In our business, nothing much happens between Christmas and New Years which gives
us time for a non-pressured vacation.  Now that we're into the New Year, this first week is
dedicated to bookwork, boxing files, and other "housekeeping" business affairs.  I only 
wish it was as easy as it sounds, but we've done it for 40 years and wish that it could last
another 40 in this great business that gives us the opportunity to work with hundreds of
wonderful people each year.

Unfortunately, each year that goes by sees the loss of friends in business through
retirement, moving, and, unfortunately, death.  Fortunately, each new year brings an
opportunity to which we look forward - that of making new friends.  So, whether old
friend or new, we look forward to working with you in 2010.

Turn on the gas.  Pedal to the Metal.  The economy will grow stronger as the year
progresses, and you can make your economy, your business better by working
with us to increase your sales and build your image toward the building of your
profits.

Stay with us to benefit from our marketing tips covering advertising and promotion
ideas that we will be putting on our blog over the next months.

All the best to you and yours - in your personal life and your business life in the New Year.

/s/ J Frederick (Fred) Baker