Advice For Small Businesses

I was watching our local news channel this morning and saw a great piece on 5 ways that can help small business get through these tough times. Be creative and adjust these 5 ways to fit your business. Read through and click on the link below to listen to the full piece.

- ATLANTA (MyFOX Atlanta) -- About half the people in Atlanta work for a small business with up to 100 employees. If you work for a small business or if you own one, the recession is probably a very stressful time. Richard Warner, who hosts a weekly business show on Georgia Public Broadcasting and owns his own small business, "What's Up Interactive," said now is a good time to be in a small business.

1) Focus on the clients you have - there 1st priority
2) Focus on how you'll save customers money (or offer them more for their money)
3) Be transparent with your staff
4) Engage your staff on ways to cut expenses
5) Get Real: What's working and what's not in your business

http://www.myfoxatlanta.com/dpp/news/Radio_Host_Advice_for_Small_Businesses_031009