[lauralil]

I'm a student entrepreneur, and am currently on a business development programme. I've met a lot of new people over the past month and I was really surprised and pleased to see how many people out there are doing well with their businesses, especially startups!

Personally I'm ticking along quite nicely at the moment without having to do too much to get work, so I'm planning to push forward with a few things over the summer to see just how far I can take my business.

Just wondering how the current climate is affecting everyone else? Has your workload changed much? Any difference in the type of clients you are getting, or the work they are undertaking?

Laura

[dogsbody]

well I'm on the dole now!

[lauralil]

no way! sorry to hear that dogsbody...whats your plan now? freelance?

[dogsbody]

A well earned break for a bit before getting back on the treadmill. give me a chance to catch up on stuff work gets in the way of.

[lauralil]

a break is always good :) enjoy it!

[dogsbody]

I'll try but I fear I'm already penned in for changing the skirting boards and redecorating the living room!

Might be easier to go straight back into work.

[lauralil]

haha well it is bank holiday, thats standard procedure if you're not having a few days away?

get out the paint and powertools mister!

[dot design]

I'm the busiest I've ever been (so far) so the recession isn't impacting on me at the moment, fingers crossed.

Its a huge shame though to see some business's going under, with 3 local printers going under in the last 18 months round my way. Lets hope this downturn doesn't last too much longer.

[Minuteman Press]

All good here. We're up 14% first Jan - Apr vs Jan - Apr. Fingers crossed it continues.

Excellent to hear Dot Design doing well. Deserved.

Peter

[VLAHAKISA]

Very little impact for me, I had a bit of impact a year ago but since then I've been just as busy as usual.

Amanda