Open For Business Poem by Lawrence S. Pertillar

No organization claiming,
To be in the business...
Of serving others.
Their skills, talents.
And/or interests to promote.
Should remain awaiting,
To be approached.
Then reluctant to open a closed door.
Although...
No one associated,
With such an organization.
Can prove to know,
The meaning of marketing.
The demographic wanted to reach.
Other businesses in the area.
Or the definition of success.
How it happens and what it takes,
To sacrifice pretense...
For an investment made in sweat equity!

"Why should we have to do all that?
There is a sign outside that clearly says,
'Open For Business'.
When people come inside,
They will discover what we offer.
If they can not do that...
THAT is 'their' loss not 'ours'! "