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How to Thrive in this Economy
Educate yourself
Teach yourself something that you've always wanted to do or learn a skill that will make you more marketable. You can enroll in a class, but you can also teach yourself online. There are tons of resources to learn all sorts of things online and many of them are free. Books are also great ways to learn. If you are short on cash, go to your local library. | Learn More |
Stay active
Exercise, walk, hang out with your friends, do something while you wait. It will make the wait seem shorter and you'll do something good for yourself in the meantime. Don't stop connecting to others around you. If you find yourself depressed, get help.
Find Support
We've all been there. If you're really in a pickle, ask for help-whether it be financial support or moral support-we all need help once in a while. Don't be too proud to ask people around you for a hand. They know how tough times are for some people and many of them are very willing to help in whatever way they can. Support groups for people who have lost their jobs are cropping up everywhere. Sometimes just having someone to talk to about your struggles is enough to give you the lift you need to go forward. | Learn More |
Support Others
If you are struggling, you're not alone. Find people who you can help get on their feet and see how fast it lifts your spirits. | Learn More
More THRIVING tips to come in the next issue including a list of industries that are doing well...
top of page Recommended Links
- Quick Start Business Plan from SCORE
- Free Business Advice from SCORE mentors
- Inc. Magazine Online
- Update All Your Social Networks with Ping
- U.S. Small Businesss Administration
- Finance Primer: A Guide to SBA's Loan Guaranty Programs (you must register first)
- Small Business and Self-Employed Tax Center
- HP Eco Ideas
Business, Marketing and PR Books & Products I Recommend
Marketing for Artists CD
Based on Susan Lee's successful Marketing for Artists presentation, this highly informative CD can be viewed on your pc or printed. It includes the following sections:
- Marketing for Visual Artists
- Public Relations for Visual Artists
- Marketing & PR for Writers (information for published and non-published writers)
- Photoshop Tutorials
- How to Photograph Your Artwork
- Portfolio Creation and Organization (hard copies and online galleries)
- Complete clickable links to recommended instructional videos, marketing books and software
- Clickable links to artists resources on the web including grants, mailing lists, benefits for artists & more
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