The economy doesn't owe your business anything. Rising insurance, pricier equipment, and customers who now treat yesterday's necessities as luxuries are forcing owners into uncomfortable decisions. Jeremy Hanson breaks down why being busy isn't the same as being profitable, how adversity exposes the weak spots in a business, and the five moves he'd make right now: protecting cash flow, cutting overhead, building recurring revenue, strengthening relationships, and getting exceptional at sales. He also makes the case for building a business that serves your life instead of consuming it.

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