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2009 Looms Big for Entrepreneurs

Written by: Rich Sloan January 12th, 2009
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My prediction? Some of the most exciting businesses of the next few years are going to be born in 2009 and grown from 2008 toil. It’s my strong view that the economic duress we’re all under as entrepreneurs is going to make us smarter, scrappier, more effective and ultimately far more successful.

To help you along your path to success, click on this video for some basic tips I shared with MSNBC’s JJ Ramberg recently:

If you have other strategy ideas to help along fellow entrepreneurs or would like to provide more detail than the overview I was limited to in this short interview, by all means, JUMP IN!

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Comments

  1. Nikki - Click and Inc     Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 3:01 pm

    I do agree and hope we are right. I think 2008 was a rough one on everyone for businesses, and even mentally. Hopefully the new year will bring out some new thoughts on business and some new, exciting opportunities. Good luck entrepreneurs!

  2. Ernest     Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 3:14 pm

    I hope the economy gets better for all our sakes.

  3. CP     Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 3:24 pm

    It’s no secret that a lot of startup’s are born during tough climates. Less competition, available talent from layoffs and a proactive attitude should be the right recipe for some new businesses.

  4. Ernest     Says:
    January 12th, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    One aspect of owning your own business, is to protect yourself from Identiy Theft.
    Along with aquiring credit, be sure to manage your debt.

  5. Jmes     Says:
    January 13th, 2009 at 3:47 am

    I just love it how Rich just goes out there to help people
    I agree with everything he said. Most of that is actually discussed in the forums, on a daily basis.
    Way to go!

    Jmes

  6. Michael N. Brette,J.D.     Says:
    February 18th, 2009 at 5:08 pm

    Capital will always find great ideas.

  7. SpeedVenture     Says:
    June 23rd, 2009 at 8:22 pm

    The best way to find growth capital is to apply to a venture summit where you can speed pitch your ideas to several investors face-to-face in a single day. One such example is The Speed Venture Summit, the premier speed-dating-style event for fast-growth businesses and investors in New England. http://www.speedventuresummit.org; and follow the virtual discussion at Twitter #SVSNE

  8. sarah     Says:
    August 10th, 2009 at 11:12 am

    Great post, I agree. I think a great addition that might help others would be learning how to outsource. It’s really helped my business. I found a free outsourcing mini course and I learned a lot from it. It’s amazing what you can do when you can hire someone for $4 per hour to help you run your business. http://virtualadministrativeassistant.info/minicourse/index.html