Business Resilience 101: Strategies for Uncertain Times

When the world feels unpredictable, business doesn’t have to feel chaotic.In this episode, I’m joined by Christine Rico, strategic CFO and founder of CFO on Speed Dial, to talk about how female entrepreneurs can create calm, recession-proof growth without spiraling into panic.We break down what a business resilience framework really looks like, including the three-part system Christine uses with her clients to manage risk, stay agile, and make grounded, value-based decisions. You’ll also learn what agility actually means in business (hint: it’s not just about moving fast), how to spot early warning signs before a crisis hits, and why calm planning is your business’s superpower in uncertain times.Whether you’re navigating slower sales, rising costs, or simply feeling wobbly in your business, this conversation offers clarity and actionable next steps. Christine shares specific tools for entrepreneurship risk management, building cash flow buffers, and growing with intention, even in a rocky economy.This one’s for the visionary female entrepreneur who wants to lead with strategy and work smarter not harder, so you can focus on your meaningful work.🔗 Connect with Christine RicoReady to Take Action? Here’s Your Next Step📩 Subscribe to the podcast for more time-saving habits and mindset shifts.🎁 Special thank you for my loyal listeners: Get the Peaceful Productivity Mini Audit — FREE (normally $55)! A quick, personalized audit to clear the fog and move forward with focus.Let’s make your time work for you, not the other way around. 🚀What's really stealing your CEO time? Every entrepreneur has a dominant productivity pattern — a way of working that feels normal, even productive. But when you're the CEO, that pattern has a cost.It shows up as full days with no real progress. As never having time to sell, to build, to think. As always being busy but never feeling ahead.You might recognise yourself in one of four patterns: The Overloaded Operator, The Momentum Chaser, The Preparation Loop, or The Capable Bottleneck. Find out which one is your dominant pattern 👉 Take my quiz: https://annerajoo.com/quizOr book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @_annerajoo_ and share your key takeaways from this episode! Your insights mean a lot to me!