In these days of a down economy, it has become a faux pas to declare that your business is actually going strong. The problem with this is that sharing stories of despair has become the norm.
There are indeed, pockets of the northern Michigan business landscape showing strong signs of growth. Funny though, that these business owners speak in hushed tones. Perhaps, if they were more vocal in sharing the good news, others would feel a sense of hope and promise for the near future. Or is it simply bad manners to say "business is great"?
What do you think?
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1 comment:
Good point! We absolutely need to hear that there are businesses doing well in our area. A pity party never helped anybody. I might suggest, however, that a little empathy be employed when conversing with those who may not be in such a rosy position. Remember that what might work for your business and clientele may not work for someone else's. And, finally, there's a fine line between talking about your success and gloating about it.
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