T’was the night before Christmas two thousand and eight,
Not a business was stirring, even those open late;
This season had ended, ice and snow filled the air
Causing some to wonder, Would St. Nick really be there?
A historic arctic blast brought snow by great measure
Leaving shop owners visions only of 2009 profit and treasure.
With some heading east for Christmas with family
To grandma’s others drove in their Chevy.
The year was closing and results were mixed
But all had a plan the next year to fix.
New leaders at home and the other Washington, too,
All promising incentives to drive business anew.
But wait don’t just dream, rather put the plan to action
For its business done locally that creates satisfaction.
Look to each other, to the team shout, “Let’s hustle,”
To grow our economy will take everyone’s business muscle.
It’s easy to wait, though the outcome a bit bleak
A bold and direct approach, that’s the need, every week!
The concepts are known, they’re tired and they’re true
Commitment we need to our clients old and new.
For decades we’ve heard them, from all industry they came,
In these tough times it might help to call them by name;
It’s communication, efficiency and our customers first;
Be lean, be focused and for the mission have thirst.
Though it’s profit we want, growth and margins a plenty,
Its losses we’ll have should we cut four and twenty.
Right here, yes right now let’s declare a New Year,
One with customers, orders and sales records to cheer!
It’s ours for the making, and do it we can
If all we believe to the last woman and man.
Happy Christmas to all and to all a
Profitable 2009!
Just Business will return to its regular schedule Dec. 31.
