Dealing with the Credit Crunch
28th October 2008
Categories: What's New, Business Support
Strategies for Surviving the Global Recession
This brand new article, written just for tourism businesses and now available on the Toolkit, looks at ways to survive the current downturn. While no one will argue that challenging economic times are good news, it can bring unexpected benefits, since it forces businesses to be leaner and more productive. This article looks at the variety of ways you can make sure you’re operating as effectively as possible: assessing costs and suppliers, taking tighter control of your finances, maximising your staffing, improving your marketing and addressing quality issues to make you more competitive and more effective.
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This HSE Guidance Leaflet looks at practical ways to reduce work related violence in licenced and retail premises, based on measures routinely used by real businesses.
- visitTeesvalley Launchpad Event flyer - Free events for Tees Valley tourism businesses
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Download this flyer to find out more about the fantastic Launchpad events for visitTeesvalley. Get top advice from business experts about current issues affecting the tourism industry - and give your business the best chance to grow in 2009.
- Sample risk assessment form
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Sample risk assessment chart to use with business contingency planning.
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- The Queen's Speech - How Will It Affect Tourism?(12/05/2008)
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