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spend a few dollars before you can make money. You may need to hire some new employees to fill vacancies or even remarket to acquire more clientele. Take a look at both your business and patient credit to determine whether or not you will be eligible for a loan if you decide that funding is necessary.

Plan for the Future

Lastly, put a backup plan in place for future crises. If 2020 and 2021 have shown us something, it is that anything can happen. The difference is whether or not we are prepared. Proactivity is better than reactivity. These past few years have taught us the importance of adapting to keep businesses afloat.

Examine the Budget Go ahead and set a timeline for when you would like to make all of these changes. Immediate goals may just include securing funding and making the plans, while larger goals further down the line may include rehiring and advertising. Whatever you decide is needed, the time is now to come back even stronger! Meet Your New Favorite Winter Sport Snowshoeing Is a Fun, Easy Option for All Ages Next, you’ll want to redefine your budget and determine whether or not you will require funding. When refreshing, you may need to

When celebrities jet off to Aspen, Colorado, for their winter vacations, they might not all be going to ski. According to Forbes, Aspen is also a top snowshoeing destination — and that’s a sport that celebrities and ordinary people of all ages can enjoy. Snowshoeing is a simple activity that dates back at least 6,000 years. It involves strapping large flipper-like attachments called snowshoes to your boots. The attachments distribute your weight and let you walk over banks of powder without sinking. You can use them to navigate flat plains, rolling hills, or steep mountains depending on the type of shoe you invest in. On top of its unique history, these three major perks to snowshoeing just might make it your favorite winter sport. 1. If you can walk, you can snowshoe! Unlike other energy- intensive sports like skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing is safe and relatively easy for folks of all ages. Some outdoorsmen and women snowshoe into their 70s and beyond, so a snowshoe outing is a great way for grandparents and grandkids to bond while getting some aerobics in. 2. Speaking of aerobics, snowshoeing is also a great workout. When you strap on your snowshoes, you can burn up to 50% more calories than you would while hiking (depending on your pace and the type of terrain). Athletes who want to really amp up the exercise can even invest in jogging snowshoes! 3. Last but not least, snowshoeing is scenic! When you’re whizzing down a mountain on a snowboard or skis, you don’t

have time to take in the view. But on snowshoes, you can soak up all of the winter beauty around you. You can even bring your camera along on your trek to capture pictures of any flora and fauna you see. If you want to try snowshoeing this winter, make sure you start with an easy trail and consult your doctor and/or physical therapist before you go. Always bring along a backpack of emergency supplies like a blanket and first aid kit, too, and consider purchasing or renting hiking poles along with your snowshoes to boost your stability. For more insider tips, visit SnowshoeMag.com.

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