How can I back up notes from the Apple "Notes" app to my computer?

I am losing notes when I changed from an iPhone 4s to the iPhone 5, There is no dependable way to back up notes per se as notes on the apple app are incorporated into the mail program and linked to an email address that i never use and to further complicate only backs up using iCloud which I also never use and do not trust.

Is is possible to back up notes in a straightforward manner to my computer? If not, is there a 3rd party app that allows notes and the straightforward backing up of notes? Taking notes is important to my business and I have lost many notes already using the Apple Notes app.

Please help,

Thank You,

Ken