A lot of research is pointing to Q4, 2009 as the time for a lot of the bad things we're seeing in the economy to finally bottom out. I'll believe it when I see it.

I'm a religious man, but not the kind that waits around for divine intervention to occur. Especially when it involves my business or pretty much everything else.

Since last year and through St. Patrick's Day, not one holiday has driven positive sales to the retail industry.

So, take your future in your hands and revisit your holiday marketing plans to make them stronger!

I don't know you or your business, but I'd bet a good buck that your holiday marketing plans (and your marketing plan for the days in between) are weak!

Change now or else!