Archives for July 2022

As a small business owner, you’re battling on a lot of different fronts right now.  You’re doing your best to keep employees happy, raise prices without driving away customers, pivot to alternative supply options as your current ones dry up, adjust for changing tax laws, etc, etc, etc. We small business owners always seem to bear the brunt during economic downturns. And because we’re the backbone of our economy, it… Read More

The unfortunate reality of things right now is that businesses across the board might need to raise their prices. Inflation’s increasingly pervasive effects, as well as continued supply shortages, demand that pricing models change – or at least be re-evaluated.  And while everyone “gets it” that prices are rising everywhere, the customer still may be unhappy about it… and tempted to seek out cheaper alternatives. But before I start on… Read More

Everywhere I turn there’s a Atlanta business with a “Now Hiring” sign in the window. Are you seeing this too? Staffing is an issue in every industry across the country.  Part of that? Making money isn’t the only reason people want a job. 2020 certainly shifted priorities. Even if you could throw more money at a phenomenal potential hire, it’s not a guarantee that would be enough to entice them… Read More

Today I want to start a series on how small businesses like yours can fight inflation. Because I know that’s one of the top concerns for businesses across the country right now. But I’d also like to know… How’s your business faring?  I’m genuinely interested in how things are going and what concerns are topping your list right now in the midst of inflation and the looming recession.  The pandemic… Read More