I am currently working with a couple of clients whose sales are being affected by current economic events. One client is in the luxury travel business and another is in the recreational boating business.
In the former situation, high gas prices, higher food prices, and the fall of the dollar against the Euro are causing their customers to pull back on their buying decisions. In the latter situation, high gas prices and a concern about the economy are causing their customers to put off their next recreational boat purchase.
Of course, they're not the only ones feeling the pinch right now. If you are too, here's a recessionary rallying cry for you:
If you want more sales, get serious.
Serious about what?