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The positive 'R' words

A down cycle in the economy can be a challenge for business, slowing sales activity. A recession can, however, also present the chance for other "R" words -- and they might help your business seize opportunities to grow, writes branding expert Naseem Javed.

The current and unavoidable recession that is impacting the United States, slowly affecting Canada and Mexico and spreading its wings toward the farthest corners of the world, is nothing to be either afraid of or surprised by.

It is just one of those cycles that appears every decade or so. Some will land soft, some will land hard, yet still there are some very positive things in that "R" word.

Previous recessions have clearly taught us some very valuable lessons, and this time around, applying the right game plan may offer you a winning streak. This is how.

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[29 May 2008 06:31]

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