Recently Smart Business Magazine requested I write for them and for my first article I outlined fifteen things you can do to stay in business or grow your company in a tough economy.

Smart Business is a management journal providing insight, advice and strategy for C-level executives of fast-growth, middle-market and large companies. Our publications are designed as concise packages that meet the information needs of senior decision makers of these companies. Each edition of Smart Business features a cover story on a high-profile local business or community leader on what makes them successful.

For me, this opportunity is rewarding as I get to share some things I have learned over the years competing against some of the biggest names in the business and through multiple bubble bursts… Dotcom, telecom, housing, credit, etc.

Here are the tips… I hope you find them useful.