Economic Downturn = Opportunity »

Here’s another article on the subject of starting a business during an economic downturn: Entrepreneurs see upside in downturn
The faltering economy, tanking retail sales and a real estate market rife with foreclosures didn’t keep Ritsuko Miyazaki from launching a ceramic art store.
“I know some people would think now is not a good time. But you [...]

Grim Economy: Time to Call it Quits? »

Okay, I’ve definitely neglected this blog for far too long.  Time to get into the swing of more regular updates.  I’ll be getting to the financial updates of the last couple months later this week, but for now I’d like to post an article I read recently that is rather directly applicable to my current [...]

Declining Economy vs. Self-Employment »

Someone going by the name “Sniglet” brought up a great point yesterday in the comments on Seattle Bubble when I announced Thatch Mound:
Not to be too negative, but I don’t know how great a time this is for relying on web advertising for revenue. If we are about to embark on a significant recession (which [...]