Complaint Review: National Business Capital Services NBCS Sherman Ted Solomon Strick Hullender Jason Hullender - Dallas Texas

I am a veteran member of the International Business Brokers Association and Merger & Acquisition association. Through the years, I have completed a wide range and dozens of sale transactions. There are businesses that go on the market and never get a nibble. And then there are businesses that receive an offer and fail to close. According to industry experts, Sellers are the primary reason why a business fails to sell. Reasons for Seller failure include lack of flexibility in the sale price and or sale terms and conditions. Prior to engaging a business, it is standard industry practice to charge for offering documents, valuation / appraisal reports and in some instances, consulting fees. It is also standard practice to offer a business owner an opportunity to have skin in the game in paying for a portion of the advertising in return for a significant concession on broker commission. This strategy creates a win-win as it increases the sellers net at closing and reduces the selling costs for the broker. More importantly, the seller is much more committed to the selling process when there is shared risk. My company's criteria in accepting a listing is to make sure the seller(s) are committed to selling the business. If a seller is unwilling to invest in an appraisal and or business valuation, and necessary offering documents to maximize value and defend the asking price, then I am highly disinclined to represent the seller. Furthermore, brokers and intermediaries advertise business listings for sale in many of the same places including online business for sale web sites, newspapers, trade publications and journals. In a number of instances, my experience includes a business owner rejecting offer after offer only to finally accept an offer $150,000 LESS than the previous offers. Then, 10 days prior to close, the buyer cancels the deal. The business eventually closed their doors having missed several major opportunities to sell and the owner missing out on their retirement years. Throwing rocks at your agent, or claiming ignorance (duped) to your contractual agreement is hardly flattering to your business sense. As I read the rant by "duped", I am so very grateful not to have duped as a client.

Freedom of the press and free expression are truly one of the many foundations that make America a great country. Often, when something is published, the public takes the information as fact without any verification. Moreover, websites like this one, which may have some benefit to the public, do not verify or make any attempt to verify, the factual accuracy of what they publish. It's truly disheartening to see these freedoms abused with incorrect information, published and posted, without any attempt to verify the truth by the publisher; written by an anonymous source and posted from Shadow, Hills, California. We believe this report was probably written by a competitor or a former employee that was not up to The Transition Companies LLC (TTC or The Transition Companies) professional, ethical or performance standards. TTC was forced to part ways with underperforming employee from the east coast. This former employee is attempting to extort an undeserved legal settlement from TTC. He has made many threats and, in fact, mentioned the exact threat of posting erroneous information on this very site. This former employee from the east coast has a son / daughter in Southern California where the anonymous posting claims to be made. Let's set the record straight. The information on The Transition Companies LLC on our website www.transitioncompanies.com is true and accurate. Neither of TTC's preceding entities ever had any negative claims made in the media, public or published anywhere. The Transition Companies LLC is not related in anyway to any of the entities or individuals mentioned in the Anonymous, Shadow Hills, California report. The Anonymous, Shadow Hills, California report is simply not factually accurate. TTC's business model is built on integrity and delivering value to our clients. If we feel we cannot deliver value to a client, we will not accept that client. In a market where our competitors are suffering badly, The Transition Companies is growing and thriving based on our unique business model that adds value for our clients. If anyone has any doubts or would like more information, please accept my personal invitation to visit our corporate headquarters in Addison, Texas or call me personally at 972.450.3100. Gene Sartin President & CEO The Transition Companies 5080 Spectrum Drive Suite 310 W Addison, Texas 75001 972-450-3100

It is truly unfortunate that people, who are allowed to hide from their true identity, are allowed to make innuendo, false statements, misleading, and untrue comments, such as those posted by Anonymous, Shadow Hills, California, regarding Gene Sartin and The Transition Companies. Gene Sartin nor The Transition Companies has no direct or indirect involvement with any of the individuals nor the companies suggested by the Anonymous poster. Gene Sartin and The Transition Companies represent, in a fair and honest manner, the middle market privately held business owner who seeks to sell or improve the profitability of their business. The services offered by Gene Sartin and The Transition Companies are of the highest quality as attested by its client testimonials and public press releases posted below. Gene Sartin and The Transition Companies welcome each and every inquiry and commit to serve each of its clients in a highly client centric manner and with performance based criteria. Gene Sartin President & CEO THE TRANSITION COMPANIES 5080 Spectrum Drive Suite 310 W Addison, Texas 75001 972-450-3100 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S.A. FIRST POST Small Business Services The Transition Companies & Gene Sartin The Transition Companies (TTC") is a leading Mergers and Acquisition ('M&A') firm specializing in confidentially opening the market to maximize the value realized by business owners when selling their privately-held companies. We also provide consulting services, where appropriate, for companies that want to increase earnings now or increase market value for a future sale of their business. We are available for any and all inquiries. Gene Sartin President and CEO [email protected] 469-774-9894 Direct Line http://www.transitioncompanies.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECOND POST Small Business Services The Transition Companies, Transition Companies, Gene Sartin The Transition Companies, Transition Companies, Gene Sartin History of The Transition Companies The Transition Companies was founded in 1988 as a consulting and M&A firm called Succel Inc. ('Succel'). Succel originally provided turnaround consulting expertise to increase the value of private-held companies. In the mid 1990's, Succel expanded into a full service M&A and consulting professional services firm that maximized the value of privately-held companies through an M&A sale or consulting services. In mid 2008, The Transition Companies was formed through the merger of Succel with InterPrise M&A LLC ('InterPrise'). InterPrise, founded in 1994 with 3 US offices and 1 European office, was a leading nationwide middle market M&A firm that specialized in the sale of privately-held companies. The Transition Companies is the pre-eminent professional services firm providing complete exit and transition strategies for owners of privately held companies seeking to maximize the proceeds from the sale of their companies or increase value prior to going to market. Client and Public Relations The Transition Companies Phone 800-704-6201 http://www.transitioncompanies.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD POST Small Business Services T T C, Transition Companies, Transition Company, Companies In Transition, Gene Sartin Transition Companies, Gene Sartin, Transition Companies Advises Windo-Shade, Assisting Companies In Transition. Transition Companies, Advised Windo-Shade Distributors, Inc. on Sale to Innovus Investment Holding of Galveston Texas, The Transition Companies is in Dallas Texas, Assisting Companies in Transition. Mendham New Jersey. Newswire: http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/43933/ /newswire/ - Dallas, TX, United States, 12/11/2008. The Transition Companies, LLC (TTC") is pleased to announce the sale of Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. (Windo-Shade") of Galveston, Texas to Innovus Investment Holdings LLC (Innovus"). TTC acted as Windo-Shade's exclusive M&A advisor for this transaction.??Michael Ryan, Executive Director of Transactions at TTC said we opened the market using our proprietary buyer list consisting of 318 prospective buyers. These resources resulted in numerous interested parties finishing with several finalists". The shareholders of Windo-Shade were able to choose the transaction with the buyer that best met their personal objectives". The middle markets are still vibrant for profitable, well managed companies" said Gene Sartin, CEO of The Transition Companies.?? The Transition Companies, headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a leading Mergers and Acquisition ('M&A') firm specializing in confidentially opening the market to maximize the value realized by the owners when selling their privately-held companies. TTC also provides consulting services for companies that want to increase earnings now or increase market value for a future sale.??The Transition Companies (transitioncompanies.com), originally founded in 1988, has 4 offices nationwide and a dedicated professional team of 105 Associates. TTC's team of professionals has provided valuation, consulting and executed M&A sale transactions for hundreds of companies across all industry sectors nationwide.??The sale of an entrepreneur's business is frequently the largest and most important financial event of his or her life - for most, it is an opportunity that will be presented only once. The successful sale of a business requires a carefully planned and methodically structured process in which each step is done right - the first time - when seeking to maximize the financial reward. These goals were accomplished in this transaction. Client and Public Relations The Transition Companies Phone 800-704-6201 http://www.transitioncompanies.biz -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOURTH POST Small Business Services TTC, For Companies In Transition, For The Transition Companies, And Gene Sartin, With Offices in Dallas Texas. And Offices in New Jersey. For The Transition Companies, And Gene Sartin, I would recommend your company to whoever asks. Please feel free to use this letter of recommendation with any potential client you may have. The Transition Companies is in Dallas Texas, Assisting Companies in Transition. Also Offices in Mendham New Jersey. To: The Transition Companies and Gene Sartin From: Flow Products International Management, Inc. Reference : Project 0725 Dear Mr. Sartin, I have been requested to write a letter to basically review the reason for requesting your help and I am doing so gladly. Upon meeting you in Houston, I listened intently as I am a newcomer being in business for myself. I had thought I was very successful until I listened to you and your associates. Soon I saw that I needed to do several things to get my company ready to sell knowing that the process might take some time. I knew that I would make a grave mistake if I did not get the help that I needed. During our initial meeting, it became very clear that I was facing challenges. Your representative and I had a very candid conversation and both agreed that I needed to get deeper into the organization structure and daily operation of my business. The suggestions all made sense, were extremely enlightening and I felt that I was going to get the help I needed. When I say help, I really mean guidance as I was not getting it from those whom I was relying on at that time. Upon your analyst arrival, the project as explained to me, was to get me moving in the correct direction while maximizing my current abilities and give me the instructions that I needed to move forward in a most positive manner. Issues we covered in detail, some more that others were : Structuring the functional organization Very Helpful Financial organization/reorganization Desperately needed Responsibility and accountability Very Helpful Employee handbook development A Work in Process Goal setting and Planning Cleared the path to glory Delegation of Authority A work in Process Labor Burden determination Basic Setting Policy and Written Procedures A Work in Process Job Costing and Pricing Basic Determining Overhead Rate Very Helpful Breakeven Point Very Helpful Employee Incentive Programs A Work in Process Develop comprehensive company policies A Work in Process Profit and Expense Controls Very Helpful Company Safety Policy Will have ISO certification next month Cash Flow/Cash Management Very Helpful Company Drug & Alcohol Policy Already doing Financial Forecasting and Analysis Extremely Helpful Job Descriptions I like Randy's better than mine Profit Planning and Engineering A work in Process Employee Training & Development A work in Process Purchasing Controls Very Helpful All of the above became very clear to your analyst once he heard my history. This is when I studied the 80-20" rule and realized I was 99-1". After the first week I started to really take a look at what had happened and then started to understand what needed to happen. Every day it became clearer and clearer once I understood that I should not take my challenges out on myself. The summary pages and the documents given to me were easy to read and easy to understand. Any question that I had was answered directly or with an analogy which is the way I understand the best. Having stated all of this, I believe that staying on the plan laid out to me, my company will operate much more efficiently as well as more profitable. I have the guidelines to refer to, and with time will be able to teach my subordinates as well. This will make my life much easier. Gene, as we discussed on the phone, I was in shock with regard to the investment I was about to make; however after time spent with your analyst, I would recommend your services to anyone who gave me the opportunity. Further, I would recommend your company to whoever asks. Please feel free to use this letter of recommendation with any potential client you may have. I do not think it is the size of the business or the type of business, we all have our own goals and dreams. Most companies I am sure just need a little tweaking and proper planning to get to where they want to go quicker and with fewer problems. Again, anything I can do to assist you in achieving your goals, please contact me. Very truly yours. Ronald E. Veatch, President Client and Public Relations The Transition Companies (Contact information can be obtained by phoning the The Transition Companies offices.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIFTH POST Small Business Services The Transition Companies, Transition Solutions, Main Street Transition Solutions, LLC, Gene Sartin The Transition Companies LLC (TTC") announces the sale of King Oil Company of Hagerstown, Maryland to a Private Investor. PRLog (Press Releases) http://pressroom.prlog.org/Transition_Companies/ /Dec 19, 2008 The Transition Companies LLC (TTC") is pleased to announce the sale of King Oil Company of Hagerstown, Maryland to a Private Investor. TTC acted as King Oil's M&A Advisor for this transaction. TTC's transactional team included Charles Boyer who advised King Oil in opening the process, Gary Brown who worked thru the final closing and Brandon Fitzgerald who directed the various marketing activities that produced the successful sale of the company. Michael Ryan, Executive Director of Transactions at TTC said we opened the market using our proprietary buyer list consisting of 157 prospective buyers. These resources resulted in numerous interested parties finishing with several finalists". The owners of King Oil Company were able to choose the transaction with the buyer that best met their personal objectives" While the high end, mega M&A market is at an effective halt, demand still exists for profitable, well managed middle market companies" said Gene Sartin, CEO of The Transition Companies. The Transition Companies, headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a leading Mergers and Acquisition ('M&A') firm specializing in confidentially opening the market to maximize the value realized by the owners when selling their privately-held companies. TTC also provides consulting services for companies that want to increase earnings now or increase market value for a future sale. The Transition Companies, originally founded in 1988, has 4 offices nationwide and a dedicated professional team of 105 Associates. TTC's team of professionals has provided valuation, consulting and executed M&A sale transactions for hundreds of companies across all industry sectors nationwide Client and Public Relations The Transition Companies Phone 800-704-6201 http://www.transitioncompanies.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIXTH POST Small Business Services The Transition Companies, LLC & Gene Sartin To: The Transition Companies From Kitmund Electric Dear Mr. Sartin, I am very happy that we held this two week session. I saw the value of what we accomplished. I am hopeful this will translate into more value for my company's sale price. It went well and I have enjoyed having your analyst as part of our team. He told me your company will be available for further questions and support as we need it. I appreciate that. Therefore, thank you for your work and I am sure the changes made will make a difference. This will at least free me up to not have to do everything I did before. Sincerely, Jim Johnson, President Client and Public Relations The Transition Companies Phone 800-704-6201 http://www.transitioncompanies.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEVENTH POST: The Transition Companies Moves Corporate Headquarters The Transitions Companies announces its move to a larger headquarters facility and offices needed to accommodate the company's growing and expanding business base. Dallas, TX, February 04, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Transition Companies (TTC) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Dallas headquarters to new corporate offices at 5080 Spectrum Drive, Suite 310W in Addison, Texas 75001. The new and larger facility and corporate offices will support the growth and expansion of The Transition Companies in the near future and well into the out years. The new corporate office is approximately four times the size of the previous office and will house Executive staff, business development and information technology functions. Gene Sartin, President of TTC said The owners of privately-held companies receive value from our unique business model. Regardless of current market conditions, there's no substitute for delivering value to our clients. TTC is growing our business base. While many financial services companies, banks and M&A firms are contracting, TTC's controlled growth requires we expand our corporate headquarters facility, said Mike Ryan, Executive Vice President of TTC. The Transition Companies ("TTC"), headquartered in Dallas, Texas with offices in California, Florida and New Jersey, is a leading nationwide Mergers and Acquisitions ("M&A") firm specializing in confidentially opening the market to maximize the value realized by the owners when selling their privately-held companies. The Transition Companies also provides consulting services for companies that want to increase earnings now or increase market value for a future sale. Contact: The Transition Companies Client Services 5080 Spectrum Drive, Suite 310W Addison, Texas 75001 United States Founded in 1988 Phone: 800.704.6201 Fax: 972.450.3101 http://www.TransitionCompanies.com

It is truly unfortunate that people, who are allowed to hide from their true identity, are allowed to make innuendo, false statements, misleading, and untrue comments, such as those posted by Anonymous, Shadow Hills, California, regarding Gene Sartin and The Transition Companies. Gene Sartin nor The Transition Companies has no direct or indirect involvement with any of the individuals nor the companies suggested by the Anonymous poster. Gene Sartin and The Transition Companies represent, in a fair and honest manner, the middle market privately held business owner who seeks to sell or improve the profitability of their business. The services offered by Gene Sartin and The Transition Companies are of the highest quality as attested by its client testimonials and public press releases posted below. Gene Sartin and The Transition Companies welcome each and every inquiry and commit to serve each of its clients in a highly client centric manner and with performance based criteria. Gene Sartin President & CEO THE TRANSITION COMPANIES 5080 Spectrum Drive Suite 310 W Addison, Texas 75001 972-450-3100 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- U.S.A. FIRST POST Small Business Services The Transition Companies & Gene Sartin The Transition Companies (TTC") is a leading Mergers and Acquisition ('M&A') firm specializing in confidentially opening the market to maximize the value realized by business owners when selling their privately-held companies. We also provide consulting services, where appropriate, for companies that want to increase earnings now or increase market value for a future sale of their business. We are available for any and all inquiries. Gene Sartin President and CEO [email protected] 469-774-9894 Direct Line http://www.transitioncompanies.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECOND POST Small Business Services The Transition Companies, Transition Companies, Gene Sartin The Transition Companies, Transition Companies, Gene Sartin History of The Transition Companies The Transition Companies was founded in 1988 as a consulting and M&A firm called Succel Inc. ('Succel'). Succel originally provided turnaround consulting expertise to increase the value of private-held companies. In the mid 1990's, Succel expanded into a full service M&A and consulting professional services firm that maximized the value of privately-held companies through an M&A sale or consulting services. In mid 2008, The Transition Companies was formed through the merger of Succel with InterPrise M&A LLC ('InterPrise'). InterPrise, founded in 1994 with 3 US offices and 1 European office, was a leading nationwide middle market M&A firm that specialized in the sale of privately-held companies. The Transition Companies is the pre-eminent professional services firm providing complete exit and transition strategies for owners of privately held companies seeking to maximize the proceeds from the sale of their companies or increase value prior to going to market. Client and Public Relations The Transition Companies Phone 800-704-6201 http://www.transitioncompanies.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIRD POST Small Business Services T T C, Transition Companies, Transition Company, Companies In Transition, Gene Sartin Transition Companies, Gene Sartin, Transition Companies Advises Windo-Shade, Assisting Companies In Transition. Transition Companies, Advised Windo-Shade Distributors, Inc. on Sale to Innovus Investment Holding of Galveston Texas, The Transition Companies is in Dallas Texas, Assisting Companies in Transition. Mendham New Jersey. Newswire: http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/43933/ /newswire/ - Dallas, TX, United States, 12/11/2008. The Transition Companies, LLC (TTC") is pleased to announce the sale of Windo-Shade Distributors Inc. (Windo-Shade") of Galveston, Texas to Innovus Investment Holdings LLC (Innovus"). TTC acted as Windo-Shade's exclusive M&A advisor for this transaction.??Michael Ryan, Executive Director of Transactions at TTC said we opened the market using our proprietary buyer list consisting of 318 prospective buyers. These resources resulted in numerous interested parties finishing with several finalists". The shareholders of Windo-Shade were able to choose the transaction with the buyer that best met their personal objectives". The middle markets are still vibrant for profitable, well managed companies" said Gene Sartin, CEO of The Transition Companies.?? The Transition Companies, headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a leading Mergers and Acquisition ('M&A') firm specializing in confidentially opening the market to maximize the value realized by the owners when selling their privately-held companies. TTC also provides consulting services for companies that want to increase earnings now or increase market value for a future sale.??The Transition Companies (transitioncompanies.com), originally founded in 1988, has 4 offices nationwide and a dedicated professional team of 105 Associates. TTC's team of professionals has provided valuation, consulting and executed M&A sale transactions for hundreds of companies across all industry sectors nationwide.??The sale of an entrepreneur's business is frequently the largest and most important financial event of his or her life - for most, it is an opportunity that will be presented only once. The successful sale of a business requires a carefully planned and methodically structured process in which each step is done right - the first time - when seeking to maximize the financial reward. These goals were accomplished in this transaction. Client and Public Relations The Transition Companies Phone 800-704-6201 http://www.transitioncompanies.biz -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FOURTH POST Small Business Services TTC, For Companies In Transition, For The Transition Companies, And Gene Sartin, With Offices in Dallas Texas. And Offices in New Jersey. For The Transition Companies, And Gene Sartin, I would recommend your company to whoever asks. Please feel free to use this letter of recommendation with any potential client you may have. The Transition Companies is in Dallas Texas, Assisting Companies in Transition. Also Offices in Mendham New Jersey. To: The Transition Companies and Gene Sartin From: Flow Products International Management, Inc. Reference : Project 0725 Dear Mr. Sartin, I have been requested to write a letter to basically review the reason for requesting your help and I am doing so gladly. Upon meeting you in Houston, I listened intently as I am a newcomer being in business for myself. I had thought I was very successful until I listened to you and your associates. Soon I saw that I needed to do several things to get my company ready to sell knowing that the process might take some time. I knew that I would make a grave mistake if I did not get the help that I needed. During our initial meeting, it became very clear that I was facing challenges. Your representative and I had a very candid conversation and both agreed that I needed to get deeper into the organization structure and daily operation of my business. The suggestions all made sense, were extremely enlightening and I felt that I was going to get the help I needed. When I say help, I really mean guidance as I was not getting it from those whom I was relying on at that time. Upon your analyst arrival, the project as explained to me, was to get me moving in the correct direction while maximizing my current abilities and give me the instructions that I needed to move forward in a most positive manner. Issues we covered in detail, some more that others were : Structuring the functional organization Very Helpful Financial organization/reorganization Desperately needed Responsibility and accountability Very Helpful Employee handbook development A Work in Process Goal setting and Planning Cleared the path to glory Delegation of Authority A work in Process Labor Burden determination Basic Setting Policy and Written Procedures A Work in Process Job Costing and Pricing Basic Determining Overhead Rate Very Helpful Breakeven Point Very Helpful Employee Incentive Programs A Work in Process Develop comprehensive company policies A Work in Process Profit and Expense Controls Very Helpful Company Safety Policy Will have ISO certification next month Cash Flow/Cash Management Very Helpful Company Drug & Alcohol Policy Already doing Financial Forecasting and Analysis Extremely Helpful Job Descriptions I like Randy's better than mine Profit Planning and Engineering A work in Process Employee Training & Development A work in Process Purchasing Controls Very Helpful All of the above became very clear to your analyst once he heard my history. This is when I studied the 80-20" rule and realized I was 99-1". After the first week I started to really take a look at what had happened and then started to understand what needed to happen. Every day it became clearer and clearer once I understood that I should not take my challenges out on myself. The summary pages and the documents given to me were easy to read and easy to understand. Any question that I had was answered directly or with an analogy which is the way I understand the best. Having stated all of this, I believe that staying on the plan laid out to me, my company will operate much more efficiently as well as more profitable. I have the guidelines to refer to, and with time will be able to teach my subordinates as well. This will make my life much easier. Gene, as we discussed on the phone, I was in shock with regard to the investment I was about to make; however after time spent with your analyst, I would recommend your services to anyone who gave me the opportunity. Further, I would recommend your company to whoever asks. Please feel free to use this letter of recommendation with any potential client you may have. I do not think it is the size of the business or the type of business, we all have our own goals and dreams. Most companies I am sure just need a little tweaking and proper planning to get to where they want to go quicker and with fewer problems. Again, anything I can do to assist you in achieving your goals, please contact me. Very truly yours. Ronald E. Veatch, President Client and Public Relations The Transition Companies (Contact information can be obtained by phoning the The Transition Companies offices.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIFTH POST Small Business Services The Transition Companies, Transition Solutions, Main Street Transition Solutions, LLC, Gene Sartin The Transition Companies LLC (TTC") announces the sale of King Oil Company of Hagerstown, Maryland to a Private Investor. PRLog (Press Releases) http://pressroom.prlog.org/Transition_Companies/ /Dec 19, 2008 The Transition Companies LLC (TTC") is pleased to announce the sale of King Oil Company of Hagerstown, Maryland to a Private Investor. TTC acted as King Oil's M&A Advisor for this transaction. TTC's transactional team included Charles Boyer who advised King Oil in opening the process, Gary Brown who worked thru the final closing and Brandon Fitzgerald who directed the various marketing activities that produced the successful sale of the company. Michael Ryan, Executive Director of Transactions at TTC said we opened the market using our proprietary buyer list consisting of 157 prospective buyers. These resources resulted in numerous interested parties finishing with several finalists". The owners of King Oil Company were able to choose the transaction with the buyer that best met their personal objectives" While the high end, mega M&A market is at an effective halt, demand still exists for profitable, well managed middle market companies" said Gene Sartin, CEO of The Transition Companies. The Transition Companies, headquartered in Dallas, Texas is a leading Mergers and Acquisition ('M&A') firm specializing in confidentially opening the market to maximize the value realized by the owners when selling their privately-held companies. TTC also provides consulting services for companies that want to increase earnings now or increase market value for a future sale. The Transition Companies, originally founded in 1988, has 4 offices nationwide and a dedicated professional team of 105 Associates. TTC's team of professionals has provided valuation, consulting and executed M&A sale transactions for hundreds of companies across all industry sectors nationwide Client and Public Relations The Transition Companies Phone 800-704-6201 http://www.transitioncompanies.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SIXTH POST Small Business Services The Transition Companies, LLC & Gene Sartin To: The Transition Companies From Kitmund Electric Dear Mr. Sartin, I am very happy that we held this two week session. I saw the value of what we accomplished. I am hopeful this will translate into more value for my company's sale price. It went well and I have enjoyed having your analyst as part of our team. He told me your company will be available for further questions and support as we need it. I appreciate that. Therefore, thank you for your work and I am sure the changes made will make a difference. This will at least free me up to not have to do everything I did before. Sincerely, Jim Johnson, President Client and Public Relations The Transition Companies Phone 800-704-6201 http://www.transitioncompanies.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SEVENTH POST: The Transition Companies Moves Corporate Headquarters The Transitions Companies announces its move to a larger headquarters facility and offices needed to accommodate the company's growing and expanding business base. Dallas, TX, February 04, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Transition Companies (TTC) is pleased to announce the relocation of its Dallas headquarters to new corporate offices at 5080 Spectrum Drive, Suite 310W in Addison, Texas 75001. The new and larger facility and corporate offices will support the growth and expansion of The Transition Companies in the near future and well into the out years. The new corporate office is approximately four times the size of the previous office and will house Executive staff, business development and information technology functions. Gene Sartin, President of TTC said The owners of privately-held companies receive value from our unique business model. Regardless of current market conditions, there's no substitute for delivering value to our clients. TTC is growing our business base. While many financial services companies, banks and M&A firms are contracting, TTC's controlled growth requires we expand our corporate headquarters facility, said Mike Ryan, Executive Vice President of TTC. The Transition Companies ("TTC"), headquartered in Dallas, Texas with offices in California, Florida and New Jersey, is a leading nationwide Mergers and Acquisitions ("M&A") firm specializing in confidentially opening the market to maximize the value realized by the owners when selling their privately-held companies. The Transition Companies also provides consulting services for companies that want to increase earnings now or increase market value for a future sale. Contact: The Transition Companies Client Services 5080 Spectrum Drive, Suite 310W Addison, Texas 75001 United States Founded in 1988 Phone: 800.704.6201 Fax: 972.450.3101 http://www.TransitionCompanies.com

As you have no doubt already read in this referenced article, the US Department of Justice has recognized that business owners do not seem to get what they have bargained for when they contract for services with a company associated with Ted Solomon, Strick Hullender, and company. The Dallas Companies of Great Western, GW Equity, NBCS and now Transition Companies have too much in common, namely, the same cast of characters have been involved in all of them. Hullender bought Great Western, Gene Sartin worked for Great Western and was an executive at GW Equity. Ted Solomon has been involved in all of them. He trained most of the NBCS independent representatives and is listed on the company organizational chart for Transition Companies. These guys look smooth, dress smooth and talk smooth. Make sure if you are approached to do business with NBCS, GW Equities or the Transition Companies, that you look very, very, did I say very long and hard at their list of promises. Make sure that the time line of their existence makes sense. Carefully check the references for exactly their involvement in any transaction. Transition Companies seems to be the latest and greatest addition to list list of Dallas Companies who are experts in the sale of privately held small to medium companies. Their website and collateral materials indicate that they have been around for many years. The BBB in greater Dallas represents that Transition Companies has been a member since October of 08, WHEN THEY WERE FORMED. Further investigation has connected, Succel, Inc. and a Mergers and Acquisition company as combining to form The Transition Companies. The time line on this places Gene Sartin who is the listed principal of Succel, in a position of being Sales Manager of GW Equity, while at the same time actively running Succel. If they seem too smooth, if it sounds too good to be true, and they want you to write a check on the spot- be extra, extra did I say extra careful.

As you have no doubt already read in this referenced article, the US Department of Justice has recognized that business owners do not seem to get what they have bargained for when they contract for services with a company associated with Ted Solomon, Strick Hullender, and company. The Dallas Companies of Great Western, GW Equity, NBCS and now Transition Companies have too much in common, namely, the same cast of characters have been involved in all of them. Hullender bought Great Western, Gene Sartin worked for Great Western and was an executive at GW Equity. Ted Solomon has been involved in all of them. He trained most of the NBCS independent representatives and is listed on the company organizational chart for Transition Companies. These guys look smooth, dress smooth and talk smooth. Make sure if you are approached to do business with NBCS, GW Equities or the Transition Companies, that you look very, very, did I say very long and hard at their list of promises. Make sure that the time line of their existence makes sense. Carefully check the references for exactly their involvement in any transaction. Transition Companies seems to be the latest and greatest addition to list list of Dallas Companies who are experts in the sale of privately held small to medium companies. Their website and collateral materials indicate that they have been around for many years. The BBB in greater Dallas represents that Transition Companies has been a member since October of 08, WHEN THEY WERE FORMED. Further investigation has connected, Succel, Inc. and a Mergers and Acquisition company as combining to form The Transition Companies. The time line on this places Gene Sartin who is the listed principal of Succel, in a position of being Sales Manager of GW Equity, while at the same time actively running Succel. If they seem too smooth, if it sounds too good to be true, and they want you to write a check on the spot- be extra, extra did I say extra careful.

As you have no doubt already read in this referenced article, the US Department of Justice has recognized that business owners do not seem to get what they have bargained for when they contract for services with a company associated with Ted Solomon, Strick Hullender, and company. The Dallas Companies of Great Western, GW Equity, NBCS and now Transition Companies have too much in common, namely, the same cast of characters have been involved in all of them. Hullender bought Great Western, Gene Sartin worked for Great Western and was an executive at GW Equity. Ted Solomon has been involved in all of them. He trained most of the NBCS independent representatives and is listed on the company organizational chart for Transition Companies. These guys look smooth, dress smooth and talk smooth. Make sure if you are approached to do business with NBCS, GW Equities or the Transition Companies, that you look very, very, did I say very long and hard at their list of promises. Make sure that the time line of their existence makes sense. Carefully check the references for exactly their involvement in any transaction. Transition Companies seems to be the latest and greatest addition to list list of Dallas Companies who are experts in the sale of privately held small to medium companies. Their website and collateral materials indicate that they have been around for many years. The BBB in greater Dallas represents that Transition Companies has been a member since October of 08, WHEN THEY WERE FORMED. Further investigation has connected, Succel, Inc. and a Mergers and Acquisition company as combining to form The Transition Companies. The time line on this places Gene Sartin who is the listed principal of Succel, in a position of being Sales Manager of GW Equity, while at the same time actively running Succel. If they seem too smooth, if it sounds too good to be true, and they want you to write a check on the spot- be extra, extra did I say extra careful.

As you have no doubt already read in this referenced article, the US Department of Justice has recognized that business owners do not seem to get what they have bargained for when they contract for services with a company associated with Ted Solomon, Strick Hullender, and company. The Dallas Companies of Great Western, GW Equity, NBCS and now Transition Companies have too much in common, namely, the same cast of characters have been involved in all of them. Hullender bought Great Western, Gene Sartin worked for Great Western and was an executive at GW Equity. Ted Solomon has been involved in all of them. He trained most of the NBCS independent representatives and is listed on the company organizational chart for Transition Companies. These guys look smooth, dress smooth and talk smooth. Make sure if you are approached to do business with NBCS, GW Equities or the Transition Companies, that you look very, very, did I say very long and hard at their list of promises. Make sure that the time line of their existence makes sense. Carefully check the references for exactly their involvement in any transaction. Transition Companies seems to be the latest and greatest addition to list list of Dallas Companies who are experts in the sale of privately held small to medium companies. Their website and collateral materials indicate that they have been around for many years. The BBB in greater Dallas represents that Transition Companies has been a member since October of 08, WHEN THEY WERE FORMED. Further investigation has connected, Succel, Inc. and a Mergers and Acquisition company as combining to form The Transition Companies. The time line on this places Gene Sartin who is the listed principal of Succel, in a position of being Sales Manager of GW Equity, while at the same time actively running Succel. If they seem too smooth, if it sounds too good to be true, and they want you to write a check on the spot- be extra, extra did I say extra careful.

I am not an employee of National Business Capital Services, and I never have been an employee of the company. I am a successful independent business intermediary with 15 years experience. For the last 3 years I have enjoyed a working referral relationship with the company. They have referred hundreds of well-qualified prospective business buyers who are serious about locating and acquiring the right business. NBCS has referred individuals, companies and private equity firms as prospective buyers on my business listings. They always refer multiple buyers for my listings. I have completed transactions with these buyers, and I have transactions working now on several projects in several states. In my opinion NBCS is even better than advertised.

I am not an employee of National Business Capital Services, and I never have been an employee of the company. I am a successful independent business intermediary with 15 years experience. For the last 3 years I have enjoyed a working referral relationship with the company. They have referred hundreds of well-qualified prospective business buyers who are serious about locating and acquiring the right business. NBCS has referred individuals, companies and private equity firms as prospective buyers on my business listings. They always refer multiple buyers for my listings. I have completed transactions with these buyers, and I have transactions working now on several projects in several states. In my opinion NBCS is even better than advertised.

I am not an employee of National Business Capital Services, and I never have been an employee of the company. I am a successful independent business intermediary with 15 years experience. For the last 3 years I have enjoyed a working referral relationship with the company. They have referred hundreds of well-qualified prospective business buyers who are serious about locating and acquiring the right business. NBCS has referred individuals, companies and private equity firms as prospective buyers on my business listings. They always refer multiple buyers for my listings. I have completed transactions with these buyers, and I have transactions working now on several projects in several states. In my opinion NBCS is even better than advertised.

Reference: National Business Capital Services, NBCS Sherman Ted Solomon, Stick Hullender and Jason Hullender The True objective of NBCS according to CEO Strick Hullender is to confidentially locate buyers of businesses through internet ads, printed media, trade journals and newspapers. In turn, an NBCS consultant is dispatched to a business whose owner has indicated a desire to sell to perform an on site inspection and discuss various options in selling and or exiting the business. NBCS creates a confidential listing of businesses that hire NBCS to assist them in finding buyers through an ongoing matching of buyers and sellers. NBCS agrees with the business and its owner to market and advertise the business for up to three (3) years or until the business owner indicates he/she is no longer interested in selling or sells to a buyer not found by NBCS. It is part of the service, at the discretion of the business owner, to have prepared documentation to help the business understand its value and thus be able to justify the price the owner's want. NBCS does not project or in any way state (as stated in its advertising agreement) that the business will sell or for how much money. It is imperative that the business owner be made aware that NBCS is not acting as a broker to sell but acts in an advertising and marketing capacity. NBCS does not know if or when a business may sell, but acts to assist the business owner sell the business in the following way: NBCS is providing advertising services as described herein and is not performing any real estate brokerage services and will only receive a Satisfaction Fee arising out of the Business selling to or receiving capital funding through a source introduced through NBCS' efforts. NBCS has experienced only two complaints since purchasing the GWBS company, both having being resolved. The accredited business valuations, business reviews and Art of the Deal booklet are only a small part of the services performed, if selected by the business owner. Mr. Hullender asserted the information provided by Rip-off is inaccurate at best and is an outright malicious intent to hurt NBCS. It is unfortunate that individuals, who themselves have no need to disclose their identity or their motives, are free to malign others, whether individuals or businesses, through either outright misinformation or inaccurate or incomplete information.