How to Keep Up with Financial Filings During Holidays

Edgar ® Agents is excited to wish you all a very joyous holiday this year. And as always, we strive to bring you the very best resources. For this reason, we have compiled a list of our most popular tips to keep you on track during the holidays. Get Organized First, you must get organized. Create a list of items that need to be done by specific dates or times. No matter how close you are to the deadline, be sure to sort out and prepare the most pertinent pieces first before executing your plan of action. For more on getting organized, check out our blog post Preparing Your Filings in Half the Time. Make a Checklist As with all filings, you must always be aware of your deadline. Create a checklist according to due dates. Only list the most important pieces of the puzzle so you don’t overwhelm yourself. Then simply address all the items on the list in an orderly fashion. This simple task will help you stay focused when things get hectic at the final hour. Also, create internal deadlines for each item to help you manage the process. This way you’ll be ready to file sooner than later. For help creating your checklist, refer to the Deloitte & Touche LLP SEC Compliance Checklist for Annual Reports on SEC Form 10-K. Use Online Tools After you’ve created a checklist, incorporate these items into a calendar to share electronically. The Edgar ® Agents 2016 SEC Filings Calendar is a great source to start since it provides all the deadlines, SEC holidays and any other important dates you should know about when filing your documents. You can also make copies for all parties involved so they keep track on their own as well. This way everyone stays on the same page and uses the calendar as a tool when discussing next steps. Google and Outlook calendars also provide efficient online features, such as reminders. Submit Financials First When you are ready, submit your financial statements and notes first – these take the longest to process. Statements and notes need to be formatted in Edgar ® while specific information needs to be tagged in XBRL throughout the document. This procedure can take some time to administer accurately so sending in financials ensures you will have time to make any edits before the deadline. You will also be less likely to overlook inaccuracies. Use Proofreader’s Marks While proofreading your document, use the proper proofreader’s marks. Be sure to incorporate marks that actually request a specific edit and avoid ambiguous symbols that neither correct nor give direction. If you are not familiar with proofreader’s marks, the Chicago Manual of Style, AP or Merriam-Webster are excellent reference guides. Although some symbols may vary, most marks are similar enough to be universally recognized. Also, double check the submission page to make sure the form type and filing period is accurate. Send Changes in Bulk Submit all your changes at once or in one proof. If there is more than one party reviewing the document, submit everyone’s edits, plus your own, in one email or in one proof if possible. This could help speed up the alteration process. Also, be sure to work off of the latest draft when making edits. Working off of an older draft can be confusing to all parties involved. Check Signatures and Dates Make sure all signatures and dates are accurate when submitting your documents. Even if the filing date could change during the conversion process (for example if a company decides to file on another date), be sure to double check the dates and signatures before giving final approval. It’s important to remember that for Edgar ®/XBRL, signature requirements are satisfied with the signatory’s name typed into the electronic format, but Registrants are required to retain manually signed authorizations of the typed signatures for five years. Apply Policies and Procedures If there is anything about filing electronically that you are doubtful about and your research doesn’t answer your questions, give us a call ahead of time. We can help guide you through the necessary steps so you’re prepared to file before the deadline. In addition, be aware that in annual reports companies are required to disclose whether periodic and current reports are available on their website. To assist with this, Edgar ® Agents offers its clients an XBRL widget that can be easily uploaded onto their site and updates automatically to display the latest financials. Ask about our XBRL widget when you call. Trust Your SEC Filing Agent Finally, it is critical to trust your filing agent. Edgar ® Agents provides unparalleled customer service for its clients and is available 24×7. We also take on last minute projects even during heavy filing periods. If you are not satisfied with your filer, it’s time for a new one now. To learn more about Edgar ® Agents and our services, call us at 732-780-5036 or email us at info@edgaragents.com. Also visit our site at www.edgaragents.com or send us a note on any of our social pages. Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+ or Blogger.

Tips to Keep Your IPO Printing Costs Down

It is important to have a team of experienced professionals working on your IPO. And, any company that has been through an IPO knows there are many factors to consider when announcing it. Many have told us that one of their largest expenses is their financial printing bill. So, based on client concerns, we’ve listed a few tips to help keep your financial printing costs down during your IPO. Ask About Pricing Asking about the price seems obvious, but many times attorneys use printers they’ve trusted for many years without concern for pricing. As a company that is undergoing an IPO, you should know what you’re paying for and always ask about the price first. Many printers charge for every task individually. Meanwhile, Edgar ® Agents has fixed rates for IPOs, which consist of one price for printing the initial registration statement, amendments, correspondence filings and two print runs. With fixed fees and custom pricing, you can trust that the final bill will not be padded with unexpected charges. Request Itemized Statement If your printer is charging for every task, ask for an itemized statement. This will give you a clear picture of what you are paying for. You might even consider requesting it beforehand so at that point you’ll know whether to proceed with your current printer or move on to another one who offers flat rate pricing. Ask About Technology Used The cost of acquiring the latest technology is expensive but can be avoided if your printer already has the latest technology implemented into their system. Otherwise, those extra costs could be added to your final bill. Edgar ® Agents leverages a single source platform for typesetting and financial printing that uses one data file to generate the EDGAR ® HTML submission and the typeset print version of a document. Not only does this ensure that print and SEC filings are identical but it streamlines the process for us and our clients. Double Check Formatting Although the content in financials cannot be shortened, formatting the document so that it is concise, yet compliant, is possible. Double check the formatting in your financials. It could be that some gaps need to be tightened or some text needs to be moved to keep it short and using less pages. Less pages equal less costs if your printer charges extra for it. Finally, did you know that Edgar ® Agents is a financial compliance services group with extensive typesetting and printing services to handle everything from Annual Reports, Proxy Statements, Quarterly reports, Prospectuses, IPO equity offerings, mutual funds and other financial information? For more than 15 years, our printing experts have helped companies manage their entire project from EDGAR ®izing, typesetting, printing, coordinating shipping distribution to the transfer agent, and full mailing capabilities to shareholders. If you are in the process of organizing your team of professionals for your IPO, consider our expertise for all your IPO printing needs.

Can You Stay on Budget & Compliant With Reg. A+ IPO?

Companies are starting to take advantage of Regulation A+ and we have made several connections with companies needing help with their financial printing as a result. Many have asked about our flat rate pricing which includes a boat load of features that are necessary for your mini IPO. It is simple, Edgar ® Agents treats each case individually because each scenario has its unique requirements. For this reason, we have custom designed a combination of features based on individual needs for each company, at a flat rate. And, many of our customers find great relief knowing that the price quoted is the price paid, while never compromising quality. Yes, there have been some concerns in the past with printers upscaling the final printing costs during an IPO, but Edgar ® Agents has always offered flat rate pricing that never budges from the original. And, always ask about your printer’s experience in financial printing. Many of our staff members have been in the industry for as long as printers have been around so many are trained to spot specific inaccuracies simply from being exposed to the industry for so many years. Nevertheless, raising new capital online, up to $50 million, through a mini IPO can be challenging, but it is an amazing opportunity for smaller companies. And, a strong relationship with your printer is always crucial during an IPO. You’ll want some one who uses state of the art technology like single source processing for your typesetting needs, so all your edits incorporate simultaneously. You’ll also need some one you can trust to not only deliver quality service on time, but you’ll need some one with industry experience to keep you compliant throughout the entire process. What you need is Edgar ® Agents to handle all your financial printing needs. Let us discuss your specific needs and create a plan to meet your exact printing requirements at a price you can afford. Most importantly, let’s discuss how our many features can lighten the burden of your mini IPO both in cost and time. To learn more about our financial printing process, call us at 732-780-5036 or email us at filings@edgar ®agents.com. Better yet, visit our website at www.edgaragents.com to learn more about our printing features. We are available 24 hours, 7 days a week, including weekends and holiday, to answer all your questions.

4 Things We Are Most Thankful For

Like everyone in the U.S., we are preparing for our annual Thanksgiving feast, and in looking back at this past year, we realize there is so much to be thankful for. So, we’ve compiled a list of ‘thank you”s before the big holiday. 1. First and foremost, we are thankful to our clients. We have had a great time servicing your financial reporting needs and strengthening our relationships. We are thankful that you have trusted us to process your documents, print your financials, send your newswires and more. We are always available to assist you in any way, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays, at no extra charge to you. 2. I am particularly grateful to our staff for their continuous hard work and dedication. It is not every day that you find pioneering professionals who are willing to go the extra mile for your company. Our staff is compiled of experienced financial professionals who have graced our offices with their professionalism and innovation. 3. In addition, we are all thankful for our in-house technology that is constantly evolving and keeping us on the cutting edge. Our single source platform, XBRL Widget and EA16 system are a few examples of our in-house innovations. Look out for more programs from Edgar ® Agents in the future as we continue to expand on our services for your convenience. 4. Finally, we love meeting you all at conferences throughout the year and appreciate the invitations we’ve received from companies to attend and sponsor these events. So many partnerships have developed as a result and we’d like to thank conference developers for considering our presence every time. Although the list of thank yous can go on forever, we thought to cut it short so you can get started with the Thanksgiving holiday. And remember, our offices are still open all day tomorrow. Do not hesitate to call or email us at 732-780-5036 or info@edgaragents.com. Also, feel free to peruse our website at www.edgaragents.com or visit the Edgar ® Agents pages on LinkedIn, Twitter, Google+ or Instagram to learn about the latest in financial reporting.

Now That Your 10Qs Are Filed …

Now that 10Qs are processed and filed with the SEC, we’d like to take this time to thank our clients for trusting us with their documents this year. As always, we are happy to serve your XBRL, EDGAR ® and financial printing needs. We also offer features like Section 16 filings from our website and newswire services. Please take some time to peruse our website to learn more about our services. Please also reach out to us on our social media pages on Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, Blogger and Instagram. Edgar ® agents was one of the pioneers in the Edgar ® system back in 1994 and has since continued to evolve to better serve our clients. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week, including holidays, at no extra cost, Edgar ® Agents is always ready to assist. We realize that you are busy closing sales, growing your business, speaking with customers, partners and investors, managing daily business operations and much more, so we work extra hard to ensure your success. Our skilled agents are highly trained to help finalize, proof and submit your 10Q filings with the SEC on time and within compliance. Call today to ask about our services and ask about our custom packages and flat rate pricing. We always look forward to hearing from our clients, whether it be for a service or just feedback, so we look forward to hearing from you soon!

Need to File 10Qs on Veteran’s Day & All Week?

Edgar Agents will be open 24 hours on Veteran’s day and all this week, including weekends, to help with your 10Q filings due November 16, at no extra charge to you. No matter how far along you are in preparing your 10Q Forms, Edgar Agents can help you quickly expedite the filing process. We offer exceptional Edgar and XBRL conversions, which are reviewed by experienced industry professionals for accuracy and compliance. Our fast turn-around time will ensure that your Form 10Qs will get filed with the SEC on schedule. Always open 24 hours, 7 days a week, including weekends and holidays, you can count on Edgar Agents to deliver quality service every time. Because we offer a personalized approach, we provide the best custom-designed packages for your specific needs and budget. Our team of experts have been working with the EDGAR System since its inception. And, we will help you stay aware of new regulations that may require any additional disclosures or accelerated filings. Our in-house CPAs and XBRL specialists will work closely with you to help you easily manage every step of the process. We review and analyze your financials by applying the SEC compliant taxonomies to your company documents. Also, unlike other XBRL services, everything is handled in-house by Edgar Agents’ experts. We do not outsource any piece of the XBRL or EDGAR production process. We can also take your XBRL changes over the phone and send you a proof within minutes. Finally, our flat-rate pricing also means that you will NEVER be charged for rush orders or last minute changes. Be sure to ask about our XBRL Widget for your Website. The SEC requires that you post XBRL documents on your Website to make it easy for investors to find your information. We have since designed an XBRL Widget that allows you to quickly post your XBRL documents onto your corporate or investor relations website within 2 hours of filings. So remember, if you are pressed for time this week Edgar Agents will be available to assist you anytime of the day or night at no additional cost to you. To learn more about our services, visit our site at www.edgaragents,.com or call us at 732-780-5036.

SEC Approves Crowdfunding Rules, Proposals

Last week the SEC approved the new crowdfunding rules and proposed amendments, which allows companies to raise capital through crowdfunding options. The SEC approved the new rules under Title III of the JOBS Act where forms will be effective 180 days after they are published in the Federal Register, while forms for funding portals to register with the Commission will be effective January 29, 2016. The new rules state that the additional amount sold to all investors by the issuer during the 12-month period before the date of the transaction cannot exceed $1 million. Also, the dollar amounts can only be adjusted once every 5 years and must be published in the Federal Register to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index. The final ruling goes on to explain that the capital raised through other exempt transactions will not be included in the additional amount sold. And, the rules require issuers to disclose certain information about their business and securities offering. The ruling has also created a framework for broker-dealer and funding portals to facilitate the transactions. In addition, the SEC proposed amendments to the existing Securities Act Rule 147, which will update the rules for intrastate offerings. In this proposal, issuers are allowed to incorporate and make offers outside of the state as long as sales are made to residents within the state. Furthermore, the issuer’s place of business must be in-state and should include one additional piece of evidence that would prove the company’s regional operations. The proposal would also amend Securities Act Rule 504 of Regulation D to increase the additional amount of money offered and sold, which is up to $5 million, while protecting investors. For the next 60 days, the SEC is accepting comments on the proposed rules. Also, visit our website at www.edgaragents.com or call our office at 732-780-5036 to learn more about our services and how we can assist with your filing needs.