by Celia Ann Rooney
Worried about your economic future? You are not alone in this roller-coaster market. But don't lose hope. There are lots of practical steps you can take to improve your situation right away. Today is the best time to start the leaner budget you've been meaning to get around to, increase your earnings, and reap savings from recycling. As the owner of two small businesses (a law firm partnership with my husband in Philadelphia and a new web-based multimedia publishing company registered in California), these tips are more than cost-cutting measures for hard times. They are also smart practical tips for achieving business success in the long term. Here they are in three areas of business management: tips for reducing costs, increasing income, and improving marketing.
