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Tackling tough business times

Has the bursting of the robust-economy bubble taken some fizz out of your small business? Here's how your company can survive, and even thrive, in this economic downturn.

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When the going gets tough
Revving up revenues in a down economy
Don't just hunker down and wait for the economy to recover. Tips to get the good times rolling again -- now.
PLUS: 5 bad-economy business falsehoods
 
Good businesses for bad times
Not every business fares poorly during a recession. Here are some that experts think will be hot.
 
Preparing for, and dealing with, an economic downturn
Many small businesses are ill-prepared to deal with the new, slower economy. Here's how to batten down your company's hatches.
 
Money-saving tips for small businesses
When you work for yourself, every dollar comes out of your own pocket. These tips will help you keep more of the money you work so hard to make.
 
Tell-tale signs of trouble ahead

Most companies eventually face tough times. Some work through the struggle successfully. Others fail. Look for these warning signs to avoid trouble.
PLUS: Already in trouble? Here's how to turn it around.

 
Improving your cash flow

Simple adjustments in daily operations can beef up your cash.
More ways to pump up the cash flow: Refinance your business loan, Get a better handle on your inventory, Fight back against bounced checks.

 
-- Posted: Oct. 5, 2001
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