What Not to Do When Starting a Business

The recession has been harsh on many U.S. businesses. Last December, I posted Starting a Business in a Bad Economy May Not Be a Bad Idea. This article listed the benefits of starting a business during the economic downturn. Recently, I found another blogger’s take on the same subject matter.

In his article, 20 Things Not to Do Before Starting A Business, Dane Carlson suggests taking the less traditional route to starting a new business. Although his suggestions may not be applicable to all types of businesses, he does bring up many valid points.

The Recession Brings New Opportunities for Home Buyers

In the past months, we’ve mentioned many casualties of the economic downturn. Day after day, there was something negative. Recently, however, good news has begun to emerge. People are starting to acknowledge that opportunities can arise during a recession. Here’s an example of how one consumer uses the recession as an advantage when house shopping:

http://www.cnn.com/2009/US/03/08/foreclosure.sale/index.html

You Can Start a Business during a Recession

The economy may be struggling, but not every business is affected by the downturn and not every entrepreneur is letting it hinder his or her dream. In fact, some of the biggest names in the business world got their start during an economic downturn. This CNNMoney.com™ article lists six corporate giants that emerged during a recession: http://money.cnn.com/galleries/2009/smallbusiness/0901/gallery.founded_in_a_recession.smb/index.html

Starting a Business in a Bad Economy May Not Be a Bad Idea

You might find it hard to believe, but there are several advantages to launching a business during the current economic downturn.