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Surviving a slowing economy

There is little doubt that the economy is slowing and entrepreneurs are finding it hard to cope with falling consumer confidence, rising interest rates, soaring petrol prices and a strong Australian dollar.

But this is not the time to panic – it's time to re-examine your strategy, make careful plans for the future and re-energise your staff.

To help you get through the downturn, SmartCompany has written a series of articles full of tips and ideas. They cover everything from strategy and marketing to people management and fatal mistakes. 

James Thomson

And here's something to brighten your day – as you'll see from our stories, the best outcome will be that you end up actually positioning your business for growth in the downturn.

 
 
 
 
 James Thomson, Editor

 

Editor's Must Read articles:

10 tips for marketing in a downturn
Strategy in a downturn – 10 lessons from the last recession
10 ways to lose your business in a downturn
10 tips to get people management right in a downturn
How to retain staff without breaking the bank

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