Inflation’s impact on small businesses intensifies
by / ⠀Entrepreneurship• News• Small Business• Startups / May 24, 2024
Growing inflation under the prevailing rule has impacted small enterprises and Americans’ living conditions. The ever-increasing cost of living and the U.S. dollar’s worth have intensified stress on small businesses and ordinary citizens.
The growing unrest due to the administration’s seeming inability to manage inflation is causing vast displeasure. Even though it has its advantages internationally, the increasing value of the U.S. dollar has further amplified the domestic economic woes.
Since the current administration’s incumbency, the prices of necessities like food and fuel have skyrocketed. It has become difficult for common families to maintain their previous lifestyles. Research evidence shows that stress from this financial strain also worsens health issues. Further increases are anticipated in the future, which is adding to the public’s anxiety.
The escalated cost has regular customers visiting less frequently to small businesses, and high-interest rates set by the Federal Reserve pose challenges for financial aid access. The rising price of commodities adds more burden, making it difficult to maintain product quality and affordability. Small businesses are, therefore, forced to evolve quickly or succumb to adversity.
More rigorous checks and balances, Democrats’ stricter tax rules, and new regulatory mandates have added strain to small businesses. These pressures have compounded their financial challenges, often leading to reduced profitability.