Twitter Fest Friday – January 16, 2009

by smallbizbee · 4 comments

I was lamenting yesterday about how tough economic times doesn't mean that us small business owners fold up shop, or put our head in the sand and hide. In fact my point was quite the opposite. It's time to do more, not less, and capitalize on the opportunities still being presented to us.

The thought was still on my mind this morning when I pinged the Twitterverse to see what their take was. I'm glad to see there are others out there using this downturn as a time to get their businesses mean and lean, and looking for ways to prosper.

Friday January 16, 2009

Are you fearing the recession or capitalizing on it?

Dane_Disimino: capitalizing http://www.iviioo.com/

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toptomato: Capitalizing: I'm a freelance, so can't be fired across the board. In-house design shops close, opportunities abound. http://www.tomatographics.com/

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jilliebfree: I'm not fearing the recession. It's here. To move fwd my goal is to work thru it & help collleagues and customers do the same. http://www.roarcorps.com/

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zheller: there r so many reasons to fear it, but those who keep an open mind n see the big picture can capitalize on small opportunities http://www.zachheller.com/

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life_enthusiast: definitely capitalize! Downtime? Gear up! Need clients? Run a special! Acknowledge truth & create w/ compassion & passion. http://www.kristenbeireis.com/

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SmallBizExpert: Capitalize on it! There are wonderful opportunities all around, if you are not overcome by fear..Stop listening to the news! http://thesmallbizexpert.blogspot.com/

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the_gman: What recession? http://sem-group.net/search-engine-optimization-blog/

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smallbiztrends: Capitalizing on recession by staying focused and setting goals for growth. Plan quiet launch of new business, too. http://www.smallbiztrends.com/

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smbzen: - Capitalizing of course. There are opportunities even in a recession as severe as this one. http://bizjournal.smbzen.com/

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GRIPCOMMPR: a little of both

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bccreative: I'm just "not participating" in the recession, but hope to capitalize on it. http://www.colthart.com/

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GemAffair: We don't fear it, but know it makes buying difficult. So, we do giveaways and promos to give back. http://www.gemaffair.com

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Robadler: Both. You need to respect the macro events. But use the fear as motivation to capitalize. There will be opportunities. http://www.pr-vantage.com/

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rainmanesq: recessions provide great opportunities for those who seize them

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joerawlinson: Capitalize on recession: Buffett's wisdom applies: "Be fearful when others are greedy, and be greedy when others are fearful" http://returncustomer.com/

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mandreano: capitalize on it.. http://www.geteconow.com/

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sweetsue: Neither. Look for opportunities to improve, serve, help. This is "leader" thinking and tactics suitable for the long haul. http://resilienceatwork.blogspot.com/

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SMCuter: fearing something only gives it power, no matter what that something is. You don't fear, you adjust, and continue full speed http://lightninglikeheseemed.blogspot.com/

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inquirystu: Respectful fear, but capitalizing on the number of start-ups needing biz services! http://inquirystudios.net/os

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lifeldrshpcoach: A little of both! When I feel myself slipping into fear, I refocus on what I CAN create and what IS here, vs. what isn't. http://www.moreinyou.com/

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cindyhartman:Capitalize on it. Made us look at our business and see what new target markets are out there that we aren't marketing to. http://www.hartmaninventoryblog.com/

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freelock: Recession? What recession? When people are concerned for their wallets, what better than free software? We're booming. http://freelock.com/

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mariaschneider: Capitalize. Small startups can be smarter and faster when the big corporations are over-leveraged and running for cover. http://editorunleashed.com/

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