The high level of distress many small-business owners and managers experience during a crisis is unsettling, but normal. When displaced from work and income, it can be comforting to just hide because you are so overwhelmed. Yet those who will recover demonstrate resilience. They catch their breath and move forward to adapt, retool and recover.
Once the initial shock of an economic upheaval abates, you still need to be realistic. Any distressed economic situation will not resolve quickly. So put your “long game” into play. The long game is your resilience strategy. Here are seven ways to start planning your













