How are small businesses weathering the economic recession? What opportunities are they finding in this challenging environment? Is the federal economic stimulus bill really helping them?
As Founder and President of Pantheon BC, Timothy Lantz digs deep into the operations and finances of businesses. He counsels owners and managers daily, helping point them in the right direction, whether that means getting started, growing, restructuring or acquiring another company.
Tim would be glad to speak at one of your upcoming meetings about the state of small business in 2010. A veteran business analyst and advisor, he has more than 15 years of combined sales, business management and consulting experience across many business sectors.
Small businesses are finding themselves caught between a financial rock and a hard place. Stimulus money is not easily accessible to them, and many banks are hesitant to make loans because the government deems them too risky. Yet, they need capital. How are they making it?
Meanwhile, other small businesses that were well-positioned when the downturn hit are seeking acquisitions or looking for new ways to grow and gain market share. What did these companies do to not only survive, but thrive, when so many others are struggling?