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Tough Times Resources

2025 Tough Times Resources

If you’re running a business during the economic turbulence and tough times in 2025, you’re not alone. Between rising costs, market volatility, and consumer hesitation, many business owners are facing one of the toughest trading periods in recent memory. It’s natural to feel concerned, but there are proven strategies and tools that can help you weather the storm and come out stronger on the other side.

This curated collection of practical resources is designed to help small business owners stay resilient, sharpen their focus, and make smarter decisions. Whether you need to shift your mindset, protect your cash flow, boost productivity, or streamline operations, these articles and guides offer timely advice that works. You’ll find step-by-step strategies, handy checklists, and positive insights drawn from Dave’s real-world experience in tough times.

Now’s the time to lean in, take control, and adapt your approach. From quick wins to long-term changes, these resources will help you build a more agile, cost-efficient, and opportunity-focused business model. Start by refreshing your outlook, then choose a focus area that needs attention — mindset, strategy, finances, efficiency or wellness. Let’s turn uncertainty into a catalyst for growth.

If you are having a tough time in this turbulent economy, having the right mindset and strategy is essential. Here are some resources that can help.

Tough Times Resources

Start with the Right Attitude & Beliefs

  • Read Dave’s Blog on Adopting a Positive Mental Attitude 

Use Strategies for Tough Times

  • Read Dave’s Blog Small Business Essentials for Turbulent Times
  • Read Dave’s Blog Tactics for Tough Times Handbook – 176 ideas for Tough Times
  • Read Dave’s Blog Small Business Growth Problems
  • Read Dave’s Blog How to Thrive and Survive in a Downturn

Manage Your Finances Better

  • Read Dave’s Blog 7 Money Saving Ways to Buy Better, Cut Costs and Reduce Expenses
  • Read Dave’s Blog Watch Your Debtors and Cashflow in Turbulent Times

Be More Efficient & Productive

  • Read Dave’s Blog on Best Productivity & Effectiveness Tips – How to get better results Faster
  • Read Dave’s Blog on the Best Tech Tips and Tools
  • Read Dave’s Blog on Business Model Generation
  • Read Dave’s Blog on Better Systems, Checklists and Processes
  • Read Dave’s Blog on Using Systems for Replicating your Business Successfully

Dealing with Changing Times

Michael McQueen Video – Maintaining Momentum in Tough Times

  • Youtube link for Michael McQueen

Training Resources for Business Growth

An Amazing set of FREE Training Resources for Businesses from Dale Beaumont at Business Blueprint

  • https://conquerthecrisis.com.au/

Further Reading for Tough Times

  • Read Dave’s Wellness Resources for more energy and a positive growth mindset.

About David, Michelle & Brooklyn Staughton

David, Michelle, and Brooklyn Staughton can help you grow your Sales & Service levels and improve your Teamwork.

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  • David Staughton is an award-winning conference speaker, business consultant and mentor.
  • Michelle and Brooklyn Staughton are conference speakers and skilled Trainers of Front Desk Staff and Teams.

About Dave

David “Big Dave” Staughton is an Award-winning Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with over 20 years of professional speaking & consulting experience. He is a past board member of Professional Speakers Australia and a past advisor to a large Australian speakers bureau and online speakers website. As an experienced International Keynote Speaker, he has presented to over 800 Audiences in 12 Countries.

David’s most popular SPEAKING TOPICS cover  AI, Growth Strategy, Teamwork, Service & Sales improvement – overcoming sales slumps and seasonality for small businesses and plastic surgeons.

He is also a successful serial entrepreneur and an expert on Growing Small Businesses in Turbulent Times

Dave offers:

    • Conference Speaking- Keynotes, Breakouts & Workshops
    • Master of Ceremonies for Conferences and Events
    • Team Training Workshops and Webinars
    • Growth Consulting to Plastic Surgeons around the World

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