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Figuring Out What Can Sink Your Business -- and How You Can Save It

Here's how to spot hidden weaknesses within your operation and steel yourself for unexpected battles.
Source: Federico Gastaldi
Federico Gastaldi

The stronger your business is, the more you stand to lose. Here's a helpful approach to making sure your business is bulletproof. 

Q: I’m up late at night wondering what could sink my business. How can I know where I’m vulnerable?  -- Chris G., New York

let me tell you what you don’t want to happen. About a year ago, I had a slowed to a halt, and every inefficiency was magnified. Did we weather the storm? Yes. But it served as a reminder that as an entrepreneur, there’s no such thing as too much preparation. 

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