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Microcap & Penny Stocks : ESVS/ZULU Facts, Figures and PR -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: kemosabe who wrote (32)	12/10/1998 6:15:00 PM
From: PartyTime	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 52

This is worthy of inclusion onto this thread. I've highlighted at the top of the reference some key phrasing: "The Company's business is principally focused on providing an Internet Strategy that consolidates under a single flexible corporate umbrella, Web-based advertising sales and technology, electronic commerce and on-line shopping services. The Company also provides upgrade, repair and maintenance and asset management services for users of portable computers, as well as multimedia presentation development services" [NOTE: examine closely the wording "on-line shopping services." This is completely new.] edgar-online.com

To: kemosabe who wrote (32)	12/31/1998 9:56:00 AM
From: Brady B.	Respond to of 52

PR>>Enhanced Services Acquires 'BrandsForLess.com' for $35 Million..... Tuesday December 22, 10:36 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Enhanced Services Company, Inc. Enhanced Services Acquires 'BrandsForLess.com' for $35 Million Online Shopping Service Latest Addition to Internet Roll-Up Strategy LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Enhanced Services Company, Inc. (OTC: ESVS - news; ESVS) and Zulu-tek Inc. (OTC-Bulletin Board: ZULU - news) announced jointly today that ESVS has acquired privately held BrandsForLess.com, based in South Norwalk, CT, a pioneer and industry leader in e-commerce, for $35 million. BrandsForLess.com operates an online department store featuring over 60 departments or ''e-partments™.'' The company also develops and administers various e-commerce stores appearing under the brand names of numerous portal and destination sites. ''BrandsForLess.com has forged numerous strategic relationships with some of the most popular names on the Internet to position itself as a leading e-commerce solution for online shopping. Their success is largely the result of addressing what consumer studies have indicated to be missing within the online shopping environment -- convenience, simplicity and reliability at a discount,'' stated Rob Chmiel, COO of Enhanced Services. ''This acquisition is a logical extension of our strategy to acquire companies that have a proven track record and expertise of driving revenue through the Internet. BrandsForLess.com has successfully utilized a unique combination of proprietary technology, consumer marketing and strategic relationships to create a highly profitable e-commerce system, exceeding the needs of the consumer, merchant and the distribution channel. We see tremendous synergies by combining this successful business model with the advertising and technological strength of Enhanced Services, with the vast market potential of brand-name discount shopping on the Internet,'' Chmiel added. George Russell, BrandsForLess' President and CEO, said, ''We believe that the opportunity to join forces with the Enhanced team represents an ideal situation for both entities. BrandsForLess.com overcomes the major barriers to making money faced by most websites today. Enhanced Services brings to the table rapid access to thousands of potential distributors of BrandsForLess.com's e-commerce package.'' BrandsForLess.com is dedicated to simplifying Internet shopping for the consumer and providing a ''turnkey'' e-commerce solution for merchants and portal sites. Online shoppers can now find, select and purchase products across multiple categories as they would do in a physical shopping environment. The Company delivers an intuitive, simplified, and efficient shopping experience that brings together the world's best specialty retailers and well-known brand names at a discounted price in a secure, private, and reliable Internet environment. BrandsForLess.com currently offers over 1,500 brands, and over 500,000 products with the same service and a 100% satisfaction guarantee shoppers expect from upscale department stores. BrandsForLess.com also develops and administers various ''virtual'' department stores licensed under the names of major portal and destination sites such as DejaNews.Com and CNN.com. Destination or portal sites can develop a significant e-commerce revenue stream by installing the BrandsForLess department store on their site or as its entire e-commerce solution. Enhanced Services, its combination with Zulu-tek and its pending acquisitions, represent the convergence under one umbrella of diverse services focused specifically on the Internet as a communications and transaction medium creating a new specialty in the e-commerce arena. The combined enterprise is focused on attaining a unique, forerunning position as it answers the full range of business demands that result from a skyrocketing commercial reliance on the Internet. Website Information: www.zulumedia.com and www.brandsforless.com SOURCE: Enhanced Services Company, Inc.

To: kemosabe who wrote (32)	12/31/1998 9:58:00 AM
From: Brady B.	Respond to of 52

PR>>Enhanced Services and Zulu-tek Confirm Pending Completion of Transaction Tuesday December 22, 12:36 pm Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Zulu-tek, Inc. Zulu-tek Announces Shareholder Approval of 1-for-10 Reverse Stock Split; Enhanced Services and Zulu-tek Confirm Pending Completion of Transaction LOS ANGELES, Dec. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Zulu-tek, Inc. (OTC-Bulletin Board: ZULU - news) announced today that a majority of its shareholders have consented to a 1-for-10 reverse split of its Common Shares. The effective date will be December 31, 1998. Zulu's President Keith Montgomery said, ''There has been some confusion regarding the pending transaction between Enhanced Services and Zulu-tek in the distribution of the Enhanced Common Stock to Zulu shareholders. It is in the best interest of its shareholders to effect the 1-for-10 reverse split at this time to clarify the Zulu-tek market and equity position.'' As a result of the reverse stock split, when the previously announced Enhanced Services (OTC: ESVS - news) and Zulu-tek transaction is completed, each share of Enhanced Services stock will be exchanged for one share of Zulu-tek stock and, in the interim, the shares could trade in parity, at the same ratio. Enhanced and Zulu-tek also confirmed that they have agreed to extend the closing date to accommodate the Enhanced Stockholders meeting to be held shortly. Enhanced and Zulu announced earlier today the acquisition of BrandsForLess.com. Enhanced Services, its combination with Zulu-tek and its pending acquisitions, represent the convergence under one umbrella of diverse services focused specifically on the Internet as a communications and transaction medium creating a new specialty in the e-commerce arena. The combined enterprise is focused on attaining a unique, forerunning position as it answers the full range of business demands that result from a skyrocketing commercial reliance on the Internet. Forward-looking statements in this release concerning trends or anticipated operating results are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward- looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties related to the Company's operations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, competitive factors (including the possibility of increased competition or technological development, competitors and price pressures); legal factors (such as limited protection of the Company's proprietary technology and changes in government regulation); and the Company's dependence on key personnel and significant customers. Website Information: www.zulumedia.com and www.brandsforless.com SOURCE: Zulu-tek, Inc.

To: kemosabe who wrote (32)	12/31/1998 9:59:00 AM
From: Brady B.	Read Replies (6) \| Respond to of 52

PR>>Enhanced Services Launches Group Omni-net.com, 1999 Web Ad Budget Increases to $25 Million to Support E-Commerce Expansion Wednesday December 30, 10:55 am Eastern Time Company Press Release SOURCE: Enhanced Services Company, Inc. Enhanced Services Launches Group Omni-net.com, 1999 Web Ad Budget Increases to $25 Million to Support E-Commerce Expansion LOS ANGELES, Dec. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Enhanced Services Company, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ESVS - news) and Zulu-tek, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ZULU - news) announced today that to support ad revenue growth and expansion of its e-commerce business with the recent acquisition of BrandsForLess.com, ESVS has formed a new web-advertising subsidiary, Group Omni-net.com. Rob Chmiel, Chief Operating Officer of ESVS, said, ''With the formation of Group Omni-net.com, we are now positioned to become a dominant web-advertising and e-commerce force. We have made a significant commitment by increasing our on-line ad budget to $25.0 million for 1999 to facilitate greater market penetration for BrandsForLess.com and our other e-commerce ventures. The immediate impact of the recent ad campaign has clearly demonstrated the positive synergy created with the Enhanced-BrandsForLess combination. ''We have also interviewed several industry leaders to fill the position of CEO of Omni-net and expect to announce that appointment in January and launch the new website,'' Mr. Chmiel added. BrandsForLess.com is dedicated to simplifying Internet shopping for the consumer. On-line shoppers can now find, select and purchase products across multiple categories as they would in a physical shopping mall. BrandForLess.com currently offers over 1,500 brands and over 500,000 products. ESVS rolled out the initial on-line ad campaign for BrandsForLess.com on DejaNews.com, CNN.com, WarnerBros., SportsLine, Webcrawler, Excite, Geocities and the Zulu network, and has experienced substantial increases in traffic as a result. Enhanced Services, its combination with Zulu-tek and its pending acquisitions, represent the convergence under one umbrella of diverse e-commerce and internet ad solutions. Forward looking statements in this release concerning trends or anticipated operating results are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation reform Act of 1995. These forward looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties related to the companies operations. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, competitive factors (including the possibility of increased competition or technological development, competitors and price pressures); legal factors (such as limited protection of the company's proprietary technology and changes in government regulation); and the Company's dependence on key personnel and significant customers. SOURCE: Enhanced Services Company, Inc.