Starting a Business in a Recession

2009 looks set to be one of the most challenging years in recent history for small business owners.

When large, established, household names struggle to survive in the tough economic climate, we ask is it harder or easier for the small businesses.

Recessions frequently result in a burst of new small businesses, as those with redudancy settlements take the step to start up their own business, something that they’ve maybe wanted to do for years, but been too cautious to do, preferring the security of the monthly pay check to the uncertainty of the new business start up.

Over the next few weeks we will be running a serious of posts about the issues that face small businesses, and in particular those trying to start and trade through a recession.

A business that can survive and grow in a recession can cope with anything, and some of the UK’s small business are best placed, with their flexibility, and “can do, will do” attitudes.  We look forward to bringing you some of the top tips, advice and stories.