Record low outlook for small business

Jeff — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 21:08:01 GMT

Great story....perfect timing for the downturn.
I would like to add: talk to your vendors, this might be a good time to get some discounts.

Record low outlook for small business

keith froemming st. cloud mn. 56301 — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 01:54:17 GMT

turn off the money printers did we not learn from the late 1960s early 70s the problems of just printing money hyperinflation high intrest rates high unemployment we were fighting a war back than that we chose not to pay for now the same thing is playing out it seems like every politician wants to cut taxes i suffered hard times the last time we tried this barly able to stay open . we can not spend our way out of this nightmare the cause of this plunge rests on greed everone wants lower taxes but we cannot print 5 trillion dollars in 8 years and not expext the same outcome. the fed now has the power to keep rates low . still our nations net worth plumets we can not bail everyone out somepeople will fail have to close thats reality . the american chamber of comerece is spending millions of our dolars on politicions i will never give a dime to them again they should e promoting our economy not paying for negitive adds that create less convidence in our leaders turn off the money things will correct themselves we are a free macket economy we dont need socialism

Record low outlook for small business

Norman — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 03:52:53 GMT

negotiate free shipping or bulk buying for items that you know you will sell soon. Also, don't do mass discounts, discount to your best customers that are there for you during times like this.

Record low outlook for small business

Investment Forum — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:00:40 GMT

Depending on your small buisness overseas clients can be a real source of income at this moment. With the low dollar international clients can take advantage of your services.

Record low outlook for small business

Linda Goodwin Phoenix, Arizona — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 14:29:06 GMT

We have had a successful business for 35 years. Beginning of this year we had 120 employees: now we have 30. Our business is evaporating right in front of us. We are in the 60% tax bracket. We make over $250,000.00 a year. Crime from the illegal immigrants has increase costs that 5 years ago we did not have. I have seen the decline in qualified, educated young people who want to work and can pass a drug test. We value our employees and it was a very sad day to let them go. We cannot afford any more taxes. We cannot afford more money on healthcare at this time. The healthcare issue I would love to do for our people. The taxes will kill the business we are struggling to hold on to. So if that happens we are closing our doors and get on the gravy train that so many have come here to ride. Those who have been laid off should get more help. Our way of life is ending. We are paying for our grandchildren to be educated in England. Dollar vs. Pound ugh. At least they will have a chance in a world economy. Our schools are not on track and are not safe. My friends we have the "Perfect Storm" The end of a great American society. The "others" do out number us I am afraid.

Record low outlook for small business

Linda Goodwin Phoenix, Arizona — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:44:32 GMT

I reread this article. Are you trying to be funny??? Honey those are things to do in when things are slow. Get real. We are dealing with a whole society that is going haywire. Well it made my day. Bye

Record low outlook for small business

Ken,Wilmington,De — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:30:33 GMT

Linda, I read the story also and concur. I thought perhaps I had clicked onto Jon Stewarts webpage!Completely useless information. So elementary it's sad.
On another note, Linda, Congrats to be ABLE to educate your granchildren in England. You'll get little sympathy from the middle class and TRUE small business person's like myself with that comment! Enough said. Also, if you truly are paying a 60% tax rate, my first suggestion to you would have been to hire a new tax attorney but it seems its too late. Good luck!