We all know we are going through a tough time. However, the media is making things worse not better. Let's take action and post good news about the economy, new jobs, and helping people. Obama can't do this alone...let's put together and help and share good news and break through this rut!
"No prizes for guessing which route this perennial optimist is taking. Mr Chambers has polled Cisco's customers, most of whom think the recession will last until the end of 2010, but he isn't in that group. He is betting that things will start to improve by the end of this year."
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This is truly an incredible time to let the entrepreneurial spirit shine. It may seem like an odd thing to say with the economic climate the way it is, but actually, there couldn’t be a better time to get off your butt and chase after that dream. Here are three proven reasons why I think starting a business during a “recession” makes sense:
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A 30 minute video on Employment Crossings' website.
- B2B Specialist
For 15 days I posted the number of new jobs being posted on Employment Crossings' site. The reason I did this was to show to all of us (particularly the media) that jobs are being created! Isn't this important for us all to know? More important then job losses?
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“Good News: over 33,000 jobs added to Employment Crossings site on Tuesday. That's over 478,000 job postings in the last 13 days.” - http://www.employmentcrossing.com/
Good News: over 49,000 jobs added to Employment Crossings site today. That's over 308,000 job postings in the last 9 days. CNN & CBC are you covering this! - http://www.employmentcrossing.com/
Good News: over 45,000 new jobs added to Employment Crossings site today. That's over 174,000 job postings in last 6 days - http://www.employmentcrossing.com/
"Intel Corp. disclosed plans to spend $7 billion to upgrade manufacturing technology at its U.S. factories over the next two years, calling on other companies to follow its strategy of investing during the downturn."
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"Executives view their economies as bad but, in a change from recent months, do not see them getting much worse. Government actions have helped, many say. Companies are hanging on, and many are taking long-term actions to cope with economic turmoil."
- B2B Specialist
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That's what the 2008 State New Economy Index says, anyway. And the folks in Maryland, Massachusetts, Washington, Delaware and New Jersey will rock hardest.
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Ok, we know you are seeing a common theme here at CPA Success: We are determined to beat this recession, or at the very least come out of it even stronger. Bill's post gives some bright spots at the global / national level. Mine is devoted to the Free State, Maryland."
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"While it’s easy to be pessimistic in these troubled times, this year’s report will look at how online retailers can not only survive, but thrive in a more frugal and grounded market. In this report, you’ll find an overview of the online retail landscape as it stands, supported by trends from last year and some future predictions. You’ll also read opinion from key industry members offering advice to help boost traffic, loyalty and ultimately sales."
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"I’ve been posting some “holy-shit” reports about the economy over the past three months. But I’ve also started to post some good news about companies that are doing well. Clearly, the media does play a role in the health of our economy but how much? Is it reporting on reality, or is its neagtivity harming the health of the economy?"
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That's exactly what government leaders want banks to do with money from the Troubled Assets Relief Program, but what apparently not enough of them are doing. A Federal Reserve study released just this week showed that banks are continuing to make it harder for people to get all types of loans. - You via Bookmarklet
- B2B Specialist
"Governor Edward G. Rendell announced today that 481 jobs will be created in Blair County within three years once a national company opens a new call center this spring."
- B2B Specialist