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"Certainty? In this world nothing is certain but death and taxes."

Benjamin Franklin was obviously on to something. Taxes have and will never go away, but that's good news for companies selling tax forms, software and reporting tools.

an an article titled “Pass the Envelope Please,” Maynard Benjamin, president and CEO of Alexandria, Virginia-based Envelope Manufacturers Association (EMA), stressed that despite a digital world espousing a paperless society, envelopes are still well in demand. “Though commonplace and ubiquitous in nature, envelopes have considerable impact,” he wrote. “The truth is, that no communications medium can match envelopes in their ability to consistently and uniquely touch our lives and ensure our trust.” Below, envelope manufacturers share some of their unique product solutions and design capabilities. On the Double Headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Envelope Mart USA (www.envelopemart.com) has a new, five-color perfecting press that allows

The real estate market keeps the American economy robust—and profitable for distributors. In its 2004 Performance and Accountability Report, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reported that the nation's homeownership rate reached a record high of 69 percent, an increase of 0.6 percent from the homeownership rate at the end of 2003. The document also showed that the United States gained an estimated 1,594,000 new homeowners—attaining a new high of 73.7 million homeowners. Based on these findings, it is clear that the real estate market is thriving. And, distributors looking to become household names should consider its many opportunities. According

Distributors can now create, preview and order preprinted laser and inkjet checks through www.brokerforms.com --a Web-based service recently introduced by Broker Forms, Grand Rapids, Mich. This online check ordering system includes over 75 check templates that are compatible with most software programs. By displaying an online image of the check prior to finalizing the order, Broker Forms' check ordering system greatly decreases the possibility of errors. Internet orders go straight to production for faster shipping. For more information, call (616) 574-4387 or visit www.brokerforms.com.