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houseofjerkyjanie

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Nov 01, 2008 9:15 PM ET Quote Report Abuse

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Over 100 pages in the Obama/ McCain topic shows us of our concerns about what is going on and what we`re facing in this election. But let`s keep focused on our businesses too, which we have to continue to learn how to market and keep going in this economy, no matter what happens in this election.

So, let`s keep the conversations going, about what we need to learn or do, to make our businesses more successful.

What are you doing?

CraigL

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Nov 02, 2008 1:07 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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We`re focusing on the election, to find out if we`ll be allowed to keep what we earn. But, like all good Democrats, we`ll be voting on November 5th for sure!

vwebworld

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Nov 02, 2008 8:43 AM ET Quote Report Abuse

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I think trying to figure out how the election results will impact your business is on a lot of people`s minds. Certainly, how the country`s current economic situation affects your business and how to deal with both impacts.

So it`s important to know your target market, if they will change their purchasing practices, and if so, is there a way for you to counteract that change.

Will it require pricing changes, reducing costs, increasing marketing, or expanding your market?

In today`s economic environment (and tomorrow`s), does your product or service have different features / benefits? You may need to change your marketing message to highlight those benefits. Maybe there are other markets that you have not gone after, which now may make sense to pursue.

~Roland

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