By refocusing their efforts to align with the state of the economy, business owners can not only ride this wave but even attain real growth throughout it.
When the lockdown subsided and businesses opened up again, so did wallets -- causing a surge in "revenge spending." Now, that pattern of consumer spending is cooling, which may help inflation but could put a dent in some of the "revenge categories" (like hospitality) that have rebounded since the pandemic.
A new report by U.S. News found that San Diego is the most expensive city to live in for 2023-2024, followed by Los Angeles. New York City didn't even rank in the top 10.
Despite short-term measures to strengthen against the economic slowdown, companies still need to find ways to manage existing technical debt and innovate at the same time.
As investments slow down, the future for startups is becoming a little clouded. Yet, with a change in strategy and approach, surviving any downturn is more than possible.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna told Bloomberg workers in non-customer-facing roles will be affected. Other companies have also pivoted business models as artificial intelligence increasingly disrupts norms.
On a recent podcast, Bank of England's chief economist, Huw Pill, said that Brits need to stop asking for pay raises, which is driving inflation higher.
Although inflation has shown signs of cooling, it's still at all-time highs in some of America's biggest cities such as Philadelphia, PA and Houston, TX.
In times of economic uncertainty, businesses of all sizes can face significant challenges. By following these strategies, businesses can prepare for an economic slowdown and protect themselves from financial hardship.