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| mean that all opportunities pack up and walk | | | | something new is escalated. People try to save a |
| away. On the contrary, some businesses thrive | | | | buck or two where the can, so they call the |
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| to be alert to the trends and ensure that you are | | | | times roll in and they can afford to drive down to |
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| survive and maybe even thrive in a recession. | | | | small businesses than hiring full time staff. If you |
| Little luxuries | | | | are unable to find a job in your industry, try |
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| could no longer afford to have extravagant | | | | take the sense of gloom out of your aura which |
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| you may think it was alright to get yourself a little | | | | work. |
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| affordable luxuries such as cosmetics, desserts | | | | their vacation days just might be able to outlast |
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| really well in tougher times. | | | | popularity because people are putting off plans for |
| Fast food | | | | more exotic vacations because of the uncertainty |
| Fine dining may take a hit in a recessionary | | | | surrounding job situations or simply a lack of |
| climate but fast food chains usually record profits, | | | | funds. Sometimes knowing how to adjust your |
| because people will still like to have the option of | | | | marketing efforts to suit the times can mean the |
| eating out when they can and they also provide a | | | | difference between success and failure. |
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