You Can’t Go Wrong When You Stay Your Course
Q: What do GE, Disney, HP and Microsoft have in common?
A: They were all startups during steep declines in the U.S. economy. GE started during the panic of 1873, Disney started during the recession of 1923-24, HP began during the Great Depression, and Bill Gates and Paul Allen founded Microsoft during the recession of 1975.
Q: How much revenue did Microsoft earn in its first year of business?
A: $16,005
Moral of this post?
Great things can be created in times of economic difficulty and even the biggest companies start small. So, rock on people — we’re just getting started! Give the gift of believing in yourself and your dreams.
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