The principles of business survival are the same as those in personal or family survival. Keep your costs low and maximize revenues or the entry of money to your coffers.
In home terms, scrimp on expenses while keeping your eyes open for opportunities to make a buck or two.
With the prices of everything going up at rates unimaginable just a few weeks ago, some imagination and discipline are required if some dent is to be made in the outflow of money from your wallet.
Sid down with the members of your household and enumerate the possible areas where savings can be made. If you break your heads enough, you will be surprised a substantial amount can be trimmed from the outflow of your valuable cash.
We can all agree that the cost of family or personal survival can be brought so low. The most expenses are actually incurred when engaging in activities which are meant to show off.
Popular brands of clothes and accouterments, for instance, are so costly compared to a lot cheaper lesser or known names. Why not even consider ukay-ukay or wag-wag. They are a lot cheaper and yet they can serve well durability and sartorial considerations.
And why buy an expensive brand new car if some used but reliable and comfortable alternatives are available?
Our main point is, living for survival can be cheap and reasonable but showing off is very expensive and has no place during these difficult times.**