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		<title>Layoffs and Opportunity</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 18:08:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Michael Sloane</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re just waking up from a 2 month nap, most news publications would have you believe we’re in an economic crisis (unless you’re on a private jet to D.C. to talk about a few billion dollars bailout, I’m guessing you’re aware of this). Although our country’s corporations have lost a few trillion in market [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re just waking up from a 2 month nap, most news publications would have you believe we’re in an <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_crisis_of_2008">economic crisis</a> (unless you’re on a private jet to D.C. to talk about a <a href="http://mx.truveo.com/Auto-Bailout-25-Billion-my-Private-Jet-is-waiting/id/2783894386">few billion dollars bailout</a>, I’m guessing you’re aware of this).<span> </span>Although our country’s corporations have lost a few trillion in market capital, there is reason for celebration.<span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As long as I’ve been a “workin’ man” I’ve had the desire to break out on my own, call my own shots, and give my thoughts, dreams, and ideas, breath and life.<span> </span>I feel certain I am not alone in this and for the million or so Americans (and countless others worldwide) who have been laid off in the recent months, this is the opportunity of a lifetime.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://lsvp.wordpress.com/2008/11/24/how-bad-is-it-for-startups-seeking-financing/">Venture Capital firms</a> and <a href="http://baltimorechronicle.com/2008/110308Lendman.shtml">banks have gone dry</a>, so your dreams are going to have to be funded by guts, bootstrapping, and intuition.<span> </span>Fortunately for many of us, technology has presented the ultimate avenue to open source applications, high speed efficiency, and the potential to lead others through a jungle of applications.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Most recent data focused on 2008 will show a downturn in business sector services and a continued upturn in consumer start-ups. (<a href="http://voices.washingtonpost.com/small-business/2008/11/the_new_face_of_entrepreneursh.html">Washington Post</a>).<span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Not to go, all, <a href="http://sethgodin.com/sg/">Seth Godin</a>, on you, but, it’s time to get re-energized about what you’re passionate about.<span> </span>Now, in this time of chaos, is a chance to channel your inner Steve Jobs, <a href="http://ecorner.stanford.edu/authorMaterialInfo.html?mid=1076&amp;author=149">Larry Page</a>, or <a href="http://www.allbusiness.com/specialty-businesses/660220-1.html">Kemmons Wilson</a>, write your plan, get your ducks in a row, and take leap of faith.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">…. and once you’re up and running and ready to market your brand, <a href="../">I’ve got the perfect solution for you</a></p>
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