Is a bad economy a good time to start a new business? Maybe so, according to a 11/18/08 Marketplace report, broadcast by American Public Media. Resources are less expensive and available, such as highly skilled workers and consultants. Investors who have been burned by the stock market, might be looking to invest in new ventures. And at this point, with consumer sentiment and purchases in a trough, you can plan for the worst, and hope to be pleasantly surprised if the economy improves in 2009/2010.