Even now, when analysts were hoping that we would be coming out of the recession, we still see jobs being cut and uncertainty.

Wouldn't it be great if we could develop a way to protect our future by recession proofing our career?

Here are some things we should all invest the time in doing to protect ourselves:

Know your worth - whether you are self-employed or an employee at a large corporation, know the value you bring to your day-to-day.

Develop and maintain a strong network - people like to do business with people they like. Keeping a strong network again focuses on relationships you've developed and nurtured. It also reminds key people of the value you bring.