Some of my clients have expressed concern about starting a new business or changing positions right now, with the recession in place. I see this as the perfect time to take your next step if it’s the right business for you. If you know in your heart, and see in your skills set, that you would do well in a specific business, don’t be afraid of doing it now. Everybody is restructuring now – relationships, self, businesses and lives. This is the time for it. Go with the flow and take advantage of this time of contemplation and restructuring.
The economy is down now, and that is the perfect time to invest. The best time to invest in stocks is when the market is down. This time of recession and realignment is a great time to invest in you. Plus, it’s a good time to start a business because things are moving slow. While things are moving slow you can establish the organization, direction, and plan now – establish your roots. When the economy picks up you’ll have everything lined up and ready for expansion. You’ll be ready for the surge when the economy, sales and business picks up.
Things to really focus on in business now are things that we’re moving into. It’s important to evaluate where the world is headed. Right now we’re headed into a time of greater value, honoring relationships, conserving the environment and energy, being healthy and valuing our recreational time. We’re letting go of keeping up with the amount of stuff the Jones’s had and learning to support the core values in our lives. Your business should aim to support those values.
I received an email from Carole Yancey about her recent life story, and I think it’s the perfect example of growing through tough times:
As Momma Nature you can bet I’ve found much solace in the natural world, after declaring two businesses plus my personal finances bankrupt in 2007! The natural world soothes, calms and releases us from worry, stress and the desire to overachieve. I am using this first year after my new marriage to regroup and rethink where I am going. Where I am supposed to be is another wonder that simply amazes me.Change is my middle name and thanks to many disasters in my life, this current recession is one of plenty and joy. Dreaming comes more easily to me now that I no longer am struggling to run four businesses. My two children are grown and productive adults – both with steady jobs (THANK GOD) who appreciate the many sacrifices I had to make as a single (yet married) mother.Life is WONDERFUL!Smile – make everyone wonder what you are up to!