If the economy gets any worse can YOU SURVIVE in business in 2009?  As we progress into summer, shops closing up doors every other mile or so seems to be the norm.  As there are still many uncertainties about our financial times, will you be prepared for the rest of the year or will you be forced to close up too?  Business owner's small or large alike need to focus on business goals and keep a positive attitude to guarantee that you will be fine in 2009- this is what will separate you from competitors in your industry.

In many cases, the buyer and seller reach a tentative agreement on the sale of the business, only to have it fall apart. There are reasons this happens, and, once understood, many of the worst deal-smashers can be avoided. Understanding is the key word. Both the buyer and the seller must develop an awareness of what the sale involves--and such an awareness should include facing potential problems before they swell into floodwaters and "sink" the sale.