How honesty saved our business

Originally appeared on spirituality.com

Even in a nation as prosperous as Switzerland, individuals and businesses have to confront the possibility of failure. The issues this author writes about—especially the importance of honesty—apply to any nation, developed or developing. Businesses create jobs and products that help to provide employment and services. But their progress or failure can rest on individual choices.

From my own experience, I can say with confidence that God always helps us, even in what seem to be hopeless situations.

After a brief period of unemployment, my husband decided to start his own company selling containers that collected rainwater. Things began well enough, but some time later there was a lot of financial pressure, and business debts were getting out of hand.

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