Forum 07-25-08

Member Requests and Recommendations

• Sandy Shepard has a recommendation for a virtual assistant—Sandi Silva of Dynamic Support Solutions.
• Another member recommends Print and Bind service: North Bay Publishing Solutions. (Website requires Flash.)
• Craig Harrison needs information about speaking to Vistage. Susan Russo recruits for them.
• Chance Massaro is looking for agents who help speakers get engagements.

The Forum Question: What do you do to get your business out of a slump?

• Form more allegiances and partnerships with other consultants or with product vendors.
• Recession-proof yourself. Go back to your clients. How are they doing in this economy? How can you help?
• Stay optimistic and resilient. Work on your personal development if you don't have clients.
• Write a book. It will help you build your business, and give you passive income (eventually).
• Look at the recession as a collaborative opportunity to determine your clients' corporate worth.
• Grab a friend and go networking.
• Ask yourself what you want to know better (e.g. software programs to help you serve your clients).
• Write blog posts and comment on other people's blogs.
• Start a new business, preferably one that's recession-proof (e.g. in-home care for seniors).
• Look for corporations making infrastructure changes, particularly those that have downsized too far and are experiencing a rip tide.