October 2009 Issue 10Jim Dail, Owner,Money Mailer of Clearwater Small Businesses Growing Optimistic About EconomySmall business owners are joining consumers in showing some optimism about the economy.The National Federation of Independent Business, which surveys its members each month, said its index of business owner optimism rose 2.1 points to 88.6 in August, an increase that NFIB chief economist William Dunkelberg called "a big gain."Several small business owners interviewed by The Associated Press reported that their own optimism, as well as that of their clients and customers, has started to improve recently.Larry Harding, whose company provides services to expanding small businesses, said he's seeing "a significantly higher level of optimism, especially over the last handful of months.""Everyone was wondering how bad is it really going to be, how bad is it now and when is it going to end," Harding said. "Once they got a bit of clarity on what the damage was, they were able to make decisions."Excerpted from:High Hopes: Small Business is Becoming Optimistic. AP, September 20 2009For a complimentary consultation call:Jim DailOwnerMoney Mailer of Clearwater727-742-1755jdail@moneymailer.comwww.moneymailer.com/clearwaterArt Deadlines:October 7November 16December 18Mail Dates:October 21December 1December 31Ask us how we can help you grow your business today!Are You Ready for a Recovery?January 1 is still some time away, but if one of your resolutions for 2010 is to grow your business, the time to start planning is now.Since the start of this "Great Recession" many consumers decided to cut their spending until the worst was over. As we start seeing more signs that the recovery has begun, these consumers have begun to return to the marketplace. The question is: Will they come back to you?Money Mailer can help you get ready for the recovery!•Reach consumers that are looking for savings on purchases they've been putting off•Build a database of loyal customers that you can reach with relevant and timely offers•Remind your customers about products and services you offer that they might have forgotten aboutWhy not call your Money Mailer representative today to talk about how you can reach customers at home and on the go?Thanksgiving Trivia•The first recorded Thanksgiving ceremony took place on 9/8/1565 in what is now St. Augustine, FL•In 1939 and 1940, Roosevelt declared Thanksgiving to be on the next to last Thursday in November to add an extra week to the Christmas shopping season to help bring the country out of the Depression•In 1941, Congress passed a bill requiring that Thanksgiving be observed on the fourth Thursday of NovemberHoliday Promotion Ideas•Thanksgiving Day,November 26•Christmas DayDecember 31•New Year's Day,January 1•Martin Luther King Jr.'sBirthday,January 18Check Out New&Existing Customers atwww.moneymailer.comReferrals Pay!What would you do with a crisp new$50.00 dollar bill? Give us a referral that becomes a new Money Mailer client and we will give you$50.00. Plus, give us a referral that becomes a new franchisee and we'll give you$500.00.It's as simple as that! JIM DAIL OWNER MONEY MAILER OF CLEARWATER, FL 727.742.1755 Direct 727.255.5205 Fax Direct Mail, Local Internet Advertising, Mobile Text Marketing Advertising Information: www.moneymailer.com/clearwater Get More Local Coupons @www.moneymailer.com Franchises Available!www.moneymailer.net Follow Me On Twitter!
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