects and respects each user's right to control their information and posts, without worry of having information sold.

Not only that, but the users now also have the option to monetize effectively. How? Through community interaction. Currently, users are posting on other platforms and receiving "likes" and "shares", but that's it. Unless you reach "influencer" or "celebrity" status on these platforms and somehow strike a deal with various brands or entities, all you receive is attention in the form of "likes" and "shares." Even if your post goes viral, you may reach a ton of viewers, but still, nothing may come of it.

This is where SoMee comes in. Now, users have the ability to monetize those likes directly, and you don't have to be an "influencer" or "celebrity." If you come up with something cool, creative, or viral, and people take notice, boom; rewarded.

In the interview, Bejo Dohmen also comments on the potential of this system by mentioning that artists could even have a chance to introduce an idea and gain funding through community support. He loves the idea that SoMee allows him to help people with a simple "upvote" which could potentially change someone's life.

Another important point was made by Peter Ivanov when he mentions "Social for a Cause"; SoMee's growing, philanthropic effort to bring the world together by increasing the awareness and assistance of those struggling and in need all around the globe.

SoMee operates on a global scale, so users from around the world have the opportunity to interact with each other. Not only does it connect everyone, but it also provides an opportunity to help users who may be located in fallen economies, war-torn locations, or third-world areas.

Nick Dong-Sik likes to compare SoMee's ONG1 to Bitcoin, stating that he remembers when Bitcoin began, but never seized the opportunity, feeling like he "missed out," but now he's happy to be onboard with SoMee from the beginning.

SoMee is dedicated to taking the social media space to the next level by providing monetization, control, and global community interaction like we've never seen before. The actors all agree that SoMee is the next big thing and is full of potential.

Now is the chance to join the community which could change your life and the lives of anyone anywhere anytime. Don't miss out!

NativeCoin (N8V) Jeff Johnson COO discusses powerful new partnerships in their new extended series .

" NativeCoin has a new partnership coming that will help Indian Country in ways never before thought Possible" stated Jeff Johnson COO

Ferrum:
"Ferrum Network is incredibly proud to be partnering with NativeCoin in order to make crypto easy and valuable for their users. Ferrum's Link Drop technology means sending crypto is as easy and secure as sending an email. And our Staking technology means users can earn high yields simply for staking NativeCoin in their wallet. Together we look forward to making crypto easy, valuable and useful for millions of people!" Stated CEO Ian Friend.

SOLOGENIC (SOLO) Featuring Co-Creator Bob Ras who is also the CEO of Coinfield.
"One of the many problems Sologenic is solving is providing access to the global financial markets using Blockchain technology. We're creating a Hybrid DeFi ecosystem allowing users from different parts of the world to trade and tokenize over 40K+ assets from 30 global stock exchanges within a regulatory framework inside the EU. The tokenization also creates a unique opportunity for users to trade a fraction or full amount of any stock and spend them in real-time via SOLO Cards." Bob Ras, The Co-Creator of Sologenic

About FMW Media
FMW Media Corp. operates one of the longest-running U.S and International sponsored programming T.V. brands "NewToTheStreet, http://www.NewtotheStreet.com and its blockchain show "Exploring The Block." http://www.ExploringTheBlock.com. Since 2009, these brands run sponsored media formatted shows across three major U.S. Television networks. The TV platforms reach over 540 million homes both in the US and international markets.

Twitter @NewtotheStreet @ExploringBlock

CONTACT:
For FMW Media:
Bryan Johnson
631-766-7462
Bryan@NewToTheStreet.com

Press Contact:
Christopher Kramer
ckramer@onenameglobal.com

SOURCE: FMW Media Works Corp

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TACOMA, WA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2020 / IONIC BRANDS CORP. (CSE:IONC)(OTC PINK:IONKF)(FRA:1B3) ("IONIC BRANDS" or the "Company") announces the temporary discontinuation of the Company's Directors and Officers ("D&O") Insurance policy due to the exorbitant cost of premiums to the operations as of July 1st 2020. While this is a difficult decision for the Company to make, it is a necessary financial decision for the short term. Consequently, the Company will be reducing the number of Directors, down from seven to five, where Christian Vara was the last Company appointment, Board ratified member added on February 25, 2020.

Ionic Brands hopes to reinstate the D&O Insurance policy sometime in the 4th quarter this year, at which point the Company will evaluate adding additional board members. Mr. Brian Lofquist and Mrs. M. Carroll Benton have chosen to relinquish their board positions as Directors of the Company effective immediately. The resignations were not the result of any disagreement with the Company or any of its affiliates on any matter relating to the Company's operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Lofquist and Mrs. Benton have agreed to assist in an advisory capacity as needed. In connection with the departure of Mr. Lofquist and Mrs. Benton from the Board, the size of the Board has been reduced from seven to five members.

John P. Gorst, Chairman and CEO of Ionic Brands Corp commented, "While the temporary discontinuation of our D&O Insurance is not ideal, I would like to thank Brian and Carroll for their contribution in assisting with the navigation of the Company through a challenging period in the Company's history. We are grateful for their contributions to Ionic Brands and wish them the very best in the future."

About IONIC BRANDS CORP.

The company is dedicated to building a regionally based multi-state consumer-focused cannabis concentrate brand portfolio with strong roots in the premium and luxury segments of vape concentrates and edibles. The cornerstone Brand of the portfolio, IONIC has aggressively expanded throughout the Pacific Northwest of the United States. When combined with Dabulous, they occupy a spot with the top ten vaporizer brands in Washington State. The brand is currently operating in the States of Washington and Oregon. IONIC BRANDS' strategy is to be the leader of the highest-value segments of the cannabis market.

On behalf of IONIC BRANDS CORP.

John Gorst
Chief Executive Officer & Chairman

For more information visit www.ionicbrands.com or contact:

John Gorst
investor.relations@ionicbrands.com
+1.253.248.7927

To stay better informed with the current events of the company you can join our investor community at https://www.ionicbrands.com/investor-community

The CSE does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein are forward-looking statements that involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. The risks are without limitations the price for cannabis and related products will remain consistent and the consumer demand remains strong; availability of financing to the Company to develop the retail locations; retention of key employees and management; changes in State and/or municipal regulations of retail operations and changes in government regulations generally. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations are disclosed in the Company's documents filed from time to time with the Canadian Securities Exchange, the British Columbia Securities Commission, the Ontario Securities Commission and the Alberta Securities Commission.

SOURCE: IONIC Brands Corp.

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HENRY COUNTY, GA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2020 / Ben F. Windham P.C., Best Personal Injury Lawyer Henry County, exposes secrets of underinsured auto insurance in Georgia.

The Georgia legislature has codified minimum requirements for motor vehicle liability insurance policies under O.C.G.A. § 33-7-11. Any automobile liability policy in this state must have not less than $25,000.00 dollars because of bodily injury to or death of one person in any one incident or $50,000.00 dollars because of bodily injury to or death of two or more persons in any one occurrence. In current economic times, $25,000.00 dollars is nowhere near enough insurance coverage for someone who is seriously injured in an automobile collision. Even minor collisions alone result in hospital visits for diagnostic testing and can result in more than $25,000.00 dollars in medical bills. This is not to mention that many injuries will put people out of work for some time, causing them to have a claim for lost wages.

It is very important due to the minimum required policy limits in this state that people have what is referred to as "uninsured" or sometimes "underinsured" motorist protection on their automobile insurance policy. While it is true that everyone should carry uninsured motorist protection, it is these types of policies that are the most unfair to insureds in the State of Georgia.

Until 2009, the secret of the insurance industry was that even if an insured paid for $25,000.00 dollars in uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, they were only entitled to tap into that $25,000.00 dollars if the person that caused the collision in which they were injured had less than $25,000.00 dollars insurance coverage. In other words, if the person that hit you had $50,000.00 in insurance coverage and you had $25,000.00 in uninsured/underinsured insurance coverage, you would not be allowed to any portion of your $25,000.00 policy. This would be true even if your damages were in the many hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Finally, in 2008 the Georgia General Assembly, over and against the wishes of the powerful insurance lobby, decided to let the cat out of the bag and fix this dirty little secret. The new statute would read that everyone was entitled to their entire uninsured/underinsured motorist protection limits so long as their damages called for it. The insurance industry refers to this right to tap into your own insurance coverage as "added on uninsured motorist protection." The new statute still allows insurance companies to wiggle out of honoring uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage so long as they have the insured execute an "opt-out" or "rejection" of the right to utilize the entire amount of the uninsured motorist protection limits. Never sign an "opt-out" of added on coverage document from your insurance carrier.

Another secret of the automobile insurance industry in the State of Georgia is that when you make a claim on your uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, your insurance company hires lawyers to represent the person that caused the collision that hurt you and will try to defeat your claim to any of your own insurance. If the insurance company defends the person that caused your injuries in bad faith and you ultimately recover the entire amount of your uninsured/underinsured insurance limits, the penalties that await your insurance company are merely a slap on the wrist.

When insurance companies act in bad faith and don't pay first party claims, they can be held accountable for bad faith. In a first party claim situation, that bad faith could feasibly have no limits. These bad faith laws encourage insurance carriers to fairly evaluate the claim. Example, John Doe runs a stop sign at 60mph and T-bones your car because he was texting his girlfriend. John Doe only has $100,000.00 dollars in insurance coverage, but your damages are more than $100,000.00 dollars. If the carrier does not fairly evaluate the claim, paying the $100,000.00 limits, you can ultimately force John Doe's insurance company to pay for the entire jury award in your case.

If your own insurance carrier evaluating your claim to uninsured / underinsured motorist coverage drags you through two years of litigation, then no matter what a jury awards you, you can only potentially recover a bad faith penalty of 25% of the limits of your uninsured/underinsured motorist protection and reasonable attorney's fees. Should you get to that point and finally have a jury award you the limits of your uninsured/underinsured motorist protection, your insurance company will not voluntarily pay the penalty. They instead, fight and defend the second lawsuit that you must bring against the insurance company directly in order to prove they were acting in "bad faith."

Another pitfall of uninsured automobile insurance in Georgia is that most folks don't realize that you cannot say the word insurance or indirectly refer to the concept of insurance in any way at a personal injury trial seeking insurance proceeds. Georgia law allows insurance defense lawyers to defend their case in part by hoping that people on your jury will assume that you are suing the person that caused your injuries individually, creating guilt that should they award what is just and right they could financially ruin the person that was negligent.

This is also true when you are seeking payment of your uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance limits after you have already settled with the person that caused your injuries. In other words, your own insurance company that refuses to pay your claim or any portion of your uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance limits, files an answer as the attorney for the person that hit you and can choose to never reveal the existence of insurance, and can prevent you from ever revealing to the jury that you are only seeking payment of the insurance that you paid for.

A lot of insurance companies are putting in their policies that failure to file a claim and "formally" notify them within a reasonable time after an accident of your potential need to tap into your own uninsured/underinsured coverage will result in no coverage at all. I am seeing more and more large automobile insurance companies in Georgia completely refuse to honor any uninsured/underinsured claim by their customer when their customer fails to "formally" put them on notice of a potential claim within what they consider a reasonable time after the collision. The courts have little or no power to do anything other than side with the insurance companies based upon basic contract principles.

For example, you are hit by someone that you believe has plenty of insurance based upon your injuries, so you do not formally file a claim with your own insurance company. After twenty days, you're still in severe pain from the collision, so you make an appointment with an orthopedic doctor. That orthopedic doctor orders an MRI which forty days after the collision reveals that you suffered two herniated discs in your lumbar spine which will require extensive surgery; perhaps multiple surgeries and a large sum of lost wages. 60 days have passed since the occurrence? You are possibly OUT. You likely have no right to make a claim for your own uninsured/underinsured insurance coverage for which you have paid good money.

I hope this opens your eyes to many of the pitfalls that face Georgia consumers in making an uninsured / underinsured motorist claim on their own automobile insurance.

About Windham Law:

Ben F. Windham P.C. personal injury attorneys serves clients throughout Henry County and the greater Atlanta area, including McDonough, Stockbridge, Hampton, Ellenwood, and Locust Grove. They specialize in seeking justice for individuals who have been injured by the negligence of others and litigate against all insurance companies providing tenacious and honest representation. Their approach is hands-on and much different from the high-volume TV and billboard lawyers. Clients of Ben F. Windham, P.C. work directly with an attorney during all phases of their case. At Ben F. Windham, P.C. expect a collaborative team with an entrepreneurial mindset determined to meet and exceed their client's expectations each step of the way towards obtaining justice.

To learn more about Ben F. Windham P.C. Trial Attorneys, or for a free case evaluation please visit https://windhamlaw.com or call 833-236-9467.

Contact:

Ben F. Windham P.C.
Address: 3838 GA-42, Locust Grove, GA 30248
Contact Name: Ben Windham
Website: https://windhamlaw.com
Email: Ben@windhamlaw.com
Phone: 833.236.9467 (833-BENWINS)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1833BENWINS
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bewindham/
Twitter: @benwindham

SOURCE: Ben F. Windham P.C.

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ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2020 / Luvu Brands, Inc. (OTCQB:LUVU) will release results for the fourth quarter and year ended June 30, 2020 on Thursday, October 1, 2020, and discuss the results for the fiscal year and the preliminary Q1 sales results during a conference call on Friday October 2, 2020.

Management will host a conference call at 11:00 a.m. EDT (10:00 a.m. CDT; 8:00 a.m. PDT) on October 2, 2020. To listen and participate in the call, please register on this weblink https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/2527/37859 . The replay of the call will remain available on the Company's investor relations website, www.luvubrands.com, until January 2, 2021.

About Luvu Brands

Luvu Brands, Inc. designs, manufactures and markets a portfolio of consumer lifestyle brands through the Company's websites, online mass / drug merchants and specialty retail stores worldwide. Brands include: Liberator®, a brand category of iconic products for enhancing sensuality and intimacy; Avana®, medical products (PPE products) and inclined bed therapy products, assistive in relieving medical conditions associated with acid reflux, surgery recovery and chronic pain; and Jaxx®, a diverse range of casual fashion daybeds, sofas and beanbags made from virgin and re-purposed polyurethane foam. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the Company occupies a 140,000 square foot vertically-integrated manufacturing facility and employs over 200 people. The Company's brand sites include: www.liberator.com, www.jaxxliving.com, www.avanacomfort.com plus other global e-commerce sites. For more information about Luvu Brands, please visit www.luvubrands.com.

Company Contact:

Luvu Brands, Inc.
Ronald Scott
Chief Financial Officer
770-246-6426
ron@LuvuBrands.com

SOURCE: Luvu Brands, Inc.

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2020 / Every four years, millions of Americans cannot cast their vote because they didn't know how to register to vote, didn't update their registration after they moved, or missed a registration deadline. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has only made these challenges more difficult, with stay-at-home orders and other social distancing efforts dramatically reducing the number of in-person voter registration drives that normally occur each election season. To address this challenge, more must be done to reach every eligible potential voter.

"Every eligible American should be encouraged to register and vote, so they have the opportunity to take part in our upcoming elections and participate in our representative democracy," said Dr. Cynthia Telles, Community Health Committee chair for the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals boards of directors. "Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, but people who aren't registered can't exercise their basic right to take part."

Kaiser Permanente, the nation's leading health care provider and not-for-profit healthcare system, is partnering with National Voter Registration Day to promote civic engagement, participation in elections, and improving the community health of the organization's more than 12.4 million members and 217,000 employees and physicians. As a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, Kaiser Permanente supports voter registration because it is a constructive civic activity that improves the health of communities and strengthens our democracy.

"We know that health and representation are strongly linked, because vibrant civic engagement improves community health," said Dr. Cynthia Telles. "Kaiser Permanente is dedicated to improving the health of the communities it serves, and this is an important strategy in that effort."

In addition to raising awareness about voter registration, Kaiser Permanente is also promoting voter safety information to help keep all people healthy, to encourage voters to avoid lines and crowds whenever possible, and to exercise COVID-19 precautions if they choose to vote in person.

National Voter Registration Day efforts have helped register nearly 3 million voters and include coordinated efforts to raise awareness of state-specific registration policies, deadlines, and voting information.

First observed in 2012, National Voter Registration Day was established to help Americans exercise their most basic right: the right to vote. Celebrated on the fourth Tuesday of September, National Voter Registration Day will take place this year on September 22. The observance is endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State, the National Association of State Election Directors, the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, the National Association of Election Officials, and businesses and nonprofit organizations across the country.

"By our estimates, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a loss of 2 million new voter registrations per month as DMVs shutter and in-person efforts are put on hold," said Lauren Kunis, program director of National Voter Registration Day. "We can't let that stand in the way of enabling as many people who wish to exercise their civic right to vote this fall. We are grateful to have Kaiser Permanente join us in our effort to get every eligible citizen registered and ready to vote on this year's National Voter Registration Day on September 22."

To learn how to register in your state, visit the National Voter Registration Day website.

For more information, reach out to Andrew Mitchell at Cambridge Global at 404-955-7133.

SOURCE: Dr. Cynthia Telles

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Guaranteed Removals is proud to be featured on The Globe and Mail's second annual ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies.

BURLINGTON, ON / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2020 / Leading reputation management company, Guaranteed Removals is pleased to announce it placed 53rd on the 2020 Report on Business ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies. With a three-year revenue growth of 1037%, Guaranteed Removals remains an innovative industry leader and is excited to be recognized for their continuous efforts in transforming the digital landscape.

"Being named one of the nation's top growing companies for the second year in a row is a significant achievement," states co-founder James John. "We can only hope that we will continue to grow as we provide our clients with the best possible service."

Launched in 2019, the Canada's Top Growing Companies editorial ranking aims to celebrate entrepreneurial achievement in Canada by identifying and amplifying the success of growth-minded, independent businesses in Canada. It is a voluntary program; companies had to complete an in-depth application process in order to qualify. In total, 400 companies earned a spot on this year's ranking.

The full list of 2020 winners, and accompanying editorial coverage, is published in the October issue of Report on Business magazine-out now-and online at tgam.ca/TopGrowing.

"The stories of Canada's Top Growing Companies are worth telling at any time, but are especially relevant in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic," says James Cowan, Editor of Report on Business magazine. "As businesses work to rebuild the economy, their resilience and innovation make for essential reading."

"Any business leader seeking inspiration should look no further than the 400 businesses on this year's Report on Business ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies," says Phillip Crawley, Publisher and CEO of The Globe and Mail. "Their growth helps to make Canada a better place, and we are proud to bring their stories to our readers."

About The Globe and Mail

The Globe and Mail is Canada's foremost news media company, leading the national discussion and causing policy change through brave and independent journalism since 1844. With award-winning coverage of business, politics and national affairs, The Globe and Mail newspaper reaches 5.9 million readers every week in print or digital formats, and Report on Business magazine reaches 2.1 million readers in print and digital every issue. The Globe and Mail's investment in innovative data science means that as the world continues to change, so does The Globe. The Globe and Mail is owned by Woodbridge, the investment arm of the Thomson family.

About Guaranteed Removals

As a trusted authority in online content removals, Guaranteed Removals has helped thousands of individuals and businesses improve their digital reputation. Due to the increased usage of social platforms and third-party review sites, positive reputation management now plays a critical role in both personal and professional success. Operating out of our Burlington ON office, we at Guaranteed Removals work diligently to develop a comprehensive plan of action that is tailored to the unique needs of our clients.

For more information please visit the following:

Website – https://www.guaranteedremovals.com/
Facebook – www.facebook.com/guaranteedremovals
Twitter – twitter.com/GuarantRemovals
LinkedIn – www.linkedin.com/company/guaranteedremovals/

Contact:

Alyssa Durant
Savannah Oakes
Sarah Nelson
hr@guaranteedremovals.com

SOURCE: Guaranteed Removals

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CPR Provides Fast, Affordable Repairs for Phones, Tablets, Laptops, and Game Consoles

INDEPENDENCE, OH / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2020 / CPR Cell Phone Repair is pleased to announce a new franchise location joining its growing network of mobile repair stores. The franchise congratulates Jayvir Patel on opening his fourth CPR store, CPR Cell Phone Repair Watsonville.

To learn more about CPR Cell Phone Repair Watsonville, please visit: https://www.cellphonerepair.com/watsonville-ca/.

"On behalf of the corporate team, CPR is eager to expand services with Jayvir to offer the best repair solutions to the Watsonville community," said Chris Jourdan, Director of Franchise Operations at CPR Cell Phone Repair, of the new store opening. "Having years of experience in tech support, we're confident in Jayvir's ability to deliver an all-around efficient repair experience."

Watsonville is located in Santa Cruz County. Lying along California's central coast, the city offers visitors and residents numerous outdoor amenities, including agriculture attractions, local beaches, wine tours, and hiking trails. The county is also a leader in environmental sustainability. CPR Watsonville is on South Green Valley Road, across from Jack in the Box.

"I'm proud to offer affordable repair options to another California community. I've gained an immeasurable amount of experience running my other three locations, and I look forward to expanding this franchise with the help of my team members," said store owner, Jayvir.

Jayvir is a proud member of his community and enjoys taking part in growing and improving the area. He's lived in the Monterey Bay area his whole life and grew up with a passion for technology. Throughout his career, he's launched two technology companies and currently manages three other CPR locations.

CPR Cell Phone Repair Watsonville is located at:

1056 S Green Valley Rd
Watsonville, CA 95076

Please contact the store at 831-851-1234 or via email: repairs@cpr-watsonville.com

Please visit the website: https://www.cellphonerepair.com/watsonville-ca/

Jayvir's other store, CPR Salinas North, is located at:
1690 N. Main St #C
Salinas , CA 93906

Jayvir's other store, CPR Salinas South, is located at:

729 S Main St
Salinas, CA 93901

Jayvir's other store, CPR Salinas East, is located at:

454 East Alisal St
Salinas, CA 93905

About CPR Cell Phone Repair:

Founded in Orlando, Fla. in 1996, CPR Cell Phone Repair is the fastest-growing mobile repair franchise in North America and operates over 850 locations internationally. As a pioneer and leader in the electronics repair industry, CPR offers same-day repair and refurbishing services for cell phones, laptops, gaming systems, digital music players, tablets, and other personal electronic devices. In 2020, CPR was named in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 for the fifth consecutive year. Additionally, CPR was ranked in the top 50 of the list and placed second in the Electronics Repairs and Sales franchise business category. For more information about CPR Cell Phone Repair and franchise opportunities, visit https://www.cellphonerepair.com/ or call 877-856-5101.

Contact:

Mark Sweeterman
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2020 / Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADIL; ADILW), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of treatments for addictions, today announced that it has submitted a formal request to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in support of Adial's position that AD04 should be considered eligible for an FDA expedited review program. Adial's lead drug candidate, AD04, is a therapeutic agent for the treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in persons with certain target genotypes and the Company and regulatory advisors have concluded that AD04, which is being developed for a serious condition that is an unmet medical need, is a candidate for this FDA program.

William Stilley, Chief Executive Officer of Adial Pharmaceuticals, stated, "We are making rapid progress enrolling patients in our landmark ONWARD™ pivotal Phase 3 clinical trial of AD04. Sadly, now more than ever, the AUD crisis continues to escalate. As recently reported by the NIAAA, ‘the COVID-19 pandemic has increased stress for people worldwide, with millions experiencing prolonged periods of fear, anxiety and social isolation – conditions that are known to increase craving, consumption, and risk of relapse in individuals with alcohol and substance use disorders.' AD04 is designed to address this serious condition for which existing treatment options have low retention rates and potentially inferior safety profiles. Given the significant results of our Phase 2 trial, the progress of our Phase 3 trial, and the gravity of the social and economic impacts of alcohol use disorder, exacerbated by this pandemic, we believe this is the appropriate time to seek FDA expedited review of AD04."

About Adial Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Adial Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of treatments for addictions. The Company's lead investigational new drug product, AD04, is a genetically targeted therapeutic agent for the treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) and is currently being investigated in a Phase 3 clinical for the potential treatment of AUD in subjects with certain target genotypes, which are to be identified using the Company's proprietary companion diagnostic genetic test. A Phase 2b clinical trial of AD04 for the treatment of AUD showed promising results in reducing frequency of drinking, quantity of drinking and heavy drinking (all with statistical significance), and no overt safety concerns (there were no statistically significant serious adverse events reported). AD04 is also believed to have the potential to treat other addictive disorders such as opioid use disorder, gambling, and obesity. www.adialpharma.com

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LOS ANGELES, CA / ACCESSWIRE / September 25, 2020 / The shift to e-commerce was already thoroughly underway before the onset of COVID-19, but the global pandemic lit a fire under the trend towards a more digital economy.

Delivery technology is rapidly improving. In only a few years, Amazon drone deliveries and autonomous vehicles will likely become commonplace, diminishing the demand for brick-and-mortar retailers as delivery costs plummet. Retailers will need to resort to digital branding out of necessity to reach a broader customer base.

Consumer preferences are also increasingly signaling a preference for online ordering, especially with fears of an invisible virus circulating around the world. Record plunges in retail sales in April show just how fragile a critical sector of the economy can become when consumer preferences change from an uncontrollable event. However, despite the drop in consumer sales, online delivery marketplaces like Amazon, Instacart, Grubhub, and Postmates have thrived amid the crisis.

COVID-19 just accelerated the transition to the e-commerce market of smaller retailers, many of whom are left with sparse options besides taking their business digital. So, should you transition your local, small business to the Internet in the aftermath of a pandemic?

Here are three reasons why you should.

A Shift to a Digital Economy is Inevitable

The American economy has drastically changed over the last few decades. The ascendance of the information age has eschewed domestic manufacturing in favor of digital services and products – known as the dynamic shift from tangible to intangible goods.

For example, 80 percent of stock value today is accounted for by intangible goods like intellectual property and branding. Comparatively, tangible goods accounted for 83 percent of stock market company value in 1975. An economy that encompasses significantly more intangible goods than tangible ones is a byproduct of the Internet, and the trend is only gaining momentum as the costs of operating an online business continually decrease.

Foregoing a digital presence, even if it's as simple as a WordPress e-commerce website connected to Stripe, can be a death knell for many smaller retailers as people spend copious amounts of time online shopping rather than popping into physical stores. However, there are legitimate reasons why small business owners are hesitant to make the digital leap – a lack of knowledge and the costs.

"Most businesses that want to make the transition to a digital presence and brand are short on both time and money," details Jaiden Vu, Founder of Black Peached. His company helps small businesses overcome the obstacles to getting a digital presence up and running, covering everything from video marketing to ad campaign management.

"Many of the smaller businesses are not aware of the nuances of social media marketing and how powerful they can be when used properly," continues Vu. "Especially the established stores that are run by older generations, it can be a major sticking point. We try to get everything running for them so they can manage their digital presence once we're done."

Considering the millions of unemployed and lost revenue from COVID lockdowns, the shift to a digital economy is not only inevitable — it's a train that's rapidly departing. You want to be on that train before it's too late.

Online Marketplaces & Delivery Services Have Surged During COVID

Beyond the toilet paper shortage, you may have noticed that online delivery platforms were consistently back-logged, short of numerous items, and appeared unable to handle the surge in demand of March as COVID-19 fears ramped up. However, they adjusted quickly, and have been churning out consumer products at an unprecedented clip since.

For example, Amazon Fresh, which was mired by a shortage of delivery windows, increased its order capacity by 60 percent and Amazon hired more than 175K additional employees to cover the demand. Whole Foods, which is owned by Amazon, turned some of its stores in major cities like New York into delivery-only warehouses to better serve customers.

Grubhub and Postmates each also saw significant upticks in order volumes, with Postmates even partnering with Walgreens to deliver groceries.

Comparatively, small businesses like local groceries and retailers cannot operate with the same economies of scale and were forced to either close or implement onerous procedures like temperature checking and social distancing measures. Those obstacles are layered on top of the notion that people were deterred from going to a physical grocery store anyways.

What these developments demonstrate is something most people are well aware of – the time saving and efficiency of e-commerce have reached a tipping point; they're here to stay.

The Opportunity for Boutique Products is Massive

Many small businesses, from a services company to a mom-and-pop store, may be hesitant to enter the e-commerce market because they don't believe their product or service can evolve into a household brand. That idea is simply untrue.

Consumers, particularly young ones, have demonstrated in recent years that they want exclusive, boutique products. Smaller brands and retailers can carve out a niche in just about any sector. All it takes is a loyal following of customers, which may be much smaller than you think is necessary.

Kevin Kelly, the founding editor of Wired Magazine, wrote a famous essay in 2008 called "1,000 True Fans." He details how only 1,000 or even less loyal "true" customers can empower your business to thrive, and rake in enticing profit margins even if your business exists entirely in a niche market – like handcrafted figurines collectors.

You don't need a blockbuster product, just the ability to cultivate a small following and convert them into dedicated customers. The Internet helps you reach those customers.

The power of branding can go a long way in gathering a cult-like following as well. Just look at Supreme, who sells skateboard culture-infused apparel at ridiculous prices using deft marketing and exclusive merch drops. Taking your business digital doesn't mean you have to compete with Supreme, though, but it's a compelling example of how clever marketing can produce something special.

If you're stuck at home wondering how your business will survive the economic onslaught of COVID-19, look to the Internet as your benefactor.

You may have seriously considered taking your company digital for a while, but just never got around to it. Now is the time. E-commerce will come to dominate the retail and services sector in the next decade, and whether you think your boutique brand or niche offering can grow organically on the world wide web or not — it's worth a shot.

Contact:

Kari Craig
Energent Media
kari@energentmedia.net

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