Roller Coaster Economy. Credit: Zack Blanton/Adobe Stock Surviving a recession as a small business is not easy, but it's possible. Talking to people you trust and making educated decisions based on the numbers will help. Credit: Zack Blanton/Adobe Stock.

There's been talk of an impending global recession since summer, and as the months pass, the conditions are ripe for one as a result of record-high inflation and other special circumstances.

ALM Small Business Adviser Logo. Courtesy photo. Join our LinkedIn group, ALM Small Business Adviser, a space where small business owners can gather to network, have discussions and keep up with the trends and issues affecting their industries.

Although recessions are scary for any company, small businesses are particularly vulnerable in these uncertain times. They often don't have access to the same resources as larger companies, and small businesses must be creative and resourceful to survive.

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