Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

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We would like to take a moment to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year 2010. As we look back in the year, we have had, we must know that everyday that past was a learning experience. At Liberty Capital Funding, Inc, we have experienced a time of learning and a time of growth. As our first full year of International trading, we have made huge improvements in our business model. We incorporated many great contacts and business partners, also had to let go, of other business partners that were not ready for our growth and professional structure. We strongly believe, that we need to constantly grow and make an impact to our organization in a daily basis. The year has almost come to a conclusion, in which has left us with lots of fruits and opportunities. We understand the importance of becoming the best at what we do, we commit into growing and expanding our horizons in 2010.
Liberty Capital Funding, Inc., wishes you all Happy Holidays!

Helpful links for traders.

I have research hundreds of sites in the past in order to get information regarding Commodities and Petroleum products. I'm satisfied with the information the following links have provided me, in my career as an International trader. These links will assist you, in keeping you up to date with what's happening in the International trade world. Some of the reference links, that I've mentioned below will need a pay subscription in order to provide you, with the additional services, but the majority of them are free and very easy to understand.  These are only our top 10 links, if there are others you used, please comment and provide us with the link.

International Trade Links

1. Bunker World
2. Trade.gov
3. Investopedia.com 
4. International Trade News
5. USITC
6. The Bullion Desk
7. Diamond News
8. Oil Trading
9. Metal Pricing
10. NYMEX

This blog was offered by Liberty Capital Funding, Inc., an International consultant firm, in the trading business of commodities and petroleum products.

How do you know if a seller has product or a buyer's representative is real?

As a facilitator, broker, business partner and any other type of association you may come across when dealing with International trades, how do you know if a seller has product or is he just full of BS? I have come across my share of buyers and sellers that say they are dealing with the end buyer or end seller, just to fall short, once both ends are interested and ready to negotiate. Of course, as a facilitator we do our due diligence to get these ends, to be as real as possible, but we would never know, if these sources are 100%, until we have seen the product and even then, "International trading has a way of magically screwing itself up at some point", during the process.
The purpose of writing this post, was to get some feedback from all of you, that are currently in the trading business and how, has your experience been, when dealing with sellers and buyers that say they are dealing direct with the sources. How do you know?
Our experience has been unique, the business has brought many great contacts along the way, which makes up from all the garbage you deal within the business, in a daily basis. I, believe, I have come to one conclusion and that is, make as many scenarios and outcomes of what can or you want to happen in your negotiations with the buyer or seller, you are representing. Do not take their words, ask questions, ask some more questions and when you are not sure, just keep asking questions. These guys are experts in evading questions, not being upfront and just plain "Scam Artists". Everyone, wants to get to a real source, without caring who they screw along the way, this happens daily in the industry, is part of the business for some people out there. They, make you feel comfortable, you get them the end sources and then, forget you. This is what I'm trying to get out to all of you that work hard in a daily basis and are not seeing the fruits of your efforts, just because of people that act in this way and in my dictionary are just considered, "Scam Artist". Be aware of them, the sooner you realize the way these individuals operate, the more time you will have to deal with the right people.
I leave you with this thought, are you in business to just say you're in business or are you in business to close a sale, get compensated and have your own working business? I am sure, we all are in the second option, we know were we stand!

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Recycling "broker jokers" that are disrespectful in the business.

As a facilitator and consultant in the commodity business, we have come across many disrespectful and abnoxious human beings. Do these creatures believe, that by being nasty and know it all, they really think, things will go their way in this business or any other business? I don't think so, the first thing, I do, is listen to their blabber mouth and then respectfully tell them, I'm sorry but I'm afraid I can't help you or do business with you at this time. I'm a believer of being a professional, even if the other party believes to act the opposite. In business, as first impressions, we need to be respectful and courteous when dealing with people we don't know and we are interested in doing business with. Why, Am I writing to you about this today? There has been many talks with different business partners that I have encounter in the past and we share the same experiences with disrespectful "brokers jokers" in the business. My reaction, once I'm done speaking with them is the following,  first they get file on a garbage list, with the opportunity to get recycled in the future. What do I mean by this? Well, the second time around, if you happen to come across the same individual again, they must and should hope and want, this time around they will get recycle and put back into the " I do business with", list. We all, deserve a second chance and possibly a third one, but after that there is no recycle button that will help them ever get close to being on the "A" list. As a recommendation, always be respectful, people in the other end acknowledge it and are more open in doing business with you.

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The First Step in Becoming a Successful Facilitator

Liberty Capital Funding, Inc., has become a successful facilitator in the commodity and petroleum business. We have been successful as a facilitator company, by knocking on many doors of "suppliers" that said they had product, to only provide us with a zero product, when a deal was set to move forward to the closing phase. It has not been an easy journey, but we have come a long way, from those days, now we have in our portfolio, quality and reliable  "A" sellers. Most of our suppliers, we have met personally and this has giving us a tighter and trustworthy business relationship. Our goal in writing this blog is to inform you, provide our experiences and give you tips on how to get to real sources for whatever product you are interested in selling.
The first step in becoming a successful facilitator is to always be upfront, with your intentions of doing business.  Once you have this step set, you can then move to the planning phase, where you as a facilitator should write down, what is it that you want to accomplish in your business. Is almost like writing a business plan or goals that you want to accomplish in short and long term. If you are new to the industry or experienced, this blog will be a way to keep you inform and up to date with international laws, trading legal requirements, war stories and many more.

We are looking forward to receiving your questions and comments.

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