Comments on: Flat is the new up! http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/ Quick Sprout is a digital marketing and business blog based on the experiences of an entrepreneur, Neil Patel. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:09:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: when biz is not fun – think again | newmediaagency.eu http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-82624 when biz is not fun – think again | newmediaagency.eu Mon, 11 Apr 2011 13:57:08 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-82624 [...] a bad month in your business, unfortunately your mortgage or car payments don’t cut you a break. Especially in the last few years, a lot of entrepreneurs found themselves moving back home with their [...] [...] a bad month in your business, unfortunately your mortgage or car payments don’t cut you a break. Especially in the last few years, a lot of entrepreneurs found themselves moving back home with their [...]

]]> By: You’re the reason why you don’t have a job http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-77730 You’re the reason why you don’t have a job Wed, 12 Jan 2011 21:11:24 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-77730 [...] know, the economy is bad and you can’t find a job, right? Stop blaming the economy because there are a ton of job [...] [...] know, the economy is bad and you can’t find a job, right? Stop blaming the economy because there are a ton of job [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-77430 Neil Patel Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:06:24 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-77430 You can choose to "opt-out" of the recession if you really wanted to. You can choose to “opt-out” of the recession if you really wanted to.

]]> By: Richard http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-77261 Richard Fri, 31 Dec 2010 07:50:51 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-77261 As Neil says in one of the comments, recession is a mindset. Everyone in the UK is talking gloom and doom at the moment about goverment cutbacks, job losses, global recession etc. and yet in the week before Christmas you could barely move in the main shopping areas, they were so crowded with people carrying bags of consumer goods. That isn't to say there aren't major problems at the moment, just that there is often a silver lining to be found by the entrepreneur. As Neil says in one of the comments, recession is a mindset. Everyone in the UK is talking gloom and doom at the moment about goverment cutbacks, job losses, global recession etc. and yet in the week before Christmas you could barely move in the main shopping areas, they were so crowded with people carrying bags of consumer goods.

That isn’t to say there aren’t major problems at the moment, just that there is often a silver lining to be found by the entrepreneur.

]]> By: Business isn’t fun! http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-77187 Business isn’t fun! Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:21:28 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-77187 [...] a bad month in your business, unfortunately your mortgage or car payments don’t cut you a break. Especially in the last few years, a lot of entrepreneurs found themselves moving back home with their [...] [...] a bad month in your business, unfortunately your mortgage or car payments don’t cut you a break. Especially in the last few years, a lot of entrepreneurs found themselves moving back home with their [...]

]]> By: Don’t Screw Up Your Kid’s Future | The Daily Blog Awards http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-72030 Don’t Screw Up Your Kid’s Future | The Daily Blog Awards Thu, 02 Sep 2010 05:50:21 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-72030 [...] never know when the shit hits the fan, so you should always save money… especially in business. Because when times are bad, at [...] [...] never know when the shit hits the fan, so you should always save money… especially in business. Because when times are bad, at [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-69419 Neil Patel Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:48:16 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-69419 Because history always repeats itself.... we work in 7-10 year cycles as far as good/bad economy Because history always repeats itself…. we work in 7-10 year cycles as far as good/bad economy

]]> By: Vytas http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-69320 Vytas Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:14:09 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-69320 Hi Neil. Would mind elaborating a little more on how so the economy will be up, in 5 years? Now THAT would be a proper comment. Hi Neil. Would mind elaborating a little more on how so the economy will be up, in 5 years? Now THAT would be a proper comment.

]]> By: Don’t Screw Up Your Kid’s Future http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-69268 Don’t Screw Up Your Kid’s Future Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:59:16 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-69268 [...] never know when the shit hits the fan, so you should always save money… especially in business. Because when times are bad, at [...] [...] never know when the shit hits the fan, so you should always save money… especially in business. Because when times are bad, at [...]

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-68272 Neil Patel Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:48:00 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-68272 The economy may not be in the best shape, but it comes down to what you are able to do... so don't let that stop you. The economy may not be in the best shape, but it comes down to what you are able to do… so don’t let that stop you.

]]> By: Halloween Costumes http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-68208 Halloween Costumes Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:51:33 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-68208 Is the economy still struggling to survive right now? Is the economy still struggling to survive right now?

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-67737 Neil Patel Sun, 30 May 2010 18:57:41 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-67737 Not necesesarily... think about this. The iPad had how many sales???? Hundreds of thousands if not more! Look how many people are out there purchasing $600+ gadgets... recession is a mindset. Not necesesarily… think about this. The iPad had how many sales???? Hundreds of thousands if not more! Look how many people are out there purchasing $600+ gadgets… recession is a mindset.

]]> By: Inner Game http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-67722 Inner Game Sun, 30 May 2010 16:51:15 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-67722 a friend used to say recession afected everyone, the rich wouldt see it so clear in the begining if they were not paying atention, but it hits every one a friend used to say recession afected everyone, the rich wouldt see it so clear in the begining if they were not paying atention, but it hits every one

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-59078 Neil Patel Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:50:41 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-59078 I agree with you... even a small % of growth means more for everyone. I agree with you… even a small % of growth means more for everyone.

]]> By: forum http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-58946 forum Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:15:40 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-58946 I think any growth in this economy is good. I think any growth in this economy is good.

]]> By: Buy PSP Go http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-49528 Buy PSP Go Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:43:02 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-49528 The recession just forces you to think out of the box more, to hunt down better niches. In this climate you can't just expect your online income to be stable and have to keep working at it. The recession just forces you to think out of the box more, to hunt down better niches.

In this climate you can’t just expect your online income to be stable and have to keep working at it.

]]> By: Lean Cuisine Coupons http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-49438 Lean Cuisine Coupons Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:02:58 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-49438 Lol..I dunno the effect of recession on incomes..I started earning very recently after the beginning of recession. And I guess that we can get out job done by outsourcing for very low cost in this period..Am I right ? Lol..I dunno the effect of recession on incomes..I started earning very recently after the beginning of recession.
And I guess that we can get out job done by outsourcing for very low cost in this period..Am I right ?

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-48476 Neil Patel Sun, 31 May 2009 22:36:12 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-48476 Yea, but experience will come over time. Yea, but experience will come over time.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-48475 Neil Patel Sun, 31 May 2009 22:35:08 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-48475 I am all about pocketing more money. :) I am all about pocketing more money. :)

]]> By: Online Colleges http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-48352 Online Colleges Fri, 29 May 2009 18:24:08 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-48352 Yes but still trim down, where you can. You may have to work harder but you will be able to pocket more money. Yes but still trim down, where you can. You may have to work harder but you will be able to pocket more money.

]]> By: The Work At Home Blog http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-48326 The Work At Home Blog Thu, 28 May 2009 10:30:17 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-48326 That's why making streams of income instead of just one is really important online, and offline if you can. Online is better because you can determine how much you make, but just like you said even the gurus are getting hit. So it pays to have a good amount of experience to make it through online. That’s why making streams of income instead of just one is really important online, and offline if you can. Online is better because you can determine how much you make, but just like you said even the gurus are getting hit. So it pays to have a good amount of experience to make it through online.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-47976 Neil Patel Mon, 18 May 2009 19:17:25 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-47976 To some extent you want to increase your spending in. This is the perfect time to acquire other companies. To some extent you want to increase your spending in. This is the perfect time to acquire other companies.

]]> By: Online Colleges http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-47951 Online Colleges Mon, 18 May 2009 16:04:50 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-47951 I think now is the best time to trim the fat and try to tighten up your spending. Even if you haven't been hit yet, you still may. If you are able to lower your spending now and possible save a little. When and if you do get hit, the blow may not be as hard to deal with. I think now is the best time to trim the fat and try to tighten up your spending. Even if you haven’t been hit yet, you still may. If you are able to lower your spending now and possible save a little. When and if you do get hit, the blow may not be as hard to deal with.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-47704 Neil Patel Tue, 12 May 2009 04:55:37 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-47704 Yep, you could have made a lot more if there wasn't a recession. Yep, you could have made a lot more if there wasn’t a recession.

]]> By: cash-loans-uk http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-47662 cash-loans-uk Tue, 12 May 2009 03:51:30 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-47662 So true Neil.. recession is actually everywhere.. even if your company is not hit, you are probably being paid less because other companies in competition are paying less.. So true Neil.. recession is actually everywhere.. even if your company is not hit, you are probably being paid less because other companies in competition are paying less..

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-46599 Neil Patel Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:21:12 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-46599 You should every year. You don't want to stay at the same place for 10 years. Sometimes you can do much better if you move around. You should every year. You don’t want to stay at the same place for 10 years. Sometimes you can do much better if you move around.

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-46598 Neil Patel Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:20:29 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-46598 Yep, I am hoping it still goes down. ;-) Yep, I am hoping it still goes down. ;-)

]]> By: Neil Patel http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-46560 Neil Patel Wed, 08 Apr 2009 22:33:55 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-46560 Yea, times are still tough. Short the market and things should look better for you. Yea, times are still tough. Short the market and things should look better for you.

]]> By: Rap Music http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-46293 Rap Music Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:56:43 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-46293 I think its also a great time to re-evaluate your career status and goals. I look at my co-workers and see a lot of people with absolutely no outlet outside of their current job. None of them are pursuing school, and everyday I hear them talking about how if they lose their job, they aren't going to be able to overcome. Many of them haven't saved though, and are not motivated to move beyond their current position. Rather than focus on how tough things are, I've been looking towards the future and taking opportunities (you're definitely right on that one) in order to secure a much more stable life. It also helps that I'm frugal and have saved quite a nice emergency fund. I think its also a great time to re-evaluate your career status and goals. I look at my co-workers and see a lot of people with absolutely no outlet outside of their current job. None of them are pursuing school, and everyday I hear them talking about how if they lose their job, they aren’t going to be able to overcome. Many of them haven’t saved though, and are not motivated to move beyond their current position. Rather than focus on how tough things are, I’ve been looking towards the future and taking opportunities (you’re definitely right on that one) in order to secure a much more stable life. It also helps that I’m frugal and have saved quite a nice emergency fund.

]]> By: Rap Music http://www.quicksprout.com/2008/12/08/flat-is-the-new-up/#comment-46292 Rap Music Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:53:50 +0000 http://www.quicksprout.com/?p=326#comment-46292 They are looking better, but I really think that we can't pass judgment based on the market, because we're still in a rut, and while certain legislation might cause the market to have a quick jump, I don't think its sustainable at this point. It's great for quick money though... They are looking better, but I really think that we can’t pass judgment based on the market, because we’re still in a rut, and while certain legislation might cause the market to have a quick jump, I don’t think its sustainable at this point. It’s great for quick money though…

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