No annoying salespeople, and you can even pay for software monthly rather than blowing a big hole in your IT budget. Space and furniture are cheaper. There's plenty of office space on the market. IT help is available. Cutbacks mean employers have a greater number of IT applicants to choose from.
Venture capitalists go back to basics.
That went out the window during the last five years. Now, we're back to building businesses for the long haul. Business is easier. A random survey of restaurants frequented by New Economy crowds reveals that you can get a table without calling a week in advance. Fewer people at trade shows.