Recession or Media hype?

It is being broadcast that we are know in a recession and the 'Credit Crunch' is here to stay, but the fact is we have been in recession for over a year now and the government have been aware of it. So why has it only been highlighted to us now? Because it doesn't make good economical sense to talk of a down turn in the UK economy, but we have been aware of this for a long time we just haven't seen the signs the housing market has been rising higher than inflation, spending on credit has been an easy option and until now fuel prices have been low. So why the panic now, well there is only one real reason - the Press, they make money from selling newspapers. I am not saying we are not experiencing a slow down in the economy, because we are. What am saying is that the signs have been there for a long time and we have carried on regardless so what's the difference now. The only way a business is going to come out the other side of this is by battling down the hatches and going for it by selling more and continuing to buy. And in order for you to do that you need to carry on meeting new clients and promoting your business through networking. Networking is the oldest form of doing business, it is not new there are just different ways of doing it. 4 top tips to riding the 'Credit Crunch' Take the Press with a pitch of salt Keep buying and selling Be positive Keep networking and growing and I will see you on the other side good luck!

Date: 03/09/2008
Category: BUSINESS EDITORIAL