For the third quarter of 2008, net sales were $10.6 million, compared to $11.9 million in the third quarter of 2007. Net loss in the third quarter of 2008 was $2.0 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, compared to a net loss of $119,000, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the prior year.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2008 was $3.2 million, or 30% of net sales, compared to $4.5 million, or 38% of net sales, in the third quarter of 2007 and operating expenses were $5.2 million versus $4.7 million in the prior year period.

For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2008, net sales were $32.4 million, compared to $38.1 million in the prior year period. The Company reported a net loss of $3.6 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2008, compared to net income for the first nine months of 2007 of $1.5 million, or $0.15 per diluted share. The three month and nine month results include sales of U.S. Screen of $1.4 million with a net loss of $0.6 million or $0.07 per diluted share. U.S. Screen was acquired on August 4, 2008.

Through Zazzle’s unique technologies, creating and buying custom embroidery products is quick, easy and affordable – the experience is unlike anything else available online. Consumers are able to choose from pre-designed embroidered products from the Zazzle community, as well as more than 15,000 customizable clip art designs, which are available on an array of products. In addition, consumers can design their own embroidered products by using Zazzle’s design tools to add text, upload their own stitch files, or upload bitmap images which Zazzle will convert to stitch files. If image conversion is necessary, it’s done at the highest quality, takes 24 to 48 hours and has an affordable one-time fee. Image conversion prices start at $5, and once the image is converted, Zazzle will manufacture the product within 24 hours.

Classic Embroidery Patterns, the first in a series of embroidery designs produced by MSLO and SVP Worldwide, provide designs for monogramming and frame, border, and corner artwork that allow for further enhancement and personalization of sewing and embroidery projects. These patterns include Scallop, Laurel, and Twist, three simple, graceful embellishments inspired by timeless embroidery patterns, as well as an elegant font—custom-designed to Martha’s specifications—for creating clean, beautiful monograms.

“I used computers while working in finance, but it wasn’t nearly the same thing. There were times when I felt like I was never going to learn how to use the embroidery software,” says Ms. Forman. “Luckily, I had access to free resources from the company I purchased my equipment from. They walked me through the technology, step-by-step, and were on hand at any time to answer even the most basic questions.”

According to the Census Bureau’s ongoing Current Population Survey, self-employed business owners like Ms. Forman have higher household incomes and wealth than do standard wage earners.

“It’s always a challenge for seniors, or anyone for that matter, to find a trustworthy business that will provide them the support they need while mitigating risk,” says Paul Gallagher, CEO of Hirsch International, the leading provider of advanced embroidery, screen-printing, and textile laser systems and services to the North American decorated apparel marketplace. The Suffolk, New York-based-company has helped many people like Ms. Forman successfully start their own businesses with their unique training and support programs.

Gallagher explains that training is the key to any new business start-up. Hirsch prides itself on being a veritable business consultant, hosting over three hundred educational seminar events each year, educating new customers on how to start their own businesses, and advising existing users how to grow their current businesses. In addition, Hirsch boasts twenty-five sales and support offices and thirteen state-of-the-art training centers around the country, including onsite product training with each equipment purchase.

“The speed of technology may seem a bit intimidating for seniors,” says Ms. Forman. “However, I believe that with the right support, age proves no barrier when it comes to starting a new business.”

For more information, please visit www.hirschinternational.com.