Are Things Really as Bad as They Say?

In a recent Board meeting (consisting of small business owners) we had a conversation about the state of the economy. The question on the table was “are things really as bad as “they” say”? While the news out of Washington and most everything else in the press is negative the Board found reasons to be optimistic!

In spite of everything, small business owners find ways to grow their businesses and become financially successful. This economic swing is no different. Yes, business is run differently and won’t go back to the “old ways” but there are people out there making money in a down economy (including these Business Owners).

The economy will come back! What it will look like remains a question but it will come back. While unemployment is “high (9.7%)” compared with what we have seen in the past, the fact is we still have a lot of people working – 90% of the population!

At the end of the day, it is about remaining optimistic and looking for opportunities. While you need to keep on top of the economic news, there is no need to blame the economy. Find new and innovative ways to run your business. Small business owners (and Americans as a whole) have always persevered during difficult times.

Here is the message from one group of very successful business owners – focus, focus, focus!

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