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Lessons From Past Recessions

Success

For anyone who lived through the fear and uncertainty of the 2008 financial crisis, hearing ‘recession’ from news anchors and pundits can bring up anxiety and fear. The most recent recession was in 2020 and only lasted a couple of months, whereas the 2008 recession lasted about 18 months. Consider your skills and upskill.

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How to Organize Your Wallet

Clutter Coach

by Originally posted 2008-06-12 10:00:00. You don't want to be one of those people who holds up the line trying to find her preferred shopper card, do you? Credit cards :  You really only need one, or two if you have a business.    And make sure you have time to manage and track your benefits. . 

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/03

The Small Business Blog

Small Businesses Faces Sharp Rise in Cost of Health Care : As Congress nears votes on legislation that would overhaul the health care system, many small businesses say they are facing the steepest rise in insurance premiums they have seen in recent years. Hit the plastic. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/10

The Small Business Blog

Small Business Crunches Numbers : Small business has fought the health-care bill as too costly. FPB and Accept Cards LTD help firms save money an merchant services : The FPB is helping small businesses cut adrift by the providers of credit card merchant services or struggling with the cost of processing card payments.

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Top 5 Tips on Building a 6 Month Cash Reserve

The Small Business Blog

While trying to keep up with Jones’ people eventually rack up huge credit card bills and are screwed. Thank you so much for sharing. If for anything else people just need to live within their means. Mark Said on January 20th, 2010 at 10:36 pm This is good advice for everyone not just business owners. 5% is a good target too.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/17

The Small Business Blog

WinWeb’s UK Customers Can Save With MasterCard Business Savings : The credit card organisation MasterCard and Winweb have joined forces and bring a 10% saving to all WinWeb customers. SMEs to vote Tory : Many small businesses say they will vote Conservative in the next election.In Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/01

The Small Business Blog

Business owners increasingly upset over credit card transaction fees : Card issuers contend their swipe charges don’t hurt and should remain the same. The Latest Entrepreneurial Fantasy Is Selling Cupcakes : Move over restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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