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Opportunity – Small Business Quote of the Week

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Ann Landers (1918-2002) US columnist, attrib. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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How to Survive a Recession, According to a 91-Year-Old Business

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A fire in the restaurant’s kitchen in April 2002 forced the owners to scramble to become operational again before the summer rush. Keep customers close Wall Drug sees an estimated 50% of business come from repeat customers, so employees play a valuable role in the overall business.