What are my options?

To start, you could look at ways to reduce your overhead. This could look like finding new vendors or suppliers. You can scale down your variable costs on things such as office supplies or travel. Evaluate your current marketing strategies to determine if you are getting a return on your investment. Lastly, investing in your workplace culture to keep your employees around (believe it or not, voluntary employee turnover costs U.S. businesses one trillion a year!). Lastly, a more difficult decision is to increase your prices to offset the effects of inflation. 

It's reported that 53% of businesses raised their prices by less than 10%.

More Free Advice

For more advice on navigating economic hardships, we recommend The 8 Gates’s 3 Minute Money Tips. The 8 Gates is a small business created by Janine Bolon, the self-titled Financial First Responder that designed online courses related to financial well-being and debt-free living. 3 Minute Money Tips is a podcast that offers bite-sized financial advice with featured guests who are experts in their field. 

The show broadcasts on the radio and 42 internet platforms! 

You Got This!

It may seem like the economy can ebb and flow like a tide, and when we are faced with changes it may look like uncharted territory. Evaluate the options mentioned above and make decisions based on your business needs. Are you looking for more? Visit Janine Bolon’s The 8 Gates to sign up for free tips, techniques, and skills on financial stability. 

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