A Letter From the President
February, 2012
January is always a month I want to forget, but this January was worse than
usual. I won't go into detail (look at last month's letter for part of
that), but it's left us a different company.
In a nut shell, between identity theft, heath issues and employee challenges,
we're broke (and burned out).
We are now actively looking to sell the company, restructure, refinance or find an "angel"
to get us back on our feet. If that doesn't work, I'm going to have to get a
real job to keep the lights on.
Like Bob Maxwell in 2006, my primary concern will be maintaining support
for our users though it will mean some changes.
We will continue to provide support via email, and our
website will remain up as our primary storefront.
Live support will be substantially reduced. We will continue to do updates to both IPM Classic and IPM 10,
though probably
less frequently.
Frankly, I'm looking forward to the break. I may really raise sheep in New
Zealand, or welcome you at Walmart. I really don't know, but I do know I won't
be doing any more End of Year Closes! And if you're looking to buy a software
company, I've got one for you - cheap.
I want to sincerely thank all our users, many of whom I consider real friends
and colleagues. It's been a bumpy ride, but it is worthwhile because of
you!
Yours,
William J Bennett
President