Small Business Ideas

Can I Make Money Online During This Economic Crisis?
By Steven Keltsch

Everybody’s worried during these tough economic times. Questions are racing through people’s heads. What would happen if I lost my job? How would I pay my mortgage? Feed my family? How would I meet my monthly bills?

In order to alleviate some of the anxiety surrounding these issues, lots of people are looking for a Plan B, a plan to make money if their current source of income disappears. A logical place to turn has been the Internet. But is it still possible to make money online during this recession? (more…)

7 Reasons Why Starting Your Own Business in an Economic Downturn is a Grand Idea
By Nickolove Lovemore

Starting your own business in an economic downturn is a plucky rather than reckless thing to do. It’s certainly not for the faint-hearted.

With the economy in a downturn there is a great deal of uncertainty in the air. Some folks are clinging desperately to their jobs, afraid to seek other opportunities despite the fact that they are unhappy in their current position. Thousands are reeling from being abruptly dismissed from a job that was bringing in a sizable income and thousands more can expect to face ax over the coming months.

Yet, these are precisely the reasons why you should be considering starting your own business (more…)