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Chris Hurn, CEO & Cofounder of Mercantile Capital Corporation, the SBA 504 Loan specialist, was recently inducted into the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™ for the performance of his latest book, “Big Ideas For Your Business.” 

Orlando, Fla. – February 2, 2010 – Chris Hurn, CEO & Cofounder of Inc. 500 company Mercantile Capital Corporation, was recently inducted into The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™ after releasing the book, Big Ideas For Your Business:  America’s PremierExperts® Show You How to Make Your Business More Fun & More Profitable.  The book was written in collaboration with America’s PremierExperts®, a group of America’s leading experts in various fields of business.  They are celebrity experts who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.

Big Ideas For Your Business was released on July 23rd, 2009.  On the day of release, the book reached the best-seller list in two categories, the Management and Leadership – Systems and Planning category, and the Business Management category.

Chris Hurn authored the chapter in the book titled, “Wealth Creation through Smarter Financing.”  Chris was chosen as one of America’s PremierExperts® for his expertise and success in the commercial real estate finance industry, specifically his specialty in lending SBA (Small Business Administration) 504 loans. Mercantile Capital Corporation focuses on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities.

The National Academy of Best Selling Authors™ was founded by two attorneys, JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nation, Esq. who are also best selling authors and represent authors and experts nationwide.  Both of the attorneys are members of multiple organizations, associations and academies that recognize and honor the best in the business, and they thought a similar organization should be created for Best Selling authors who don’t always get recognition for their accomplishment.  Authors themselves, they recognized that only a very limited number of books made the major New York Times Best Seller list and just like the awards shows put on by the entertainment-based organizations, they wanted to have more categories for authors to be accepted and recognized for their accomplishment. The National Academy of Best Selling Authors™ now honors authors from many of the leading independent best-seller lists.

To order your copy of Big Ideas For Your Business please visit http://www.amazon.com/Ideas-Your-Business-Nick-Nanton/dp/1599321076

To find out more about Chris Hurn and Mercantile Capital Corporation, please visit http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

To find out more about The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™ visit http://www.academyofauthors.org/

About Mercantile Capital Corporation:

Recently named to the Inc. 500/5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for the third year running, Mercantile Capital Corporation has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” They are the acknowledged commercial real estate lending expert in providing small and mid-sized businesses with 90% loan-to-cost commercial real estate financing through their SmartChoice Commercial Loan Program. They are the only company nationwide that exclusively leads with SBA 504 loans for business owners to finance commercial property.

Additional information on MCC and its commercial loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™:The National Academy of Best Selling Authors™ was founded by two attorneys, JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nation, Esq. who are also best selling authors and represent authors and experts nationwide.  Both of the attorneys are members of multiple organizations, associations and academies that recognize and honor the best in the business, and they thought a similar organization should be created for Best Selling authors who don’t always get recognition for their accomplishment. Authors themselves, they recognized that only a very limited number of books made the major New York Times Best Seller list and just like the awards shows put on by the entertainment-based organizations, they wanted to have more categories for authors to be accepted and recognized for their accomplishment. The National Academy of Best Selling Authors™ now honors authors from many of the leading independent best-seller lists.

To find out more about The National Academy of Best-Selling Authors™ visit http://www.academyofauthors.org/

Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation, the SBA 504 Loan specialist, recently hit Amazon.com’s Best-Seller List with his new book, “Big Idea’s For Your Business.” 

Orlando, Fla. – August 13, 2009 – In collaboration with America’s PremierExperts®, Chris Hurn, CEO of Inc. 500 company Mercantile Capital Corporation, recently released the book, Big Ideas For Your Business:  America’s PremierExperts® Show You How to Make Your Business More Fun & More Profitable. America’s PremierExperts® is a group of America’s leading experts in various fields of business.  They are celebrity experts who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.

Big Ideas For Your Business was released on July 23rd, 2009.  On the day of release, the book reached the best-seller list in two categories, the Management and Leadership – Systems and Planning category, and the Business Management category. 

Chris Hurn authored a chapter in the book titled, “Wealth Creation through Smarter Financing.”  Chris Hurn was chosen as one of America’s PremierExperts® for his expertise and success in the commercial real estate finance industry, specifically his specialty in lending SBA (Small Business Administration) 504 loans. Mercantile Capital Corporation focuses on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities.

To order your copy of Big Ideas For Your Business please visit http://www.amazon.com/Ideas-Your-Business-Nick-Nanton/dp/1599321076 

To find out more about Chris Hurn and Mercantile Capital Corporation, please visit http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

To find out more about America’s PremierExperts® visit http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com

About Mercantile Capital Corporation:

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Capital Corporation has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities all over the country.

Additional information on MCC and its commercial loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

About America’s PremierExperts® LLC:America’s PremierExperts® is an organization dedicated to recognizing business experts in their field of expertise and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace. JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., Media and Business development experts, founded America’s PremierExperts® to showcase entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and businesspeople who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole. For more information on becoming one of America’s PremierExperts® visit http://www.americaspremierexperts.com/become-an-expert

Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation, the SBA 504 Loan specialist, was recently featured in The Wall Street Journal as one of America’s PremierExperts®, offering advice for businesses in the current economy. 

Orlando, Fla. – August 8, 2009 – An elite group of celebrity experts from various industries were recently featured in The Wall Street Journal in a half-page article of the July 23, 2009 issue. Chris Hurn, CEO of Inc. 500 company Mercantile Capital Corporation was chosen as one of America’s PremierExperts® based on his expertise and success in the commercial real estate finance industry, specifically his specialty in lending SBA (Small Business Administration) 504 loans. Mercantile Capital Corporation focuses on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities.

The feature in The Wall Street Journal posed the question, “What is the one big business idea you would give business owners to help them thrive in our current economy?”  Hurn replied, “Get rid of any weaknesses in your business to become a little leaner. What you’ll have left are your strengths, and you can redouble your efforts there. Whether it be in marketing or sales, in trying to pick up market share, now is the time to do that, and you have to have the courage to do it.” 

The experts quoted by America’s PremierExperts® in the article are forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs.

America’s PremierExperts™ LLC is an organization that honors celebrity experts who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.

To find out more about Chris Hurn and Mercantile Capital Corporation, please visit http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

To find out more about America’s PremierExperts™ visit http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com

About Mercantile Capital Corporation:

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Capital Corporation has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities all over the country.

Additional information on MCC and its commercial loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.  JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and businesspeople who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®, an upscale men’s barbershop franchise, is assuring its members that they exclusively and proudly serve American-made beers.

Orlando, Fla. – July 31, 2009 – In light of the recent “Beer Summit” hosted at the White House on July 30^th by President Barrack Obama with Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Sgt. James Crowley and Vice-President Joe Biden, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® was disappointed to hear that no American-made beers would be served. 

In a recent Wall Street Journal article, Robert Tomsho wrote,

“White House spokesman Robert Gibbs hinted the presidential cooler will likely be stocked with what he understood to be the two guests’ own personal favorites — Red Stripe and Blue Moon.  ‘The president will drink Bud Light,’ Mr. Gibbs added.  The problem is that all three beers are products of foreign companies.”

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® CEO, Chris Hurn, said, “We wanted to take the opportunity to assure our members and the communities that only American-made beers will ever be offered at our barber clubs.  Currently, we are giving away Samuel Adams to our members, but as we grow, we would love to incorporate other local, American brews.”

Kennedy’s is not the only American business that found this to be somewhat disturbing.  In a recent article by POLITICO called “Beer brewers beg for White House berth,” the author, Patrick Gavin quoted two prominent American-owned and American-made beer companies, Yuengling® and Sierra Nevada®. The following statements were given:

“Yuengling® is proud to be recognized as America’s Oldest Brewery,” a company spokesman told POLITICO. “Family owned and operated since 1829, we’ve been a part of conflict resolution for over 180 years!”

A representative for Sierra Nevada® said: “We believe that we are the perfect fit for the matter at hand, and a great choice to represent and facilitate the resilience and understanding of the American people. Sierra Nevada® [can] reinforce the idea that whether black or white, rich or poor, we are all first and foremost Americans. American citizens should support American beer.”

Chris Hurn and the Kennedy’s team, agrees.  “Who needs a ‘Beer Summit’? Head over to your nearest Kennedy’s for an ice-cold Samuel Adams and The Best Haircut and Straight-Razor Shave You’ve Ever Had, or it’s Free™!  You’d be surprised at how many conflicts can be resolved, and problems solved while relaxing in the barber chair,” remarked Hurn.

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is an upscale men’s Barbershop concept that operates membership plans allowing unlimited haircuts and shaves at various price structures. The Clubs are designed in the upscale, classic tradition of America’s bygone years, when men took a break from the stresses of the outside world to enjoy a high quality grooming experience at the neighborhood barbershop. 

Chris Hurn, Tony Zara, JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq. launched Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® along with its corresponding website, http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com in late 2008.  There are currently franchise opportunities available in nearly 50 states, and the Kennedy’s team is offering special incentives to help honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces integrate themselves back into civilian society.  Thirty new Kennedy’s locations have been sold in the past six weeks in such places as Rockville, Md., Nashville, Tenn. and Manhattan in New York City.

Learn more about Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® by visiting http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com, and to learn about franchise opportunities, contact: 

Bryan Glass, Franchise Development, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® at 1-800-31-SHAVE or Bryan@KennedysBarberClub.com

About Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club®:

Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is a Franchise Concept for discerning gentlemen who are looking for an experience that is the polar opposite of your everyday haircut from the “big chains.” Like most gentlemen, the founders felt out of place at the salons frequented by their wives and the local strip-mall walk-in “chop shops,” so they decided to create a place where they would ENJOY getting the grooming services they need . . . rather than dreading it. While most hair salons cater to women and children, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® caters to discerning gentlemen looking for a fine grooming experience with the old-world charm of your father’s barbershop. Offering the finest in haircuts for men, the lost art of straight-razor shaves, and a modern selection of grooming products, Kennedy’s All-American Barber Club® is sure to be your favorite sanctuary to relax and enjoy The Best Haircut and Straight-Razor Shave You’ve Ever Had, or it’s Free™!

Learn more about Kennedy’s by visiting http://www.KennedysBarberClub.com

Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation, the SBA 504 Loan specialist, was recently featured on FOX Business News to discuss the environment for small business lending right now, especially in the wake of the CIT fallout.  

Orlando, FL – July 29, 2009 – Chris Hurn, CEO/Cofounder of Inc. 500 company Mercantile Capital Corporation was recently asked to make a guest appearance on FOX Business News based on his expertise in small business lending, specifically the SBA 504 Loan. Chris was asked to appear on the show to enlighten small business owners and others on the current small business lending atmosphere, especially with the recent near-collapse of major small business lender CIT. 

Brian Sullivan of FOX Business News posed the question, “Is the falling rate of SBA loans a reflection of lack of demand and people not wanting to start a business, or a reflection of the government lending out less by backing fewer loans through companies like yours?” Hurn replied, “It’s not so much the government lending less. The $15 billion in TARP funds used to buy SBA debt haven’t materialized yet, they keep talking about it, but it hasn’t come to fruition and it was announced back in March. That will add liquidity to the market place, but there are still plenty of SBA dollars out there. In the past two fiscal years, the SBA 504 Loan program, for instance, left $3.3 billion, authorized for use, unspent. This year it’s going to be $4 to $4.5 billion. All the SBA needs to do is get with some of the politicians and tweak the existing programs to tap another source of funds which would be a lot more dramatic of an impact than this $255 million ARC program which only did a few less than 400 loans their first month of business!”  

To watch the full video discussion (only 6 min.) visit:  http://www.504experts.com/blog/fox-business-news-hr-2527.php 

Guests on FOX Business News are brought in to discuss current events in their field of expertise. 

FOX Business News (FBN) is headquartered in News Corporation’s studios in midtown Manhattan. FBN also has established bureaus in such key markets as Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco (Silicon Valley), Washington, D.C. and London. You can view them on multiple cable operators, including Time Warner, Comcast, Charter and Direct TV, as well as on FOXBusiness.com. 

To Find out more about Chris Hurn and Mercantile Capital Corporation, please visit http://TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

About Mercantile Capital Corporation:

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Capital Corporation has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “Most Unique and Entrepreneurial Bankers Around,” and the “Fun Bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities all over the country. 

Additional information on MCC and its commercial loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation, the SBA 504 Loan specialist, was recently featured in Newsweek as one of America’s PremierExperts®, offering advice for businesses in the current economy. 

Orlando, Fla. – July 29, 2009 – An elite group of celebrity experts from various industries were recently featured in Newsweek in a full-page of the July 27, 2009 issue. Chris Hurn, CEO of Inc. 500 company Mercantile Capital Corporation was chosen as one of America’s PremierExperts® based on his expertise and success in the commercial real estate finance industry, specifically his specialty in lending SBA (Small Business Administration) 504 loans. Mercantile Capital Corporation focuses on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities.

The feature in Newsweek posed the question, “What is the one big business idea you would give business owners to help them thrive in our current economy?”  Hurn replied, “In my experience it takes a number of years in business before you have that aha! moment: that realization that you’ve been throwing your money away renting property all these years instead of using that rental expense to work for you…buy your office!” 

The experts quoted by America’s PremierExperts® in the article are forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs.

America’s PremierExperts™ LLC is an organization that honors celebrity experts who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.

To find out more about Chris Hurn and Mercantile Capital Corporation, please visit http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

To find out more about America’s PremierExperts™ visit http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com

About Mercantile Capital Corporation:

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Capital Corporation has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities all over the country.

Additional information on MCC and its commercial loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.  JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and businesspeople who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. — Mercantile Capital Corporation, which specializes in U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 504 loans for owners of small businesses who want to acquire their own facilities, reports a record low for the 20-year fixed interest rate on SBA 504 loan projects.  This month, the rate fell to 5.24%, the lowest since the program’s inception more than 20 years ago.  

Chris Hurn, CEO and Cofounder of Mercantile Capital Corporation, commented, “This record low interest rate for 504 loans, combined with the fee reductions included in the Stimulus Bill, makes it even more attractive for business owners to purchase or expand their facilities.” 

SBA 504 loans allow owners of small and mid-sized businesses to purchase, construct, or renovate their commercial property with as little as 10 percent down, long terms (up to 25 years) and fixed interest rates.  Equipment and other fixed assets can also be included in these loans, to the benefit of the borrower.  The SBA announced in June that it would ease the restrictions on using 504 loan funds for the purposes of refinancing, as long as it pertains to business expansion.  

“The SBA 504 loan has long been a powerful tool for business owners to grow and expand their operations.  I hope the announcement of this historically low interest rate will cause more of America’s entrepreneurs to perk up and realize that there are once-in-a-generation opportunities for them to create wealth and help get our economy back on track,” says Hurn.   

Mercantile Capital Corporation ranks as one of the most active providers of SBA 504 loans nationwide, allowing owners of small and mid-sized businesses to own commercial property with up to 90% loan-to-cost financing.  

Visit www.504Experts.com or www.504blog.com for more information

Contact Information:

Chris Hurn, CEO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Geof Longstaff, Chairman, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Shannon D. Marks, President/COO, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. – The U.S. Small Business Administration’s helpful decision recently to extend its SBA-504 lending program —which helps small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities—doesn’t go far enough, says Chris Hurn, chief executive officer of Mercantile Capital Corporation in Altamonte Springs.

Hurn’s analysis, which he published at www.504Experts.com, is getting some major media traction, including a lengthy interview in the New York Times.

The most recent SBA initiative—announced last February and put into effect recently—extends the SBA’s 504 lending program to include refinancing.

Hurn gives the SBA credit for extending the 504 loan program. But the SBA initiative requires businesses to use new funds for expansion purposes only.

“That’s the kink,” Hurn said. “How many small businesses are in an expansion mode in this economy?” he asked.

Billions of dollars worth of potential small business loans go unfunded every year, Hurn said.

“That money needs to be in the marketplace to have any positive effect on small business growth.  The $255 million,” Hurn said.

The numbers back Hurn’s proposition: SBA 504 loans are down 41.5 percent this fiscal year and the total dollar amount funded has dropped 42.5 percent from last year.

“The SBA is moving in the right direction, but the positive impact on small business growth in the U.S. would be explosive if SBA would lift its restriction to small business expansion and open the door to true refinancing,” Hurn added.

For more information, contact:

Chris Hurn, Chief Executive Officer Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Shannon Marks, President, Mercantile Capital Corporation, 407-786-5040

Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation, the SBA 504 Loan specialist, was recently featured on the television show, “America’s PremierExperts™”, airing on affiliates of CBS, FOX, NBC and ABC. 

Orlando, Fla. – July 9, 2009 – America’s PremierExperts™, the television show, was filmed in February in Los Angeles, California.  The television show, which is co-produced by JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., serves as a comprehensive profile of America’s leading experts. The individuals showcased on the show are forward-thinking business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors and corporate CEOs who are pioneers in their market that shared their secrets of success with the audience. 

The first episode of the “America’s PremierExperts™ television show recently aired on affiliates of CBS, NBC, ABC and FOX.  The episode was recently premiered online at http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com.  The first episode features 20 of the best business minds in the country revealing the one “big thing” viewers can do to continue to thrive in this changing economy.

One of these experts is Chris Hurn, CEO of Mercantile Capital Corporation and a commercial lending expert.  Hurn was chosen to appear on the show for his expertise and success in the commercial real estate finance industry, specifically his specialty in lending SBA (Small Business Administration) 504 loans.  Mercantile Capital Corporation focuses on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities.

About appearing on the show, Hurn recently remarked, “I am very proud to have been featured on the America’s PremierExperts™ television show.  It was a great opportunity to showcase what our SmartChoice Loan can do for small businesses that are eagerly trying to increase their net worth by purchasing their own commercial real estate, as opposed to renting.  There is no better time than right now to own commercial property.” 

To find out more about Chris Hurn and Mercantile Capital Corporation, please visit http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

To find out more about America’s PremierExperts™ visit http://www.AmericasPremierExperts.com

About Mercantile Capital Corporation:

Recently named to the Inc. 500 list of America’s Fastest Growing Companies, Mercantile Capital Corporation has been called the “Fastest Growing Commercial Lender in America,” the “most unique and entrepreneurial bankers around,” and the “fun bankers.” From its start in late 2002, MCC has focused on providing SBA 504 loans for small business owners to acquire or enhance their own facilities all over the country.

Additional information on MCC and its commercial loan offerings is available at http://www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com

About America’s PremierExperts™ LLC:

America’s PremierExperts™ is an organization that recognizes celebrity experts in their field of business and offers business owners, entrepreneurs, professional speakers, authors, professionals and corporate CEOs exclusive, invitation-only, opportunities for further exposure and growth in the marketplace.  JW Dicks, Esq. and Nick Nanton, Esq., attorneys by trade and entrepreneurs by choice, founded America’s PremierExperts™ and The Ultimate Celebrity Branding Experience™ to honor entrepreneurs, CEOs, authors, professional speakers and businesspeople who are dedicated to spreading knowledge and awareness in their field of expertise and making significant contributions to their industry and the marketplace as a whole.  For more information about America’s PremierExperts™ LLC visit www.AmericasPremierExperts.com.

Altamonte Springs, Fla. (May 26, 2009)  –  Mercantile Capital Corporation (formerly Mercantile Commercial Capital, LLC) has long been an advocate for opportunities that exist for entrepreneurial businesses to grow in our changing economy.  Their monthly TeleSeminar Series, Small Business Success Strategies®, will feature Tony Rubleski, author of MIND CAPTURE: How You Can Stand Out in the Age of Advertising Deficit Disorder on Wednesday, May 27^th at 12:00 p.m. EST.  Rubleski argues that changing your mindset and taking a fresh look at your marketing and sales strategy will determine your success or demise in today’s recessionary and challenging global economy.  Visit www.SmallBusinessSuccessStrategies.com to learn more about this upcoming TeleSeminar. 

“Our Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminars provide America’s small business owners with the information and inspiration they need to take their businesses to a new level,” said Chris Hurn, CEO/Cofounder of Mercantile, who also facilitates the monthly TeleSeminar calls.  “This month’s call with Tony Rubleski will give them insight into how to effectively market right now.”  

Some of the topics this month’s Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar call will cover include:

·      The two critical things businesses must possess to have a fighting chance in these trying economic times.

·      The #1 mistake 99% of business owners make in their marketing, and how to fix it.

·      Ways to find and implement ideas into your marketing and sales efforts for maximum profits.

 The Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series was created in January 2007.  TeleSeminar Subscribers receive LIVE monthly access to today’s best-selling and leading business authors, consultants, business gurus, and other successful Entrepreneurs.  Past Special Guests have included authors Michael Gerber, Bo Burlingham, Tim Ferriss, Harv Eker, Keith McFarland, and Dan Kennedy, among others.  Each call features over an hour of each Special Guest being interviewed about his area of expertise, often including in-depth information not detailed in their books.  Additionally, Subscribers get to ask the Special Guests their questions during a LIVE Q&A segment.  To find out more about the Small Business Success Strategies® TeleSeminar Series, as well as past and future guests, visit www.SmallBusinessSuccessStrategies.com. 

About Tony Rubleski:

Tony Rubleski is currently president of Mind Capture Group, based in Spring Lake, Michigan, and focuses on direct marketing consulting, copywriting, advanced public relations and sales and marketing training for business groups and sales team.  His work has been featured by many news outlets including Bottom Line Magazine, CNN Radio, FOX TV network and ABC TV.               

About Mercantile Capital Corporation:

Mercantile Capital Corporation ranks as one of the nation’s leading providers of SBA 504 loans for small business owners who want to acquire or develop their own facilities.  Headquartered in Altamonte Springs, Florida, the firm provides financing for projects nationwide.  Please visit www.TheSmartChoiceLoan.com for more information.