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Update on Haiti Relief Effort - Help for Orphans International

2010-02-08T06:29:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends and New Friends,

This is my personal update that I want to share with you today. If you didn't read my email from 2 days ago it is at the bottom of this one.

Help for Orphans International has a volunteer named Jonathan on the ground in Haiti right now. He is a pilot, personally using his own plane. I hear directly from Jonathan everyday.

He said there is a BIG need for morphine here in the hospitals (or at least oral narcotics). They are doing amputations without it. That might be the single most important item to distribute now. Apparently there are quantities in Port Au Prince but the army has taken over and distribution is very slow. Pass the word.

As I mentioned before, Jonathan has this knowledge because he has the only small aircraft on the ground in Haiti right now, which is shuttling in supplies and help. Due to his tireless efforts he has been able to bring medical personnel, supplies, food, water and medication directly to the people who need it most. It is because of the money we raise that enables him to continue to pay for fuel and supplies.

I want you to think about this for a minute. Can you imagine if your child, your brother, or your grandchild was in severe pain for days on end, with no medical care? Can you imagine your child losing ALL the family they have ever known and left to fend for themselves on the streets, surrounded by decomposing bodies? This is the situation for so many in Haiti.

These children need our help. I realize I may be sounding very dramatic here but this is the honest truth. I need every one of you to understand and pass on how severely help is needed there. Most of us, if not all, take for granted the food and water we have at our disposal. So many lives are being lost in Haiti – today - because they are lacking the simple essentials.

So, please, give whatever you can. A few dollars from everyone reading this will make a huge difference. Give up the Starbucks for just one week.

Text "support orphans" to 20222 to give $5 on your cell bill.

To make a larger contribution go to www.helpfororphans.org and click “Donate now" and most of all PLEASE spread the word to EVERYONE you know!

See our Press release released early this morning: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/01/prweb3505184.htm

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!!

Love,

Josie Dobin
917.704.2131 mobile
Help for Orphans International
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How To Help Haiti

2010-02-05T06:25:00.000-08:00

Hi,

I am urging you to please read this message and respond accordingly and then to please forward this on to all your contacts.

As you may know, I am fortunate to be working for Help for Orphans International, a charity founded by Sarah Ehrlich four years ago. She has done a lot of work helping orphans in Kenya and is now solely focused on helping the orphans affected by the earthquake in Haiti.

I don't like to spread bad news but we have a volunteer from our organization who's been on the ground there since over a week ago. Words cannot describe the devastation that he has described to me. Imagine a little child losing ALL their family, wounded, no place to live and with little food/water. This is TRULY the situation.

Sarah and myself are going to Haiti in the next few days to raise awareness and to strategize HOW we are most effectively going to help. We will also be purchasing food/formula/diapers in the Dominican Republic to bring to the most hard hit areas.

Our volunteer there named Jonathan flew his 4 seater aircraft 2000 miles from Sag Harbor, NY and is shuttling back and forth between neighboring areas bringing supplies and medical personnel to the most desperate areas. Today he texted me that he was enroute to bring saws and morphine to a medical unit there.

The only way we can keep him doing this is to continue to send him funds.

Do NOT think that they have ENOUGH help because they don't. What we are doing IS making a difference! Jonathan says that he has the only small aircraft shuttling that he has seen. Additionally, because his aircraft is so small he has been cleared to land at Port au Prince airport.

We can NOT continue to do what we're doing without more donations! There's just NO way! Sadly, the surrounding areas have taken advantage of this tragedy and the cost of fuel and food etc.. has skyrocketed! All your donations are 100% tax deductible and you can know that we are actually USING your money RIGHT NOW to make a difference! Anything helps!

Here's how to donate:

1. Click this now Help For Orphans, then select "donate now" on the top left navigation.

2. Text 20222 from you cell phone and type "support orphans" and you will be charged $5 on your next cell phone bill.

3. Call me at 917.704.2131.

More about us:

Help For Orphans

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. If you would like to be kept updated PLEASE email me directly and I will add you to our list!

Love,

Josie Dobin

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Don't let this opportunity pass you by…

2010-01-09T03:29:00.000-08:00

The webinar with my former fund manager friend last Wednesday was a huge success.

The good news is that you can watch the recording.

Click here to access the replay:

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Since this is just his free stuff, imagine how good his one year mentorship program is. Let me tell you, it is life changing. I finished the course last night and will never look at the markets the same way. Wow what an eye opener.

You owe it to yourself, and your portfolio, to watch this webinar, at least once (more if you have time).

Our host really did do trades as large as $50 million before he left the world of money management and he shares a little of his story and some insider tips, but most of the hour is spent on pure trading content.

I like to share good content with my subscribers and this one is well worth it.

Thanks,

Ave Ramel

P.S. The 1 year mentorship program closes for most of the rest of the year this Sunday night so check it out today.

P.P.S. Spend just an hour listening and go improve your trading immediately.

Click here to access the replay: Exchange Traded Funds

Only a few spaces left for the 1 year ETF mentorship program

2010-01-08T03:28:00.000-08:00

Maybe you haven't listened to the recording yet?

Click here to get access to it:

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Here's the cheat sheet of what's covered in the webinar:

- Two simple tricks that instantly remove 95% of your emotions in trading.

(Since we know fear and greed are the number one killers of traders, this info could improve your trading Now).

- A little known position sizing trick that can double your returns, regardless of what market or system you trade.

- Why money managers who only risk 1-2% per trade still make great returns.

- How some hedge funds hunt stops and a simple trick to avoid being trapped.

- Why trading is not a "zero sum game" and what this means for the average trader.

- How to make strong profits using the daily charts and trading only 10 minutes per night.

- One of his profit target strategies. He has 4 in total and gives one away.

- How Jim Rogers, Warren Buffett, and others became great traders and investors.

- What the "gurus" selling hype trading courses are hiding from you AND

- Six easy ways to spot a counterfeit "trading teacher" from a mile away.

- How to not be vague with your entries and stops like when others say: "Buy a few cents, ticks, or pips above ___."

- A little known, no cost, scanner tool that can help you right now.

- He also gives you an excel sheet that does ALL the math for you so you can easily see the optimal position size and risk vs. reward ratio on all trades.

- A list of the 7 highest dividend paying ETFs.

All that in an hour? It certainly isn’t a waste of time!

This guy really knows his stuff. He should after placing trades as large as $50 million before he retired from money management. He shares a little of his story, but most of the hour is spent teaching you how to trade better.

I like to share valuable free info with my subscribers and this one defiantly fits-the-bill.

Click here to register for the recording:

Exchange Traded Funds

See you there,

Cheers,

Ave Ramel

P.S. Even if you listened in the first time, don't miss this chance to replay this valuable free webinar.

Almost sold out! Watch the webinar recording asap

2010-01-07T03:27:00.000-08:00

The webinar last night with my friend the former money manager was 'sold out'! He gave us more powerful trading content than most paid courses. And, because the webinar was filled to capacity we are posting the recording.

Here's the link to register for the webinar replay.

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One of the things he taught us is called the "Law of Association"; which states that in 5 years you will become like the people you hang out with and the books you read and the courses you study.

The bottom line is that if you want to learn to trade big, or profitably and consistently, you need to be around someone who does. Someone like our webinar instructor who used to trade $50 million at a time.

Here's a short list of only some of the highlights:

- A little known position sizing trick that can double your returns regardless of what market or system you trade.

- Two simple tricks that instantly remove 95% of your emotions in trading. As all traders know the emotions of fear and greed are the number one enemies of traders; beat them and you win.

- How some hedge funds hunt stops and a simple trick to avoid being a victim. Yes hedge funds, brokers and other individuals (not the "market") really do hunt stops.

- Why money managers only risk 1-2% per trade and still make great returns.

- Why trading is not a "zero sum game" and what this really means for the average trader.

- How to make strong profits using the daily charts and trading only 10 minutes per night.

- How Warren Buffett, Jim Rogers and others became great traders and investors.

- What the "gurus" selling hype trading courses are hiding from you and six easy ways to spot a counterfeit "trading teacher" from a mile away.

- One of his profit target strategies. (He has 4 proprietary tactics and gives us one, no charge).

- How to not be vague with your entries and stops like when others who say, "Buy a few cents, ticks, or pips above ___."

- A little known, no cost, scanner tool that can help you trade profitably, right now.

- A complementary excel sheet that does ALL the math for you so you can easily see the optimal position size and risk vs. reward ratio on all trades.

- Why ETFs are the best instrument to trade.

- Much more.

I promise it won't be a waste of your time. My friend really did do trades as large as 50 million before he left the world of money management. He did share a little of his story, but most of the hour is spent on the subjects above. As you know I like to share good content with my subscribers and this is one of them.

Click here to get the webinar replay:

Exchange Traded Funds

See you there,

Cheers,

Ave Ramel

P.S. The $1,997 bonus day trade course might already be gone!

Tonight: Trade Secrets of a Multi-Million Dollar Guru

2010-01-05T03:25:00.000-08:00

Wow! I just finished reading the power points for Wednesday's webinar with my friend the ex-fund manager.

And, I've got to say, that in all my years in the trading business, this is the most content rich webinar I have ever seen. No hype, only hard core trading truths that not everyone is going to like.

Things like the fact that he and his hedge fund buddies used to hunt stops. Now he's teaching "civilians" how to make money off those hedge hunters.

If you are new to trading, this hour could save you thousands of dollars over the school of hard knocks.

Those who don't get information like this risk having their whole investment account being wiped out, before they've really had a chance to trade.

Don't miss out - Click here to register for this Free ETF and Money Management Seminar.

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For trading veterans I can guarantee you that the advanced position sizing tip is a golden nugget you'll use for increasing profits and decreasing risks in the years to come. This one tip could double your profits regardless of what your entry system is. The one tip alone can turn any average system into a winning system.

We'll cover:

- How to maximize your winners.

- Why most traders have it backwards when it comes to risk.

- How to eliminate 95% of trading stress and emotion.

- Why most traders have it backwards when it comes to winning percentages.

- Even how to become a professional money manager and raise millions, if you so desire.

That last one really surprised me. Because I know that if you really want to make millions in trading the fastest way is to use leverage with other peoples' money, when you are ready.

There are so many reasons to attend this F.R.E.E webinar Wednesday at 9pm EST. I honestly believe you're missing the boat if you don't take advantage of this opportunity. It won't be a waste of your time! I love sharing high quality content with my subscribers and this is going to be one of the best.

Our host has worked trades as large as $50 million during his money management career. He will share a little of his story, but most of the hour will be spent teaching you how to improve your trading.

See you then,

Exchange Traded Funds

Cheers,

Ave Ramel

P.S. That's right, $50 million advice, f.r.e.e, and a chance to win a free 1 year mentorship with a professional trader just by showing up.

*** Pay attention while our guest explains how you can make more profits with less risk trading the markets.

The Big Boys Are Working Against You – And I Can Prove It!

2010-01-04T03:24:00.000-08:00

Have you ever had that feeling ... after you were stopped out and the market went back in your original direction, that a bank or large fund had hunted your stop and stolen your shares?

Well, that's because it's true!

My guest on our Wednesday night webinar, a former big fund manager, used to do just that. In small markets like penny stocks his firm could do it all by themselves.

In larger more liquid markets they would team up with other hedge funds. He says even some banks would do it.

So what can you do about it? Learn to either stay out of the market when the hedge funds are hunting stops, or profit from it.

We'll talk about how to survive the hedge fund hunters during his complementary webinar Wednesday at 9pm EST.

Go ahead and reserve your slot now - with over 217,000 invitations and only 500 spaces, you'll need to register and opt in early to get on the webinar.

Click here to register:

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In addition to the long list of topics I listed in yesterday's email, he will also be discussing:

- How some hedge funds hunt stops and a simple trick to avoid getting caught, most of the time. Yes, hedge funds, brokers and other individuals (not the "market") really do hunt your stops.

- One of his four proprietary profit target strategies. He'll just give you this valuable tip for listening in Wednesday.

- How to avoid being vague with your entries and stops (like those "gurus" who say, "Buy a few cents, ticks, or pips above ___.")

- A little known, no cost, scanner tool that can help you improve your trades, now.

- A complementary excel sheet that does ALL the math for you. You'll be able to easily see the optimal position size and risk vs. reward ratio on all your trades.

I promise it won't be a waste of your time. My trader friend really did do trades as large as $50 million before he left the world of money management. He will explain how he learned these tricks-of-the-trade, but most of the hour will be spent on teaching you how to be a better trader. I like to share useful content with my subscribers and this is a big chance to do just that.

Click here to register for your free seat at the Wednesday night webinar.

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Hope to see you there,

Cheers,

Ave Ramel

P.P.S. Don't place another stop before you hear how the hedge funds are gunning for your profits!

P.P.P.S. In only 1 hour, you'll be handed years of hard won experience from a big time trader (who's willing to spill the beans). Plus his 1 year mentorship offer will be unavailable after Friday December 4th. He is the type of teacher who likes to support his new students and doesn't need to keep selling courses.

How The Pros Make More Money With Less Risk

2010-01-02T03:22:00.000-08:00

This Wednesday, January 6th at 9pm EST, join me for a free session with an ex $50 Million dollar fund manager when he reveals the secrets professional money managers use to:

- Risk 1-2% per trade and still make great returns.

- Instantly remove 95% of your trading emotions (as you know, fear and greed are the successful traders' enemy) with two simple tricks.

- He'll also show you how to reduce risk using his unique position sizing technique.

- A combination of a percentage risk stop and a technical stop.

- Plus an advanced tip using this concept that can instantly double your returns regardless of what system or markets you trade.

- He explains why trading is not a "zero sum game" and what this really means for you.

- How you can make profitable trades in only 10 minutes per night.

- Plus how Warren Buffett, Jim Rogers and others became great traders and investors.

- And, what the "gurus" selling hype trading courses are hiding from you and an easy way to spot a counterfeit "trading teacher" from a mile away.

- Much more.

Sound like a good use of an hour of your time? I hope so… in fact, since this invitation is going out to over 237,454 people and we've only got 500 seats, I'm sure it's going to "sell out" even though it is f.r.e.e.

So, if you think you can make it, go ahead and click here to reserve your spot.

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He will share a little of his story, but most of the hour will be spent showing you how to improve your trades. I like to share valuable information with my subscribers and this is a great opportunity to learn from a pro – for f.r.e.e.

He told me the other day that he could take even an average breakeven system and turn it into a profitable one by changing the money management and position sizing of the trades.

Now, what if you do that, on top of having a great system? You get long term consistent results; that's what.

To hear it straight from the expert, go ahead and click here to register.

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I look forward to seeing with you Wednesday night,

Cheers,

Ave Ramel

P.S. I almost forgot to mention that everyone who joins us gets a f.r.e.e bonus just for attending.

A Scientific Breakthrough

2010-01-01T18:04:00.000-08:00

Hi,

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a lot of your questions about this scientific breakthrough in

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- Five Power Vegetables

- Five Little Things You Should Know About First VitaPlus

- Prevention and Maintenance of Diseases

- Availability and Product Sizes

Cheers,

Ave Ramel

***Trust in the Lord with all your heart***

How The Rich are Debt-Free

2009-12-16T18:18:00.000-08:00

Hi,

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If you want to be rich, you must know

- what kind of income to work hard for,

- how to keep it, and

- how to protect it from loss.

That is the key to great wealth.

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Choosing the Best Venture Capital Consultant

2008-08-08T19:15:00.000-07:00

Finding a venture capital firm can be a taxing job. Imagine having to go through the profiles of these firms to determine if your proposed company fits their investment criteria, and then having to send your proposal to each of them. This will definitely consume your time and energy, as well as financial resources, without guarantee of favorable results. This explains the need for venture capital consultants.

What exactly do these consultants do? Basically their function is to find a venture capital firm to fund a start up company. But before this, he must know the kind of business that you want to put up. In this way, he will immediately know which firms to contact once you've given him your proposal.

Read more tips in Choosing the Best Venture Capital Consultants at
http://mysearch.ph/venturecapital/
venture-capital-consultant.htm

Pitfalls To Avoid in Applying for a Venture Capital

2008-08-03T19:02:00.000-07:00

Most entrepreneurs know what they have to do when searching for venture capital. Knowing these common mistakes and avoiding them may be the only thing left to secure that coveted venture capital funding.

Do not be too technical. Discussing your business idea from top to bottom may give potential investors the impression that you really know what you are talking about. However, you may be risking confusing, or worse, boring them with a lot of technical jargon. Investors pay more attention to numbers and figures because they understand them better. Your presentation should be able to communicate well with your audience.

Don't give false hopes. Overly optimistic projections may ruin your credibility. Investors rely on credible financial projections not expectations. Unless your assumptions on future earnings are back up by credible sources, don't mind bringing them up. It's better to present realistic figures that can be achieved by the business.

Low price leverage. The low price strategy can only be achieved by one leader in an industry. It's not a good sign to your investors if you are relying on a low price rather than the quality of your product or service. Wal-mart is one the few who can manage to capitalize on this strategy.

Overconfidence in your product. Your idea maybe unique but you should always remember that the possibility of a competition will always be there. Every business profits from a need and any smart entrepreneur knows that. Your ideas may be different but looking at the whole picture, you may also be focusing on a need that others are also addressing.

Find out more Pitfalls to Avoid in Applying for a Ventrue Capital at
http://mysearch.ph/venturecapital/
applying-venture-capital.htm

What do Venture Capitalists Want?

2008-08-01T19:49:00.000-07:00

Venture capitalists come across a lot of companies that need funding everyday. Harsh as it may seem, but only 10% of the applicants will receive funding for their business.

To be able to have a competitive edge against other applicants, ask yourself this: "what do venture capitalists want? By putting yourself in the shoes of an investor you will have an idea of what convinces them to provide funding for an emerging company.

Any investor would want to know who they are dealing with. You and your management team's background will be one of their focuses. A highly successful business is made up of a competent and ambitious management. After all, these are the people who will be spending their money. Your and your management should be able to cope up with the changes and demands of your business. You must understand the nature of your business very well, including the challenges you will face in the future.

Investors want to know that the business they are going to invest in has an innovative idea with a great potential for growth. The target market of your business must be substantial and the same time rapidly growing. Your business must have a valuable product that has the potential for positive returns in the long run. Apart from that you must also provide them credible figures. This includes the changes that may occur when the economy shifts.

Find out more of What do Ventrue Capitalists Want? at
http://mysearch.ph/venturecapital/
venture-capitalist-want.htm

¿Cuál es fondo de capital de riesgo?

2008-07-22T23:56:00.004-07:00

Comenzar su propio negocio puede tomar mucho pensamiento, tripa y dinero. Los nuevos empresarios tienen afortunadamente otras opciones en encontrar los fondos para su negocio. Un fondo de capital de riesgo es una equidad privada de inversionistas exteriores.

Llaman la gente que proporciona estos fondos los capitalistas de riesgo. Éstos son un grupo de inversionistas ricos, las instituciones financieras y los bancos de inversión que pueden recolectar inversiones. Invierten en los nuevos negocios que todavía están comenzando en la industria. A cambio consiguen una porción de la equidad y tienen una opinión en las decisiones de la compañía.

¿Lea más cuál es fondo de capital de riesgo? en
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What You Need to Apply for a Venture Capital

2008-07-07T01:42:00.002-07:00

Venture capital might be the one thing to jumpstart your business. But before approaching the nearest venture capital firm in your locality, you have to prepare certain documents to have a better chance of landing that venture capital fund.

There are five documents that you need to present to the investors along with your application form.

They are the executive summary, investor ready business plan, your pitch composed of business charts, the private placement memorandum, and the last yet most important one, the operational plan.

How to Raise Venture Capital Funding

2008-06-26T20:02:00.003-07:00

For one reason or another, you've considered putting up your own business and has decided to use venture capital for funding. You may be asking, what's next?

The first step is in understanding how these capitalists and investor firms think. Basically, their goal is the same as yours, to make money. Sometimes they operate within a certain field or geographical area, so you must know the investment firms in your locality. If your business proposal is not in line with these businesses or does not meet their investment criteria, then make sure that your proposal is impressive enough to catch their eye.

Know more of How to Raise Venture Capital Funding at
http://mysearch.ph/venturecapital/venture-capital-funding.htm

What the Definition of Venture Capital Won't Tell You

2008-05-22T19:26:00.002-07:00

The definition of venture capital, in simple terms, is investment money provided by professional capitalists and venture capital firms to promising companies in the hope that it will make more money after a few years. Aside from its definition, here are some things to discuss about this subject.

Venture fund has a relatively short lifespan. The goal, then, is to maximize profit within a short time span. These capitalists and investors have developed strategies and business plans that are "proven" to yield results, but this is not the case always. Remember that their aim is a return of investment in a short time and not a lifelong business.

Knowing Your Funding Options

2008-05-18T19:17:00.002-07:00

Entrepreneurs and business experts have defined venture capital as a financing style between a capitalist and entrepreneur with a common goal of a handsome return in a short period of time, maybe 3 to 5 years.

Before taking the plunge, know what these options are and how they can be applied to your current business plan.

The funding option depends on the stage of the company's progress. Investment firms can invest from $50,000 up to $20 Million. If the company is still at its earliest stage, where a concept or invention is still to be developed or proved, the option is called seed financing. Here investment is spent on marketing and product development. Product ingenuity and market research are the areas being focused.

Venture Capital Cycle

2008-05-14T22:12:00.001-07:00

When one speaks of venture capital, what usually comes to mind is its difficulty. Compared to bank loans which you need to repay, venture capital is paid by the firms and investors.

But while it may seem easy, the process may be a little complicated as you go along. Here is a simple discussion on venture capital cycle and how it works.

The cycle is basically made up of three stages: raising of funds, investment of such funds, and exit.

Venture Capital – Things that You Should Know

2008-05-12T23:07:00.002-07:00

"Venture Capital" is a term that is often heard in business discussions. But more often than not, the more common belief is that this is rather complicated and difficult to understand, especially for those who are new in the game of business.

Venture capitalists and firms are composed of people and firms that have pooled in their resources in order to invest in businesses, whether to start-up financing or for company expansion, for the purpose of earning profits within a short period of 3-7 years. The goal is to increase the company's value so as to yield more profit at its exit, which may be an initial public offering or what is commonly known as IPO. Other exits include an investor's buyout, a merger, or an acquisition.

What Is Venture Capital Fund?

2008-05-06T22:41:00.001-07:00

Starting your own business may take a lot of thinking, guts and money. Fortunately new entrepreneurs have other options in finding funds for their business. A venture capital fund is a private equity from outside investors.

People who provide these funds are called venture capitalists. These are a group of wealthy investors, financial institutions and investment banks that can gather investments. They invest in new businesses that are still starting in the industry. In return they get a portion of the equity and have a say in the company's decisions.

Venture Capital: The Basics

2008-05-02T22:07:00.002-07:00

Venture capital is the capital typically invested by an professional, outside investors to new, high-potential-growth business with the goal of taking the company to an IPO.

A venture capitalist (VC) is a person who makes such investments. Most venture capitalists are either a group of wealthy investors, investment banks and other financial institutions.

A venture capital fund is a pooled investment vehicle that primarily invests the financial capital of third-party investors in enterprises that are too risky for the standard capital markets or bank loans. This form of raising capital is popular among new companies, or ventures, with limited operating history.

The downside for entrepreneurs is that venture capitalists usually get a say in company decisions, in addition to a portion of the equity.