| Deluxe Corporation is engaged in providing customized products and services, like personalized printed items, such as checks, forms and business cards to small businesses and financial institutions. The Company operates in three segments, which includes small business services (SBS), financial services and direct checks. In August 2008, the Company acquired Hostopia.com Inc. (Hostopia), a provider of Web services. As of December 31, 2008, the Company acquired the assets of PartnerUp, Inc. (PartnerUp), Logo Design Mojo, Inc. (Logo Mojo) and Yoffi Digital Press (Yoffi). PartnerUp is an online community that is designed to connect small businesses and entrepreneurs with resources and contacts to build their businesses. Logo Mojo is a Canada-based online logo design firm and Yoffi is a commercial digital printer specializing in custom marketing material. During 2008, the Company introduced the www.ShopDeluxe.com Website, its customer facing e-commerce platform. |
