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A Business Crisis! Assured Services has always stood by it's core values of serving the people and helping entrepreneurship in Los Santos. Several months ago Assured Services co-founded and ran the states first Chamber of Commerce meeting which brought to light the collective concerns of the state and opened a dialogue with the government. One of the issues raised in this monumental meeting was the worries felt by business owners regarding excessive licensing fees and lack of government support. Several months on from the meeting the government had yet to act on any of the issues raised in the meeting and failed to schedule a meeting with a Chamber of Commerce official to discuss these issues as had been promised. Several months down the line, Long-term gun store owner Gordon Graves decided to coordinate a legal gun store strike to raise awareness of the issues local businesses have faced for too long which had the unanimous support of all gun store owners. This strike was in place with the sole purpose of getting the government to act and recognize the concerns of it's citizens and make firearms more accessible to law abiding citizens thus reducing illegal gun trade. A week later all gun stores had locked their doors! One chilling morning Paulo awoke to several alarm notifications coming from Assured's two gun stores, after quickly rushing down it had become apparent that the stored had been broken into in some form of a raid. Much to his amazement, after reviewing the CCTV footage the raid had been conducted by a Commissioner who ordered an illegal raid on business. After consulting several other gun store owners it was apparent that this had happened across the state. For a man who'd dedicated most of his professional career to Public Service in Law Enforcement and promoting Commerce in Los Santos, Paulo was in shock! After exensively reviewing the government website, Penal Code and consulting members of government and Law Enforcement officials, Paulo was unable to find any legal grounds for the store capture to have taken place. Later that day Paulo paid the licensing fee for the gun stores and was given the keys back, this was likely to be Paulo's only opportunity to confront the commissioner on his Tyrannical acts face-to-face. A cold dark evening set the tone of the meeting, with Paulo initially questioning the Commissioner about the grounds of the raid to which each excuse was countered as quickly as it was received, it soon became apparent that like the team that carried out the raids and the government officials he too had no suitable answer. Paulo was then threatened with charges of Racketeering before he quickly fled mid conversation. Although shaken, Paulo will not be intimidated or fazed! We still strongly believe in pushing forward our agenda of decreasing firearm prices to help improve commercial activity in the state and reduce the illegal gun trade which has flourished since the government has put in place this legislation and failed to acknowledge the issues the state faces. Paulo Returned to his study that evening to address the issues which he had faced that day.

Construction underway! Several months after acquiring the premise, Bluff Tower is nearing the final stages of construction. After reaching out to Local Business Owner Yuki Nakamura, Assured Services entered a partnership with the interior decorating firm, Nakamura Dynasty whom has since resumed furnishing the building following the departure of previous builder Hayley Swan. With a Keen eye for detail Yuki's already started to demonstrate her building prowess with the completion of one very important room... the Conference Hall & Auditorium. En-keeping with the profession, corporate modern brief Yuki's equipped the room with state of the art facilities including Surround Sound Audio, Professional recording a broadcast media booth & luxurious spacious seating for attendees. This hall won't be exclusive to just Assured but also available for public use! This is just one piece of a much larger project. We look forward to seeing how Yuki's creative touch influences the rest of the building. More updates coming soon...

Community Investment The philanthropic tendencies of our Chief Executive Officer have trickled down into the employees of Assured Services; Usually responsible for all dealings regarding loans, Tom Handley has undertaken the monumental task of starting the states first Community Garden. Stab City x Assured Services. With well over three quarters of a million dollars invested, spearheaded by a personal investment by Mr. Handley himself, a quaint dwelling in Stab City has been revitalized as a hub for all social activity within Stab City - a shining beacon of what can be achieved if you simply make your coffee at home. There is no better definition of Assured Services success than taking a run-down, poorly treated property in an impoverished area and transforming it into a bountiful garden, with numerous trees and a positive community outlook. The reception from the locals has, thus far, been somewhat lukewarm, but we believe this could simply be down to their lack of understanding - and certainly does not speak to the garden and construction ability of our Assured Services team. The outstanding designing talents of CEO Paulo Witherfork, coupled with the efforts of Deputy turned gardener Mannfred Valentine, provide an oasis in the otherwise dry and bland Stab City. In a township in which the only colour usually exhibited is blood red, we have defied all odds and ushered in a wave of greenery the likes of which Stab City has never seen. One of our proudest achievements was encapsulating that charming Stab City architecture in our designs. The garden provides a step away from the brutally efficient architecture of Stab City; our luscious community Garden serves as a daily reminder for the residents of Stab City that life can not only be greener, but it can be better too. This ties well into what we feel is our moral obligation to do better for the residents of Stab City. We strongly feel, here at Assured Services, that the impoverished areas of the State need investment, concern and development. Assured Services has always been, and remains to this day, committed to helping those less fortunate - and there is no better place to start than Stab City. Above you will see a photograph of one of our more disguised developments to the property and garden. We have taken a van, cast away by some negligent citizen of the township, and transformed it into a hub for wildlife and greenery. It is projects such as this which we feel will bring growth to Stab City, transforming rubbish into artwork. The township is a gold mine for it! As a closing statement, I’d like to personally draw your attention to the trees we’ve planted around the property; these trees, simple as they may be, symbolise our continued efforts to bring joy to the people of this State. Like the tree, our efforts continue to grow, continue to thrive and bring happiness to those around them. Just as the tree is a symbol of life, so too is this Community Garden for the residents of Stab City. Assured Services has always, and will continue to be, dedicated to uplifting the areas that need it most. When we found Stab City it was a horrendous mess of illicit activity, now, we hope, with this new Community Garden the criminals of Stab City can turn their attention to something more peaceful - and, dare I say it, provide a service to their Community. Article Written by Mannfred Valentine - Public Relations Representative for Assured.

Offering a helping Hand Assured Services is always furthering it's outreach in the community, partnering with new groups and like-minded organisations. Most recently, Assured became close associates with Diablos MC whom shared similar values and principles to those upheld in Assured. Their relationship started when Diablos offered to sponsor an evening at Pacific Bluffs Country club helping to fund the highly successful event. Following that gesture Paulo maintained frequent contact with senior members and founders of Diablos. During one of their meetings Paulo provided a tour of the Assured Services Headquarters where Diablos presented their idea for their State-Wide Bike convoy. Given the nature of the event their were certain factors which were unfamiliar to the group such as Event Licensing & Contacts. Following the generosity demonstrated by the group Paulo was more then happy to assist. Over the following weeks, Paulo worked on getting Charlie in contact with specific members of law enforcement and ensuring that the group had all the licenses required to allow the event to take place. As the day of the event dawned, the masses of Motor Bike enthusiasts and keen spectators gathered at the Diablos Club house down in Vespucci where the Los Santos Police Department were on hand to assist with traffic control and scene management. It's no secret how successful the event was, with them setting undoubtedly setting the standard for all future bike Rally's to come. With the assistance of several organisations and the hard work and dedication of the Diablos MC, their first event was certainly one to be remembered! Photos taken by Dyer Media.

New Commercial Avenues One of the keys to a successful business is to have a diverse range of revenue streams. One of the biggest company investments was into Pacific Bluffs country club which came about due to the amount of possibilities the venue would bring to the organisation. To date we have hosted 5 highly successful events, partnered with over 15 businesses and like-minded organisations and produced revenue's of over $3,100,000 from this one subsidiary alone. For a while now, we've been looking into new avenues such as commercial leasing for the property which had it's first test run with PD's "End Of Summer BBQ" party. After running through all the details with Captain Hunter, Paulo popped down to the venue the night before to see where he could help out. Upon arrival Grace was busy getting the venue ready with the club staff. As the doors opened the venue the carpark once again filled up with attendees flocking to the venue to partake in the various activities offered by the event. With a meet & Greet, BBQ, Relay Racing, Swimming Pool, Bar and Live Music the event certainly wasn't short of entertainment. From Commissioners, Chiefs & Sheriff on the dance floor, to crowds spectating the beach relay race the event certainly was a success and something for the Police Department to have been proud of organizing! As the sun set upon the horizon and the event concluded everyone was starting to settle from the excitement of such a well coordinated a constructed event. This certainly proved this new business model's effectiveness and also highlighted areas for improvement in our services. We look forward to bettering our leasing services and hope that more groups will partner with Assured Services & Pacific Bluffs on future events!

Forging New Relationships Sometimes in business relationships must come to an end. With differing work cultures and values Paulo found himself in a sticky situation which was affecting business operations. After consulting his managerial team and seeking a third party inquiry it was unanimously agreed to cut ties with the organisation. There is always a silver lining in every situation, with one relationship coming to an end a new one was forged! For some time Sokka and Emily Lazoo had been in talks with members of the Diablos MC, a newly founded motorbike club with legitimacy, comradely and loyalty at it's core, values which Assured Services Share. After an initial meet n greet between Paulo, Charlie and Ace, a date was set where the club would meet up with company executives for the day. During the excursion, Diablos were shown around various sites including the Company headquarters and Pacific Bluffs while engaging in conversation about upcoming events and opportunities for collaboration. A clear relationship has been established between the two organisations as we already see several interactions taking place. Diablos had kindly offered to sponsor an upcoming party at the country club which was a great success and Assured is helping Diablos set up their charity bike ride through sponsorship, licensing and access to their network of contacts. It's evident that this bond is strong following the mutual favors of each group in such a short space of time, we look forward to future ventures between Assured Services and the Diablos MC. Diablos MC Forum Thread

Assured Services & Burnout Nation Summer Showdown Carshow On one hot summers afternoon Paulo received a call from his good friend Don Mozzarella regarding an upcoming event and a possible sponsorship. Upon discussing the matter it became apparent that both Burnout Nation and Assured Services had two very similar themed events in the pipelines. Having successfully collaborated numerous times, it was decided that a merging our events together would be beneficial and another chance for our two groups to work hand-in-hand once more. Following their meeting both organisations set to work, Paulo reached out to Marco Davis the arrange one of the vehicles for the event raffle. HeavyFlow was able to quickly arrange the vehicle way ahead of the event free of charge. As the day approached the final preparations were made with the creation of spreadsheets and the addition of modifications to the vehicle. Paulo arrived 1 hour prior to the event kicking off and already a small group of people started congregating. Once the adverts and blip were up the masses started to flock the venue and fill up the spaces available. With Assured of Traffic Coordination and Burnout of Vehicle raffles, everything was running like a well-oiled machine. As the sun set of the horizon, the judging began. With a great array of Domestic & Foreign vehicles, it was certainly a difficult competition to judge. After eventually narrowing the line-up down to two final vehicles we found our 1st and 2nd place winners for both the foreign and domestic categories. To conclude the evening, the winners of the competition were announced and the new car owners for our raffle prizes were drawn. In the words of those who attending the event was in whole "a great success" and another occasion to "Bring the community together". Assured Events looks forward to working with Burnout in the near future and getting started on our next event.

Redwood Derby Race Having since resumed his career in the LSSD, Paulo's become more aware of the illegal street racing that takes place around the county so when the opportunity presented itself to assist in the running of a legitimate racing event, Paulo jumped at the opportunity. After meeting with the creators of the event LS Drift, Paulo started work legitimizing the event while running all the marking for the event. Prior to the event, Paulo arrived at the venue when it was being set up. Paulo reached out to Weazel news where he arranged some bulk adverts and set up a blip for the event location. In addition to the adverts, Assured Services offered a max hakuchou drag for a raffle prize to help draw in the masses. A short while after the adverts went out the crowds started to flock the venue and signing up. After the first batch of sign-ups went through the event was in full swing. In addition to be a fun participating activity, it was a great spectators event. With cars bouncing off each other, getting air and rolling around the mud, it was certainly a fun, unique event for all who attended. As night fell, heat after heat ran around the track tearing through the tyres and fuel. Eventually everyone had a chance to whip around the track and challenge their mates, to conclude the event we extended our thanks to LS Drift for organizing the moderated event and drew the winner for the Maxed Hakuchou Raffle. Track-day Photos

-1 I personally feel that cruisers are well balanced in this game when compared with the criminal population. Yes, they've probably got better performance then their IRL equivalents but as previously mentioned the accessibility of high performance vehicles for criminals is far greater then IRL accessibility. I would say that 9 times out of 10, we're in pursuit of a high performance vehicle such as an Issy Sport, Elergy Retro, Rapid GT e.c.t which has more then enough capability of outrunning a cruiser. The primary reason why we successfully pursue a vehicle more often then lose is due to tactics and numbers. One individual in an Issy Sport could easily evade a police cruiser in under one minute, however when you take into consideration the resources that police departments are able to dispatch, it gives them the edge. Looking at previous comments, it seems that some believe all cruisers are capable of reach speeding in excess of 200kmh, however that's just not the case on a select few can.

The Accidental Order - Ocelot Jugular It was a routine day at the Dealership for Marco as he rummaged through various orders and stock levels. As per usual he contacted the various vehicle manufacturers to ensure that HeavyFlow had all the stock it needed for the day. One particular brand that's always in high demand is the British Car Manufacturer - Ocelot who are known for producing luxury coupes, sports cars and even some supers. The following day Paulo was called down to the docks... After arriving at the docks Paulo was greeted by the dock-master Draco Mavis who informed him of some logistical complications. After being guided across the site, Paulo was shown to a singular shipping container which accommodated his mistaken order. After cracking open the container Paulo was surprised to see the Ocelot Jugular inside. He was informed by the Dock-Master that our order had been mixed up with a vehicle dealership in Vice who had received HeavyFlow's shipment. This however wasn't a total disaster, as form of Apology and Tender Compensation Ocelot allowed for the dealership to maintain ownership of the vehicle due to the inconvenience of delayed shipment. Following the good news Paulo took the vehicle to Los Santos Customs where he made some performance improvements and some visual altercations. Now equipped with a new Turbo Charged Engine and a Blue paint job to match the company's logo, the Jugular is ready to rival any competitive performance vehicle in Los Santos. Keen to see the vehicle, Paulo met us with his close friends and associates at Burnout Nation who kindly offered their time and knowledge to benchmark the vehicle against their D10 and other high performance vehicles at LSIA before heading back to "The Lot". During this bench-marking the Jugular was able to earn it's status as a high-performance vehicle. The following day Paulo took the Jugular down to Sandy Airfield where he tested in around the circuit. After racing a plethora of vehicle's Paulo was more then satisfied having seen it beaten the likes of a Vacca, T20, Neon and VSTRs around the circuit. Now under Assured Paulo has big plans for the Jugular and hopes to incorporate the vehicle into various activities across the company.

The Negotiator - HeavyFlow Dealership While on duty at the Sheriffs department, Paulo received a surprise phone call from his friend and Colleague, Marco Davis informing him of some talks that were going on at HeavyFlow. Paulo immediately rushed down with Assured Services Loan Director, Mickey King where they joined the conversation. After their extensive negotiations, Paulo was able to write up a contract and both Parties Agreed. This will make for another successful Subsidiary under Assured Services, and with Marco at the helm we have no doubt over the success of the company. With a new business comes new opportunity. Discussions have already started with employees and associates as to how we could collaborate with other branches. Mickey King has already proposed the idea of establishing a vehicle financing system whereby we can help people buy new vehicles at discounted rates. This also allows for more giveaways & Raffles from each branch! We look forward to seeing what the future holds for HeavyFlow.

+1 Simply adds an additional level of depth to RP and adds more realism especially for businesses which have no script way of identification.

Offering a helping hand Networking has always been an essential factor when is comes to running a successful business. Over the years Paulo has got to know many associates, many of which he now considers his friends and when they're in need of a helping hand, Assured Services will always offer assistance where we can. Paulo recently attended the Quarry race hosted by Los Santos Drift and Premium Deluxe Motorsport, due to Paulo's long lasting continual relationship with James Eriksen he though he would pop along and show his support. Upon arrival he noticed that there was zero event advertisement and not a huge amount of attendees. He inquired with James and Cheng about the lack of advertisement and it soon became apparent that one of their licenses permitting them to advertise was yet to be approved. Paulo immediately sprung into action and reached out to a few contacts with Weazel News arriving moments later. He was able to use his companies licenses and contacts to establish adverts and a blip for the event which yielded large crowds in the hundreds. The event was a tremendous success and helped bring the community together. As the hours went by, heat after heat took to the circuit to compete for the high-stake prizes. Eventually it came down to the finals where Nico from Los Santos Drift took the first place. Not only was the event successful in drawing large crowds of spectators and participants but it also added to Assured Services Networks. That night we were able to establish another relationship with an upcoming group.... The Los Santos Drift.

+1, I feel that more weapon variants would be beneficial and add further diversity. Gun stores, I feel have been somewhat neglected with the last 3 updates they've received negatively impacting their value: - 2 Gun Rule - Treasury Tax - Import Price increases. When compared with other businesses such as general stores and dealerships which regularly receive new stock spiking their value, gunstores haven't seen improvement or positive updates in a long time. Although not completely topical to the thread, Civilian Kevlar may also be a nice addition. I would suggest that the Kevlar vest receive a different a different model to those warm by law enforcement and illegal import. Perhaps the green model, as that is most distinguishable from Law Enforcement and Illegal import.

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Self Reflection As we approach the midway point for 2021 the executive staff starts to evaluate the performance of the company and review the progress towards our goals made at the start of the year. During this period of self reflection we look at the mistakes we've made and look to improve our performance as highlighted in the Japanese Business philosophy, Kaizen, meaning "Continuous Improvement". This is an exciting time for the company as we set forth plans for expansion and development within our subsidiaries. One change that will be taking place shortly is the new management for Maze Bank West. With Mickey King set forth to take the helm, we've brainstormed ways in which we can improve our service. Assured COO, James Hawkes has devised a digital submission and log system where clients can make a request through LifeInvader, making the process of loan obtainment much more convenient than the traditional desk buzzer or phone number. Additionally our new CPO Caleb Allison has been working on improving the companies internal infrastructure, helping to improve the overall organisation and efficiency of our internal processes. On the topic of internal processes, the executive staff have also enrolled a digital treasury system for management to make full use of which will be overseen by our CFO Blair Allison to boost managerial innovation and initiative. Events coordinators Sokka and Emily Lazoo continue to work effortlessly to conjure up unique event concepts which help bring the community together. Having conducted a plethora of successful events, they've started to establish business networks and develop their cognizance. Further exciting news is the development of our company Headquarters. When the building was initially acquired Paulo enlisted the help of Hayley Swan, one of Los Santos' best builders having constructed multiple establishments such as Pacific Bluffs Country Club. With a key eye for detail, Hayley has relished the challenge of taking on such a large building project. Now that the structure is complete Hayley can be let loose with the furniture catalog and start decoration. As always we look forward to seeing where to company goes and will continue to strive in our economic, social and philanthropic performance.

Very nice suggestion, we own two size-able properties which when filled with attendees suffer further performance issue with frame rate and entity generation. Streamlining the spawning will help resolve the issue of people falling through the floor before loading and landing in the ocean. +1

This is an issue that we're having too. We have a faction HQ and a large country club which are now extremely dark. The extend of this dulling has actually reduced the light's effects to almost none existent. We added a plethora of powerful lights which only seemed to glow following the update. This has made a large proportion of custom properties redundant in my opinion and really needs a fix. I'm not a developer but I was wondering if they could bind properties to a dimension that is always daytime? This would allow for the more realistic night time lighting without rendering properties useless.

On Saturday April 17th, Assured Services presented Pacific Bluffs 70's Party! After their successful event the Assured Events Team was quick on bringing the next big event. This unique event saw the states first 70's Themed Party, bringing out everyone's over-sized costumed and groovy dance moves. Throughout the evening, hundreds of guests flocked the dance floor to showcase their dancing and let loose. With Asbjorn Schmidt on the deck blasting his Funky Tunes he has the country club bustling with activity with such guests such as Commissioner Osborn laying down some iconic moves from his early years. Again, Pacific Bluffs teamed up with our close associate James Eriksen to deliver another high-end vehicle raffle - The Corquette Classic. Congratulations to Kopi Crozen for winning the vehicle!

Making Headlines! Given the continued success of Assured Services, the corporation has started to gain more media attention and public awareness. Assured Events, has hosted several highly successful events, yielding more attendees then most events in the states history. Thanks to the excellent facilities and sharp minds of his Events Coordinators Sokka & Emily Lazoo with the expertise and experience of the Executive Team the quality and level of engagement at these events has really set the standard. Most recently, Assured Events hosted a summer beach party at Pacific Bluffs. Once again hundreds of attendees flocked the leisure facility, exceeding our 80 vehicle capacity. Among the crowd was Senior Writer Asbjorn Schmidt who had come along with his pen and paper to document the event. During his time at the Party, Asbo mingled with the guests, talked to the staff and snapped some photos for his news article. The full article can be found on fourth page of the paper.

C-Suite addition This months executive meeting covered many important topics. The primary focus of this meeting was on improving the effectiveness and overall customer experience for our subsidiaries. We have started to review the processes for each of our branching, making minor altercations to some areas and entirely revamping the process of others, for example we've recently developed a submission form for Maze Bank West's lifeinvader page which will improve the overall organisation and speed of obtaining a loan. In the second half of the meeting, Paulo had a small announcement to make. Following discussions with his fellow executives, they came to a unanimous agreement over the progression of one of their employees. Caleb Allison recently joined the team as the company's legal director, during the course of his employment Caleb demonstrated his ability in employee management, taking the initiative to start compiling personnel files for the staff. Following his performance Paulo, Blair and James saw it fitting to offer Caleb a seat at the executives table in his new job role as Chief People Officer.

Moving Day With the exponential growth of the company, Paulo has decided to relocate to company Head Quarters from the Maze Bank West Tower, to Bluff Office complex located in Del Perro. This new building lied in a central location to all of Assured Services Subsidiaries and provides a plentiful amount of space to not only facilitate our current branches but also any future ventures. A job this big required some help, Paulo reached out to his associate construction firm and called in some favors. With the vast quantity of equipment, we had to lease two Packer removal vans and several forklifts which did the heavy carrying. Additionally Paulo thought it was a prime opportunity to put Assured Services on the map. Having reached out to the Weazel CEO Jason Tate, they both went on a little tour around the site, inspecting the premise and the facilities it had to offer. After the intensive afternoon, Paulo extended his gratitude to his friends who had given up their afternoons to help the company move into their new HQ.

Marking the milestone Two Years on from it's creation, Assured Services has evolved into the self sufficient, Multi-Million dollar company that it is today. With the rate of expansion for both services and staff being at it's highest in the company's history, it's paramount that all branches effectively communicate with each other. With the introduction of two new department heads, Paulo called for another management meeting to take place. After some additional seating was added to the boardroom to facilitate the staff increase, we commenced the discussions. After some very fruitful discussions the entire team was buzzing with excitement following the announcement of new subsidiaries and events to take place. To mark the milestone, Paulo had called in some favours with a friend down at the Los Santos Aviation Association to reward his team for their hardwork over the last year. After congregating outside of Maze Bank West, they convoyed down to Pacific Bluffs where there treat awaiting them. Upon arrival, three top of the range, Buckingham Deluxe Helicopters were waiting. All the staff made their way into their retrospective helicopters, buckled up, cracked open the champagne and enjoyed the scenic ride. Paulo led the convoy of helicopters on a small tour around the beautiful coast, allowing the team to take in the staggering before landing at their leased super yacht. After a happy landing, the team made full use of the onboard bar facilities, making their way through bottles of wine, beer, vodka and whisky. This was also the perfect opportunity to take a staff photo. Paulo handed his mobile over to the captain of the vessel, who happily obliged. Paulo then received a tour of the vessel while his staff team split off and did some exploration of their own. After being granted access to the his personal quarters, Paulo was presented with the opportunity of maneuvering the yacht. Hesitantly, Paulo took the wheel and engaged the throttle. After accelerating to 15 knots, Paulo became alert to a small flashing light on the ships dashboard. After alerting the Captain, he became aware that his hasty handling on this ship had resulting in some engine complications. This incident seemed like the perfect time for him and his team to leave. He summoned them all back to the main deck, before jumping back in the cockpit, performing preflight checks, and setting course back to Pacific Bluffs. The un-amused Captain waved off each of the helicopters as they flew off into the horizon. After all flights had safely grounded, the staff rendezvoused to extend their gratitude to the two Pilots from LSAA for their time and helis. The experience helped raise staff morale and was a great way to reward them for their dedication and continuous efforts in getting the corporation where it stands today! (Thank you MarcoD and Thunderboss! )

Ethical Business Practice Given the growth of Assured Services Operations, it becomes increasingly important to uphold our ethical values. Corporate Social Responsibility is something that we heavily endorse, affecting all our subsidiaries at different levels from Truckers salaries to associated companies. Today Paulo went on a small research trip with Asbjorn Schmidt to find out what wages truckers expect to get paid. We understand that truckers are a vital link in the supply chain, especially so for Fully Cocked, without their service we would be unable to operate our business. Together they assessed the time it takes for Fully Cocked stock to transported from the depot to the store room. From this we were able to calculate that a fair amount for the short trip was approximately $2,500 for the trip, however given our stance and values we will now be paying all truckers $4,000 per delivery. This week will also see our monthly management meeting with all subsidiary managers. During this meeting, we will be ensuring that all our companies are associated with similar companies, a prime example being Shadow Corporation which follows very similar conduct to Assured Services.

Assured Law Following talks about the introduction of the San Andreas Justice Branch, Paulo assembled his executive staff and immediately set to work on exploiting this business opportunity and expanding the corporation. A project of this magnitude would need decisive planning and organisation, starting with finding a suitable candidate to manage this new branch. After reviewing a plethora of potential contenders, they reached a unanimous agreement on who they all thought to be best suited for the role. Paulo asked Blair to reach out to Caleb Allison, the deputy Chief of LSEMS, to schedule a meeting. Caleb had previously expressed an interest to Blair about the activities of Assured Services as-well-as inquiring about any vacancies however at the time the company was fully staffed. Caleb's impressive Résumé demonstrated the vast range of skills and attributes Caleb possessed that made him perfect for the position. The following day, Paulo, Blair and Caleb all congregated at the Maze Bank West boardroom, where Paulo would propose the Idea of Caleb. This offer was contentedly accepted by Caleb who was keen to get involved. After shaking hands with Paulo, Caleb had assumed the role of Legal Director for Assured Services. We plan for Assured Law to offer a diverse range of services including: Criminal appeal cases, Legal Advice, Civil and Corporate Protection and prosecutions. Our first priority, is training and nurturing a capable team of legal representatives, so that when licensing becomes available we can immediately get the ball rolling.