Economic Conditions

News and Trends

Rural Digital Payments and E-Commerce Landscape Undergoing Profound Transformation: Jinesh Shah

Digital payments, alongside e-commerce, have seen rapid evolution over the recent years in India's rural depths and Shah is of the opinion that the aforementioned foundation has "enabled unprecedented financial inclusion, with over 450 million bank accounts opened and widespread Aadhaar-based authentication supporting remote KYC processes."

Thought Leaders

America is Becoming the Land of Inequality and Diminishing Returns. Here's Why.

Earning six figures is no longer as impressive as it once was. This is the birth of America's dual economy.

Growing a Business

4 Proven Strategies to Achieve Market Dominance, Even During a Downturn

Here's how this eight-figure tech company expands during times of contraction.

Money & Finance

Everything You Need to Know About Exiting Your Business in a Turbulent Economy and Political Landscape

To successfully exit your business in an unpredictable economic and political climate, you need to understand these key factors.

Growing a Business

9 Strategies to Sustain and Scale Your Business in Uncertain Times

With the right perspective and focus, you can scale successfully in any economy.

Business Models

3 Recession-Proof Lessons We Can All Learn From the Medspa Industry

As aesthetic dermatology becomes normalized, this sector is set to withstand economic fluctuations.

Business Process

Small Businesses Are Cautiously Optimistic About the Future, Research Says — Plus 3 Global Trends to Know

Despite geopolitical uncertainty, a recent survey finds SMBs optimistic, growth-minded and tech-forward.

Growing a Business

5 Ways to Outsmart Seasonal Slumps and Keep Your Online Sales Active Year-Round

Seasonal changes offer challenges but also growth opportunities. Businesses can achieve sustainable success by diversifying products, reaching diverse markets, fostering loyalty and conducting strategic planning.

Growing a Business

5 Things Your Business Needs to Thrive Amid Economic and Political Uncertainty

There are steps you, as a small business owner, can take to ensure financial stability and position yourself for growth

Side Hustle

New Research Reveals How Much Money Most Side Hustles Make in 1 Month — and the Number Might Surprise You

Some successful side hustlers are earning hundreds of thousands of dollars a year — or more. But what's typical?

Culture

Inflation's Next Victim Is Your Freedom — Here's Why

We get it… Most people are tired of hearing the same old story about how the American Dream is dead; however, there's a different, more bleak aspect to that reality that far too few people have yet to realize.

Growing a Business

How to Ensure Value Keeps Flowing to Your Business, No Matter the Circumstances

To grow your business, you need to keep clients and customers flowing towards you.

Starting a Business

Is Now a Good Time to Start a Business? Here Are 5 Factors You Need to Consider.

Starting a small business always feels like a gamble, even in strong economic conditions. With so much uncertainty, is now the right time to start a business?

Management

High Interest Rates Aren't Going Anywhere — An Economist Explains What This Means for the Cost of Doing Business

Unless the real interest rate drops, companies that borrow to raise capital can expect to keep paying high rates for quite a while. Here's what this is likely to mean for how they do business.

Growing a Business

How Small Businesses Can Master a Complex Labor Market

Navigating today's labor market is a high-stakes game for small businesses as they compete to attract top talent. Here are a few strategies for small businesses to consider as they build and strengthen their teams.