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Flower Capital, Inc.
(Cash flow Capital Inc.)
The market for cut flowers has become a global one. Flowers and cut foliage sourced from throughout the world in the major target markets, such as North America, Japan, , EU and increasingly China . The high export value of cut flowers has led to dramatic increases in production in many developing countries. Global cut-flower sales approached $14 billion In the USA Floriculture Item Sales at all retail outlets 20112 volume $27.8 Billion
In the USA the floral industry which includes fresh cut flowers, cut cultivated greens, potted flowering plants, foliage plants and bedding/garden plants, making floriculture the third largest U.S. agricultural crop. The U.S. floral industry consists of more than 60,000 small businesses, such as growers, wholesalers, retailers, distributors and importers.
And All are Perishable.
[login to view URL] principal objective is to offer an innovative online platform to address and abate such potential financial loss capitalizing on untapped sources of revenue .
Core Business Idea
Example:
Mr. Alfonso a Colombian grower* , who has just harvested 5,000 dozen Red Roses which he is unable to sell to his , local/International customers.
Thus The Countdown Begin:
For in nine days, these Roses will die and cause Mr. Alfonso a monetary loss.
Mr. Alfonso logs on to [login to view URL] .
1) Selects option \"Seller;\"
2) Selects option \"Roses:\"
3) Selects option \"Type Roses\" (e.g., commodity code, international ref# and standard);
4) Fills out a template stipulating full particulars..
5) Clicks the “Post” button.
Mr. Nagasaka, a Tokyo-based wholesale flower trader, receive an alert on his mobile whenever offers for “Roses” are posted on FlowCapi.com. Instantly, Mr. Nagasaka logs on to FlowCapi.com. Thanks to a proprietary software program, it takes just a few minutes to calculate the C.I.F./ F.O.B. price for his desired purchase of Roses from Mr. Alfonso in Columbia. to Japan.
The software, the intellectual property developed owned and worldwide patented by [login to view URL], bundles all relevant data and required information (e.g., customs/tariffs, insurance and shipment rates required to calculate the C.I.F. / F.O.B. per the parameters set by the buyer).
The [login to view URL] program includes all parameters for a successful smooth nano transaction, such as:
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Shipment Options (Air Cargo, Hauling, Courier, Post, Rail);
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Payment Options (LC, Pay Pal,Golbal collect Mobile, Cash, COD);
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Insurance (All Coverage Options Provided);
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Inspection (SGS);
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Clearing Agent.
Mr. Nagasaka wins the bid, within 72 hours, he receives by air the Roses consignment.
By the fourth day, the Roses are sold in Japan at a substantial discount to the end user.
Some Suggested End Users:
1.. Wholesalers;
2. Small Retailers, Large Retailers and Supermarket Chains;
3. Individuals.
Multiple Sources of Revenue:
1. Transaction fees paid for posting by both buyers and sellers;
2. Affiliations with financial institutions to provide transaction financing;
Brief illustration of a financial affiliation;
HSBC/Paypal, a registered financial services provider, offers the lowest financing rate for the LC. [login to view URL] is entitled to a percentage, or fee which HSBC collects from the financed transaction.
Note: For the security of both buyers sellers and any third party, each transaction is conducted via [login to view URL] to ensure that all parties are not being bypassed and guarantees the collection of commissions due at the time of the sale’s completion.
3. Shipping Companies:
In the above example, the buyer opted to have the goods sent via air cargo. Eva Air Cargo/FedEx Air, registered providers, are able to offer the most competitive rate.
4. Insurance Companies:
A British-based insurance firm, part of the Lloyds of London Syndicate, offers the most competitive rate to insure the shipment of Roses. The firm issues a policy and [login to view URL] receives a percentage, or fee from the premiums paid by the purchaser.
5) Inspection Agent:
The Swiss-based Societe General de\'Surveillance, (SGS) offers the best rate to care for the goods upon arrival in Japan. [login to view URL] is entitled to a percentage, or fee for these inspection services.
Note: Any service provider can join and compete on [login to view URL] by offering their respective services provided they register. FedEx can transport air cargo from Rio to New York. DHL can transport 40 kilos in a consignment of fresh cut flowers from Thailand to Singapore.
This allows [login to view URL] to earn vertically from any company that collects any fee at any stage of the transaction.
The ultimate objective following the launching of [login to view URL] which will mainly cater and aim at the Flower industry is to become a global platform for fruits and vegetables which all share the perishable factor .
Competition:
Currently no e commerce company acts as a catalyst and offers this particular service (on a global or a regional basis) with the features described in this document for perishable goods. The capability of locating and transporting perishable Flowers/goods in various quantities (ranging from large containers to a small 10 lbs. consignment), with a real-time, rapid and instantaneous flow of information, and vertical calculations to ensure accurate pricing for perishable goods will be extremely attractive to global markets. FlowCapi\'s solution to protect capitalize and recognizes the need for buyers and sellers to act quickly to reduce spoilage financial losses.
At [login to view URL], we recognize that “Time is of the Essence!”