This Week in Business Strategies

This week's round-up examines how to use unexpected downtime to benefit your business.
April 6, 2020

April 6, 2020—To better assist shop owners with their production management, marketing tactics and leadership styles, Ratchet+Wrench has compiled a short list of essential business-building material from some of its favorite sources.

How to Use Unexpected Downtime to Benefit Your Business – Inc

Though times are tough right now, it's important to remember that this isn't the end of a great economy. It's simply being "paused" because of the coronavirus pandemic.

How to Use Projects to Make Progress Amidst Uncertainty – Forbes

Regardless of your level, role, or industry, breaking work into a series of concrete projects is a powerful way to get things done, build new skills, or prepare for a transition. 

A 5-Day Plan to Keep Your Company Afloat – Harvard Business Review 

Here’s a five-day playbook to help CEOs of cash-flow negative companies, or ones about to go negative, assess the new normal and respond with speed and urgency.

13 Fast and Effective Self-Development Exercises – Success

Whether at home or at work, most of us strive to never stop acquiring knowledge and learning new skills. This drive for continuous self-improvement can have a major positive impact, oftentimes leading to better opportunities for career and personal growth. 

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