Businesses of all sizes are preparing for a potential recession or economic slowdown. The possible downturn comes on the heels of three years fueled by pandemic pricing, rising inflation, a tight labor market, supply chain issues, and layoffs. While navigating these issues has been nothing short of extraordinary, maintaining business continuity and propelling growth results from smart business decisions. When business slows down during an economic downturn, smart leaders take this as an opportunity to prepare for the future when business returns to normal. Rather than sitting back or scaling down, companies that survive and thrive do so because they use this time to improve and enhance their business offerings.One key factor in business success is leveraging technology to create efficiencies, support cybersecurity, streamline processes, and improve the customer experience. But how can leaders prioritize tech when their minds are on other aspects of business health and management? By understanding the crucial role of tech in modern society.Whether processing payments, training employees, or sharing information, businesses must understand the importance of technology and how it can help them succeed in the long run.