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Starting in a downturn
Starting in a downturn
Starting a business during a recession can actually be a major advantage. In fact, some of the biggest brands around today were launched during times of financial crisis. This channel explains how you can start a small business during a downturn and still come out on top, as well as offering great tips to recession proof your business.
Recession start-ups: an entrepreneur’s account
Recession drives innovation?
Recession proofing: related networks
Recession start-ups: an entrepreneur’s account
Gem Misa, founder of salad dressing manufacture Righteous Living, gives her top tips...
29/03/11 12:26
Recession drives innovation?
We speak to two entrepreneurs who started their businesses in recession and survived
Recession proofing: related networks
How working in partnership with other businesses can give you the edge
How can I recession-proof my business?
How to increase your business' chances of surviving an economic downturn
Getting finance during a downturn
Our guide to securing funding during the crunch
How will the downturn affect my business?
Make sure you're clued up on how the downturn will impact your business
Keen up your cashflow during the downturn
The phrase 'cash is king' has never been more true
What is the credit crunch?
Our guide to the origins of the downturn
Other survival methods
Alternative ways to keep going in a recession
Stock and staff
Focus on stock levels and staff is essential
Financial precautions
When you should cut spending and take control of cashflow
How to survive a recession
Our guide to keeping afloat during a downturn
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