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Things Are BEGINNING To Look Better
Are you exhausted from trying to improve business?
You are not alone. Most of the people we have talked to seem to feel that way, too.
Fortunately, relief may be on the way. Don’t expect a surge of new orders just yet, but don’t expect things to get too much worse either. The National Federation of Independent Business reports that small and independent business owners are feeling a little more optimistic that things are turning around.
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Good News! Donations Are Down
The recession has probably ended, according to the latest figures. That sounds like better news than it actually is. It only means things are not getting worse. Most areas of the economy are in their worst financial shape of the past sixty years. Overall recovery may be very slow.
This was confirmed for me, again, when I spoke recently at a Lions Club meeting. Lions Clubs, as you probably know, have worldwide recognition for their work in improving vision. This includes collecting and recycling eyeglasses around the globe. At this particular club's most recent drive, only 30,000 pairs were collected, down from 90,000 pairs in a normal drive, a 70% reduction.
Many won't agree, but I think that is great news.
I had a major revelation during that meeting.
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