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Building a Business

Don’t Be Another Victim of a Rough Economy. Use These 8 Steps to Build Your Action Plan.

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.

By Jason Miller

Building a Business

Most Businesses Slow Down During a Recession — Here’s How to Keep Pace and Grow Your Company in 2023

By Edward Fernandez

Business News

Some Banks Lost An Average of $301 on Every Mortgage Financed in 2022

By Madeline Garfinkle

Business News

Apartment Building Sales Are Dropping — But Renters May Benefit From Investor Slump

By Madeline Garfinkle

Business Accounting

Why Another Bitcoin Boom Could Be the Key to Institutional Adoption. Should You Buy In?

Amid bank uncertainty, another Bitcoin boom could lead to institutional adoption.

By Ariel Shapira

Building a Business

How to Outpace Your Competitors During a Recession

Here's how you can use economic uncertainty as an opportunity to grow your business and stand out among your competitors.

By Joseph Camberato

Building a Business

Surviving the Storm: 10 Effective Communication Strategies for Startups to Survive the Economic Downturn

In this uncertain financial climate, look for clues in how your communications roadmap to develop leads and communicate with your community

By Natacha Rousseau

Business News

The Housing Recession Could Be Over, Some Economists Say

Mortgage applications increased by 3% last week as home prices continue to decline.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Thought Leaders

How Great Entrepreneurs Find Ways to Win During Economic Downturns

Recessions are an opportunity to recalibrate and make great strides in your business while others are unprepared to brave the challenges. Here's how great entrepreneurs can set themselves up for success despite economic uncertainty.

By Chad Willardson

Thought Leaders

3 Steps to Effectively Lead Through Uncertain Financial Times or Company Restructuring

For smaller companies and startups, uncertainty can be destructive and formative at the same time.

By Katherine Caraway

Business News

As Tech Hiring Slows, This Industry is the Fastest-Growing Employer in the U.S.

Hospitality has rebounded from pandemic lows and outpaced other industries for hiring in the first half of 2022 and has now become the leading employer in the U.S. as of January 2023.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Business News

Housing Is Less Affordable Now Than at the Peak of the 2008 Housing Bubble

New data found that the average American would need to spend 42.9% of their income to afford a median-priced house.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Building a Business

How to Prepare Your Product Business for a Recession

If you're a product-based business and nervous about a potential recession, this is how you should prepare.

By Katie Hunt

Business News

Federal Economists Warn a Recession Is ‘Plausible’ in 2023

During the Fed's February meeting, economists cautioned that stocks and real estate prices could fall this year and inflation could persist into 2024.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Thought Leaders

My Business Survived 2 Recessions by Applying These 3 Principles

Here are three key principles you should follow during an economic downturn to ensure your business survives.

By Joy Gendusa

Business News

Looking For Lower Rent? Rent Decreased the Most in These 11 U.S. Cities in January

While rent prices still increased overall in January, prices only rose by 2%, marking the smallest increase over the past 20 months.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Business News

Get Familiar With This Latest Economic Buzzword — Because It’s Hurting Your Wallet

Federal Reserve officials and economists have honed in on another inflation indicator.

By Amanda Breen

Thought Leaders

5 Ways to Build Grit in Times of Uncertainty While Growing Your Business Faster Than Others

Perseverance and grit are essential traits for any entrepreneur. By nurturing grit, you will become a better leader, grow your business faster and outperform your competitors.

By Roland Polzin

Business News

Survey: A Majority of Americans Are Living Paycheck to Paycheck

Sixty-four percent of U.S. consumers live paycheck to paycheck — even those who earn more than $100,000 a year.

By Jonathan Small

Building a Business

These 3 KPIs Are The Key to Surviving a Recession

If you're starting to feel growth slow, don't wait for it to worsen. Instead, start making strategic changes and decisions.

By Bryan Karas

Marketing

Don’t Slash Your Marketing Budget to Shreds in a Recession — Use These 3 Cost-Cutting Measures Instead.

Some businesses won't survive whether we have a recession or not. The calculated recession-planning maneuvers you make today can help your brand come out stronger even if your marketing budget undergoes a serious shave.

By Kelsey Meyer

Building a Business

Your Company’s Responsible Guide to Staying Productive and Profitable During a Recession

From strategic budgeting to remaining true to your company's mission, this guide will help you remain hopeful and pragmatic during periods of uncertainty.

By Jillian Goldberg

Business News

This Is the Most Expensive Rental Zip Code in the U.S. — And It’s Not in New York or San Francisco

Rents soared across the country in 2022, but certain zip codes reached new heights, with the No. 1 having an average rent of $24,000 for a two-bedroom apartment.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Business News

Microsoft Is Planning to Lay Off 10,000 Workers, According to Several Reports

The layoffs could affect as much as 5% of the workforce.

By Madeline Garfinkle

Building a Business

What You Need to Know About Launching a Startup in 2023

Here are some insights about what changes the startup market faces now, how it impacts business decisions and processes and what to pay attention to if you want to launch your startup in the near future.

By Andrei Kasyanau

Building a Business

4 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Achieve Massive Growth in a Recession

Recessions can actually be a time of growth for entrepreneurs who are prepared to seize opportunity. Here are four ways to take advantage of a recession.

By Frederik Bussler

Buying a Franchise

Yes, You Can Buy a Franchise In a Bad Economy — But First, Ask These 5 Questions

A step-by-step guide on what to find out before you sign.

By Kim Kavin

Thought Leaders

Why ESG Companies Are Better Equipped to Weather an Economic Storm

During an economic downturn, leaders may be tempted to scale back on ESG efforts, but the temporary savings could hinder a company's long-term success.

By Angela Willard

Thought Leaders

How to Prepare Your Portfolio for a Market Downturn With Real Assets

Across the board, investors are increasingly looking for non-correlated assets to help cushion their portfolios in times of volatility. Here's why real assets can present an attractive opportunity for investors in 2023 and beyond.

By Artem Milinchuk

Business News

These Are The Best and Worst Places To Move in 2023, According to an Economist

An expert economist weighs in on which locations have homes that are most likely to retain their value.

By Madeline Garfinkle