11 Updates & Rebuttals Read More About : Entrepreneur Expansion - EEC
I purchased an ATM from Stephen Offman (Vice President, Entrepreneur Expansion Corporation)in February of 2003. The deal was for a machine and a location (Labatt Center). The ATM machine was supposed to have been launched in May of 2003.
I learnt that the deal failed and Stephen Offman quietly walked away from the scene. Stephen Offman owes a lot of money to a lot of people. He never responded to phone calls. Mr. Lougheed (President, Entrepreneur Expansion Corporation) took over from there. He promised he would find new locations - another lie! Mr. Lougheed is no different that his other fraudulent partner. It has been a year now. I have been deprived of my money and my machine.
There are many other people who have been scamed by EEC. I personally know at least 3 close friends who have been ripped off by EEC aka Entrepreneur Expansion.
I am about to take a legal action against EEC aka Entrepreneur Expansion.
Manoj
Brampton, Ontario
Canada
William
St. Catharines,#2REBUTTAL Owner of company
Sat, October 20, 2007
Mr. ****. You are welcome. I also look forward to many years of making this business work for you. We both agree this business brings many changes and many challenges. I am sure we can get over these challenges together using constructive communication, creative ideas, a little money, surrounded by people who are willing to stay positive and go to work to help each other.
Brent
Langton,#3Consumer Suggestion
Fri, April 14, 2006
Arbitration rules in a contract. Please beaware that an arbitration clause is treated separately than the rest of the contract. Even if the rest of the contract is completely invalid the arbitation clause will still hold no matter what. This means that it must go to an arbitrator-not to civil court. If you try to go to civil court it will probably be thrown out and to an arbitrator. Arbitraton costs are beyond $1,400 for your side. The other side will most probably not want to pay for its side of the costs. If you do not pay the opposing parties cost of arbitration (which the arbitration rules fine print says you must if the defendant doesn't pay) then the case ends there without ruling. You most likely will have paid $2,000+ dollars besides the $3,000 arbitration costs to your lawyer up to before the point you even have an arbitration trial. The defending party can use delay tactic after delay tactic resulting in delays approaching a year and half to 2 years and on and on. Then most likely when you get your arbitration ruling and if it is in your favor you still don't have your money and have to apply to general court to seize asetts or garnishee. Keep the faith. The above scenario is with a company that says they put it in the contract to quickly, cheaply resolve disputes. Something to think about before you sign and hand over your hard earned cash. The above information though drawn from real life experience is meant as a cautionary tale to protect the innocent and inexperienced. Remember a bird in hand is worth 2 in the bush. For your own good please do not believe anything you are told till you absolutely have it proven to you.
Brent
Langton,#4Consumer Suggestion
Fri, April 14, 2006
Arbitration rules in a contract. Please beaware that an arbitration clause is treated separately than the rest of the contract. Even if the rest of the contract is completely invalid the arbitation clause will still hold no matter what. This means that it must go to an arbitrator-not to civil court. If you try to go to civil court it will probably be thrown out and to an arbitrator. Arbitraton costs are beyond $1,400 for your side. The other side will most probably not want to pay for its side of the costs. If you do not pay the opposing parties cost of arbitration (which the arbitration rules fine print says you must if the defendant doesn't pay) then the case ends there without ruling. You most likely will have paid $2,000+ dollars besides the $3,000 arbitration costs to your lawyer up to before the point you even have an arbitration trial. The defending party can use delay tactic after delay tactic resulting in delays approaching a year and half to 2 years and on and on. Then most likely when you get your arbitration ruling and if it is in your favor you still don't have your money and have to apply to general court to seize asetts or garnishee. Keep the faith. The above scenario is with a company that says they put it in the contract to quickly, cheaply resolve disputes. Something to think about before you sign and hand over your hard earned cash. The above information though drawn from real life experience is meant as a cautionary tale to protect the innocent and inexperienced. Remember a bird in hand is worth 2 in the bush. For your own good please do not believe anything you are told till you absolutely have it proven to you.
Brent
Langton,#5Consumer Suggestion
Fri, April 14, 2006
Arbitration rules in a contract. Please beaware that an arbitration clause is treated separately than the rest of the contract. Even if the rest of the contract is completely invalid the arbitation clause will still hold no matter what. This means that it must go to an arbitrator-not to civil court. If you try to go to civil court it will probably be thrown out and to an arbitrator. Arbitraton costs are beyond $1,400 for your side. The other side will most probably not want to pay for its side of the costs. If you do not pay the opposing parties cost of arbitration (which the arbitration rules fine print says you must if the defendant doesn't pay) then the case ends there without ruling. You most likely will have paid $2,000+ dollars besides the $3,000 arbitration costs to your lawyer up to before the point you even have an arbitration trial. The defending party can use delay tactic after delay tactic resulting in delays approaching a year and half to 2 years and on and on. Then most likely when you get your arbitration ruling and if it is in your favor you still don't have your money and have to apply to general court to seize asetts or garnishee. Keep the faith. The above scenario is with a company that says they put it in the contract to quickly, cheaply resolve disputes. Something to think about before you sign and hand over your hard earned cash. The above information though drawn from real life experience is meant as a cautionary tale to protect the innocent and inexperienced. Remember a bird in hand is worth 2 in the bush. For your own good please do not believe anything you are told till you absolutely have it proven to you.
Brent
Langton,#6Consumer Suggestion
Fri, April 14, 2006
Arbitration rules in a contract. Please beaware that an arbitration clause is treated separately than the rest of the contract. Even if the rest of the contract is completely invalid the arbitation clause will still hold no matter what. This means that it must go to an arbitrator-not to civil court. If you try to go to civil court it will probably be thrown out and to an arbitrator. Arbitraton costs are beyond $1,400 for your side. The other side will most probably not want to pay for its side of the costs. If you do not pay the opposing parties cost of arbitration (which the arbitration rules fine print says you must if the defendant doesn't pay) then the case ends there without ruling. You most likely will have paid $2,000+ dollars besides the $3,000 arbitration costs to your lawyer up to before the point you even have an arbitration trial. The defending party can use delay tactic after delay tactic resulting in delays approaching a year and half to 2 years and on and on. Then most likely when you get your arbitration ruling and if it is in your favor you still don't have your money and have to apply to general court to seize asetts or garnishee. Keep the faith. The above scenario is with a company that says they put it in the contract to quickly, cheaply resolve disputes. Something to think about before you sign and hand over your hard earned cash. The above information though drawn from real life experience is meant as a cautionary tale to protect the innocent and inexperienced. Remember a bird in hand is worth 2 in the bush. For your own good please do not believe anything you are told till you absolutely have it proven to you.
Manoj
Brampton,#7Author of original report
Sun, March 19, 2006
a) I received an ATM machine and a location b) I am receiving all of my portion of the transaction fees direct deposited to a bank account of my choice c) I have web access to monitor and watch your transactions daily d) I receive reports on your ATM machine. e) All disputes with Mr. Lougheed, his company and (others involved) have finally been settled f) I am thankful to Mr. Lougheed who helped me get my business back on track
Manoj
Brampton,#8Author of original report
Sat, March 18, 2006
The ongoing dispute has finally been settled. We'd like to keep a business relationship.
Nancy
Powell,#9Consumer Suggestion
Thu, December 08, 2005
Oh yeah! Bill Lougheed will charge you for that new ATM location. I know, that's exactly what he did to me.
Manoj
Brampton,#10Author of original report
Wed, November 30, 2005
EEC has offered me an ATM/location.
Nancy
Powell,#11Consumer Suggestion
Wed, April 20, 2005
I am the retired woman that was ripped off long before YOU ever entered into this arrangement with EEC. Bill probably used your money to pay me, the old pyramid scheme. Bill has now invited me to join him in the UK to check out the business environment there and try to keep things rolling. He actually told me that I would be ruining my business by posting on this site. Is he for real? I have not had any money or correspondence from him until I DID post on this site. This business is still allowed to show at franchise shows. They are teaching others how to rip people off !
William
St. Catharines,#12REBUTTAL Individual responds
Wed, April 06, 2005
I understand Manoj entered into a partnership arrangement with Entrepreneur Expansion Corporation and Steve Offman to jointly buy an ATM machine to be placed in a location in London, Ontario, Canada. Entrepreneur Expansion Corporation is a company that Mr. Offman bought in 2002 and he ran it from then until recently when this company was placed in a Canadian receivers' hands re: bankruptcy Protection in April, 2004. I believe Manoj's transaction was never completed, resulting in some confusion and loss of money on many people's parts. As a result of a receiver being involved, I believe Manoj has been offered several solutions and settlements, most of which are for pennies on the dollar, if anything. Entrepreneur Expansion is a brand name that several independently owned and operated LLCs and individuals use in their marketing of their businesses in their local area. We wish to maintain the good name of Entrepreneur Expansion and we have prepared an offer to Manoj and any and all other creditors of Entrepreneur Expansion Corp. to help him and them recuperate part, if not all of their money lost in transactions relating to this business failure. Just because one franchise goes out of business, it does not mean the entire systems is out of business, nor does it mean that just because one franchisee does something wrong, all the others are at fault. We are communicating with Manoj to provide some solutions that everyone can be happy with over time.