Comments on: Own A Recession-Proof Business, Find Business Success in Bad Times

By: Meaghan

Meaghan — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:14:50 +0000

Medical and education-related jobs are also ones that remain thriving during recessions.

By: Stephen Krupnik

Stephen Krupnik — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:58:31 +0000

Number 4 on your list, Pawn Shops, are currently at risk in the US. You are correct that this 5000 year old industry (the oldest form of consumer credit) has proven to be recession-proof throughout history, but it’s certainly not “legislation proof.” The US Congress is considering four separate bills that would eliminate pawnshop credit for US consumers. Pawnbroking has been attacked in this manner throughout history but doing away with pawnbrokers could not come at a worse time for the cash-strapped citizen with few other alternatives. Interesting world …

By: SVB

SVB — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 05:39:14 +0000

Maybe people are turning to self-expression during troubled times? Or maybe your son is a *really* good tattoo artist and has built a great name for himself!

By: MeAndCraig

MeAndCraig — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:39:34 +0000

It boggles my mind, but I have another apparently recession-proof business to share …
Tattoo Studio.
Believe it or not, my oldest son (a tattoo artist, w/college degree) is raking in the money these last couple of years.
He also does guest artist spots all over the country -
And pulls in good money, even in repressed economy cities.
Crazy … but true!