Credit crunch survival guide

OLDHAM businesses can get advice on how to survive the credit crunch at a seminar organised by Greater Manchester Chamber in response to the worsening economic conditions.

The seminar will teach people to analyse how to recession-proof their business and draw up a survival plan. The event will take place at Piccadilly House, 49 Piccadilly, Manchester, between 8 and 10am on November 18.

Tickets for the workshop cost £15 for Chamber members and £30 for non-members. For more information, e-mail events@business-support-solutions.co.uk or call 0161-245 4923. Chris Fletcher is deputy chief executive at Greater Manchester Chamber.

He said: “In these difficult economic times, it is vital for businesses to plan how they will deal with the problems ahead. We want to show you can do more to survive the credit crunch than just cutting costs.”