Have a positive attitude
If you think doom is around the corner then it will become reality for you. In every downturn there are opportunities to be made. This is no exception.
For a lot of kiwi businesses this is the biggest chance you will ever get to prove your worth! The corporations are paralysed and in shock but you are quick and agile. Don't be oblivious, but be positive. Turn it around, be creative.
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As everybody is quite aware, we are heading into an economic recession. What can we do, both as individuals and as businesses to work through this for the betterment of our country? see details
What people have to say
02:45 PM, Wednesday 04 November 2009
"I once heard "If you can't change it - fake it!" meaning just behave as if the problem doesn't exist. And see what happens. You can deal with issues once they come up. I for example started a business in the middle of the recession craze."
03:38 PM, Wednesday 09 September 2009
"A recession is the best time, especially if you're a SME business, to jump up and down and scream out "LOOK AT ME, I'M OVER HERE!" If a neighbouring business starts down-sizing its a good time to start shining."
05:37 PM, Friday 17 July 2009
"too true - just makes everything easier. "
02:04 PM, Sunday 21 June 2009
"I run Happyzine.co.nz - NZ's totally positive news website and weekly ezine. I totally believe in the law of attraction and I know that anything is possible. I also know that NZ is one little country that is packed full of heart and the potential to become what ever we want it to become. We're small but we're agile and creative, we can step up into a world leadership role if we want to - in terms of sustainability and innovation. It's our choice - do we try and keep up with the 'big boys'..."
12:27 AM, Wednesday 13 May 2009
"I agree with this sentiment. For many businesses, a slowdown represents the best opportunity to grow. Advertising rates have fallen, there are higher quality people looking for work who you can hire, and many segments of the market are growing as others shrink. Many media outlets love pointing out the negative, but there are plenty of positive stories out there. "
12:27 AM, Tuesday 24 February 2009
"There's a few reasons why they call 'The Great Depression' a Depression. Thinking that the situation is going to get worse can become a self fulfilling prophecy and lo and behold, the situation becomes worse.
I know people who are in very secure jobs who are cutting back on their spending for no reason other than they feel that given current economic situation this is what they are everyone is should and is doing. Obviously a reduction in spending has a knock on effect through the rest ..."
04:28 PM, Sunday 22 February 2009
"Your perspective as you roll through every day, hour, moment effects every decision you make... you have to be able to shift into a positive attitude whenever you need to, so the noise and stories of what could be happening will change have control of your state...."
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