Happy New Year

Chinese New Year starts with the New Moon on February 9th and ends on the full moon 15 days later. This is a very superstitious time of the year. Many believe that whatever you do on the first day of the year will dictate the year's fortune.

In other traditions, by this time in the year, most resolutions - made on December 31 - have been subtly forgotten. However, all hope is not lost, as there's a second chance to start afresh with the celebration of Chinese New Year.

So, you have been granted a second chance. How will you use it? What did you want to do different this year? Are you?

Use this time to launch a fresh start. Is this the year you start a new marketing program? Launch a blog? Or simply find some balance between work and home? Remember the kids?

If you got caught up in the January madness of year-end financials, 1099’s and such; here’s your chance to revisit your objectives for 2005. It’s your business, where do you want to take it?

According to Chinese tradition, every household should have live blooming plants to symbolize rebirth and new growth. Flowers are believed to be symbolic of wealth and high positions in one's career. Lucky is the home with a plant that blooms on New Year's Day, for that foretells a year of prosperity.

"May the Star of Happiness, the Star of Wealth and the Star of Longevity shine on you"