Comments on: Recession thinking

By: Ben Drury

Ben Drury — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 19:30:05 +0000

RT @Jimconnolly: Blogged about “Recession Thinking” When life deals you lemons – make lemonade! http://ow.ly/4nd

By: Barby Zuniga Ward

Barby Zuniga Ward — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:50:22 +0000

Jim, you are always encouraging! We write custom software applications for small to mid size companies, and we feel that the current situation is actually a great opportunity to strengthen our niche. These companies need to save money, and for a very reasonable investment we can help them. We have had to streamline and become more focused by eliminating some of the other services we used to offer, such as on site support services. Now all we do is write custom software, and of course support it.

By: Geni Whitehouse

Geni Whitehouse — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:45:57 +0000

I think flexibility is the most valuable trait we can seek for employees and is the trait we need to bring to our roles in business every day. Now is the time to find a way to make it work by being flexible (unlike the failing car makers) and trying new ways to achieve our goals. I too see more opportunity now than ever – thanks for the inspiration!

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:33:56 +0000

ok, I’m an individual freelancer, but my writing business is going well, in part I think because I keep turning off the news.

By: Jon DiPietro

Jon DiPietro — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:31:39 +0000

I think your advice can and should also be extended to individuals’ careers. Even if you’re currently gainfully employed, or self-employed and doing well, you cannot afford to sit around and be happy with the status quo. Just like businesses need to reinvest now, everyone should be reinvesting in their personal career development now. One small step in that direction is making sure that your online identity is in order, which I discuss in the blog article below:

http://www.domesticatingit.com/index.php/2009/01/18/create-a-compelling-resume-online-with-wordpress/

By: Lee Abraham

Lee Abraham — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:26:10 +0000

I’m looking forward to your series of success stories! Learning from others is more important than ever – thank you for sharing, and also for your quick, to-the-point style!

By: Joel Richards

Joel Richards — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:21:41 +0000

Your words are a breath of fresh air in the current doom and gloom economic climate.

By: beth pulsipher

beth pulsipher — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 09:55:49 +0000

always enjoy your good common sense and wonderful info, Jim – so I have nominated your blog for the “I LOVE YOUR BLOG” award

http://redmoonantiques.blogspot.com/

By: Kyle Durand

Kyle Durand — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:31:44 +0000

Recession thinking: Large companies move like a cruise liner – small businesses move like a speedboat. http://bit.ly/3MRr

By: Ben Adler

Ben Adler — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 21:09:16 +0000

Yep, a company must be flexible, and big companies aren’t as much as medium and small companies are.

It’s all about survival of the fitness and marketing. Not only do you have to be competitive, you have to let your potential customers know who you are as well.