Shake It Off, Crybaby! 7 Start Ups Built to Succeed in this Brutal Economy.

Do you have anything in common with the founders of HP, Trader Joe’s, FedEx and Microsoft? Yes you do. They were all wading through a murky economy, but they had a vision, and they weren’t going to let a bad economy stand in their way. They started their business in spite of a tight economy…and the rest, as they say, is history.

1: Web Business Back in the day, they used to say “Go West Young Man…” Now it’s “Go WEB Young Man…” The internet is the Wild West for anyone who wants to start a business, and you don’t have to be a computer geek to make the jump. These days, designing a website yourself is easy. If you disagree, you can always get a web designer or marketing company to help you.

2: Computer Repair However, if you are computer savvy, then you already have a recession-proof skill. If your friends and family look to you for help when their computers break down, you might want to consider starting your own computer repair business.

3: Health Care Items It’s not just you. Everyone is getting older. In fact, the median age of our whole population is climbing. Here’s the cold hard facts – when age goes up, health declines. The people who make up our rapidly aging population will continue to make buying healthcare products and services a top priority. Because the economy may not be healthy, but they want to be.

4: Selling Cosmetics There’s a strong market for cosmetics in any economy, because cosmetics do more than help us look good, they help us feel better.

5: Job Search Company/Career Coach When the national economy is tight, people get downsized. When people get downsized they turn to Job Search companies and Career Coaches. You’ll know if this career is right for you: If you are good with people and are good at creating and using a network, this booming business might very well be the perfect choice for you. Then you can make a satisfying career out of helping other folks with theirs.

6: Mediator It’s human nature: People will constantly have disputes they need settled. In challenging economic times they are more likely to choose to a mediator. Mediators are a less expensive alternatives to lawyers. Are you a gifted negotiator? Then you should look into the growing field of mediation.

7: Debt Collection It’s brutal, but it’s true – times like these squeezepeople, and some can’t pay all of their bills. This may not sound like fun, but it has real growth potential in times of economic downturn. There is a lifestyle plus, sometimes you can choose to work out of your house as an independent contractor.

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