Why Being a Business Leader is Especially Hard Right Now
Running a business is never easy, but if it seems more difficult lately than it has been in the past, you’re not alone. Business leadership is being challenged on a number of fronts simultaneously due to changes in our society and economy. Understanding the source of these difficulties is key to addressing them.
Economic Stress
Both nationwide and globally, there are numerous stresses acting on the economic system that can affect your business. For example, supply chain issues are impacting nearly every step of product manufacturing and distribution, and this, in turn, affects how companies can serve their customers. You may be experiencing increased costs and delays in receiving supplies, leaving you with angry and frustrated customers.
Inflation is also taking its toll. When your cost of doing business increases, you may have little choice but to raise your own prices or rates. In these cases, good leadership is shown in being adaptable and continuing to provide good customer care.
Employee Turnover
When a business experiences frequent employee turnover, it can be costly and cause delays in production or service. You may be doing your best to retain good employees through competitive compensation and positive working conditions. Yet replacing those workers who move on to other jobs can be time-consuming and expensive.
Outsourcing employee recruitment can save time and money in your search. A staffing agency or online recruitment site has the resources and reach to attract a large pool of applicants and sort out those most suited for the position.
Uncertain Consumers
Economic stress often results in consumers who hesitate to make major purchases or sign contracts. They may walk away before closing the deal or settle for something less than what they originally wanted. Shopping online, they may place items in their virtual shopping cart and then abandon them.
While you can’t relieve the economic pressures, you can help your customers feel more confident by offering flexibility in pricing and terms. For new customers, a trial period or month-by-month contract may seem more appealing. Price bundling can also be attractive to hesitant customers.
Right now, the business world is experiencing multiple changes and challenges. Yet, good business leaders can manage effectively despite unexpected occurrences and pressures from both outside and inside the company. While problems can’t always be eliminated, there are always ways to navigate difficulties and stay successful.
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