Businesses prove resilient in tough times

De Kok
De Kok

A tough economic climate is usually considered undesirable in business circles as it is deemed to be disadvantageous for businesses.

These conditions are usually related to the slow economic growth as well as the tough regulatory environment.

In a tough economic climate, the reality of budget cuts, job insecurity and diminished employment rights usually comes to play with some companies succumbing to the pressures and ending up retrenching or closing shop.

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