Why Now Is The Time To Start A Business

I started my first business during a recession, and now, during this recession I am starting another one.
I think recessions are the best times to start a new business, especially a service business, and I am going to quickly tell you why.

#1. Rents are cheap.
You can tell yourself all you like that your clients don’t mind that you work out of your home, but I have found I get more respect, and more money from my clients when I have a professional business office. Right now commercial vacancies are high, and you can find good office space at bargain prices.

#2. Help is cheap.
Sometimes you just can’t do it alone. With unemployment at an all time high, it is easier than ever to find talented, qualified people to help you out. They are also willing to work on a temporary, contract basis, so when I don’t need them, I don’t need to pay them.

#3. It seems that everyone is willing to bargain.
I hate paying full price for anything. But often, vendors will say the price is the price. Recently I have been getting discounts on software and services just by asking. I try to give something back, and nothing talks like cash! My favorite line: Will you take $X for this if I pay you cash right now?

#4. You Have the time!
I was laid off from my job 3 months ago, and with unemployment over 11% where I live I probably won’t be getting a new job any time soon. It doesn’t take long to look and see that there are no new jobs I can apply for. So now I am using my considerable amount of spare time to get the new business rolling.