The old expression “cash is king” really hits the mark during a recession. SCORE reports that 82% of small businesses fail due to cash flow problems. To help recession-proof your business, be sure to have cash and manage it wisely. Here are some ways to do it: Getting the cash you need For most businesses, having […]
The post Recession-Proofing Your Business: All About Cash appeared first on Barbara Weltman.
It’s common knowledge that having a business plan is helpful, if not essential, in running a successful business. But savvy business owners know that having backup plans to address anticipated or unexpected contingencies is just as important. Understand how contingency planning operates and what matters you should address so that you’ll be prepared to handle a recession if it should happen. How plans B and C work The concept of contingency planning is nicely illustrated by HUD’s approach to winter planning back when COVID-19 was a serious issue. Plan A covered the usual or normal projected needs of communities for the […]
The post Recession-Proofing Your Business: Plans B and C appeared first on Barbara Weltman.
