Starting A Business In A Challenging Economic Climate, Part One (Why Now?)

Starting a business during a recession seems counterintuitive, doesn't it? If the economy isn't doing well and people aren't spending money, doesn't that mean a new business is likely to fail? Actually, the answer may surprise you. Fears about starting a business in this economy are common and understandable. History shows us that the economy may not have as much of an impact on startups as you might think.