There is no question about the fact that we are deep into an economic recession. Many of us are asking how we are going to get through this unscathed.
The way I see it, there are only three possible outcomes. Things could stay the same for us and we would see little change, we could be adversely affected or we could even prosper. If you are like me, then this latter scenario is what we would like to see happen to us. The question is, how can we make that happen?
I think we all realize that there is certainly an ebb and flow to the economy. There are times of great economic growth, times of relative stability and then times when the economy draws back and we find ourselves in a recession, or perhaps even a depression.
There are many books on the market that discuss the causes of recessions and how we can cope with them. There is one particular book that I highly recommend. It is by William Bonner and is called "Financial Reckoning Day: Surviving the Soft Depression of the 21st Century". Your local library would be happy to order in a copy if they don't already have one on their shelves. Doing some research can give you the confidence that you can survive and even thrive during times such as these.
There are a few common sense things that we can all do. Certainly we would want to minimize our spending and even though it might be difficult, we should attempt to save money for the possibility of even tighter times ahead. Now is not the time to buy anything other than necessities, such as food and gas. We still need to eat and to drive our vehicles to work.
Right now the cost of vehicles has come right down. The automakers are really hurting and are offering some great deals. It would not be wise to be sucked in. Maybe we can afford that shiny, new car this month but what if we lose our job in a few months time -- what is going to happen to our ability to pay our car loan then?
There are numerous way to earn a little extra income. One idea that comes to mind is renting out those few extra rooms in your basement or home. With so many people losing their homes, there would be no trouble at all getting those rooms rented out.
McGraw-Hill Research did a study and found that companies that maintained or even increased their marketing during the 1981-82 recession actually saw a 275% average sales growth over the following five years. In comparison, those companies who cut their marketing, only saw a 19% minimal increase over the same 5 year period. Starting a home based business during a recession is a great idea. The experts say that this is actually the best time in 70 years to build a profitable business.
This is actually great news!
I am sure we realize that these fluctuations in the economy are inevitable, but they do not have to adversely affect us if we make smart decisions and take a few very specific actions. Internet Marketing is where millionaires are being created right now. People are doing this from the comfort of their own home. Did you know that Robert Kiyosaki and Donald Trump have both said that if this way of doing business had been available to them earlier on in their lives, they would have definitely made their millions networking over the Internet.
It is my recommendation to you that you take this economic recession that we have found ourselves in and use it to your advantage. I wish you every success. - 15478
The way I see it, there are only three possible outcomes. Things could stay the same for us and we would see little change, we could be adversely affected or we could even prosper. If you are like me, then this latter scenario is what we would like to see happen to us. The question is, how can we make that happen?
I think we all realize that there is certainly an ebb and flow to the economy. There are times of great economic growth, times of relative stability and then times when the economy draws back and we find ourselves in a recession, or perhaps even a depression.
There are many books on the market that discuss the causes of recessions and how we can cope with them. There is one particular book that I highly recommend. It is by William Bonner and is called "Financial Reckoning Day: Surviving the Soft Depression of the 21st Century". Your local library would be happy to order in a copy if they don't already have one on their shelves. Doing some research can give you the confidence that you can survive and even thrive during times such as these.
There are a few common sense things that we can all do. Certainly we would want to minimize our spending and even though it might be difficult, we should attempt to save money for the possibility of even tighter times ahead. Now is not the time to buy anything other than necessities, such as food and gas. We still need to eat and to drive our vehicles to work.
Right now the cost of vehicles has come right down. The automakers are really hurting and are offering some great deals. It would not be wise to be sucked in. Maybe we can afford that shiny, new car this month but what if we lose our job in a few months time -- what is going to happen to our ability to pay our car loan then?
There are numerous way to earn a little extra income. One idea that comes to mind is renting out those few extra rooms in your basement or home. With so many people losing their homes, there would be no trouble at all getting those rooms rented out.
McGraw-Hill Research did a study and found that companies that maintained or even increased their marketing during the 1981-82 recession actually saw a 275% average sales growth over the following five years. In comparison, those companies who cut their marketing, only saw a 19% minimal increase over the same 5 year period. Starting a home based business during a recession is a great idea. The experts say that this is actually the best time in 70 years to build a profitable business.
This is actually great news!
I am sure we realize that these fluctuations in the economy are inevitable, but they do not have to adversely affect us if we make smart decisions and take a few very specific actions. Internet Marketing is where millionaires are being created right now. People are doing this from the comfort of their own home. Did you know that Robert Kiyosaki and Donald Trump have both said that if this way of doing business had been available to them earlier on in their lives, they would have definitely made their millions networking over the Internet.
It is my recommendation to you that you take this economic recession that we have found ourselves in and use it to your advantage. I wish you every success. - 15478
About the Author:
Jan Shimano was District Manager for Health & Welfare Canada for many years. She has also successfully represented clients at their Tribunal Hearings with the WSIB. She has had many years experience as a Nutritional Consultant and a Master Herbalist and is currently working fulltime as a Business and Health Coach and an internet marketer. She lives on Vancouver Island with her husband, Gerry.
