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Continuing Education Through IACFB Member Forums
The IACFB Member FORUM provides for open dialogue between industry brokers and intermediaries as well as lenders from all corners of the asset-based lending, factoring, and alternative commercial finance industries.

Among others, IACFB Member Forums include posting areas for questions regarding...

General Discussion
Factoring
Asset-Based Lending
Equipment Leasing
Purchase Order Finance
Merchant Cash Advances
Forfaiting
SBA / SBIC
Import / Export
Merchant Cash Advances

For accounting professionals, lending officers, independent brokers, intermediaries, commercial lenders, and others assisting small and mid-size business owners with alternative finance solutions, the Member Forums are where you "connect" to assist customers and clients with their financing needs. (more)

YAHOO....Factoring announced as a Top 10 Profession for 2009 by HotJobs
The job market has finally discovered the factoring industry and its related career opportunities. A recent Yahoo HotJobs article as piqued the interest of many in the accounting, insurance, and investment securities industries. For those looking to augment their current profession and make today's economy work for you, rather than against you, now is the time to become a member of the IACFB.
(View article here)

February is "Newbie" Training for Note Brokers
February will be devoted to "new broker" training for note brokers making a transition into commercial finance. Tuesday, February 16th we will hold an introductory tele-conference for those wanting to attend. Reserve

Upcoming Presentations at IACFB
Make your reservations for the following presentations in December.

Tuesday, February16th....Introduction to Factoring
Time: 9:00 PM Eastern (30 minutes / booklet provided)
Presented by Robert McMahon at Aegis Factors. For those new to the industry or exploring a career as an industry broker, you will enjoy this presentation and question and answer tele-conference. The tele-conference is "OFF CAMPUS" and can be attended by non-IACFB members. Reserve your Bandwidth

February 22nd....Factoring for New Members
Presented by Robert McMahon of Aegis Factors. This is an introductory seminar using the new and updated IACFB version of the Broker's Guide to Factoring. Members Only. Reserve your bandwidth from the Member's Area

February 24th....Factoring and Amerisource Company Showcase 9:00 pm EST
Presented by Lynn Collins of Amerisource. IACFB Members Only. Reserve from the Members Area

February 25th...Purchase Order Finance and Gateway Trade Finance Company Showcase 9:00 pm EST
Presented by Tom Novembrino of Gateway Trade Finance
IACFB Members Only Reserve from the Member's Area

Recent Lender Presentations at IACFB
The following recent lender presentations are now accessible in our MP3 archive.

October 19th....Company Showcase / Construction Factoring
Presented by Dan Thomas of Facteon. By popular demand, this is a repeat performance regarding how to generate factoring business in today's cash-starved construction industry. Completed / Archived

October 20th....Company Showcase / Financing Government
Presented by Kwese Rogers of Federal National Payables, this presentation presents this unique, specialty area of the industry and how to finance clients when dealing with the Federal Assignment of Claims Act. Completed / Archived

October 22nd....Company Showcase / International Factoring Transactions
Presented by Jon Carmel of J & D Financial. J & D is one of the few factors that has successfully employed international factoring where the client is a foreign corporation. This is a "must attend" seminar for members interested in international transactions. Completed

October 29th: Company Showcase / Charter Capital
Presented by Scott Brown of Charter Capital. Scott will provide marketing insights to IACFB members and showcase Charter Capital's Broker Development Programs. Completed / Archived

November 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd...FactorMax User Training
Presented by Robert McMahon of Aegis Factors and Glenn Gresham of Time Logic Systems. Introductory training on the industry's only dedicated prospect management / development system. Completed

IACFB Member Announcements

The IACFB FORUM NOW LIVE
All forums are now active and ready for member posts and threads. Additional information and a brief guide to "posting threads" for new members and those not familiar with forum operation is available in the "about forums" area.

IACFB EVENTS / MEMBERS LINKS NOW OPERATIONAL
The FORUM MEMBERS LINKS area is now functional. IACFB members can now reserve attendance from the full schedule of upcoming industry events, training tele-conferences, and lender showcases. From the FORUM, login to view the new MEMBERS DIRECT LINKS.

PROMOTIONS, INCENTIVES and SALES CONTESTS ADDED TO FORUMS
We have added a forum specifically dedicated to the area a current incentives and contests by industry lenders. If you are a member factor or lender, the IACFB is the place to promote your active sales contests and schedule a "Showcase" to announce it our members. Industry lenders will be polled in December regarding upcoming sales contests and promotions.

IACFB Member Focus for November
Each month, IACFB directs its new membership efforts towards a specific industry segment. Our September membership drive is directed towards members of the small ($100 million or less) commercial banking community.

IACFB Member FREE Marketing Web Sites
The first newly designed members web sites are now available to annual members. the sites may be viewed at:
� www.orlandofactors.com
� www.naplesfactors.com

Productivity
The IFA has published its annual Business Profile and Performance Survey. And where is the new business coming from....over 25% from intermediaries and brokers. (more)

Archived (Recorded) Presentations
Archived presentations are now accessible in the new PRIVATE MEMBERS AREA directly from the FORUM. To access the MEMBERS AREA, view the MEMBERS AREA DROP DOWN on the FORUM.