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January 2009
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Dragons' Den
A Reminder of What We Do...
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Robert Craven

Beating The Credit Crunch - how do you keep your business "when all around are losing theirs"?





FEAR seems to be the word of the moment. Late at night fear and uncertainty creep into the minds of even the strongest entrepreneurs.
  • What if... your best customer goes bust? ... or the bank takes your credit line away?
  • How can you...  get more out of your existing resources? ... and avoid disaster?
  • What are the implications if you step down (or step up) your growth plans?
All the research from the last recession points to the need for businesses to take action and, more importantly, to take the right action. The best time to grow your business is in a recession... and this is the worst time (ironically) to contract your growth plans...

What should you do?
  • Attend a Masterclass Forum with Robert and Paul - get challenged and come away with a succinct set of actions to develop your business. The next one is in London on 17th March
  • Sign up for a Recession-Busting Consultancy Day - a short, sharp shock - like an espresso for your business!
  • Or attend a no-obligation Business Surgery.
I cannot emphasise enough the need to take action right now.

And to get you thinking about how to survive and thrive in the recession, read these three articles from my blog:

Regards
 
Robert Craven

PS  Get my latest book... pre-register your interest in my new book, "Beating The Credit Crunch - how to survive and thrive in the current recession".  Due out on 1st March but pre-publication copies will be available in February.

PPS Save money ...  HERE
where we have gathered over 35 two-for-one type offers.

Regards
 Robert Craven
 
Robert Craven

Dragons' Den
Dragon's Den
The BBC have once again asked for our help with finding entrepreneurs brave enough to enter the Dragons' Den. This is your chance to make your business dreams come true by appearing on Dragons' Den. If you're genuinely seeking investment for your business idea or invention, they would like to hear from you. Download the PDF for full details.


"...it was a great experience, albeit quite a challenge ... and I got a lot out of it. I made 7 key changes to my business as a result..."  Martin Lloyd-Penny FCA, who applied via The Directors' Centre for the last series.
A Reminder of What We Do...
Grow your business
"We work with the owners and directors of growing businesses who feel the pains of growth... we're people who have 'been there and done it' helping you to 'go there and do it'... which means that you exceed your targets so that you run the business you want."

Businesses with 10+ employees: work with one of our team of consultants to grow your business; we've run and sold our own businesses. No 'clever clogs' theory here - just practical, honest and goading help to take your business to the next stage. To find out more call me or Lesley (01225 851044) or sign up for a FREE Business Surgery


Established Growing Businesses: buy 'Bright Marketing' and 'Kick-Start Your Business' (Foreword by Sir Richard Branson) ("Truly Inspirational" The Independent) - Shopping Cart. In conjunction with Barclays we run free business seminars especially for owner-managers of growing businesses -  Find out more.

New Businesses: buy 'The Start-Up Essays' Book - Shopping Cart