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4. Accounts Receivable and Due to Factor (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
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Accounts Receivable And Due To Factor Tables |  |
Accounts receivable - non factored | $ 351,699 | $ 401,720
Accounts receivable - factored with recourse | 10,880 | 150,399
Accounts receivable - net | $ 362,579 | $ 552,119

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