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How to Prepare for a Recession

Success

If you lived through the Great Recession (2007-2009), you might be experiencing some uncertainty right now as you wonder what the future will hold. Aim to have about six months of living expenses in an easy-to-access fund so that if you are laid off, you don’t have to rely solely on unemployment or other assistance programs.

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Bitcoin Is Longer for Payments; It's a Gold Alternative

Small Business Labs

When Bitcoin was released in 2009, it was meant to be a digital currency and an alternative to traditional money. This is because the price of Bitcoins are way too volatile and way too expensive to function as a currency.  And for several years it more or less functioned in that role. But no longer.

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Rebranding? 7 Keys to Ensure a Smooth Transition

Success

If the effort fails, it can be expensive and disruptive. Consider Tropicana’s 2009 revamp of the established image on its orange juice packaging—the drinking straw stuck into a fresh orange. Always remember that a brand should remain fluid—but exercise caution when rebranding. Radically changing your brand is risky.

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Selling to Big Companies: 8 Sales Tips to Land Your White Whale

Success

Corporate decision-makers demand that you come prepared—with valuable ideas, insights and information that can help them improve their business, reduce expenses or increase revenue. This article was published in February 2009 and has been updated. By using these strategies, you’ll turn your entrepreneurial dreams into a reality.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

Success

I started doing this in July of 2009 and it has created the most magical year of my life. I want to evaluate my cost-of-living expenses and see where I can cut back. Review your expenses as a couple. Listen to a motivational CD on the way to work. 2. — Alan Dwelle , former SUCCESS production manager. Reach my financial goals.

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Brands Built on the Tailgate Economy

Success

The company was founded in 2009 by Parker Duffey and Michael Otwell. RTIC coolers and other products look very similar to Yeti’s but are much less expensive—sometimes priced at over $100 less for the same product. They handle the entire experience and make sure everyone is fed, entertained and happy.

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7 Tips for Selling During a Tough Economy

Success

If the boss chooses to go to market as the low-price provider, your company better have every expense category cut to the bone, including sales commissions, or it will perish in short order! This article was published in February 2009 and has been updated. Good luck and good selling! Photo by @Korneevamaha/Twenty20.