By: Joseph Young | 2010-04-03 | Economics How many of us feel like salmon swimming upstream trying to avoid being eaten by a bear market? It is affecting all of us in one way or another. We find ourselves changing our way of looking at things during times like this, - because we have to to survive. Some modes of thinking lead to crime and other such unprofitable activity, as human trafficking. That is not the answer. But it does demonstrate what can happen when people get desperate. Business owners change tactics in order to hang on to valuable employees, and that while trying to still make a profit. Their infrastructure changes with leanness, and more innovative ways of marketing, and self positioning for when the bear stops biting, and the bull starts charging back... read more
By: Barnaby Harlow | 2011-03-26 | Business Trying to keep yourself and your staff motivated during tough economic times is not easy. Firstly understand this, circumstances will always change. What you are going through today is TEMPORARY. read more
By: Ethan Evans | 2010-03-28 | Ebooks Many people, in these tough economic times, are looking for ways to safeguard their income. Becoming suddenly unemployed, and wondering how they would cope and pay their bills if they lost their job, is a worry that is on many people's minds. Can having an eBook publishing business be the solution? We'll come back to that thought in a moment. read more
By: Ron B Kirby | 2010-03-27 | Management The economy is tough and there are high expectations from the top. What can you do to keep your team focused and motivated? read more
By: Jason Bacot | 2011-02-17 | Article Marketing When the latest worldwide economic downturn started in 2008, the results were so significant that many economic experts concluded that the entire way that the world does business would fundamentally change. read more
By: Richard Cuons | 2011-03-24 | Business Depending on how economic hardships are managed, we have found that economic bad news can either have a negative affect on employee morale or it can be leveraged to increase engagement. read more
By: Mark Godbey | 2011-01-24 | Bankruptcy This article discusses how more Americans are struggling financially and thus turning to bankruptcy. Older adults are one of the hardest hit groups, as many have been negatively affected by the housing crisis and subsequent foreclosures. read more
By: ecoffey ominelli | 2010-12-01 | Internet Marketing With the news of economic recession, outsourcing of jobs to China and other overseas countries, and environmental problems like global warming and natural disasters happening more frequently than ever before, it is a hard job to be a positive person. In this article, you will find 3 simple steps to have a positive mindset, no matter what situation you find yourself in. 1) Understand how media works: Only "bad news" is read more
By: Jim Cathcart | 2011-05-10 | Motivation Every interview I’ve done recently has led with the same inquiry, “What would you tell people who are having a tough time in the current economy?” read more
By: Brenda Williams | 2010-04-02 | Business In the past year, the economy in the United States has shocked not only United States citizens; it has shocked the rest of the world. Who would've predicted that America would be in such a predicament when it came to job loss, unemployment and the housing industry tanking? Some people are quick to blame the auto industry for being greedy while others blame still other industry giants for their lack of morals and ethics. But what does all of this economic turmoil mean for small businesses? read more
By: Wesley Watkis | 2010-03-30 | Investing In today's economic climate, it can be difficult to keep faith in financial planning and investing very high. That's because most people thinking about financial planning during a rough economy - first-time investors and veterans alike - all focus on how to salvage the ruins of their savings, and very little else. This is only natural, since the bulk of investments made five or ten years ago are reaching some of their lowest points. read more
By: Bob Hamilton | 2010-04-03 | Small Business In many cases the solutions of years gone by won't be best for today. It's just a matter of recognizing the shifts that must be made and then implementing them. In this article I present opening a dollar store during tough economic times. read more
By: Ray Briant | 2010-09-03 | Hotels Do you think it's a wise decision to invest in a travel membership program like Global Resorts Network (GRN) during tough economic times? Whether it's the right home business opportunity for you? In this article, I would like to share my view on GRN and try to make an informed decision on whether I can justify the cost of the program verses the potential for my family to actually take benefits fro read more
By: Mary Gorski | 2010-03-27 | Management The stress caused by the stock market fall can certainly manifest itself with negative productivity, yet there is an opportunity for companies to foster a higher level of engagement by proactively educating their workforce on sound financial strategies. Panicking will only hurt your employee's financial situation and distract them from their job. By properly educating them, you can help reduce their stress, improve their financial situation and increase employee engagement regarding their retirement concerns. read more
By: Ishan Goradiya | 2012-04-19 | Personal Finance During difficult economic times, intelligently managing your personal finances can mean the difference between living comfortably, and losing your home or being forced to file for bankruptcy protection. read more