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The Profitability Report: How to Protect Your Margins in a Downturn

Profits aren't as low as you might think. Here's how companies in 12 industries are faring, plus tips for defending your own bottom line

Forget revenue growth. For VCs these days, it's the EBITDA, stupid .

By Nitasha Tiku | Jul 1, 2009

When Able Planet's bank pulled his $2.5 million line of credit, founder Kevin Semcken had to think fast. Read story

By John Case | Dec 11, 1999

Learn how to figure out your company's critical numbers -- and how to use them to build a stronger company. Read story

By Jill Andresky Fraser | Sep 1, 1992

Analyzing comprehensive costs before accepting new business. Read story

By Bruce G. Posner | Feb 1, 1987

Frustrated with trying to run your company on a budget? Jim McManus has a better way: focus on gross margin. Read story