Comments on: Staying Positive During Hard Times

By: John Hoff

John Hoff — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 16:42:28 +0000

Hello Cath. Yeah many times while I read your articles I find some things familiar heheh. I guess it’s a natural cycle of doing business that many, if not most, people navigate through.

By: Cath Lawson

Cath Lawson — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:55:13 +0000

Hi John – I totally agree that you’ve got to think and do something.

Your life sounds a lot like mine has been. But I think making money then losing it makes you value things more and stops you getting too complacent.

Ending a business that isn’t right for you is good advice – I ended a business that wasn’t right recently and it’s freed up my time to work on another project.

Thanks for the link by the way John.

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By: John Hoff

John Hoff — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:02:53 +0000

My pleasure Chase. So can you tell us over here at WP Blog Host what your blog is about?

By: Chase March

Chase March — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 23:36:58 +0000

Hi John, You're right. This entry does go beyond business. I see how it relates to blogging. I now know that I still get enjoyment out of blogging. So I should keep at it and continue to invest in it. Thanks! Chase March's last blog post..Meet The Teacher BBQ

By: John Hoff

John Hoff — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:36:05 +0000

@ Barbara – Referral marketing can work very well, especially for contractors like us. Our landscape company rarely advertises, it’s all networking and we do quite well.

@ Alex – Hey thanks for stopping by. I think you made a wise decision there to move on. A successful business takes more then just hard work – it takes dedication.

I think also that second point you made is very true even for people who don’t own businesses but just work a normal job. They get “use” to working where they work and get stuck when they could achieve so much better.

By: Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome

Alex Fayle | Someday Syndrome — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 09:22:33 +0000

With my former business, I closed up shop. I realized I wasn’t willing to put the hours I needed into it, so decided to stop. With my new business, I’m willing to work and work a lot to make the business thrive. I’m passionate about what I do and how I help people.

A lot of times people get stuck on autopilot and keep going long after they should have reevaluated. Unfortunately that means that they sometimes lose out on good opportunities, or even fail altogether.

Great reminder to stop and think! It’s not all kittens and puppies.

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By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 06:34:32 +0000

Hi John,

Thanks for the mention. I do agree, when times are tough, we do have to reevaluate if we should ride it out or close shop. In our area, many are closing shop. We’re riding it out and to our advantage have built our business on referrals.

I like your idea of using the down time to better ourselves and keep a positive attitude. Can you imagine meeting up with a business owner who is down and out, but he wants your business? You might actually think twice. If someone is squeaking by, but emits a positive attitude, they’re more apt to get the job. If nothing else, to me, it would show that person loves what they do (and would probably do a great job).

Barbara Swafford’s last blog post..You Have The Whole World In Your Hands