I had breakfast this morning in a cafe sitting next to 3 friends who were discussing their jobs and the impact of the world market downturns. Their conversation was fascinating - easily as interesting as the newspapers I was pretending to read.
One of the three friends owned a communications business and said he was noticing a definite slow down in new work. Another one worked for an overseas bank and has been told to have 3 weeks off while they assess their options. The third friend was a french hair dresser. He waved his hand dismissively and said "I am not worried, I am just cutting less off my client's hair so they have to come back to see me more often".
I couldn't help but laugh. If only it was going to be that simple for all businesses.
