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Eric Schiffer is the CEO of 99 cents, the oldest retail chain in USA that introduced the principle of capped prices. All the items sold by the 99 Cents stores cost less than this sum, and people prefer this store because of this. Eric Schiffer joined the company about 10 years ago, being elected as CEO in 2005. As we are talking about one of the most successful American managers in retail, we can say that the ideas and interpretations of Schiffer are useful resources.

Eric Schiffer works with different companies from around the world, as an important part of the objects sold in the store are imported. Eric Schiffer talks about the international economy with optimism, and even if the financial crash from 2008 affected this industry, the perspectives are great in the future.

The global retail is now influenced by a series of factors. Some of them could be influenced by managers like Eric Schiffer, while others don’t. Retail is a combination of import, export and outsourcing, and for some retail logistic operations, tens of companies are involved. Eric Schiffer states his worries about the socialist and communist economies. While the Chinese communism has proven effective in so many ways, the regime introduced by Hugo Chaves in Venezuela is harming not only for the economy of this country, but also for the rest of the world. Nationalization is a bad concept, as it was proven decades ago, and it seems like some irresponsible governments are trying to introduce those concepts again. With such archaic concepts, it is hard for Schiffer to conduct businesses there.

You might wonder why this country is so important for Schiffer and for an American retailer. Eric does not talk about a country, he talks about principles. The decisions taken by Chaves affect not only Venezuela, but also other South American countries, and as we are talking about a source of cheap goods that can be sold by the 99 cents store, the worries are justified.

It is only a matter of time before the communist regimes would fall, but until then, the American retailers must forget about importing goods from those countries. Brazil and Argentina have a great power now, so they are also raising the prices for the products they export. With so many worries and problems from South America, it seems like the only viable option for Eric Schiffer and his chain remain China and other Asian countries.

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Etegameno presents lucrative investment opportunities in Namibia

Etegameno presents lucrative investment opportunities in Namibia

Etegameno Investments offers three lucrative investment opportunities in Namibia that are expected to yield high returns. Harnessing Namibia’s rich natural resources, Etegameno presents an investment model that turns these abundant resources into wealth, mutually benefiting investors and the natives.

Ranked as number two by The World Travel and Tourism Council, Namibia has the distinction for experiencing the maximum long-term growth in the tourism economy after China. This will positively influence the Namibian Gross Domestic Product in the coming years. The Namibian people will also enjoy increased employment opportunities through growth in tourism.

The three investment opportunities available on Farm Tsumore are:

• The Farm Tsumore Game Lodge
• A Bush to Electricity Enterprise
• The Jatropha Plantation / Biodiesel Refinery

The Farm Tsumore Game Lodge

Farm Tsumore is spread over 4 433 hectares of flatland and hills around the beautiful Lake Otjikoto. Conveniently located just seven kilometers from Tsumeb and 118 kilometers north-east of the Etosha pan, Farm Tsumore has plenty of water and receives its power from NamPower.

The location of the proposed Tsumore Game Lodge is gifted with picturesque natural beauty, abundant game and wild life and rich biodiversity making it a much sought after ecotourism destination for nature lovers.

Attractions include the Etosha National Park, historic local mining towns, safaris, scuba-diving tours, the world’s largest meteorite, Hoba, camping, hiking, and much more. A luxurious African safari lifestyle in a serene yet exciting setting awaits investors!

Jatropha Biodiesel

The oil-rich Jatropha plant grows on Farm Tsumore. Etegameno plans to leverage the Jatropha plant as a precious source of biodiesel, reducing the carbon footprint. Compared to fossil fuels, the processing of the Jatropha plant for biodiesel is much more cost-efficient and releases only one fifth the emissions. The processing of Jatropha oil results in valuable by-products that include latex, fertilizer and feed for livestock.

On a global scale, Jatropha biodiesel will have a major impact as there will be a huge demand for environmentally friendly fuel because of the increasing threat of global warming. The cost of Jatropha biodiesel is around US per 200L barrel. With the production of Jatropha biodiesel, Etegameno will ensure that Namibia’s expenditure on oil imports is drastically reduced. For investors, money invested in the cultivation of Jatropha plants and commercial production of Jatropha biodiesel means extremely profitable returns. The demand for fuel alternatives will always be on the rise and with fossil fuels depleting at an alarming rate, the production of Jatropha biodiesel will help in a big way. Find out more about this investment opportunity.

Bush-to-Electricity

The bush-to-electricity investment opportunity is an innovative investment opportunity for the investor’s portfolio in the form of high returns. The invader bush on Farm Tsumore and surrounding farms, which was viewed as a problem for farmers and livestock is now a lucrative investment option. More than ten million hectares of bush will be converted into an economical electricity generating project that will benefit the natives by generating employment and steady income. The electricity produced will power the area on a long-term basis.

Namibia, among other South African Development Countries, is presently experiencing an electricity shortage that can be fulfilled by renewable energy technologies such as wood gasification. In the bush-to-electricity process, the wood for electric plants will come from the bush. The land thus reclaimed will be used to increase the production of livestock, farming, cultivating Jatropha crops, pasture for livestock and much more. Read more about the bush-to-electricity investment opportunity.

How investors can profit from Farm Tsumore

Investors have the option of investing in one or all three of Farm Tsumore’s investment opportunities and enjoy lucrative returns on investments from the high profit margins. Investors also gain a 40% ownership in the new company with controlling interests and future enhanced shareholding options. Farm Tsumore gives investors a chance to be part of Namibia’s national growth.

Etegameno Investments will manage the entire project from concept to completion and this includes preparing contracts, land leasing, new company registration, liaison with local authorities etc. As a joint venture partner with the new Namibian company, Etegameno will also oversee the day to day operations of the business. Etegameno invites investors to benefit from Farm Tsumore, contact us for more information.

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The marketplace for third-party logistics is arguably the largest market in the world. Any physical good that comes into or goes out of the United States requires extensive logistics planning and management and must be cleared by U.S. Customs. Because of the complexities of these processes, most businesses choose to hire a 3PL provider to manage the transportation, clearance, warehousing, and distribution of their shipments.

Market Statistics

In 2006, imports to the United States exceeded $2.2 trillion (a 10.5% increase over 2005) and exports exceeded $1.4 trillion (an increase of 12.8%). Each of these goods required a number of shipping and warehousing services and must receive US Customs clearance? this is where Go Global takes over.

In 2006, the total revenue for the 3PL industry was $110.6 billion, representing a total industry growth rate of 11.9%. Datamonitor projects that by 2010, the total 3PL market will exceed $140 billion.

Global trade management is also part of the focus at Go Global Logistics. In 2005, the global trade management segment expanded to $222 million, and is expected to swell to $405 million by 2010, a cumulative annual growth rate of 12.8%.

The Go Global Marketplace is cornering this portion of the market, encouraging small and mid-sized businesses to participate in global trade, under the consultation of Go Global. By using the marketplace to manage our customer’s transactions, Go Global is able to provide FREE transaction management, shipment tracking, trade negotiations, and our “bidding war” reverse auction function, adding value for our clients and strengthening our comparative advantage over the competition.

Many companies entered international markets precipitously and are only now beginning to address the lack of visibility across their supply chains. Only the largest 3PL (third party logistics) providers offer the newest technologies like online tracking, and 90% of enterprises report that their global supply chain technology is inadequate to provide the timely information necessary for budget and cash-flow planning as well as effective management. Go Global Logistics offers every tool your company needs to have an efficient and transparent supply chain to make your importing and exporting as easy and error free as possible.

One of the most counterintuitive aspects of the freight forwarding and third party logistics industry is the lack of a central location for international trade information and services. The industry is extremely

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fragmented and operates behind the scenes. For this reason, many businesses with a desire to enter international markets have no idea where to begin.

Furthermore, those companies that do provide complete 3PL services are very large and have been focusing on maintaining a small number of larger accounts. Many small and mid-sized businesses who were fortunate enough to find a reliable 3PL provider find themselves being squeezed out and not having their contracts renewed. The smaller third party logistics providers do not offer the newer supply chain technologies, and are characterized by “old school” business practices.

Go Global is involved in many of the fastest growing markets in the world such as Asia and Western Europe where the market is expected to grow 33% over the next five years. It is projected that after five years, 3PLs (third party logistics providers) will handle more than 57% of the sector’s supply chain requirements. This provides tremendous growth opportunities for Go Global.

Go Global is also slowly expanding into the African markets as the infrastructure and problems with governmental corruption improves. Foreign Direct Investment in Africa has been steadily rising, a sign that it will soon be a viable target market for Go Global Logistics. In 2006, FDI increased 26.5% to $38.8 billion. If this trend continues to develop, Africa may be the next China of international trade, and Go Global hopes to be there to ride the wave.

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Redefining the Market

Most small and mid-sized businesses search for 3PL providers on the internet, where 3PL advertising coverage is abysmal. Upon performing an online search for “customs broker” “3PL” or “logistics,” the results yielded are generally unrelated to the services businesses are seeking. Go Global plans to capitalize on this by establishing a strong online presence with user-friendly information geared towards businesses new to international trade.

By providing innovative features that are valuable to our customers like the Go Global Online Marketplace, we attract a wide range of businesses seeking to or already engaged in international trade. The Go Global Marketplace is redefining the market by creating a centralized online marketplace allowing importers and exporters across the globe to connect and trade in a secure and efficient platform.

By providing low cost, scalable, online services with the same level of visibility available from the largest 3PLs, Go Global is redefining the world of international trade and supply chain services and continues to empower small and mid-sized businesses to compete on the global stage.