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Web-Based Technology (Details Textual) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Web Based Technology (Textual) |  |
Web-based technology amortization period, Description | Amortization is recorded using the straight-line method over periods of up to five years. |
Web-based technology, amortization expense | $ 208,074 | $ 152,502
Amortization expense 2018 | 91,039 |
Amortization expense for 2019 | $ 52,691 |

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