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Although economic downturn is an inevitable part of the business cycle, its impact does not have to be the same for every business. While many companies struggle, the prepared ones can thrive in tough times. Better yet, smart companies see economic uncertainty as a rare opportunity to expand as competitors pull back. The "how", however, lies within the collective wisdom of small businesses and midsize companies like yours.

That’s why SAP, joined by leading institutions and thought leaders, is sponsoring a series of Webcasts and online resources on growing in a down economy. Small businesses and midsize companies like yours can join a group of distinguished experts, financial gurus, and experienced peers to discuss proven strategies and share practical ideas on how to survive and thrive in tough economic times.

Webcasts
Beyond the Basics Webcast -- How to Stay Lean and Leverage More In this session, business experts will examine ways to lower operating costs without hurting your business, and discuss options for increasing financial leverage, such as the economic stimulus package and alternative sources of credits.	Watch the Webcast
Relationships Webcast -- How to Keep Your Best People and Best Customers In this session, experts will discuss how to keep your best customers away from price competition, turn less profitable customers into more profitable ones, and retain top talent during tough times.	Watch the Webcast
Think Different Webcast -- Find New Ways to Grow Your Business In this session, experts will share top lessons learned from past economic cycles, plus creative ideas and tactics that you can use in your business to capitalize on this rare opportunity to grow.	Watch the Webcast

Brochures & Whitepapers
Leverage Economies of Scale Learn how you can decrease operational inefficiencies and fuel growth. Hear from SAP customers Wolverine World Wide, SentrySafe, Ipeco Holdings Ltd., and Virgin Entertainment Group.	Read more
Invest and Innovate Discover how you can adapt to changing market dynamics and satisfy customer demands in order to stay ahead of the competition. Hear from SAP customers Wolverine World Wide, Intervoice Inc., and Ditan Corp.	Read more
Insight Business Growth A selection of six articles from the Financial Times provides an overview to business growth in an economic downturn.	Read more
Find the Silver Lining: How Your Business Can Thrive During an Economic Storm This insightful whitepaper written by Webcast speaker Barbara Weltman explores five strategies for taking advantage of current conditions to help your company shine.	Read more