Record energy prices, rising unemployment while the value of real estate continues to slide; many of the current financial headlines may have some entrepreneurs worried about the economy. The cost of energy and many food basics now at record levels are not only stretching consumer's budgets; but those of millions of small enterprises.
Growing a small business is often stressful, but even more so as the economic forecast grows darker. One SBTV.com featured expert has some suggestions on how to use stress as a positive force in a small business. But continued stress can take a big toll on a small workplace.
Stressed entrepreneurs and their employees may be tempted to reach for junk food, skip meals to get more work done, and seek stress relief by drinking, smoking or skimping on sleep. This is really risky business because this common ways to deal with stressful times can put your health at even greater risk according to health professionals. Many entrepreneurs and their employees don't have adequate health care coverage because they can't afford it in these economic times. A major illness can be a critical crisis for a small business. Over fifty percent of personal bankruptcies today are related to medical debt.
Two respected medical experts who are contributors to SBTV.com offer seven steps to improve your health and well being. People under great stress release hormones and nerve chemicals that weaken the immune system, rendering them more susceptible to illness. That is why SBTV.com includes streaming video wellness segments, podcasts, articles and information from health professionals and experts to help small business owners stay healthy as they work to meet the challenges of growing their enterprise in these challenging times. SBTV.com is expanding our free coverage to help entrepreneurs work smart and stay healthy.