Starting a Business in a DownturnMany frustrated job hunters are throwing up their hands in despair and saying, "Maybe I should just start my own business."
That last resort may be a great idea.
"Many people think (a downturn) is the wrong time to start a business, but that's not always correct," says Edward D. Hess, professor of business administration at the University of Virginia and co-author of "So, You Want to Start a Business? 8 Steps to Take Before Making the Leap."