In today's ever-evolving marketplace it's easy for a business owner to become overwhelmed. This Changes Things hosts Baker Machado and Hope King talk through some of the strategies to ensure the success of your business.
First off, make sure you study the competition. As a business owner you need to know who your competitors are and the products they offer. Second, conserve cash! No matter how good business is you always need to have some extra capital for the rough patches. And lastly, listen to your customers. Adapting based on customer feedback is crucial to evolving your business.
Ahead of the release of October's consumer inflation data Tuesday, you may notice changes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. When it comes to how it estimates health insurance costs, the move is expected to give a boost to the U.S. inflation measure which will reverse a trend that has provided some relief.
A handful of retailers will report earnings this week, including Home Depot, Target, Walmart and Macy's, as gas prices peaked in September to the end of this latest quarter while borrowing costs remain at their highest levels in decades.
