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4. Accounts Receivable and Due to Factor (Details) (USD $) | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Accounts Receivable And Due To Factor Tables |  |
Accounts receivable - non factored | $ 402,351 | $ 436,654
Accounts receivable - factored with recourse | 177,701 | 23,536
Less allowance for doubtful accounts | (4,031) | (4,031)
Accounts receivable - net | $ 576,021 | $ 456,159

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