Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Batten down the hatches


 

As we approach the final two months of the year and the oncoming holiday season it is most likely that we find ourselves operating against a difficult background. 

Without question, the real effects of the cut-backs and general downturn in many people’s incomes will be felt most keenly in the final weeks of 2013. 

The recent hike in utility charges will start to bite and a further downturn in consumer confidence appears likely. More and more will the mantra “heating versus eating” be heard. 

Running any business will provide challenges and there could not be a more pressing time to address the question of operating costs and the rigorous policing of stocks and debtors. 

By taking appropriate actions now, companies should find themselves well positioned to ride out the inevitable storms.

 

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