Figuring Out What Can Sink Your Business -- and How You Can Save It Here's how to spot hidden weaknesses within your operation and steel yourself for unexpected battles.
By Adam Bornstein •
This story appears in the March 2018 issue of Entrepreneur. Subscribe »
The stronger your business is, the more you stand to lose. Here's a helpful approach to making sure your business is bulletproof.
Q: I'm up late at night wondering what could sink my business. How can I know where I'm vulnerable? -- Chris G., New York
Chris, let me tell you what you don't want to happen. About a year ago, I had a cancer scare. I was sick for more than 70 days, and I watched my business turn upside down. Decision-making slowed to a halt, and every inefficiency was magnified. Did we weather the storm? Yes. But it served as a reminder that as an entrepreneur, there's no such thing as too much preparation.
