http://www.masternewmedia.org/news/2007/12/15/economic_recession_2008_scobles_advice.htm
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Economic Recession 2008: Scoble’s Advice The Only Way To Go?
By Robin Good on Independent Publishing
I loveRobert Scoble mostly because he is a very positive, optimistic and friendly person
CounterPoint to: Surviving the 2008 Recession
by Robert Scoble and Robin Good
1. Get some income from overseas.
2. Cut expenses.
3. Lock down clients into longer-term contracts.
4. Ensure you’re seen as valuable at work. Do an honest assessment.
5. Network more than usual. You might get laid off
6. Watch the job listings.
7. Dust off your blog.
8. Start a company.
9. Move to a bigger company
10. If you are in a big company, join a group that isn’t going to get cut.
11. If you’re in a small company, get real friendly with two groups
12. Look at your stock portfolio and make smart moves.
13. Try to get into hot new markets. Russia, for instance
14. ComputerWeekly is recommending CIOs get two budgets together
15. Work the basics: build a cash reserve; manage inventory; renegotiate your lease; reward loyal customers;
16. See where you stand in the story line.
17. Write a blog about how to brilliantly sail through a recession.
18. Clean up your balance sheet.
19. Keep your ear to the ground,
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Batten down the hatches!
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