2024 Economic & Consumer Predictions and Outlook! + Executive Presence tells us how to be seen as leaders!Data Points to OptimismUncertainty Dampens OptimismInflation, Recession, & War = UncertaintyCheck out this week's news updates, build Strong Business, and serve your customers better!We are all impacted by the economy and tech advancements. Your clients are too!+Being informed is an integral part of the success of any community or business. +You now have extra things to talk to your customers about!Sources:https://finance.yahoo.com/news/walmart-customers-behaving-strangely-making-122818871.htmlhttps://www.wsj.com/articles/investors-hope-for-2024-a-return-to-long-lost-normalcy-4029df63?mod=Searchresults_pos5&page=1https://www.foxweather.com/weather-news/drought-panama-canal-december-latesthttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/ceo-12th-largest-u-retailer-141431896.htmlhttps://hbr.org/2024/01/the-new-rules-of-executive-presenceComing up in the hair industry and visiting London for classes, I noticed that hairdressers were held in higher esteem there than they were in the USA...I want that for us!One of our missions is to raise the esteem and perceived importance & value of hairdressers across the USA. HS NEWS is part of that effort. We believe in order to achieve this goal, we must raise the bar of professionalism, service, and sophistication of hairdressers. We hope you enjoy the news and look forward to your comments!Is this useful?Is this interesting?Are there any other topics you pay attention to that you believe help you run your business or serve your customers?DISCLAIMER: Robert holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a Minor in Finance. Robert curates the news, explaining his understanding. We suggest that you use this information to talk with your financial advisor, business advisor, and/or CPA. Legal counsel may be required for some of your decisions as well. If you want business advice from Hairdresser Strong, you can hire us as a consultant/advisor, but we are not financial advisors, lawyers, or accountants.THIS IS NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE. THIS IS FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY. IF YOU NEED LEGAL, TAX, OR FINANCIAL ADVICE, SEE A LAWYER, CPA, OR FINANCIAL ADVISOR, RESPECTIVELY#hair #hairnews #hairpreneur #beautypreneur #hairdresserstrong #hairdresser #strong #entrepreneur