Is your company struggling? What do other companies  do to keep their doors open? The economy is struggling and it can have a  negative effect on businesses everywhere. There are five things companies making  money do to stay afloat during hard times.
 1. Access their finances- Successful businesses  access their finances and figure out where they can cut costs. This doesn't have  to mean laying off any employees you may have, but there are always places that  you tend to overspend. Review all of your expenses and try to cut corners  anywhere you can.
 2. Find cheap and effective advertising-  Advertising costs can be expensive and companies that are making money know how  to be very cost effective in this area. Look for free or low cost advertising  and take advantage of it. Make sure to track the response you are getting so  that you know which areas are worth your time. When you start getting a good  response think about cutting back on some of the more expensive  advertising.
 3. Network with others in your industry- Networking  is a very important part of business. It's important to network with others in  similar businesses. For example if you are a property and casualty insurance  agent you will want to network with some realtors. Building successful business  relationships can bring a lot of new business your way.
 4. Go paper free- A lot of companies are going  paper free. Not only does it help save our planet's resources, but also saves  money in a lot of different areas. You'll save on paper, printer ink, and if you  have employees it can even boost morale by making them responsible for tracking  things like their attendance. The companies making money know this and are  taking action.
 5. Talk about your business- Companies making money  consist of people who talk about their business. You may not want to talk about  your business at the dinner table, but when you meet new people you should  always talk about your business. They may have a need for your product or  services, you wouldn't know that if you didn't talk about your  business.
 These are just a few things that companies making  money do. There are many things you can do to keep your company going even  during the hardest times. Don't let your company sink, be determined and cut  costs where you can. Your company will survive as long as you are dedicated to  keeping your business doors open.
  
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