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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.
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.
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