Many businesses in Hollywood are suffering due to the economic slowdown, and as usual it is small businesses that are suffering the brunt of the problem. While most of the press is focused on multi-billion dollar studios, it is the caterers, prop rental houses, equipment suppliers, post production facilities, independent contractors, and other small businesses that make it possible for studios to make huge profits every year. I was recently quoted extensively by the LA Business Journal on this issue, and give some tips on what these companies can do to combat the problem. Please read this article at: http://www.labusinessjournal.com/news/2010/aug/23/lot-left/