Consumer

The Resilient Consumer in the Face of Rising Interest Rates: The Role of Fixed Rate Mortgages | Entrepreneur
The strength of consumer spending amidst rising interest rates has left economists around the world perplexed. Despite the Federal Reserve’s attempts to curb consumer spending through interest rate hikes,...
4 Simple Ways Businesses Can Drive Lasting Success | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Nothing can make a business more irrelevant than saying, "That's how we've always done it." Relying on existing ideas and processes...
3 Ways To Grow Your Business As Consumer Spending Slows
Business leader discussing strategy with team in conference roomgetty Recessions impact consumers in different ways, depending on their financial circumstances. In most cases, though, economic downturns do some harm...
Why the Most Successful Entrepreneurs Don’t Do It Alone | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Over the last several months, I have been deeply immersed in the Goldman Sachs 10k Small Businesses (10KSB) accelerator program. In...
Is Adhering To The FCAs New Consumer Duty Impossible Without The Help Of Technology?
Many customers are suffering right now with high inflation and interest rates. Now, while that is easy to say and observe, it’s often hard to quantify what that means,...
The Best Paying Jobs In Consumer Services | Entrepreneur
Some professionals love the human element of business. If you enjoy connecting with people, solving problems and relating to clients and customers, a consumer services job could be just...
American Express Growth Riding On Joyful Consumer Spending | Entrepreneur
Consumer spending usually follows close behind when the economic cycle swings from expansion to contraction. As discretionary and corporate spending increases, American Express (NYSE: AXP) is able to report a total...
How is Inflation Measured? Understanding the Consumer Price Index | Entrepreneur
When prices surge across various sectors of the economy, you’ll start hearing analysts talk about inflation. Inflation is the devaluation of currency over time, meaning as goods and services...
Why Customer Confidence Always Comes First | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. If you're in the professional services industry, take a step back and watch what's happening in the banking industry right now....
5 Proven Tips to Better Understand Your Audience and Drive Sales | Entrepreneur
Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. How well do you know your audience? It's a question that every entrepreneur must carefully consider if they wish to make...