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5 Ways to Manage Unforeseen Challenges

It's impossible to prepare yourself for every potential challenge thrown your way, but as a business owner, it doesn't hurt to try!

When unexpected dilemmas arise, there are ways to get through them. Just follow these steps.

Assess how much and what damage will ensue. Will the problem cause you to lose a client, decrease revenue or hurt your public image?

Create a damage report:

You're emotionally invested in your business, but you don't have to show it every time an issue rears its head.

Don't get emotional:

Never base your decisions on short-term thinking. Long-term vision will help you to effectively prioritize what your business needs.

Focus on long-term initiatives:

Once you understand the situation at hand, share it with others on your team. Notify any customers it may impact as well.

Effectively communicate the

problem:

It's not easy coming up with solutions on your own, so get together with your team to discuss possible ways to resolve the problem.

Brainstorm a solution:

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