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Doing Business in an Economic Downturn

Do you want to know more about what you can do as a business owner during times of economic downturn?

The librarians of the NYS SBDC have put together a list of some helpful articles and resources here: Information you need...to find business solutions during an economic downturn

Get other great advice from NYS SBDC advisors in the following resources:

"Smart Moves in a Bad Economy" by C.J. Prince in the December 2008 issue of Entrepreneur quotes Ira Davidson, director of the Pace University Small Business Development Center.

"Marketing in a Troubled Economy" (video) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3, featuring Lucille Wesnofske and Ritu Wackett of the Farmingdale SBDC

"Expert Suggests Entrepreneurs Turn to Small Banks for Loans" (video) featuring Catalina Castaño of the Pace University SBDC

"The Credit Squeeze on Small Business" (video) featuring Tom Morley of the Westchester SBDC