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Creating sustainable competitive advantage; in a modern context

We are in the middle of one of the worst modern recessions in living memory and most companies are trying to focus, not just on how to survive, but on how to grow their businesses in the long term. Many companies have suffered from the effects of reduced turnover, increased costs and ever greater competition. It would be easy to be full of doom and gloom and to focus purely on survival but that would be to miss a great opportunity – how to prepare for the end of the recession and what comes next. Not all companies are doing badly! Some of those who were focused and well run have survived and come through the initial crisis relatively unscathed e.g. HSBC and Santander. Do you understand what resources you have and how they can be used to gain future competitive advantage? Can you inspire your stakeholders with your strategic messages?

Research Suggests Advertising Grabs Market Share During Recessions
Numerous studies of advertising during recessions shows that increased spending not only has benefits during the recession, but also after recovery.

Lesson #1: Leadership Is Not To Be Taken Lightly
“Long-term success is never achieved on our own,” says Sharp. “The phrase ‘a self-made man’ is a myth – all along the way we need support.”

Venture Capital & Recessions
Lots of talk in the venture business, as everywhere else, about the impact of recessions on the business. In general, recession vintage venture funds have been among the better-performing funds. Here are some related points:

Jedi Mind Tricks: How to Get $250,000 of Advertising for $10,000
In December 2008, well-known marketing consultant John Jantsch asked me what my small business predictions were for 2009. This was my answer:

Don't be a Scrooge. Charitable giving is critical to your community and business

For the business owner, charitable giving can be a challenging subject in business planning. How much to give? Who to give to? Can we give each year even if our company isn't doing as well as before due to the recessionary economic environment? Many questions have to be resolved. But making a commitment to annual charitable donations and involvement and standing by it -- for your community and your employees -- can be immensely rewarding.

Build New Entrepreneurial Skills and Start a Business! Take Control of Your Future.
The tough economy is ripe with opportunity for those willing to act. Take control of your destiny by planning your next entrepreneurial endeavor.

Deciphering Matters on Recession and the Self-Publishing Industry
An in-depth analysis on the present economic condition and the flourishing self-publishing industry.

2011...New Consumers, New Markets, New Economy Take Hold

Finally it appears as though we're looking out of the tunnel. We can see light -- a lot of optimistic light -- rather than extended gloom. The economy won't be completely behind us but things are looking like they are going to slowly improve. There are still potholes on the road to recovery and prosperity. Fortunately they aren't in the market areas we focus on. Where do we see things improving and how quickly? Take a look for yourself.

Coaching through the Recession
Tips to get businesses through the recession.

Work At Home Trumps Having A Job Every Time

Work at home is a growing trend among people who want to create and control their own income. Work at home trumps having a job every time. A job is defined by the employer. You are hired because you have the skill sets that match the scope of the tasks needed for the job. You will always be limited by what the employer needs to move his company forward. It does not matter how good you are at your job, you will never exceed the expectations of the employer. It is possible to be rewarded for exceptional work with a promotion and higher pay. The opportunities for advancement are limited and the competition can be fierce. No matter how high you climb the corporate ladder you will never reach the top. You can turn that around when you become the owner of your own home based business and are committed to work at home.

The Dow is Crashing, and Inventions are Soaring!
Outlines which products sell more during economic recessions, and describes why. Gives advice on how inventors can tap into the needs of the consumer during periods of economic stress. Details consumer trends and inventive products that have been very successful during this recession.

How to Thrive in Times Like These
The “R” word is coming up a lot, of course. How bad will it be? What should we do? How worried are you? Maybe surprisingly, in those coffee shop gabfests, we’ve heard some fabulous ideas and success stories along with the questions and worried looks. So this article is about how we can all cope, maybe even prosper, in Times Like These.

Putting Savvy Before Necessity by Jay Kubassek
When put to the test, people are endlessly adaptive, inventive, cunning and resilient. These are some of the qualities that have helped us survive eons of changing, challenging conditions to emerge as the dominant species on the planet.

Home Based Business Performance Team

Home based business owners team up to make an impact on the internet. The options are limited only by human creativity and imagination. During recessions when large business is being challenged cost saving strategies, the entrepreneur is well positioned to start their own home based business. The biggest advantage that work at home entrepreneurs have is the low start up and maintenance costs. The Internet has opened many avenues for motivated people to start a business. Anyone with the desire and an internet connection has access to a global marketplace and customer base to build their home based business.

Home Based Business - 8 Tips For Success Online

Home based business makes a come back as recession threatens some of the major corporate employers. Fear of downsizing and layoffs as companies struggle to keep their companies solvent. Denying there is a problem does not help. Decreasing debt and being more aware of how you are spending your money can make a big difference if this recession goes into depression. Workers preparing for the possibility of cutbacks or layoffs are considering options and many are choosing to start a home based business.

State of the Economy, Dollar & Gold & How Main Street can Benefit
Want to find out how you can position yourself to benefit from what's coming down the road in the economy in the coming months to year? Read on and I'll show you the 6 steps to take.

Upbeat thinking in a Downturn Economy
History tells us great companies are made during recessions. But where do you start? How do you lead your battered troops on a new ambitious campaign?

How should you handle advertising in a recession?
As credit dries up and small businesses tighten their belts around the world, one of the first things that usually gets cut is the advertising and marketing budget. If you’re considering this, read this article first and get helpful advice and ideas on how to keep your business on the grow during a recession.

What An Entrepreneur Can Learn From The Rolls Royce Mission Statement

Rolls Royce is one of the most recognised and aspirational brands in the world. It is at the centre of their company and is core to all that they do. So how has Rolls Royce stayed at the top of its market, through recessions, depressions, wars and why is a Rolls Royce car on the shopping list of the wealthy and future lottery winners? More importantly want can you learn from their brand and mission statement?

How to Take Advantage of the Recession

Our economy and businesses are now in a high state of urgency. And as history shows us time after time, some of our most innovative and creative moments in business and our nation are started during recessions, especially the Great Depression. So this is a perfect opportunity for us to step back and seriously recreate ourselves, in our businesses, careers as well as our economy. To re-examine our definitions and models for wealth and “success”.

Does Anyone Know Anything?

“Reports that say that something hasn't happened are always interesting to me, because as we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns -- the ones we don't know we don't know. And if one looks throughout the history of our country and other free countries, it is the latter category that tend to be the difficult ones.”

What Retailers Can Do in a Down Economy

Technology and efficiency become significantly more important during times of economic uncertainty. People are more tech savvy than in the past, so it is really important for technology to adjust for each retailer’s unique needs. Retailers want to keep up with changing technology to be on the leading edge because that gives them a competitive edge. This article gets into the basics of retailing which are what make stores profitable.

Are You Tired of CEOs Milking Companies I Am
Tired of seeing CEO's milk companies just like Merrill's Thain did? Let's talk about it and discuss some bright spots out there.

Competition in Tough Times
How are small retailers supposed to compete against the big boys, especially in the current economic climate? Small retailers have several advantages, from obvious things like lower fixed costs, to intangible assets like customer service and name recognition. Refinining your position in every aspect of your business can make a huge difference to your bottom line, and how you support it.

Entrepreneurs – Want To Start A Business During The Recession?
Recessions are periods when economic output is reduced for some time. In periods of recession some may be tempted not to start that business just yet. Others may think that it as they are now out of a job – now is the best time to start a business. But how can you start a business in a recession and more importantly – is it a good idea?

Economy Meltdown Executive Candidate Survival Tips
When the going get's tough, the tough get going!

Use The Internet To Retire With Multiple Streams Of Income
With the economy in a one of the worst recessions in recent history many people are beginning to worry about their retirement savings. While there are several methods to secure ones future retirement income, many are looking at the Internet as a possible solution.

More Effective Restaurant Marketing
Yes there is a silver lining to every cloud!

Is A Landscape Franchise A Good Business Opportunity In Recession?
Though it may sound far-fetched, some analysts believe that landscaping is a recession-proof business. Here’s why and what you can do with that information.

Recession Reality and 15 Simple Strategies for Growing Your Buiness
Good businesses principles work regardless of a recession, in fact they probably work even better during a recession because customers are more tuned in when purchasing. Bad business principles are routed out and killed during a recession. This happens to also be good for people who conduct business in the right way.

Recession - What Recession??
According to the media and the government we are heading into the worst recession for nearly 20 years. But the business people I talk to are not experiencing anything like the gloom and doom that the media dish up every morning on the news. Even if we were, would it really mean much to the average business??

Advertising during recession
The article is on advertising & how advertising is not a expense but investment

Think You Can’t Launch Your Invention During a Recession? Think Again!
Learn about which inventions and/or products sell during a recession and why. This article reviews the principals of consumer psychology during times of economic hardship and how it affects the marketplace. Also gives tips on how successful inventions should be designed and promoted.

In Prosperous Periods Promote Tactically, In Down Times Promote Strategically
The chaos of the financial community has proven that the fallacy of their house of cards and smoke/mirrors has finally caught up with them. But that shouldn't depress the entrepreneur who has an idea, drive and ... at least some money!

Recession Power: How Great Companies Rise to the Top, Even in Down Times

Are you tired of hearing all the "doom and gloom" forecasts regarding our current economy? Do you find yourself obsessing with worry and fear about the potential impact on your business? Are you ready to shift from victim mentality and knee-jerk reactions to opportunistic thinking and proactive strategies to profit even in recessionary times? Even during the great depression, huge fortunes were made by many. The Kennedy, Rothschild and Rockefeller families all dramatically increased their fortunes throughout the depression. In every recession since then, many companies have not only survived but risen to the top despite the economic times. Read this article and learn what separated these companies and what you need to do to thrive in this uncertain economy.

The Positive Side Of Recession
Economies rely on a degree of overconfidence. There is a gap between present realities and future expectations without which there would be no enterprise, no investment, no credit, no commerce, and no currency.

The Greatest Depression
The economy is bad. Nobody is buying homes. The recession’s coming. Every time you turn around Economists predict doom and gloom. That’s enough to get you into a great depression, if you let it.In this article Billy Cox gives you specific action steps you can take to guard your mind from the negatives and keep clearly focused on the results you want to achieve.

Choose Your R-Word
An economic downturn doesn't mean you have an excuse for missing your sales goals. Make a committment to not just survive these times-- but thrive-- turn your R word from Recession to Resiliency!

Fun Recession Activities!
What? Having fun with an impending recession on the way? Why not? I’ve survived recessions before and so have you!...

5 Ways to Turn Recessions into Opportunities
The US is in recession according to pretty much everyone except George W Bush. So how to prepare for it? Make sure you have an income stream that's independent of an employer. Here are some steps you can take.

Turning a Recession Into An Opportunity
There is no denying that recessions are not good for anyone. Recessions causes downtime – do not waste this downtime.

HOME BUSINESS
In times of change, people are looking for new options....recessions actually open peoples minds to new possibilities.

The Tough Pressure of Asking For A Raise in Recessions
HR is the prime area where employers usuually turn to to cut cost in recessions.Consequently, high performers may be demotivated and some may consider quitting if they get better offers with more competitive compensation. Here are some tips if you decide to go for requesting a due raise:

History Repeats Itself - Again and Again and Again
James Dicks examines recessions and depressions throughout American history. These are trending issues and will continue to happen over and over again. The point - things have a tendancy to worsen but they always seem to recover.

How to Start a Dry Cleaning Business
A dry cleaning business can bring in a steady stream of income when it is conveniently located in a well-trafficked area, and it offers valuable service to it's customers. Many entrepreneurs venture into this field also because it weathers through recessions better than many businesses.

Are You a Brain Surgeon or a Plastic Surgeon?
Don't recession proof your business. That's for large organisations, who are big, slow, lethargic and struggle to keep up. Recessions bring great opportunities for small businesses, who are smart, nimble, agile and can adapt. It's survival of the economic fittest.

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