(Poll created October 29, 2009)
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You're the owner of a retail business that has a very high gross profit margin on the items you sell.

Your store has no customers and you're running out of money. What is the best strategy to deal with the slump in sales?

Cut back on advertising Delete
Get a loan from the bank Delete
Hire a consultant to hold focus group studies Delete
Cut back the number of hours you are open Delete
Hire a bunch of illegals Delete
Lower prices and have a sale Delete
Buy a lottery ticket Delete
Visit the Small Business Administration and ask for a grant Delete
Force your employees to take a pay cut Delete
Reduce inventory you keep in stock Delete
Fire your sales people Delete
Pray to God and ask for a miracle Delete
Buy a lower quality product but keep prices the same Delete
Stop paying your taxes Delete
Take longer before you pay your suppliers Delete
Increase prices to increase gross profit margins Delete
Shut down and move to Belize Delete
Ask for a bailout Delete
Cut your salary Delete
Pray to Lord Obama for fiscal deliverance Delete
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