In some respects, the COVID-19 pandemic feels like it is finally in the rearview. And yet, the fallout from the pandemic continues apace, including a considerable amount of financial uncertainty and disarray. Amidst soaring inflation rates and especially high gas prices — phenomena aided and abetted by violence in Ukraine, supply chain disruptions and countless other variables — many economists now suggest that a recession lies just around the corner.While it remains to be seen whether this dire prediction comes true, it certainly behooves small-business owners to prepare for even the worst contingencies. The question is, what steps can you
