Before you go to sleep at night, if you are watching the news on TV or listening to radio and/or reading the Wall Street Journal you will see, hear or read news about unemployment, and lay offs across the board. Many people are not buying homes, cars nor stocks, just delaying any purchases until they feel safe in the job at the company where they are employed or see some stability in the small businesses they own and manager. Others see the present time as the wrong time to start or expand their business. Including for-profit, not-for-profit called 501(c)3 among, other names and numbers.
While others are busy starting, expanding and revamping their businesses, with the goal to be prepared to take advantage of the demands from the pinup needed created by the lack of buying over the pass 12 months. If you have the attitude, I taught to my grandchildren: and that is “when the going gets tough, the tough get going,” you are busy starting or expanding your business. Not because you are unaware or unwise, rather you are determining to continue to pursue your dreams, Knowing that many small companies started and expanded in down-times. Apple, “to name just one! (Read my notes) If you are just planing or starting your business. Companies requiring bricks and mortal building should talk to the person leasing the building, with full knowledge, that the location can be the best location in the nation for your business, but you should remain aware that you are the best thing that happen to the person, who is leasing the building, because if you both agree to the lease, you are going to put money in his/her bank account. So, please, give the person the opportunity to help themselves by asking for three to six months before the rent start to get your business open and ready for the public, Help himself? Yes, because he or she can use the status as the owner to aid in a smooth and less painful move into the building, thus, getting it occupied, maybe for the first time this year.
Compile and stockpile all the resources available to aid and support your business. This should include the following list of places and names.
On Saturday, 12 noon to 2pm in the New Jersey area, check the time in your neck of the woods. I have witnessed this program, actually seeking funding and making sales for Small businesses while on-the-air!
This is a list of things available, both now and in the future, for your business or charity.
It is reported in the news that Microsoft will give a copy of its office suite to business organizations, startup and small companies. And remember, Mr. and Mrs. Gates control, maybe, the world largest charity funds, just waiting for your application.
List companies on his Website and observe them over time to decide the one he will fund.
You will Probable know him because he owns a sports team.
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