| Hey , Are you looking to start a new business soon? Well, most people might think it's RIDICULOUS to be even thinking about setting up a new business in these tough economic times. Just look at the headlines these days: Inflation... Volatile stock markets... Soaring interest rates... Unemployment and layoffs... Reduced consumer spending... Bankruptcies… Obviously, just looking at these would make anyone automatically feel we're heading for a recession. And whether that's true or not, there's clearly a significant deal of uncertainty that can put any new enterprise in a difficult situation.  However, a recession isn't always entirely negative. In fact, there are many reasons why downturns and bear markets present an opportunity for entrepreneurs to start a new business. Let's discuss some of them here... #1 Less competition... First, starting a business NOW could mean facing fewer competitors. Well, apart from the fact that most people are risk-averse and would be reluctant to pursue their business plans during an economic downturn, many existing businesses may also face difficulties and might be forced to take on expensive overhead costs that they can no longer support. This, then, is an excellent opportunity for you to establish yourself in the industry you wish to enter and perhaps beat large corporations on pricing. #2 Cheaper overhead… The recession will give you the chance to get everything you need for your business at a cheaper price, including office space rent, furniture, raw materials, and general supplies. You might even negotiate long-term supply agreements that will help you save money both during and after the recession. #3 Increased Labor Supply…  Higher-grade employees may be too expensive or difficult to hire in most situations but NOT during a recession where many people of all skill levels are likely to lose their jobs. So it would be excellent to profit from this chance to hire highly skilled, experienced individuals for less money. #4 A Powerful Brand Narrative… Do you know what General Motors, Burger King, Airbnb, and CNN have in common? These companies were all established when the economies were at their LOWEST points—that is during an economic downturn or a global financial crisis. Besides the difficult economic backdrop that helped them establish a tough foundation to weather any economic downturn, their history of survival and resilience make a very inspiring brand story that would make a trending story online. Just think about how many people adore tales of businessmen beating the odds to launch a product amid a downturn! One Piece of Advice… Although starting a new business seems favorable during an economic downturn, that doesn't mean it will also be EASY. Financing a start-up, for one, may be a huge challenge for any aspiring entrepreneur.  Banks may be hesitant to lend against businesses that do not have cash flow, revenue, customers, inventory, or a track record. Venture capital, on the other hand, may be given instead to companies that have already made a name for themselves rather than being early-stage risk capital. That's why at Genesys Financial Group, we aim to help every aspiring entrepreneur benefit and profit from the equity crowdfunding revolution. We believe this revolution will financially empower more people around the world and democratize equity ownership. Do you have a new business idea with a clear revenue model? Hit us up so we can help you communicate your vision and connect with potential clients, customers, and investors. Speak with you soon, Cecil Robles CEO Genesys Financial Group P.S. Don't have any idea what equity crowdfunding is all about? Send us your questions by clicking the REPLY button. |
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