Have your seen the headlines today?

How about yesterday? What does it matter, they’re all talking about how the global recession is making it tough for everybody.

It seems this downturn in the economy is affecting everyone from solo-entrepreneurs to companies as huge as AIG (don’t even get me started on that…).

Some industries actually thrive in sour economies

Education is one of them. When I was a college president, I always saw enrollments increase during times of economic doom-n-gloom.

Why? Because uncertainty in the economy makes people think about their future and how they need to be better prepared to weather economic recessions with better training and even a new career.

Blog-Religions do well in uncertain times

Blog-Religions are especially immune to the ups and downs of the economy. That’s because of the way they’re structured.

Here are three reasons (all involving structure) why blog-religions succeed in any economy.

1. Blog-Religions Balance Income Streams -  Consulting, training and leverage are crucial elements of a blog-religion’s structure.  It allows for a balance of income streams without relying solely on one stream to meet your financial needs.

2. Blog Religions Are Problem Oriented - Your blog exists to help solve pressing problems and perplexing issues your readers experience.  It provides practical solutions to the issues plaguing those who come to you for advice.

Systematically solve your clients’ problems and you’ll have a customer for life.

3. Blog Religions Provide Community – Community is a hallmark of any religion and a crucial element of any blog-religion.  Your followers need your leadership as well as each other.  Hosting a forum (like the The Upper Room) for your loyal followers provides a safe-zone where questions can be asked and answers explored without the fear of rejection. It provides a sense of belonging and community.

Economies rise and fall

Your blog -when structured like a religion- can weather any economic storm.