The challenges of owning a business are what keep many from even reaching for their dreams. Add in a worsening economy and rising inflation and the challenges of owning a business become even greater. Starting a business isn’t always easy to begin with, but if you do successfully open your business, how do you keep afloat during tough times? We recently read that “91% of small business owners already struggle with the current economy’s impact on their industries, and 56% say the situation has worsened since the beginning of the year“. Are you feeling this impact too?

The Challenges of Owning a Business

We previously wrote a few tips on how to recession proof your business. We want to add some more tips and open up the conversation about the challenges of owning a business. Small business face many problems in today’s world. From competition with big name retailers and the hiring crisis, to cash flow and burnout. Small business owners always seem to be the ones who need to work harder when times get tough. Here’s a few extra tips to help you with your business challenges:

  • Network for ideas and to vent frustrations to other business owners.
  • Don’t be afraid to close if you need time to rest.
  • Restructure your processes to streamline what you can and take a load off of yourself.
  • Research funding options if you need help with cash flow- there may be options other than traditional loans.

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Disclaimer: This article is intended to serve as a general summary of the issues outlined therein. While this article may include general guidance, it is not intended as, nor is a substitute for, qualified legal advice. Your review or receipt of this article by Lexern Law Offices, Ltd. (the “LLG”) or any of its attorneys does not create an attorney-client relationship between you and the LLG. The opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors of the article and does not reflect the opinion of the LLG.

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Mr. Feldman believes that communication is the key to any successful relationship with his clients. Encouraging open communication and being easily available to answer clients’ questions has allowed him to build long-term partnerships and trust with his clients. Importantly, Mr. Feldman spends significant time and effort educating his clients on estate planning options and various business opportunities and associated risks, encouraging them to take a proactive approach to their future and the preservation of their legacies.

Mr. Feldman has been providing professional services to sophisticated clients at some of the largest accounting and law firms and through Lexern Law Group, which he founded in 2010. Mr. Feldman and his wife, Irina, have been married for over seventeen years and have four children. In his free time, Mr. Feldman enjoys traveling, practicing martial arts, and riding his motorcycle.