RapidAdvance News Release

RapidAdvance enters canadian market to serve the growing financial needs of small business merchants

Bethesda, MD - February 6, 2008: RapidAdvance, LLC, a leading provider of merchant cash advances, is expanding its service offerings to small and mid-sized business owners in the Canadian market. RapidAdvance has partnered with Advantex Marketing International Inc. to sell and market its merchant cash advance program to Canadian business owners who need access to funds to support their growth, purchase inventory, or reduce debt.

RapidAdvance's entrance into the Canadian market comes at a time when many small to mid-sized businesses are finding it difficult to obtain credit from traditional sources. A merchant cash advance provides these businesses with the necessary working capital that they need but are unable to obtain through a bank.

"RapidAdvance's success in supporting merchants in the US has prepared us to confidently enter the Canadian market," said Jeremy Brown, President and COO of RapidAdvance. "High demand and positive customer response for our service combined with Advantex's local expertise position us to provide Canadian businesses with the same benefits that US merchants currently receive. Together, we will help small businesses grow by providing them with the funds necessary to support their business goals."

By purchasing a portion of the business' future credit card sales, RapidAdvance is able to quickly and easily fund businesses that are typically denied by traditional sources. This approach offers a fast application process with high approval rates. Once a merchant is approved, a lump sum advance is deposited into the merchant's business checking account. As each day's credit card transactions are settled, a specified percentage is applied to the remaining cash advance balance till it is repaid.

"We are very excited about our partnership with RapidAdvance and pleased to introduce this service to Canadian merchants," says Kelly E. Ambrose, President and Chief Executive Officer of Advantex. "This new service compliments our portfolio of services and provides Canadian-based businesses with new sources of easy to obtain working capital to grow. It’s a real alternative that supports the unique needs of small business owners."

About RapidAdvance, LLC

RapidAdvance, based in Bethesda, Maryland, is a leading provider of merchant cash advances to small and mid-sized business owners looking to obtain additional working capital. Business merchants use RapidAdvance's service to fund expansion, purchase equipment and inventory, pay off debt or leverage a seasonal opportunity. Funding is quick and easy and does not require the traditional guarantees, liens or collateral associated with bank loans. For more information about RapidAdvance’s business funding solutions, please call 877.467.2743 or visit www.RapidAdvance.com.

About Advantex Marketing International Inc.

Advantex is a specialist in the marketing services industry, managing white-labeled rewards accelerator programs for major affinity groups through which their members earn bonus frequent flyer miles and/or other rewards on purchases at participating merchants. Under the umbrella of each program, Advantex provides merchants with marketing, customer incentives and secured future sales through its Advance Purchase Marketing model. Advantex partners include more than 700 restaurants, online retailers, golf courses, small inns and resorts, and major organizations, including CIBC, United Airlines, Delta Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Lufthansa Airlines. Advantex is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "ADX". For additional information on Advantex, please visit www.advantex.com.