Very few industries are weathering the economic climate unscathed. The global headlines have been brutal, reminding us daily of the economic turmoil:
• “Chrysler shuts down for one month.” – Washington Post, Dec. 18, 2008
• “Hotels try to adapt to hard times.” – Time.com, Dec. 17, 2008
• “Jobless claims at 26-year high.” – Time.com, Dec. 18, 2008
• CBS trims staff.” – AdWeek, Dec. 16, 2008
Many experts are predicting the market will rebound in the second quarter of 2009, and begin to make a comeback by the end of the year.