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Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Move Over Pudding: The Proof Is In The Cream



Oil and water don't mix, but that's certainly not the case when it involves oil and butter.


These two ingredients are the secret sauce in making La' Shea Essentials feel naturally luxurious.  Company founder, Folasade Ayegbusi, has launched this new natural product --  which consists of 100% Organic Argan Oil and 100% Pure African Shea Butter.   "I was a lost consumer searching for a product that could reduce unwanted dark black spots on my legs," she says.  Unfortunately she was unsuccessful in finding a natural-based cream or lotion that could alleviate this problem.

The issue motivated her to do some extensive research into the market, which ultimately led to the creation of La'Shea Essentials.  "I wanted a top quality fabulous feeling product," Ayegbusi says.  "Sure enough, that's what I came up with."  

Argan oil plays a vital role in making this product a big hit for women.  "It can be used as a full body moisturizer and can help reduce stretch marks," Ayegbusi says.  "The oil is also extremely unique due to its nutrients, which make women's faces feel smoother, clearer, and more radiant."  It adds moisture and shine to dry hair, as well as helps to reduce frizzy ends.   The oil is also beneficial to hands and feet, especially on cuticles and nails prone to cracking and peeling.   

For more information on La'Shea Essentials, log onto http://www.lasheaessentials.com, Instagram at Lashea_Essentials, or Facebook.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Rockstar Nye 2015 Hard Rock Live Las Vegas Strip



Hard Rockstar Vegas NYE 2015 on 31st December 2014 at Hard Rock Live on Las Vegas Strip, 3771 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, 89109 - at 9:00 PM.


Las Vegas, NV – Join the masses, ringing in 2015 in Sin City, and party like a true rock star at Hard Rock Live on the Las Vegas Strip! Trendsetters and fashionistas alike will take to the dance floor for a high-energy night of EDM, Rock ‘n Roll and hip-hop that’s sure to be scandalous. It is what New Year’s Eve should be! This is an adult-only-soiree (with an OPEN BAR from 9pm to 12am) so get ready to let loose and not be judged by it.

The Strip fills with revelers. Fireworks light up the sky. The casinos are body-to-body, the showrooms filled with A-list entertainers and Las Vegas is more gloriously alive than you've ever seen it. New Year's Eve in Vegas is a world-class celebration. And best of all, Hard Rock Live offers revelers a front-row seat to the NYE fireworks spectacle at the stroke of midnight! Get your tickets for this special event while you still have a chance, because we'll be selling out in no time. Don’t miss you chance to participate in what will be known as the biggest and best west coast midnight toast - Rock Star NYE at Hard Rock Live! More information available online at http://newyearsnightlife.net

Hard Rock Live (Hard Rock Café) is located at 3771 S Las Vegas Blvd in Las Vegas, Nevada, 89109. Be sure to get your tickets early as this popular event is sure to sell out quickly. RockStar Vegas 2015 NYE Tickets available online at http://rockstarnye2015.eventbrite.com

ABOUT HARD ROCK LIVE LAS VEGAS STRIP
Featuring 42,000 square feet of pure unadulterated rock n roll, the new cafe, located next to the MGM Grand Hotel, provides three-floors of non-stop action and features the world’s largest Rock Shop. An interactive Rock Wall, interactive Microsoft Surface tables, hi-speed Internet access, a contemporary lounge and bar, and patio dining are yours to experience while enjoying an unobstructed view of the world famous Las Vegas Strip. A Hard Rock Live multi-function venue on the 2nd floor rocks with concert seating for 1000, while state-of-the-art in-house audio visual equipment offers mind blowing imagery and sound. The cafe also features a built-in stage with an attached Green Room that will be occupied by artists from around the globe.

ABOUT MADE NIGHTLIFE
Let MADE Entertainment transform your day into an extraordinary affair celebrating all that is important in your life. We will take you there. From steaming Bali nights to the winter white wonderlands, MADE Entertainment will transport 25-2500 of your closest guests to the destination of your choice. Providing high-end corporate, entertainment, sporting and social events planned from event concept to contract negotiations, vendor relations, event management, marketing and promotions. MADE Entertainment will handle it all.

If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Jamie Barren at 1-310-749-9029 or email at jb@madenightlife.com

Contact:
Jamie Barren
Telephone: 1-310-749-9029
Email: jb@madenightlife.com

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Jaasta Announces Launch of Crowdfunding Campaign to Bring Breakthrough E Ink Keyboard and Zero Sound Mouse to Market



The time has come for a superior keyboard and mouse, two devices that are a part of a great many computer user's day to day lives. Jaasta is on the verge of this breakthrough announcing their crowdfunding campaign to bring both an incredibly functional E Ink Keyboard along with the world's first Zero Sound Mouse to market.

California, USA, December 15, 2014. The idea of a dynamic E Ink Keyboard is one that moves a great many people to the edge of their seat with excitement. The ability to change keys based on the software being used, clearly breaks through a wall set by conventional keyboards, and could speed up both productivity and learning speed to levels not previously approachable, in the opinion of many experts. Forward thinking company Jaasta, in recent exciting news, announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to bring their own Jaasta Wireless E Ink Keyboard along with the world's first Wireless Zero Sound Mouse to market. The anticipation surrounding the new project is incredibly high.


“The Jaasta E Ink Keyboard and Zero Sound Mouse will change the way users think of these two everyday accessories,” commented a spokesperson from the company. “Seeing our E Ink Keyboard is believing. Once a person uses one they will likely never want to return to using an old-style keyboard ever again.”


The specs announced for the keyboard, which changes its display based on the active application, include: a Large (3.5-inch) interchangeable touch-pad with multi-touch navigation for easier web browsing, easy indoor and outdoor readability and large characters on very quiet keys. Media hot keys are integrated - mute, play, volume up or down - for controlling wireless connected TV and laptops from up to 33 feet. The battery life even lasts a full twelve months.


The Jaasta Zero Sound Mouse, is the first zero mouse entering the market. It comes complete with an internal 8gb memory and a SuperSpeed usb input port for a user's flash drive, making it the perfect companion for the company's E Ink Keyboard.

The crowdfunding campaign has garnered a great deal of excitement.


Jennifer B., a tech blogger from Boston, recently said, “Jaasta is doing really interesting things and I can't wait to see their E Ink Keyboard and Zero Sound Mouse. This is one campaign to get behind for sure! Totally recommended.”





For more information be sure to visit:









PRESS CONTACT

Robert BROWNING press@jaasta.com

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Monday, December 22, 2014

BioNAV Health & Wellness Introduces REJUVEN Organic Personal Skin Care with Crowdfunding



REJUVEN is the next generation of Organic Personal Care: Over 95% ORGANIC

Hoffman Estates, IL – December 23, 2014 – BioNAV (as in Biotech Navigation) is a new start-up Stress Management company that focuses on the 5 Core Values of Living a Healthy Lifestyle: Fitness, Nutrition, Hydration, Sleep & Breathing. BioNAV is about to release their first Premium Organic Personal Skin Care product line in early 2015 introducing REJUVEN Organics. The crowdfunding campaign was launched on Indiegogo on December 19, 2014 and will run through February 2, 2015.

BioNAV’s HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SKIN CARE:  REJUVEN Organic products are uniquely formulated to nourish and hydrate every layer of the skin, including the sub-layers.  In addition, they are loaded with anti-oxidant ingredients to stimulate collagen production.  All of the ingredients they use are 100% natural, of which is at least 95% Organic or greater…Safe, Clean and Chemical Free!

Specially Blended to Nourish & Revitalize Your Skin

·         No GMO Ingredients
·         No toxic pesticides
·         No synthetic growth hormones
·         No petroleum based fertilizers
·         No artificial colors
·         No artificial preservatives
·         No irradiated ingredients
·         No animal testing
·         Naturally scented
·         PROVEN RESULTS!

The goal is to raise $250,000 to pay for the cost of everything that’s needed to launch the new Organic Personal Skin Care line for the mass market.  Contributions to the campaign will be used to fund our USDA certifications, increase our underwriter coverage, and expand their grass-roots marketing to meet BioNAV’s fast growing demand.

As part of the campaign, BioNAV will be donating 15% of the contributions raised to the OCEAN FUTURES SOCIETY as a worthy cause.  OCEAN FUTURES is nonprofit organization that was founded by Jean-Michel Cousteau (son of famous ocean explorer Jacques Cousteau).  

Since the REJUVEN Organic Skin Care products are 100% all-natural, BioNAV and those that contribute to their campaign will help bring more awareness to the Ocean Futures Society and their dedication of ocean advocacy.

About BioNAV Health & Wellness

BioNAV offers custom business development & sales representation services for manufacturers interested in selling their products in North America. They specialize in dealer channel restructuring and point-of-sale growth models for manufacturers that produce Health & Wellness, Beauty, Electronics and Fitness related products.

To LEARN MORE or to help support Rejuven Organic Personal Skin Care Campaign on Indiegogo, please visit:


Contact
Rob Freeman
BioNAV Health & Wellness
3 Golf Center, Suite 112,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Tel: (312) 957-8472
e-mail:  info@bionav.com



Saturday, December 20, 2014

BioNAV Announces Launching of New Organic Personal Skin Care line called REJUVEN



REJUVEN is the next generation of Organic Personal Care: Over 95% ORGANIC or greater

Hoffman Estates, IL – December 21, 2014 – BioNAV (as in Biotech Navigation) is a new start-up Stress Management company that focuses on the 5 Core Values of Living a Healthy Lifestyle: Fitness, Nutrition, Hydration, Sleep & Breathing. BioNAV is about to release their first Premium Organic Personal Skin Care product line in early 2015. Every product they’ve developed is uniquely formulated to nourish and hydrate every layer of the skin, including the sub-layers. The results are amazing!

BioNAV’s HOLISTIC APPROACH TO SKIN CARE:  REJUVEN Organic Skin Care products are loaded with anti-oxidant ingredients to stimulate collagen production via intensive free radical scavenging. All of the ingredients they use are 100% natural and are made of 95% Organic or greater…Safe, Clean and Chemical Free!

Specially Blended to Nourish & Revitalize Your Skin

·         No GMO Ingredients
·         No toxic pesticides
·         No synthetic growth hormones
·         No petroleum based fertilizers
·         No artificial colors
·         No artificial preservatives
·         No irradiated ingredients
·         No animal testing
·         Naturally scented
·         PROVEN RESULTS!!

The goal is to raise $250,000 to pay for the cost of everything that’s needed to launch the new Organic Personal Skin Care line. Your donation will be used to fund our USDA certifications, increase our underwriter coverage, expand their grass-roots marketing, and meet our fast growing demand.

With your contribution BioNAV will be able to launch their premium Organic products to those who want beautiful looking skin, want to use only high quality Organic ingredients, and for those who want to help of preserve the environment.

About BioNav

BioNAV offers custom business development & sales representation services for manufacturers interested in selling their products in North America. We specialize in dealer channel restructuring and point-of-sale growth models for manufacturers that produce Health & Wellness, Beauty, Electronics and Fitness related products.

To LEARN MORE or to help support Rejuven Organic Personal Skin Care, please visit:


Contact
Rob Freeman
3 Golf Center, Suite 112,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
T: (312) 957-8472
e-mail:  info@bionav.com

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Announcing a Campaign To STOP Insomnia without Medication by Sleep ASAP



About half of our global population suffers from different sleep disorders.



Jerusalem, Israel – December 14, 2014 – Sleep ASAP wishes to help sleep strugglers around us all that suffer daily from this pain and the consequential side effects. Your generous small change could bring a huge impact for sleep strugglers. Take your action today.

Sleep ASAP are an international team of specialists and volunteers from multidisciplinary fields that aims to help people with sleeping disorders. Sleep ASAP promotes awareness, reveal alternative solutions and connect information that reaches beyond pharmaceutical drugs to the actual people who suffer from these aches and who look for solutions.

Sleep ASAP needs money to establish a new and innovative globally distributed network to translate webcasts with top expert guests from the fields of neurology, psychology, musicology, art therapy and more.

All donated money will directly invested in:
- The 1st ever and the Biggest Digital Knowledge Center which will include all Insomnia relative materials, Alternative methods, Best practice and other helpful media.
- Developing of the Infrastructure, web portal, webcasts, printing materials and broadcasting platform.
- Bi monthly events around the world, and Annual Summit.
- Globally Distributed Research

Additionally Sleep ASAP will engage sleep struggles around the US and around the world in live practice demonstrations.

About Sleep ASAP

In an effort to help sleep strugglers around us all that suffer daily from this pain and the consequential side effects, “Sleep ASAP is forming to answer the call.

Sleep ASAP is assembling an international team of specialists and volunteers from multidisciplinary fields dedicated to helping people with sleeping disorders. Sleep ASAP intends to promote awareness, reveal alternative solutions and connect information that reaches beyond pharmaceutical drugs to the actual people who suffer from these challenges and who look for solutions.

To LEARN MORE about or to help support this project, please visit:


Contact
Nadav Lankin
Jerusalem, Israel

12/13/14=10 for General Counsel PC Celebrating 10th Anniversary






The DC-based national firm General Counsel, P.C. is pleased to announce that it is celebrating 10 years of representing individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters; GAO Bid Protest, Business, Immigration, Employment and more.

December 14, 2014 Washington, DC -- The DC-based national law firm General Counsel, P.C. (GCPC) is pleased to announce that it is celebrating 10 years of representing individuals and businesses in a variety of legal matters, particularly those related to government contracting, labor and employment, immigration matters and small to medium sized business issues. To mark the event and celebrate their “12/13/14” anniversary, the firm is contributing 12 hundred dollars ($1200.00) to 13 charities over 14 days of the 2014 Christmas holidays.
General Counsel, P.C., first opened its doors in McLean, Virginia on December 13, 2004. The firm’s FounderMerritt J. Green believed that traditional law firm hierarchies, value systems, and emphasis on billable hours limit lawyers’ abilities to creatively, collaboratively, and efficiently serve their clients’ goals and needs. Mr. Green still believes, “General Counsel, P.C. attorneys strive to provide service and legal representation beyond client expectations. We understand that clients are our customers and, as such, nothing is more important than customer service. We truly want to develop long-term relationships in which our attorneys become an integral part of our clients’ success”.


Over the past 10 years the firm has represented businesses and government contractors in a wide range of legal matters including labor and employment, EB-5/immigration law, corporate and tax, government contracts/bid protests, civil litigation, and intellectual property.
On the occasion of the firm’s 10th anniversary, founding partner Merritt J. Green noted, “We’re humbled by the success and growth we’ve enjoyed over the past 10 years and are grateful for the support of our clients and employees who have made it all possible. I’m proud to say that each of our attorneys approaches the attorney-client relationship as a partnership of sorts, with each of them committed to the ethical handling of our clients’ legal matters. We look forward to continued growth in the coming years, while remaining true to the principles we value – those of honesty, dedication and integrity.”


Founded in 2004, General Counsel, P.C. (GCPC) maintains an active government contracting/bid protest practice, while also providing full legal representation to many small and medium-sized business entities. Always at the forefront of Federal and State developments, General Counsel, P.C. is comprised of eight practice groups (Corporate & Tax Group | Franchising Group | Government Contracts Group | Labor and Employment Group | Litigation Group | Immigration Law | Intellectual Property Group | Non-Profit Group) designed to efficiently serve the individual needs of its diverse client base. Our team of experienced attorneys work collaboratively across practice areas to provide our clients with effective, synergetic service.


General Counsel, PC is located just outside Washington DC at 6849 Old Dominion Drive, Suite 220 McLean, Virginia 22180. For more information, visit www.GeneralCounselLaw.com


About General Counsel, PC - Business Lawyers & Counsel

At GCPC we believe in providing exceptional legal representation and superior customer service to companies of all sizes and in all industries. We focus on the core legal competencies which every business will need in order to be successful and grow. Whether you are establishing a new business or you are a large corporation seeking outside counsel, we are well-positioned to meet the legal needs of your business. How we help small businesses: For our small business clients, we provide a vast array of general and specialized services needed by an emerging business. Regardless of the size of our client, we work to understand our clients’ business methods and objectives, which allow our attorneys to provide superior and more cost-effective representation. How we help large businesses: For our large corporate clients we provide specialized service as outside general counsel or to supplement in-house counsel in those areas where we have developed a reputation as industry leaders.

General Counsel, PC - Business Lawyers & Counsel

6949 Old Dominion Drive Suite 220
McLean, Virginia United States 22101


Friday, December 12, 2014

Largest Holistic Network in New York City relaunches website

13-November-2014 – Matchmyspirit and Naini Nakagawa, founder are pleased to announce that the four year old website has been restructured and expanded to become a holistic network. The entire website has been revamped, although the dating portion remains and now has a new look as well. The focus of the website is to assist in helping people connect through spiritual dating. 

A spokesperson for Matchmyspirit explained in a recent interview, “Our site is for people who follow gurus, special spiritual paths, yoga and meditation. Our Self Realization Fellowship dating opportunities help you to find matches with like interests. We believe dating for SRF devotees doesn't have to be stressful. In fact, our website provides tips for peaceful dating. You can see these by visiting the video links at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTZsOTRoHqA and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fijd-wxSSyk”. 

Another interesting feature about Matchmyspirit is the Holistic Bazaars - enjoyable events held at the New York Open Center and other venues,These bazaars are a nice gathering of alternative practitioners, organic product makers, energy healers, massage therapists and raw food chefs. More information on the bazaars which were recently covered on NY1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaGk1w4MXPw. 

The founder Naini Nakagawa gives more details on her vision and experience with Matchmyspirit on this interesting video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YTU8QiowtAI 

Studies show that people with like interests and approach to life are more likely to make a successful connection. For those interested in focusing energies on spiritual matters, Match My Spirit is an ideal dating site. Contact methods include on-line, secure telephone chats and secure email. Members may choose the type of contact that feels most comfortable. Safety tips and dating suggestions are provided on the site, for the most part they are the common sense ideas that prudent people use when meeting strangers. 

There are many spiritual paths which can be explored in dating, including Buddhism, Islam, Taoism,  Shinto, catholic, Judaism and Christian.  The network also offers access to a community of like-minded people. Check out the bazaars and free workshops offered in the New York City area. 

Learn more about SRF dating by visiting the web pages online at http://www.matchmyspirit.com  today. Members of the press and others who have further questions about the contents of this press release are encouraged to contact Naini Nakagawa, founder at matchmyspirit@gmail.com or call at 646-420-9990


Thursday, December 11, 2014

Announcing The Kidney Cancer Bills Funding Campaign for the Wiedow Family



San Francisco, CA – December 11, 2014 – Wendy Wiedow is a wife and the mother of a precious and brave little 9 year old girl named Tracy. Four years ago, her family were all together living in their own home in West Virginia, celebrating Christmas 2010 with her husband Walter and their two girls Cindy age 10 and Tracy then age 6.

Those were the innocent and happy days of December 2010. A dream world so far away now....but little did we know then that just one year later Walter would have lost his job as a coal mining shuttle car operator we would lose our home to foreclosure and the worse nightmare of all, we would lose our little girl Cindy to kidney cancer.

After Walter lost his job, the Wiedows tried desperately to keep their home for their little girls sake, but in the end with very little income coming in they just could not make even the lowest of mortgage payments. So they took their belongings from the house and just let it go into foreclosure. They moved into a small two bedroom apartment in a high crime neighborhood an hour’s drive from their home.

One day on a Sunday in late June after church, Cindy came out of the bathroom and she was not smiling
with her drawing book as she would normally do, but just walked slowly over to her mom in the kitchen and said "Mom...my water-(pee) is red". Well, the thinking at the time was she has a urinary infection (girls get them at her age). They took Cindy to the doctor first thing Monday morning, and yes she did have a urinary infection, but the doctor said just to make sure, he would send out all of Cindy's test samples to have them analyzed.

A few days later the doctor called and he wanted them to see him at his office. He told them Cindy has cancer and she must go to the hospital right away for further tests. Those further tests would
reveal Cindy had Wilms Tumor (Kidney Cancer). After months of out-of state cancer treatments, their beautiful loving daughter and sister Cindy died at home with her family around her, she was 10 years old.

After Cindy died, the Wiedows decided to pick up and move out west. One day while driving south of Las Vegas Nevada, they stopped by a medical clinic to get Tracy a complete physical. The nurse there told them that Tracy has a slight discoloration in her urine and were told once that Tracy may have a genetic predisposition kidney cancer. “Oh no!” Wendy said…”Not our only surviving
daughter Tracy!”

They did not want to wait this time like her sister Cindy did. So they got a map to find the nearest hospital and had Tracy checked-in. The test results came back and Tracy did have Wilms Tumor (Kidney Cancer) but it was in the very early stages. They stayed near the hospital for 6 months while Tracy got surgery/radiation/chemotherapy. One day the doctor told them Tracy is now cancer free, and Wendy fainted into Walter's arms. The Wiedows can live again!

They now owe medical, housing food and travel expenses that have ballooned to a mind boggling total of $114,387.59 They are now poorer than they have ever been in their lives but they are happy because we have "Our Faith in The Lord" and knowing our precious little Tracy is now Cancer Free!

To LEARN MORE or to help donate to the Wiedows campaign fund, please visit:


Contact
Wendy Wiedow
San Francisco, CA

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Endeavour Magazine interviews Luigi Wewege, CEO of Vivier & Co on the outlook of Boutique Financial Services



Endeavour Magazine interviews Luigi Wewege, CEO of Vivier & Co on the outlook of Boutique Financial Services

Auckland, New Zealand
The Global Credit Crunch had relatively little effect on the New Zealand banking sector. In part, this fortunate stability was a result of the health of the country’s financial market and lending sector, which always faced much sterner regulation and control than many other countries during the boom years between 2002 and 2007.  For such reasons, since the 1990s, New Zealand has been the destination of choice for global investors, who have been well rewarded for their faith. Particularly, those from countries such as Japan and China, who flocked to place their household savings in New Zealand, have since received interest rates well above their domestic offerings. 

“This has seen a global uptake in investors who want to enjoy the attractive rates offered from New Zealand, without exposing themselves to exchange rate risk,” says Luigi Wewege, CEO of Vivier & Co, one of New Zealand’s most prominent financial companies. 

Founded in 2001, the company was heavily focussed on domestic assets and New Zealand clients. “More recently,” Luigi tell us, “the management team has found a way to obtain secure, higher yielding investments. It therefore decided to take advantage of the company’s good reputation and efficient cost base to offer our services worldwide. These include above average deposit rates, coupled with security and lasting stability.”

This boutique financial institution now services the unique needs of an international clientele. While headquartered in Auckland New Zealand, Vivier Group enjoys a presence on virtually every continent with offices in Johannesburg, Lima, Orlando, Dublin, London, Paris, Munich, Dubai and Hong Kong, “We also have many clients outside these main hub cities,” Luigi is quick to point out.

He continues to note that, as a Financial Service Provider, Vivier & Co’s business is relatively straight forward. Put simply, they offer a higher interest rate on savings - in any major currency - than available almost anywhere else. The company also maintains a Bankers Blanket Bond with Standard and Poor's A+ rated insurers, providing a NZD2,000,000 indemnity on any one claim/loss in the aggregate.  This is a simple and effective product that satisfies a global problem for investors seeking a higher yield but with complementary safety.  Additionally, they offer bank accounts to companies and individuals who wish to do business outside their country but face difficulties opening an account abroad.

“As regards to distribution, we have an international advisory board, with members based around the world,” he says. “And we offer local customer service directly through teams responsible for each major language and/or jurisdiction.”

While New Zealand may have dodged the worst of the global credit crunch, institutions like Vivier & Co still face their share of hurdles. The underdevelopment of a buoyant financial service sector in multiple locations is one of them, “Outside of highly developed hubs such as Singapore and London it is difficult for people to gain access to boutique financial services,” Luigi points out. 

The other hurdle is a lack of consumer awareness about the meaning of boutique financial services, which means that Vivier staff often face the challenge of explaining the advantages to clients.  But when it comes to personal service, they are very well looked after.

The staff working at Vivier & Co benefit from a companywide devotion to their development. “We are offering products that are not available via the usual high street banks,” Luigi says, “so it demands a more personal level of customer contact, in particular when dealing with clients that look for tailored solutions going beyond the scope of traditional services.”

 “A Boutique Financial Institution must attract and retain staff who are incentivised to deliver these investment solutions efficiently and effectively,” he adds. “Smaller than a traditional bank, we can be more flexible and focused with our staff as well as with our clients.”

Development includes a full scope of industry training, as the financial regulators in New Zealand set strict rules in relation to anti-money laundering and ‘knowing your client’.  All of Vivier & Co’s staff are well versed in these rules and apply them in their day to day work. Examinations are also available for RFAs and AFAs, Registered Financial Advisers. The company also has to belong to a dispute resolution scheme. This ensures clients can have confidence when they deal with a financial adviser: that they are professional and meet appropriate standards of competence, care and diligence. Training takes the form of attendance at seminars on compliance and related matters.

Luigi points out some of the specific customer services for which Vivier & Co are renowned: “We offer above average returns along with far higher security than normally available. Interest can be paid gross without any deduction of tax,” he says. “We have also limited the amount of costs for transfers on inward and outward deposits, minimalized account charges and removed market risk volatility.”

And, importantly, Vivier offers a more personalised customer contact that can be found almost anywhere else. This particular aspect of the company, their person-to-person approach, is one of the keystones to its position in the industry. Luigi explains that after-sales service and customer commitment are critical elements of the business, “We cannot and do not take our clients for granted, as happens with many high street institutions,” he says. “We listen to each client’s particular needs and develop a deep understanding of his or her financial goals.”  

In this way, they can work together to make the best financial decisions, something that is hard to achieve with a retail bank. It’s yet another reason why Vivier & Co is so highly respected and enjoys relationships with such a great number of satisfied customers who not only return, but also spread the word: “A positive recommendation from a client is worth its weight in gold,” he adds.

Of course, Vivier & Co is not the only financial operation offering boutique services but has found the best solution to outplaying the competition is by offering far higher quality. Thusly, they continue to make highly selective loans, secured directly or indirectly against real estate located in the UK and Ireland, both of which are stable members of the European Union, while at the same time, ensuring costs are contained by providing straightforward products and keeping a close eye on overheads.  

“This winning combination allows us to continue offering above-average interest rates and thus staying ahead of the other players in the market place,” is the company’s mission statement.
With 2014 almost at an end, Luigi is looking at the next year with anticipation and excitement, as there are a number of new developments on the horizon.

Earlier in 2014, after several months of negotiations, the purchase was completed of Vivier Mortgages Limited, a Dublin based home loan company. This will enter them into the mortgage industry, as well as offer a chance to take part in the fast moving Irish economy. Similarly, the Vivier Property division has recently established an association with first rate, experienced developers in the United Kingdom. This will allow the group to invest in a wide range of residential real estate that will expand the asset side of the balance sheet and offer even more security to their clients. Finally, the Vivier Technology division has entered the scene as a crucial part of the offering, “A short while ago, the company mandated a top design firm to rewrite the entire website.” Luigi explains, “At the same time, we have signed up with a new debit card organisation, affiliated with VISA and MasterCard. This will allow us to simplify account opening procedures and online banking as well as to improve data protection and functionality from anywhere in the world.”

Each of these projects has demanded significant human resources, Luigi explains, “The group has called on experts and specialists worldwide to accomplish these goals, which have required considerable capital.”

This capital was sourced by the shareholders and demonstrates the level of confidence they have in the company’s long term goals, “Quite rightly they trust that this investment will be vindicated by stable expansion of the client base, growth of the balance sheet and ultimately the success of the group as a whole.” Luigi concludes. 

About Don Campbell
Don Campbell is the Director of Editorial and Business Generation at Littlegate Publishing LTD where he has facilitated the growth of the internationally read publication Endeavour Magazine as well as a number of standalone, industry specific publications available at Littlegate.

About Littlegate Publishing
Littlegate Publishing LTD is the publisher of choice for corporate decision makers and boardroom icons seeking the latest business news, profiles and opinion articles. Our benchmark publication Endeavour Magazine adorns the desks of some of the world’s most iconic corporate leaders as well as the fastest growing businesses in a range of industries. 

About Luigi Wewege
Luigi Wewege is the founder of Vivier Group & CEO of its Auckland based financial services arm Vivier & Co. He is also the Managing Director of its sister companies Vivier InvestmentsVivier DevelopmentsVivier Home Loans and Vivier Mortgages.

About Vivier & Co
Vivier and Company Limited (‘VCL’) is incorporated and registered as a Financial Service Provider in New Zealand under registration number: 1130618. VCL is a member of Financial Services Complaints Limited a New Zealand Government approved Dispute Resolution Scheme and maintains an Insurance Policy with Standard and Poor's A+ rated insurers, providing a NZD2,000,000 indemnity on any one claim/loss in the aggregate.

For further details, please contact

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