So, what is a person supposed to do, given the "doom and gloom" that the media is presenting? We're not saying that everything is rosy and bright, but there are those that know how to capitalize regardless of what the economy is. Did you know that Warren Buffet has been happily buying stocks while everyone else is panicking and selling them all off (admittedly, he is the richest person in the US)? He knows a bargain when he sees one. So, what's the rest of us supposed to do?

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The first thing is not to panic. Regardless of the economy, one must analyze their options and make the best decision for themselves. With that in mind, we'll answer some of the common questions we have been getting and how we believe the timing is still there for the right opportunity.

What am I supposed to do now with the volatile markets and banks going under?

Again, the best thing to do is not to panic. Instead of making rash, emotional decisions, it is much better to analyze everything from a "bigger picture" perspective and make a plan of action for yourself. First of all, your bank deposits are protected, so unless you have an extreme amount sitting in an account (most don't), you don't have to worry.

Many people have also been affected by the stock market volatility, especially their retirement portfolios. Ask yourself a few questions. Are your investments made for long term or short term gain? Do you have a diversified portfolio so that fluctuations don't impact your investments as much?

In terms of diversification, have you thought about letting some of your money work for you in other ways, such as having your own business? Instead of "putting all of your eggs in one basket", it's probably wiser to spread them around a bit.

Regardless of the economy, having your own business has always been a good thing financially. Financial advisors have always recommended self employment or small businesses as part of a good financial plan. There are many benefits for doing so and we will list many of those answering the next question.

Consider letting some of your money work for you in a business and not only will you get financial benefits, you give yourself the ability to control your own future.

is now the right time to start a business?

People start businesses all the time regardless of the economy. Sure, there are conditions where you wouldn't start a business, but that would be more specific. For example, you wouldn't want to start a business selling umbrellas in an area that gets only a few days of rain each year. Or, you wouldn't want to start building new housing subdivisions when the market for houses is low and there is a glut of houses available to buyers already. Not starting a business under these conditions is simply making a good business decision. Factors such as these need to be taken into account any time you consider starting a new business.

The reality of whether this is the right time to start a business is greatly dependent on one thing - YOU. Are you ready to start a new business? Have you done your due diligence? Do you understand the risks? And the rewards? Do you have a plan of action? Or are you planning to "wing it?" These questions, and more, will have the greatest impact on whether this is the right time to start a business.

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are people still interested in golf and travel?

Probably one of the questions that you are asking is that with what is going on, are people still spending money on golf and travel? Good question.

Both golf and travel industries have gone through their ups and downs, but in general they continue to do well. After 9/11, both of these industries slowed down, but eventually, came back and showed growth again. The travel industry has grown tremendously and has been forecast to continue its growth over the long term. Sure, there may be a short term impact of both golf and travel, but both are forecast to rebound and grow into the future, especially travel, which is estimated to double in size in ten years.

One thing to note is that the travel industry was forecasting double-digit growth and were preparing for it. For example, cruise lines were building new ships, adding more ports, and offering more itineraries. Even with the recent turn of events, they haven't just stopped in their tracks. They continue on with their plans, and this has resulted in new benefits for travelers - better pricing, more competition for business, more selection and even removal of such things as fuel surcharges. If you are looking for travel deals, now is the time to get them.

With that in mind, it should also be noted that golfers and travelers tend to be in the upper middle to higher income ranges. Although they are affected by what is happening, the impact tends to be less dramatic. Many will continue to do what they have always done: still golf at their club, still go on vacations, etc. Our customers and members typically are within these demographics.

People will still travel. People will still play golf. It doesn't matter if it was a $7 trillion industry and now it's only a $5 trillion industry - getting your tiny slice of this industry will still result in a pretty good business.

there are so many business opportunities, where do I begin?

Entrepreneurs have more choices than ever to start a new business. There are literally thousands of opportunities available and each one claims to be the best. How does one decide what is right for them? Before we launched The Golf & Travel Club, we spent a lot of time researching and analyzing many of these businesses. We wanted to know everything about them - their business model, their growth, their products, etc. What we wanted to know the most though, was what was behind all of the hype and marketing. Although we suspected a lot of things, we were still "surprised" by what was going on with many of these opportunities. We discovered "truths" that insiders didn't want you to know, Truths that would make people shake their heads and wonder why people would get involved at all.

We've put together a short E-Guide to help you wade through some of the most popular business opportunities out there. We'll tell you what they are telling you. Then, we'll tell you what they AREN'T telling you. We'll show things to watch out for and how not to get caught up in the hype.

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The end result? We've taken what we've learned and taken the best things and thrown away the nonsense. We've combined the best of Franchising, Direct Sales, and Network Marketing and created the ultimate business in the golf and travel industry.

We dispense with the BS and tell you exactly what you will be getting into with our business. No "pie in the sky" promises, no "get rich quick", no lies, just facts and what you need to know to succeed.