This week, doing business in a downturn and barriers to entry.
The credit crunch is starting to hurt, with layoffs, bankruptcies and repossessions, yet some companies are well-poised for a downturn. This week we’ll find out about recession-positive businesses – and who makes money when boom turns to bust?
Plus, we’ll talk about so-called barriers to entry. Not nightclub bouncers or traffic cones, but hurdles like patents and professional qualifications that prevent new companies from entering a market. We ask how entrepreneurs can get past those stumbling blocks and grow their businesses.
The Bottom Line cuts through confusion, statistics and spin to give you a clearer view of the business world through discussion with people running leading and emerging companies.
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