Yes - Even during a recession - Go start your own business

An absolutely terrific article about starting your own business.  Check it out on CNNMoney.com.  Best quote from it is this:

Challenging economic times can encourage entrepreneurial capitalism, according to a recent study by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation. More than half, or 51%, of the companies on the Fortune 500 list this year began during a recession or bear market or both, according to the study.  

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