Direct Public Offerings, commonly known as Internet Offerings, are a development of the Internet and World Wide Web. Similar to SCOR offerings in the type of paperwork required, they remain an unknown as far as acceptance by the securities industry. Their primary setback at this time is that there are no acknowledged trading markets (like NASDAQ, NYSE, AMEX).

Test for a Direct Public Offering

Drew Field, on his web site (http://www.dfdpo.com/screen.htm) suggests the following test as to whether your venture is a candidate for a DPO:

1. The business would excite prospective investors, making them want to share its future.

Soon millions of Americans will become