Introduction to HTML and Graphics Files
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Graphic files are used to embellish a webpage. Some HTML elements
directly support pictures. In reality, you can use graphics anywhere on a webpage. You
just need to be creative (CSS has better support for graphics and pictures; in fact,
it is recommended that you use CSS most of the time). Two of the HTML elements that
support graphics are the body and the table (and its child elements).
Most of the HTML elements that support pictures have an attribute
named background. The value of this attribute is the path to a picture,
including its extension.
Practical Learning: Introducing Graphics in a Webpage |
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Here are the pictures we will useé If you want to use them,
right-click each and follow the options on the screen to save them. Save the
pictures in the images folder of your website:
- From the root directory (the public_html directory or the wattsaloan folder),
open the index.htm file
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<meta name="author" content="Catherine Watts">
<meta name="keywords" content="watts, personal, business, loan, watts a loan, wattsaloan">
<meta name="description" content="This is the corporate website of Watts A Loan, a small business that provides loans and financial services.">
<title>Watts A Loan</title>
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<p>Welcome to <b>Watts A Loan</b>. We provide personal and business loans as well as various financial services. We are your one-stop shop for all types of financial needs.</p>
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<p>Our customers include:</p>
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<li>Individuals:
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<li>Personal loans</li>
<li>Boat purchase</li>
<li>Vehicle financing</li>
<li>Musical instruments purchase</li>
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<li>Businesses:
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<li>Business startup
<li>Business improvement
<li>Late payroll
<li>etc
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<li>Organizations: Non-government organizations, Not-For-Profit organizations, limited liability needs, etc.</li>
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<p><b>Watts A Loan</b> is involved in community outreach activities, such as</p>
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<li>Road clean-up</li>
<li>Events sponsoring
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<li>Marathons</li>
<li>Little league baseball</li>
<li>Community farmers</li>
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<li>School supplies purchase</li>
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<p>The goal is to make <b>Watts A Loan</b> accountable to the community and the environment by following the strict rules of <a href="http://www.federalreserve.gov/bankinforeg/reglisting.htm">government regulations</a>.</p>
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<p align="center"><a href="aboutus.htm">About Us</a> | <a href="products.htm">Products</a> | <a href="offices.htm">Offices Locations</a> | <a href="process.htm">Loan Process</a> | <a href="services/index.htm">Services</a></p>
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<meta name="author" content="Catherine Watts">
<meta name="keywords" content="watts, personal, business, loan, about, us, wattsaloan, mission, statement, business, strategy, communitty, outreach">
<meta name="description" content="This webpage describes Watts A Loan business. The page also provides information about the management and the leadership personnel of the company.">
<title>Watts A Loan: About Us</title>
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<h1 id="top" align="center">About Us</h1>
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<p><b>Watts A Loan</b> is a financial management business founded in 2002
by Catherine Watts. The company creates loans and lends money to people
as well as businesses. <b>Watts A Loan</b> combines innovation in financial
services, expertise in loan management, and specialization in particular
needs. The company's customers include regular people (personal loans,
vehicle and boat financing, etc), small businesses (business startup), and
organizations (commercial or <abbr title="Non-Governmental Organization">NGO</abbr>).</p>
<p><b>Watts A Loan</b> started with one office. It has lately expanded and
is now represented in many communities. <b>Watts A Loan</b> has offices at
Wheaton Plaza (<i>mall</i>), at Montgomery Circle, and in Columbia. The
company plans to open new office in other cities while it is growing.</p>
<p>Besides regular business activities, <b>Watts A Loan</b> is committed
to financial responsibility (<em>risk management</em>), research &
development, and community outreach. The goals are to be financially
accountable and community oriented towards its customers and other
stakeholders.</p>
<h2 id="mission" title="A sentence that defines why a company exists and what its goals are.">Mission Statement</h2>
<h3>Our Mission</h3>
<p>To build-up people who inspire.</p>
<h3>Our Strategy</h3>
<p>To be the most recommendable financial lending institution in the areas where its offices are located.</p>
<h3>Our Ambition</h3>
<p>To re-invent the way people interpret commercial lending.</p>
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<h2>Company Leadership</h2>
<p><b>Watts A Loan</b> is lead by a team of business-minded and family-oriented professionals.</p>
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<td colspan="2"><h3 align="center"><h3><b>Watts A Loan</b> Owner and <abbr title="Chief Executive Officer">CEO</abbr>: Catherine Watts</h3></td>
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<td><p><strong>Catherine Watts</strong> founded <b>Watts A Loan</b> from a
shining idea of creating personal loans that rebuild people's lives
and challenge other financial institutions. Although primarily aiming
to cater to individual (<i>the personal niche</i>), Cathy quickly found
some individual personal needs and the increasing demanding world of
small businesses.</p>
<p>Catherine holds a Bachelor's degree in business management and
a Master's degree in banking processes.</p></td>
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<td colspan="2"><h3 align="right">Marketing Director and Business Strategist: Frank Heyman</h3></td>
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<td><p><strong>Frank Heyman</strong> is a former business executive. His
résumé includes many major financial firms of different
types of businesses, including accounting firms, consumer services,
and Internet startups.</p>
<p>Frank holds a Bachelor's degree in financial accounting and a
Master's degree in banking strategies. Frank is in charge of the
<b>Watts A Loan</b> business orientation
and financial goals.</p></td>
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<td colspan="2"><h3>Human Resource and Corporate Outreach Officer: Justine Bene</h3></td>
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<td><p><b>Justine Bene</b> manages human resources as well as community
outreach. She is in charge of all hiring steps and other personel issues.
When it comes to community outreach, Justine ensures that the company is
accountable to the community.</p>
<p>Justine has a Bachelor's degree in human resources and holds
many professional certifications.</p></td>
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<h2 id="finances">Finances & Revenues</h2>
<p><b>Watts A Loan</b> is currently managing a budget of <b>$15,000,000</b>
and growing. The budget is shared among the company departments:</p>
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<td align="center"><b>Department</b></td>
<td align="center"><b title="This section includes the budget allocated to each department">Revenues</b></td>
<td align="center"><b title="This section shows the budget fraction available for each department of the company">Margin</b></td>
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<td title="The administration includes employees payroll, community services, etc">Administration</td>
<td align="right">3,500,000</td>
<td align="center">23.33%</td>
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<td>Loans/Services</td>
<td align="right">9,000,000</td>
<td align="center">60.00%</td>
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<td>Marketing</td>
<td align="right">1,120,000</td>
<td align="center">6.80%</td>
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<td>R & D</td>
<td align="right">1,350,000</td>
<td align="center">7.33%</td>
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<td>Community Outreach</td>
<td align="right">480,000</td>
<td align="center">2.53%</td>
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<p align="center"><a href="index.htm">Home</a> | <a href="offices.htm">Offices Locations</a> | <a href="services/index.htm">Services</a> | <a href="process.htm">Loan Process</a> | <a href="https://www.sba.gov/sites/default/files/files/FY%202013%20AFR%20from%20CV%20Dec%2016.pdf" target="_new">SBA - Accountability</a></p>
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<meta name="author" content="Catherine Watts">
<meta name="keywords" content="watts, personal, business, loan, office, location">
<meta name="description" content="This webpage presents the way to contact Watts A Loan.">
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<h1 align="center">Offices Locations</h1>
<p><b>Watts A Loan</b> has offices in Montgomery County, Prince Georges County,
Baltimore, and Howard County.</p>
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<h3><u>Montgomery Mall Office</u></h3>
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<td colspan="2"><b>Watts A Loan - Montgomery Mall</b></td>
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<td colspan="2">822 Rocket Star Ave<br>
Bethesda, MD 20817</td>
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<td width="50%">Office #</td>
<td>240-469-4804</td>
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<td>240-469-4826</td>
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<u><h3>Upper Marlboro Financial District</h3></u>
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<td colspan="2">10715 Long Journey Rd<br>
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772</td>
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<td>301-627-4702</td>
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<td>301-627-6815</td>
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<h3><u>Baltimore Commercial Town</u></h3>
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<td colspan="2">6915 Sonnett Blvd<br>
Baltimore, MD 21217</td>
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<td>410-962-5005</td>
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<td>410-962-5017</td>
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<u><h3>Columbia Town Center</h3></u>
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<td colspan="2">6204 East Patuxent Rd<br>
Columbia, MD 21042</td>
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<td>410-730-2748</td>
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<td>410-730-2718</td>
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<p align="center"><a href="index.htm">Home</a> | <a href="aboutus.htm">About Us</a> | <a href="products.htm">Products</a> | <a href="process.htm">Loan Process</a> | <a href="https://www.sba.gov/" target="_top">Small Business Administration</a></p>
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<meta name="author" content="Catherine Watts">
<meta name="keywords" content="watts, personal, business, loan, process, step">
<meta name="description" content="This webpage describes the process of applying or getting a loan from Watts A Loan.">
<title>Watts A Loan: Loan Process</title>
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<h1 align="center">Loan Process</h1>
<p><b>Watts A Loan</b> makes it very easy and fast to apply for a loan, get approved,
and receive your money.</p>
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<h3>Personal Loans</h3>
<p>Our core business is based on personal loans. The simple steps to apply for a loan are:</p>
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<li>Contact us by calling our number or coming to one of our offices. We are
conveniently located near you</li>
<li>Fill out a short and easy-to-follow application. Of course, our employees are
at your service to assist you</li>
<li>Wait for one of our loan officers to contact you. Most applications are
processed the same day and the decision is time because we are very sensitive with
urgent situations</li>
<li>Once a decision is made, if the loan is approved, you will sign a few documents
for the loan payment and then you will receive a check either in the exact amount
you requested or the amount we thought is more suitable</li>
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<h3>Purchases</h3>
<p>As opposed to applying for a loan directly through us, you may want to
purchase an item (such as a musial instrument, a boat, a car, a motorcycle, a
lawnmower, anything).
<b>Watts A Loan</b> has a partnership with many local and domestic companies that sell
cars or various types of machines and all types of devices. The steps to apply for a
purchase are:</p>
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<li>Contact the seller or just go to their company</li>
<li>Select the desired item to choose and get the price</li>
<li>Fill out the application. All those companies have their appropriate loan/purchase
application</li>
<li>Wait for an answer. Most applications are processed in a matter of minutes and a
decision is made right away
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<li>If the loan is approved, you will sign a document for the loan payment and you
will receive the machine or object you applied for</li>
<li>If something did not work as expected, you will receive a response and possibly
an explanation</li>
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<h3>Business Loans</h3>
<p>We make it convenient to apply for the right loan that will help your business meet
a timely requirement or purchase that valuable machine. We have various types of
packages or we can customize one for your particular needs. We support:</p>
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<dt>Budget Constraint Needs: We can help you to fill that sudden gap in your budget. We meet issues related to:</dt>
<dd>Cash Flow: A whole in your cashier box is not a negative sign for us and we
will deal with it</dd>
<dd>Deficit: Whether caused by slowness based on seasonal work or a decrease in your
sales, a deficit should not slow you down. We will make the necessary payments</dd>
<dd>Unaccountable Business Partners: Business partners may let you down. We won't</dd>
<dt>Payroll: We have the right amount to achieve your payroll at the last minute. We
are quiet familiar with:</dt>
<dd>Employees Concerns</dd>
<dd>IRS Deadlines</dd>
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<p>We will analyze your situation and come up with the right package for you. Just contact
us today. We can even come to your office or to meet with you anywhere.</p>
<p>Good luck and count on <b>Watts A Loan</b> to meet your financial needs</p>
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<h1>Watts A Loan: Products</h1>
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<p>Personal loans present various types of reasons to solve immediate and
insurmountable problems. <b>Watts A Loan</b> is the premier stop to address
such personal issues in a timely and up-to-the-point manner. Besides
personal loans, <b>Watts A Loan</b> provides many more solutions.</p>
<h3>Personal Loans</h3>
<p>Financial needs surround us and surprisingly sometimes arrive at a
critical time. <b>Watts A Loan</b> has previous experience on such issues
as house remodeling, family urgent matters (funeral, graduation, school
project, etc) uncontainable debt, bond posting, IRS past taxes, etc. Are
you in immediate need for cash? Do you urgently need financial assistance?
Contact us immediately and come directly to one of our offices</p>
<h3>Business Loans</h3>
<p> A good business must always be ready to seize an opportunity or to
make payments on time. Most of those situations require cash. A reliable
business always needs to keep cash in hand. Unfortunately, cash is not
always available at the right time, or the amount needed to solve an
important problem is not completely available. What do you when in
problem? Call us or drop to our office and we will carefully address
your concerns.</p>
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<p align="center"><a href="index.htm">Home</a> | <a href="aboutus.htm">About Us</a> | <a href="offices.htm">Offices Locations</a> | <a href="services/index.htm">Services</a></p>
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<meta name="keywords" content="watts, personal, business, loan, service">
<meta name="description" content="This webpage describes Watts A Loan services and other corporate activities.">
<title>Watts A Loan: Services</title>
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<p>Besides providing personal and business loans, <b>Watts A Loan</b>
is committed to its communities and the environment.</p>
<p><a href="outreach.htm">Community Outreach</a></p>
<p>Events Sponsorship</p>
<p>Support to Local Schools</p>
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<p><b>Watts A Loan</b> is seriously involved in the communities where its offices
are located. In recent years, <b>Watts A Loan</b> invested in the purchase of
school supplies for various institutions in the area. <b>Watts A Loan</b> also
participated in the sponsoring of a 5K marathon.</p>
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<p align="center"><a href="index.htm">Home</a> | <a href="../aboutus.htm">About Us</a> | <a href="../offices.htm">Offices Locations</a> | <a href="http://managementhelp.org/businessfinance/#anchor1860217" target="_blank">Financial Management</a></p>
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- Preview the index.htm file from your website or from your computer, and
click the links
The Icon in the Address Bar
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If you want the browser to show an icon in the address bar
when your website is accessed, create an icon graphics file:
- The file must be a graphic of type icon
- It must be named favicon
- It must have the .ico extension
- It must have a size of 16x16
- The file must be installed at the root (public_html or wattsaloan) of
your website
The probably question is, what application do you use to
create the icon? I don't know. I personnally use Microsoft Visual Studio where I
start by creating an MFC application. I cannot encourage you to install the
whole Microsoft Visual Studio (it is freely available from the Microsoft
website) just to design a simple icon (it is not realistic to me).
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