The hardest part of ever having a business is starting it in the first place.  So with the current economic uncertainty many are wondering is it the time to lay low or start laying the foundation for future success.

Here a few thoughts from the FBI President and Founder Frances Harder……

Now may be the right time to plan to invest in a new business, which could then reap the rewards for better times to come. A new business is, by definition, SMALL and as such has few responsibilities or overheads, except YOU the entrepreneur! So, if you are thinking about taking that leap of faith, you should take time to plan and to ensure you have the financial backing, experience, plus partners to ensure future success.

Take time to understand why some businesses survive and some don’t. One very important and vital part to a successful business in a slow economy is customer loyalty. It will be those with good relationships with buyers and with clientele who will get paid on time and enjoy returning customers. If people are not buying based on price and product, they are buying based on service…