This document discusses sickness in small businesses. It defines a sick industry as one that has accumulated losses exceeding its net worth and suffered cash losses for two consecutive years. Signs of sickness include declining capacity utilization, shortage of funds, excessive inventory, irregular financial reporting, and declining product quality. Causes can be external like economic recession or changes in policy, or internal like poor management, marketing issues, or lack of working capital. Consequences are huge losses for banks and jobs, reduced investment, and wasted resources. Corrective measures include early identification, mergers, quick rehabilitation plans, periodic financial reviews, and training programs for entrepreneurs.