<WBR>Recessions come and go. They are natural economic phenomena which should not be blamed on the government. This one, however, is going to be the worst one we've encountered since the Great Depression. Although the bailout wilt help, it is still going to take a year or so for the economy to recover. As most economist, and even some politicians are telling us, don't panic. If everyone would continue to spend money, albeit carefully, the recession will resolve itself sooner. <br> <br> How can you do your part? In short, yes to all of Richards ideas, and then some. If these things are what it will take to keep your own business going, then by all means, do them. Here on Hawaii, a couple of my pre-schedules are canceling, but I am also getting phone calls every day from new customers. <br> <br> Each area of the country has their own little economic identity. What will work in New York might not work in California, or Hawaii, and vise a versa. The bottom line, as has been mentioned numerous times, is to do good work, satisfy your customers, and be diligent. <br> <br> Good luck. <br> <br> <div style="CLEAR: both">Willem (Wim) Blees, RPT<br> Piano Tuner/Technician<br> Mililani, Oahu, HI<br> 808-349-2943<br> Author of: <br> The Business of Piano Tuning<br> available from Potter Press<br> www.pianotuning.com</div> <br> <br> -----Original Message-----<br> From: richard.ucci@att.net<br> To: pianotech <pianotech@ptg.org><br> Sent: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 3:01 am<br> Subject: the economy<br> <br> <div id=AOLMsgPart_3_a9f32b41-8f46-40ea-8690-b432755bf4ed> <div>List,</div> <div>Our services are postponable, and are more of a luxury than a necessity to most people, Fill the tank with gas, or tune the piano? </div> <div> </div> <div>What if anything are any of you considering to maintain business in the comming months with the economy looking so bleak?</div> <div> </div> <div>Cutting fees? </div> <div>Other discounts?</div> <div>Other services?</div> <div> </div> <div>Thanks ,</div> <div>Rick Ucci/Ucci Piano</div> </div> <div id='MAILCIADA023-885a48ed160232a' class='aol_ad_footer'><FONT style="color: black; font: normal 10pt ARIAL, SAN-SERIF;"><HR style="MARGIN-TOP: 10px">McCain or Obama? Stay updated on coverage of the Presidential race while you browse - <A title="http://toolbar.aol.com/elections/download.html?ncid=emlweusdown00000001" href="http://toolbar.aol.com/elections/download.html?ncid=emlweusdown00000001" target="_blank">Download Now</A>!</FONT> </div>