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Harper Realtor

86 Peachtree Boulevard

Atlanta; GA *

Tel: 731-4932    Fax: 731-4931

Let Harper Realtor find the ideal business or commercial space for you. Tell us what you’re looking for, and our staff will locate exactly the place you need at just the right price. Here are a few of the properties we have for sale or rent:

498 Main Street - 1,200 square meters of commercial space in 12-story building; on the second floor; perfect for a clothing store or similar place; rent only; $4,500/month

84 16th Avenue - 800 square meters; on the first floor of a 20-story building; restaurant facility; for purchase or rent; $250,000 or $2,000/month

590 7th Avenue - 5-story building; for purchase only; call for price

15 Pine Street - entire third floor of 10-story building; ideal for small or medium-sized company; for rent only; $10,500/month

Call or e-mail us ([email protected]) to inquire about the available properties or to schedule a tour of one. All prices are negotiable. We hope to do business with you.

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To: Greg Turner <[email protected]>

From: Marcie Aybar <[email protected]>

Subject: Visit

Date: April 16

Dear Mr. Turner,

Thank you for sending us an e-mail regarding the property you saw on our website. I would like to let you know that it is still available. According to what you told me, it appears to be the ideal location for your diner. I’m very familiar with the building it is in. It has a large number of office workers. In addition, the neighborhood has a high amount of pedestrian traffic, so you should have no problem attracting customers.

Why don’t I show you the property? I’m available anytime this week. If you are familiar with the Atlanta area, I can meet you right in front of the property. If you’re not sure where it is, how about telling me where to meet you, and then I can pick you up and drive you there? Let me know which option you prefer.

Sincerely,

Marcie Aybar

Harper Realtor

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To: Marcie Aybar <[email protected]>

From: Greg Turner <[email protected]>

Subject: Offer

Date: April 20

Dear Ms. Aybar,

I appreciate your taking the time to meet me yesterday. The property you showed me looks to be perfect for the business that I intend to open. I’m very interested in renting the property and would like to sign a 2-year agreement at the soonest possible time.

There is one thing though. I noticed that the facilities in the property are a bit old. My guess is that it will require around $4,000 to $5,000 to upgrade everything. Normally, that would be the responsibility of the owner. In this case though, I’m willing to pay for all of the upgrades myself if I can get a reduction in the monthly rent I would be paying. If I can pay $500 less per month, I will visit your office tomorrow to sign a contract. I wonder if this is possible.

Sincerely,

Greg Turner

Surprise Merger Announced

Richmond (October 3) - This morning, the CEO of Pennington's, Amy Emery, spoke at a press conference and said that her company and Rosebud, Inc. had agreed to merge. Both businesses are among the most popular grocery stores in the states of California, Nevada, and Arizona. Pennington's has 186 stores in those three states while Rosebud has 109. When the companies merge, the Rosebud name will be dropped, and all of the stores will be renamed Pennington's.

Rosebud was founded only 3 years ago but has seen its popularity dramatically increase due to the high quality of the food it sells at low prices. Ms. Emery stated that Pennington's will be adopting many of the business practices at Rosebud. She also mentioned that some stores will be closed to avoid redundancy in certain areas where two stores are located close to each other. The merger is expected to be complete by November 1.

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Rosebud Store to Close

On October 31, the Rosebud Grocery Store located at 494 Sedona Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona, is going to close its doors for the last time at midnight. This is (related to the merger between Rosebud, Inc. and Pennington’s and has nothing to do with the financial performance of the store, which is quite strong. We urge all Rosebud customers to shop at Pennington’s, where they can expect the same fantastic quality and low prices they currently get at Rosebud.

Since the store will be closing, everything in it must go. On October 30 and 31, we will be having a special sale. Everything we sell will be available at half off its regular price. Were also going to remain open all day and night for those two days to make sure that our customers can maximize their shopping experience.

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November 1

Dear Rosebud Gold Card Member,

While Rosebud, Inc. no longer exists as a corporation, you can still have the same shopping experience you were used to getting there. Just visit your nearest Pennington’s Supermarket. We understand it may take a while to get used to shopping at a new grocery store, so we’d like to make the transition easier for you.

First, visit your local Pennington’s and trade your Rosebud Gold Card for a Pennington’s Gold Card.  You will get all the benefits you had at Rosebud and more. From now until November 15, you qualify for a 20% discount off every purchase you make. In addition, check out the coupons we included with this letter. They offer discounts on the most popular items Rosebud used to sell.

We’d like to make Pennington’s your new home for grocery shopping. If there is anything we can do for you, don’t hesitate to ask. Call 1-888-559-5768 with any questions or comments.

Sincerely,

Amy Emery

CEO, Pennington’s

To: Ryan Crisp <[email protected]>

From: Jessica Peabody <[email protected]>

Subject: Managerial Position

Date: September 9

Dear Mr. Crisp,

After careful consideration, the board of directors would like to offer you the position of manager of the IT Department at the YTP Corporation. We want you to start as soon as possible but no later than October 1.

Your starting salary will be $74,000 a year, and you will be paid twice a month. You will receive a comprehensive benefits package (please download the attachment to see what you qualify for) as well as 2 weeks’ paid vacation, 6 sick days, and 3 personal days a year.

In your position, you will be responsible for the daily operations of the IT Department. This includes, but is not limited to, the hiring and firing of employees and the managing of the departmental budget.

We request that you respond to this offer within 2 days. Please let me know if you accept our offer or not.

Sincerely,

Jessica Peabody

Manager, HR Department

YTP, Co.

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To: Jessica Peabody <[email protected]>

From: Ryan Crisp <[email protected]>

Subject: Re: Managerial Position

Date: September 10

Dear Ms. Peabody,

Thank you for your offer of employment. I reviewed the benefits and am pleased with them, but the salary you are offering is too low. At the second interview I attended, I was assured that I would receive a salary no lower than $85,000 a year. Accepting the job at YTP means that I will have to move my family to a state with a higher cost of living than the one I currently reside in. Since I make $70,000 a year now, there is no incentive for me to accept the position unless my salary demands are met. Therefore, I conditionally accept the offer. If you raise my pay the above-mentioned number, I can begin the moving process and start work on September 24. If you cannot match that number, then I am afraid I must reject your offer.

Sincerely,

Ryan Crisp

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To: All Employees, IT Department

From: Helga Martinez, Assistant Manager, IT Department

Subject: Ryan Crisp

Date: September 21

It is my pleasure to announce that we finally have a new head of the IT Department. Ryan Crisp has accepted the job and will begin his first day of work next Monday. Mr. Crisp attended the University of Texas, where he double-majored in physics and economics. After graduating, he worked at Fairmount Manufacturing for three years and then Haverford, Inc. for four years. His last place of employment was the Landers Company, where he worked for three years.

On Monday at 10 A.M., we are going to have a reception for him. Everyone in the department should attend. We will also have lunch together at Benson’s at noon. Please don’t bother Mr. Crisp with your problems on the first day of work. He’s going to be meeting with each of you individually on Wednesday and Thursday, so you can discuss any issues or projects you’d like to work on with him then.