5 rules for the new business environment

The recession has altered the business landscape. But how will it affect your business? How can you take advantage of the new changes brought on by the poor economy?

Here's a good article on techrepublic.com entitled, "5 Rules for the New Business Environment." Along with the ideas presented in this article, I have another bit of advice for you: It’s time to ask yourself "Why?"

It’s time to question why it is you do what you do. Look at your business processes and strategies. Ask yourself, “Why do we do this?” If the answer is, “That’s the way we’ve always done it,” then it’s time to seriously reconsider your actions.

For example, why do you spend thousands of dollars on magazine ads? If the answer is anything other than “because we see measurable results,” then maybe it’s time for a change.

It’s time to question the status quo. It’s time to adapt to the new rules of business.