If you were an entrepreneur, what would you do to stay afloat in the face of adversity or failure and still generate revenue during recession?

6/24/2023

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2y

ISTP

Libra

45

I want you to deal with your problems by becoming rich πŸ’Έ

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25

Romanoff

2y

ENFP

Leo

45

Marry rich

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5

Ella

2y

ENFJ

Pisces

78

If the writer of this question was an entrepreneur... He would know that it is WHEN the market in recession and there is adversity that we thrive. Entrepreneurs are problem solvers, what can be more beneficial for a problem solver than an environment of problems?!

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0

Jay

2y

INTJ

Virgo

98

Keep on pushing. If you truly believe your business is worthwhile and important, keep marketing. My favorites include charity work and doing free things. Both give people a taste of your business and you're helping your fellow man.

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1

Michael

2y

ENTP

Capricorn

78

Is that a way of extracting business ideas from people? πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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0

Daniel

2y

ENTP

Scorpio

21

I would do market research to determine what was still in demand, and I would create a product that satisfied those demands while being cheap enough that people would buy it.

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0

Ben Wormell

2y

ENTJ

Virgo

87

Diversify my services and discount prices. Keeps the business running and generates revenue through increased volume.

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0

Niko

2y

INFJ

Gemini

91

I am now. It depends on what Business you run and is it a Business with Legs that doesn't need your attention 24/7. Real Estate is Tricky because you don't just do it one way. There are many avenues on how to Rent or sell in different forms of economy or areas. Or if you run a boutique you can go from a store front to Ecommerce and brand differently in different states. I had a Coffee business with Low Acid coffee I marketed to Fitness groups and bodybuilders perfect for Intermittent Fasting during Covid. Made my living this way aswell. So it depends what you got going on and what work you're willing to put in. These were how I stay afloat when I lost all Work.

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Madeline

2y

INTJ

Aries

34

To stay afloat in the face of adversity, I'd focus on purpose, end goal or mission. This helps have a flexible mindset to find solutions and not get too stuck on issues. To generate revenue during anytime, I've learned partnerships can be a game changer. Partner with individuals like influencers or complimentary businesses like Airbnb does with airlines. Entrepreneur=πŸ˜πŸ˜­πŸŽ‰πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜‘πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ˜­πŸ˜

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0

Mason

2y

INTP

Gemini

91

Lower my salary and ask executives to do the same then handle staffing as needed to make sure we can have a bottom line

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Cameron

2y

ENTP

Taurus

34

This question is much too open ended. It all depends on industry trends, current offerings/operating costs vs profits and trending returns, your company mission vision and values to orient what matters most in your gauging of success, and what business targets are the most feasible from asessing all of these things. Looking at what revenue streams/investments are likely to tank or fail and lowering risk there is a good start as well as lowering financial credit based risks/loans for fear of not being able to pay it back due to dimishing revenue returns in a recession.

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𝓐𝓡𝔂𝓼𝓼π“ͺ

2y

INTJ

Gemini

54

1. Innovate 2. Streamline 3. Diversify

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1

Ljudevit

2y

INFJ

Aries

23

We should strive to create healthy work environment, and treat your workers like family and not just like tools. If you do that, they will understand when bad times hit and thing aren't as good as they were, because they will knwo deep down it will be back as soon as possible. This only works if you hire right people, some will leave you no matter what.

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1

Luke

2y

ENFP

Libra

Start using buzzwords like blockchain, ai, smart technology, the internet of things, neural networks, renewable energy, fintech till someone gives me a check (edited)

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0

Tawanna White

2y

INTJ

Cancer

45

I'm there now and I haven't figured it out

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0

Carl DeVlieger

2y

INTP

Aquarius

I am an entrepreneur.. expand your product or service line till you find a profitable niche sector.

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Matthew

2y

ENFP

Taurus

21

Take my leftover funds and go to vegas see if I win enough to keep the company alive, it worked for that one rich dude

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Kasper

2y

ENTP

Virgo

I'm an entrepreneur, automotive shop owner. But in business, it all boils down to quality. I only advertised and made business cards 1 time. The rest is all word of mouth. When you do good by your work and set your standards high, the blessing will come.

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Catalina

2y

ENFP

Sagittarius

87

Do a market research to see what is in demand now that the market conditions have changed and then look to adjust my services accordingly.

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0

Nathan

2y

ENTP

Taurus

I am an entrepreneur and those are the single handle best times to make more money actually make the most money every company you see today almost every one was built during crisis or gained the most revenue and popularity from it!

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0

Alexei

2y

ESTP

Sagittarius

I surely still gonna do my best i can for my clients abd in case of recession , Im not gonna focus on building new houses , I will focus on remodeling. As an example! (edited)

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0

Broken Pencil

2y

INTP

Capricorn

I am so very confused, but thank you for the brief chat.

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0

Irene

2y

INFP

Taurus

12

Do very simple businesses with few risks ,they will give you little by little sources of income.Dont put your eggs in one basket.Thats what keeps me economically vibrant and still thriving no matter what.Thats my free advise as a business strategist.It works so well with me though it depends with different niches putting also other factors into consideration.More so networks are very important and maintaining customer loyalty

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1

DeAndre

2y

ENTP

Sagittarius

91

Just admitted this a fail dating app. Just remove dating and stick with friendzone

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1

Arthur

2y

ENFP

Sagittarius

23

I am an entrepreneur, and this largely depends on your business model and personal grit. My business trains professional drivers, my business doesn't slow down, ever. Every person on earth needs truck drivers.

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0

Aleksandr

2y

INTJ

Taurus

54

Maintain morale of my employees by not firing them by the thousands, and if I can increase their wages/benefits to better retain them as valued people. Basically, not be all about profits at the cost of everything else.

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Jey

2y

ISFP

Aries

If I were an entrepreneur, I would assess whether it is wise to continue or not.

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0

Seth

2y

ISTP

Taurus

Try to make a service that doesn't cost you materials but can be sold at a good price. More so if you can facilitate the service given equipment you have around and bring others to your business for the service.

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0

Fox

2y

INFP

Capricorn

stay autonomous and socially responsible or fail.

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Samu

2y

ISTP

Leo

91

First, understand why and what caused the problem. Second, obtain the necessary tools/knowledge that will solve the problem. Lastly, execute the solution. If that didn't solve the problem, start all over again. Document everything, in order to not replicate and be able to identify the same problem again (edited)

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0

Ash

2y

INFP

Taurus

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John

2y

INFP

Aries

I would sell my body to pay the bills

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0

Umang Bhola

2y

ESFJ

Capricorn

23

πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

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Reggie

2y

INFJ

Virgo

78

It depends on the business. There is no one size fits all solution. Most companies continue to generate revenue in a recession if they were profitable prior.

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0

Francesco Yoshi

2y

INTP

Gemini

54

Side job? πŸ˜… I actually AM, an entrepreneur.. and we are, in a recession time (at least in italy). I can't stay afloat, so must do other kind of works at the same time while upgrading my skills both as ability to do my work and recently, contracting abilities... Main problem for me, is that my services have been highly underpaid during these years, and this was because I lached the ability to ask what is, at least, the bare minimum this job should be paid. (This comes from a collegue which has actually criticized me, saying that I am destroying the industry while also destroying myself) (edited)

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Gokul Gowda

2y

ESFJ

Sagittarius

12

I would innovate better and work smart to achieve the set goals...

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0

Adam

2y

ENTP

Taurus

Diversify. If you have assets in multiple sectors, you're less likely to lose.

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0

Ronnie

2y

INFP

Aries

Hope for the best since this is rare. Lol

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0

Boo?

2y

INTP

Capricorn

87

I'd be selling coaching on how to be a coach, webinars on how to make webinars and ebooks on how to write ebooks

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0

Julian

2y

ISFP

Pisces

I dont know

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0

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