The periodic availability or scarcity of cash, the movement of interest rates from low to high, and the reaction of businesses and consumers to these conditions all play a role in creating the ...

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Small-business owners need to realize that business operates in cycles. During the growth or maturation phase, businesses purchase equipment and hire employees. Eventually, they grow so large they can ...