Comments on: Four Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in a Recession http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html Exploring the trends driving small business Fri, 25 May 2012 20:00:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Julie http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html#comment-1247329 Julie Mon, 27 Feb 2012 02:49:06 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html/#comment-1247329 Great article! How about learning to work with your competition? Make money off of each other. Great article! How about learning to work with your competition? Make money off of each other.

]]> By: Portland Roof Cleaning http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html#comment-734862 Portland Roof Cleaning Mon, 03 May 2010 20:00:43 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html/#comment-734862 While in a recession most of our competition slashed prices and chose to work for table scraps. We chose to increase marketing value, and zero in on customers wants and needs. There are far many more options out there besides cutting prices. While in a recession most of our competition slashed prices and chose to work for table scraps. We chose to increase marketing value, and zero in on customers wants and needs. There are far many more options out there besides cutting prices.

]]> By: Thomas Spencer http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html#comment-706835 Thomas Spencer Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:01:20 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html/#comment-706835 nice, i agree with apple roof cleaning the more competition the better the product and the harder you work. nice, i agree with apple roof cleaning the more competition the better the product and the harder you work.

]]> By: Business Service Providers: What Factoring Can Do for You | Factoring Vibe http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html#comment-664529 Business Service Providers: What Factoring Can Do for You | Factoring Vibe Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:48:24 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html/#comment-664529 [...] a niche market or expanding into other areas of expertise might be something to consider as well. Scott Shane's Business Trends article "Four Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in a Recession” has some helpful tips that could save you from making the wrong [...] [...] a niche market or expanding into other areas of expertise might be something to consider as well. Scott Shane’s Business Trends article “Four Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in a Recession” has some helpful tips that could save you from making the wrong [...]

]]> By: Wholesalers and Distributors: What Factoring Can Do For You | Factoring Vibe http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html#comment-662158 Wholesalers and Distributors: What Factoring Can Do For You | Factoring Vibe Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:59:27 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html/#comment-662158 [...] a niche market or expanding into other areas of expertise might be something to consider as well. Scott Shane's Business Trends article "Four Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in a Recession” has some helpful tips that could save you from making the wrong [...] [...] a niche market or expanding into other areas of expertise might be something to consider as well. Scott Shane’s Business Trends article “Four Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in a Recession” has some helpful tips that could save you from making the wrong [...]

]]> By: 50+ Resources to Recession-Proof Your Business http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html#comment-654450 50+ Resources to Recession-Proof Your Business Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:42:29 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html/#comment-654450 [...] 4 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in a Recession [...] [...] 4 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make in a Recession [...]

]]> By: Ed Roach http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html#comment-653435 Ed Roach Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:34:24 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html/#comment-653435 I would add, that you keep your employees adequately informed of the company's position. Downsizing, cutting back, getting leaner - what ever you call it can be very demoralizing to employees who rely on the rumor mill for their information. The word on the street will be that you're on your way out when in reality you are just adjusting to market conditions to stay healthy. Effective and regular employee communications will reassure staff that the ship is in order. Rumor can murder a brand. I would add, that you keep your employees adequately informed of the company’s position. Downsizing, cutting back, getting leaner – what ever you call it can be very demoralizing to employees who rely on the rumor mill for their information. The word on the street will be that you’re on your way out when in reality you are just adjusting to market conditions to stay healthy. Effective and regular employee communications will reassure staff that the ship is in order. Rumor can murder a brand.

]]> By: Ayan http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html#comment-624669 Ayan Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:45:15 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html/#comment-624669 Wonderful article Scott. One thing I believe that can be added is the effect on thhe entrepreneurs once the economical downturn is over. How can the entrepreneuers be ready with a strategy so that they can face any econoimical situation. After all, tyhe main aim of the entrepreneurs is to earn profits at any point of time in the business. What are the skills the entrepreneurs should possess to control that ? Wonderful article Scott. One thing I believe that can be added is the effect on thhe entrepreneurs once the economical downturn is over. How can the entrepreneuers be ready with a strategy so that they can face any econoimical situation. After all, tyhe main aim of the entrepreneurs is to earn profits at any point of time in the business. What are the skills the entrepreneurs should possess to control that ?

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]]> By: Noobpreneur http://smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html#comment-573243 Noobpreneur Sat, 14 Jun 2008 09:28:47 +0000 http://www.smallbiztrends.com/2008/03/four-mistakes-entrepreneurs-make-in-a-recession.html/#comment-573243 Scott, This is a fine post - my fave is your #4 - That's where the opportunity in recession lies. :) Cheers! Scott,

This is a fine post – my fave is your #4 – That’s where the opportunity in recession lies. :)

Cheers!

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