she does all the ordering and han- dles all the catering, a huge part of her business. "My focus has changed. I used to say I was a chef; now I say I'm a businesswoman," she said. Today, Bonnie's employs two food chefs, two pastry chefs and two counter people, all of whom receive health benefits and paid vacations. Most of them have been with her for at least three years. "The staff stays because it's a comfortable place to work. I don't hover. "Everybody pitches in when there's a crisis," Ms. Fishman added, as food chef Joan Melnick, a Hebrew teacher at Temple Is- rael, headed for the door to per- sonally deliver bags containing lunch. The delivery person was out for the day. Five years ago, Fishman began to offer lunches at Bonnie's — in- cluding sandwiches, stuffed pizza and pasta — with everything made on the premises, with only the freshest ingredients. She also began delivering. Some selections are always on the menu. Customers love the bowtie pasta with sun-dried toma- toes, for example, but every day the kitchen turns out specials like sweet potato pea soup and chick- en piccata. "We're selling more food than desserts. Thank God, because dessert sales are down all over," she said. But her cookies, cakes, scones, muffins and danishes are still baked fresh daily, without preser- vatives. The beauty and substance of her creations are only one reason she's stayed in business as long as she has. "My theory is that I never bite off more than I can chew," Ms. Fishman said. "I'm not in six lo- cations. I'm here most of the time, and we've never skimped on qual- ity. There are now 65 software houses in Israel involved in export. International corporations have also expressed their faith in Israel as an international software re- search and development center. EDS, the software development arm of GM, purchased shares in Tadiran Systems, Siemens has ac- quired controlling interest of Or- net, and EPC has invested in Optibase. Mr. Shor cited a survey recent- ly conducted by the software divi- sion, showing a shortage of some 1,000 computer professionals for 1996-1997. Seeking Trust and Estate Planning Guidance? Announcing the opening of Merrill Lynch Trust Bank of Michigan. Merrill Lynch, one of the world's leading experts in trust and estate planning services, is proud to announce the opening of Merrill Lynch Trust Bank of Michigan, conveniently located in your neighborhood. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Merrill Lynch 8c Co., Inc., Merrill Lynch Trust Bank of Michigan offers a unique array of trust and estate planning services and more ways to make your financial plan work for you. Our Trust Officers will work with you and your professional advisors to develop trust, estate planning and tax minimization strategies. For more information, please call the number below and ask for the Chief Executive Officer of Merrill Lynch Trust Bank of Michigan. The difference is Merrill Lynch. 1- 800 -741-5034 Merrill Lynch Trust Bank of Michigan 1533 North Woodward Avenue, Suite 333 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304 ” Merrill Lynch ❑ Software Industry Expects '96 Boom Jerusalem (JPFS) — The Israeli software industry is expecting 1996 to be a record year with ex- ports forecasted to jump by 20 per- cent from $300 million in 1995 to $360 million, Amiram Shor, chair- man of the software division of the Manufacturers Association, said. Speaking at the division's an- nual meeting, Mr. Shor also an- nounced that 1995 output rose 20 percent, totaling $1 billion, and exports increased 25 percent com- pared with 1994. Penetration into new markets such as Southeast Asia, South Ko- rea and Singapore occurred in 1995. Software exports to Japan, which were over $30 million last year, are expected to reach $35 million in 1996. A tradition of trust. © 1996 Merrill Lynch Trust Bank of Michigan. a. STOCKS TAX-FREE BONDS MUTUAL FUNDS T A X E X E P T U F, First of Michigan Corporation Members New York Stock Exchange, Inc FoM A INVES71NEVIS - A L Herman Schwartz Senior Vice President - Investments P T Find It All In The Jewish News Classifieds Call 354-5959 T U T S , 6230 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 230 - A N N West Bloomfield, MI 48322 (810) 855-2100 1-800-654-1443 G TAX DEFERRED ANNUITIES IRA's MONEY MANAGEMENT 61