Comments on: Farmer or Hunter During Economic Winter

By: Vivienne Quek

Vivienne Quek — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:40:44 +0000

Hi Fractional Airplane
I agreed with you totally that anyone who can make it through an economic winter will survive to enjoy spring, summer, autumn and more.

By: Fractional Airplane

Fractional Airplane — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 23:57:04 +0000

My sentiment is with those who would believe this is a good time to start or grow a business. Competition is lessened and adversity makes one stronger. Plus, if one can make it in this market condition, they can make it in any market.

By: Vivienne Quek

Vivienne Quek — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:53:11 +0000

Hi Solomon
Thanks for picking up the tag.

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Hi Laura
Yes, residual and passive income are something to add to earned income. Couldn’t agree more!

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Hi bokjae
No apologies required. Heh heh, better late than never :)

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Hi Ron
Agreed. Always sow, always nurture, always reap.

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Hi Annie

Thank you for your visit. Honestly, it was equally interesting for me to ponder and write, and then learn from the wonderful people who left their comments here or in their own blogs. Do visit again.

By: Annie

Annie — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:13:49 +0000

nice metaphoric article i must say.good work done

By: Ron Meledandri - Sentra Business Solutions

Ron Meledandri - Sentra Business Solutions — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:02:16 +0000

The smart farmer knows that winter always follows fall. He knows it is coming and is prepared. The smart business owner knows that the ecomony always goes through cycles and is also prepared. He or she does not wait until the ecomony is into the down cycle to respond, just as the farmer should not wait until winter to decide which course of action to take. Thus, now is the time to plan for summer and the good times ahead.

By: dizin

dizin — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:03:35 +0000

thanks for that post, is that useful for me, sorry about my english.

By: bokjae

bokjae — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:39:03 +0000

Hi vivienne, sorry for the delay, just too busy lately! done my own two cents worth and do check it out! Cheers! Have a great Valentine!

By: life experiences in Malaysia

life experiences in Malaysia — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 20:37:14 +0000

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By: Laura Spencer

Laura Spencer — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:45:18 +0000

It’s an interesting question. My take on this is that you should do the same things during a time of economic hardship that you would do during any time, only more so. Some of those things have already been mentioned here, but I’ll list them again:

* Diversify
* Work Smart
* Promote Effectively
* Network

Something not mentioned here, but that I am considering, is looking into residual type income programs.

In fact, if you’ve set your business up correctly then it’s my feeling that the economic hardship may not hit you quite as hard. You may still feel the effects, but they will be muted by your proper management of your business.

By: Solomon

Solomon — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:48:22 +0000

Hi Vivienne,
It’s a good discussion that’s brewing over here. And it is an appropriate time to have it, and my take is all things happen for our good. In times of prosperity we lose the sight of unforeseen situations. That’s in one way learning by making mistakes.
I picked up your tag and wanted to share my feelings in my blog. Thanks for tagging me here!
Solomon

By: Vivienne Quek

Vivienne Quek — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 03:08:42 +0000

Hi Walter
Thanks for picking up the tag. Looking forward to hear your new happenings in Melbourne. I like Melbourne, nice place. :)

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Hi Matt
Yes, no matter who you are and what you are, winter will be an interesting time to test our resourcefulness.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 22:37:54 +0000

I think both have pros and cons, a hunter might have bigger peaks and valleys than the farmer, the farmer may have stores put away for problem seasons, but if prey moves away the hunter is posed with a problem.