While it is impossible to know when or how extreme a recession can be, there are steps that wise business owners can take now in order to prepare their enterprise for leaner times ahead.
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An abatement period is a period in a lease agreement during which rent is reduced or temporarily waived. It is often used to help tenants during initial occupancy or when a property is undergoing repairs or improvements. The terms of the abatement period are specified in the lease.