A contingency fund is money reserved to address unforeseen financial circumstances in a business. This can include an opportunity to purchase a large asset at a reduced cost, or an emergency, such as ...

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Every business owner has his own leadership style, based on his personality and business type. There are six major recognized leadership styles used in business. The contingency approach refers to the ...

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I suggest rolling through the five areas listed above and identifying contingencies that are somewhat likely and would require a major change in the business. A company could have over a dozen major ...

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