Hi Neighbors, I want to differ. Most businesses that I talk with are down 30 to 60%. Expenses are up drastically, and sales are down considerably. The economy SUCKS! Many small businesses are considering themselves lucky if they are breaking even; but most are losing money, dipping into personal savings, maxing out credit cards, insurance policies, etc. Yesterday I spoke with my accountant, lawyer and banker. Everyone stated that many of their business clients are experiencing hardship. With my company Graphic Imaging, business this year has been tough. We are hoping that September will bring opportunities, but there are no guarantees. One thing that you can do to help, is to BUY LOCAL. Independent businesses are experiencing tough times. For example, many people are making off shore companies Multi-Multi-Millionaires by using the Internet. For example: Vista Print had sales of $408,000,000 as of July 08'. Most people are not aware of how companies like this are affecting the local economy here in the USA. Most of the orders that they receive are under $100.00, but larger orders are leaving the country as well. Do your self a favor and check out the BBB (Better Business Bureau) to see how ethical (or un-ethical) a company is that you are making a purchase from. For more information about BUY LOCAL, please go to _www.buylocalbaltimore.com_ (http://www.buylocalbaltimore.com) . There is a preferred list of local companies on this local site for you to work with, that would appreciate your support. Thank You: Richard Burnham
Graphic Imaging, inc. Digital Printing, Copying, Wide Format & Graphic Solutions Better Business Bureau Accredited Family Owned & Operated 107 East 25th Street Baltimore, MD 21218 (P) 410-467-7071 (F) 410-3366-6866 (EM) [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.graphic-imaging-inc.com **************It's only a deal if it's where you want to go. Find your travel deal here. (http://information.travel.aol.com/deals?ncid=aoltrv00050000000047)
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