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Small Businesses Remain Bullish Despite Economic and Labor Concerns

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August 24, 2023
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  • Niveen Shatara, Small Business Banker Manager, Bank of America, Michigan East Market.
  • August 24, 2023
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Despite economic headwinds, Metro Detroit small business owners are confident in their abilities to manage their businesses through difficult times.

According to Bank of America’s 2023 Small Business Owner Report, business owners across the country are feeling pressure of inflation and supply chain issues, but the majority surveyed (76%) feel well-positioned for the remainder of the year. Local Detroit small business owners are no different, but they are confident there are opportunities to thrive.

Entrepreneurs are monitoring a handful of challenges to their business plans, expressing the most concern around inflation, commodities prices, and a potential recession. However, more than half of business owners (56%) reported higher revenue in 2022 than in 2021, and the majority (65%) expect their revenue to increase in the next 12 months. Additionally, 82% of entrepreneurs say they intend to obtain funding for their business this year, up from 70% last spring, and 34% of business owners plan to hire this year, up from 26% last spring.

That case is no different for one of our clients, A&H HVAC Services. To support their expansion and additional contracts, the client needed access to capital for adding inventory, employees, and equipment. And we’re proud to say the bank was able to provide this peace of mind with a Small Business Administration solution. Not only were we able to help the client’s business grow, but we were also able to help increase their number of employees.

So, what do business owners need to keep in mind for the remainder of the year? Here are three of the most significant insights, trends, and obstacles businesses should be prepared to face:

Labor Concerns and Challenges

Fifty-two percent of business owners say labor shortages are impacting their business, and as a result, many entrepreneurs are working more hours, experiencing issues filling job openings and are modifying their hours of operation. Twenty-one percent of business owners also reported customer losses due to labor issues.

To combat these challenges, business owners are adopting new strategies to retain and attract talent. Over the past 12 months, 51% of business owners implemented additional perks and benefits, including higher base pay for new employees, allowing remote or hybrid work, introducing new employee training options and providing additional healthcare benefits.

Entrepreneurs who have already implemented those changes are seeing their efforts pay dividends—75% of business owners reported that providing additional benefits to retain talent over the last 12 months had a meaningful impact on employee morale and retention.

Metro Detroit small business owners are also growing more creative with their labor strategy. They are hiring and training positions for multiple roles and functions, enabling their businesses to continue operations even through labor disruptions and shortages.

New Growth Opportunities

Entrepreneurs will need to be creative to grow their businesses and tapping into the latest digital tools and resources can help.

Eighty percent of business owners digitally optimized their businesses last year by adopting new tools and technologies, and 49% of business owners plan to incorporate automation and artificial intelligence (AI) tools this year. Overall, 90% of small business owners say digital tools helped make their business operations more efficient.

Most metro Detroit small business owners are using new technology to accept more forms of cashless payments, and to streamline payroll, bookkeeping and other business operations. And nearly half of business owners primarily us digital tools for digital-first marketing strategies to reach new customers.

Setting the Standard

The last three years have forced business owners to adopt a nimble mindset as they try to stay a step ahead. The key to success for metro Detroit small business owners has been their ability to adapt. Entrepreneurs who are looking to expand their business operations over the course of 2023 should consider implementing the following principles of an adaptable business model:

  1. Be Flexible: Today’s business owners are equally creative, optimistic, practical, and aggressive about the business goals they set and where their business is headed. Business owners should review their plans and remain open to reshaping their direction as the rest of the year unfolds.
  2. Be Measurable: By setting specific and measurable goals, business owners will be able to determine the effectiveness of their strategies and identify areas where their plans can improve. Setting objectives can help business owners measure the current and future success of their business model.
  3. Be Open to Learning: Business owners who commit to learning new skills will be able to better adapt to new challenges. By connecting with fellow entrepreneurs and partners, entrepreneurs can gain valuable mentorship and knowledge on how to grow and better their business.

Whether a small business has been around for decades or is just opening its doors, Bank of America is committed to providing the resources necessary to operate and grow a business at every stage.

Las Pequeñas Empresas Siguen Siendo Optimistas Pese a las Preocupaciones Económicas y Laborales

A pesar de las adversidades en la economía, los propietarios de pequeñas empresas del área metropolitana de Detroit confían en su capacidad para administrar sus negocios en tiempos difíciles.

Según el Informe sobre Propietarios de Pequeñas Empresas 2023 de Bank of America, los dueños de negocios de todo el país se sienten presionados por la inflación y los problemas de la cadena de suministro, pero la mayoría de los encuestados (76%) se siente bien posicionada para el resto del año. Los propietarios de pequeñas empresas locales de Detroit se encuentran en una situación similar, pero confían en que hay oportunidades para prosperar.

Los empresarios están vigilando de cerca algunas situaciones que presentan un reto para sus planes de negocios, y afirman que su principal preocupación se centra en la inflación, los precios de las materias primas y una posible recesión. Sin embargo, más de la mitad de los dueños de negocios (56%) reportó mayores ingresos en 2022 que en 2021, y la mayoría (65%) espera que sus ingresos aumenten en los próximos 12 meses. Además, el 82% de los empresarios dice que desea obtener financiamiento para su negocio este año, en comparación con el 70% de la primavera pasada, y el 34% de los dueños de negocios planea contratar personal este año, en comparación con el 26% de la primavera pasada.

Es el mismo caso de A&H HVAC Services, uno de nuestros clientes. Para respaldar su expansión y contratos adicionales, el cliente necesitaba acceso a capital para agregar inventario, empleados y equipos. Nos enorgullece decir que el banco pudo brindarle tranquilidad con una solución de Administración de Pequeñas Empresas. No solo logramos ayudar a que el negocio del cliente creciera, sino que también pudimos ayudar a aumentar su número de empleados.

Entonces, ¿qué deben tener en cuenta los empresarios para el resto del año? Estas son tres de las principales ideas, tendencias y obstáculos que las empresas deben prepararse a enfrentar:

Preocupaciones y retos laborales

El 52% de los dueños de negocios destaca que la escasez de mano de obra está afectando su negocio y, como resultado, muchos están trabajando más horas, tienen problemas para ocupar vacantes y están modificando sus horas de operación. En este mismo sentido, el 21% de los pequeños empresarios también registró pérdidas de clientes debido a problemas laborales.

Para hacer frente a estos retos, los dueños de negocios están adoptando nuevas estrategias para retener y atraer talento. En los últimos 12 meses, el 51% de los propietarios de empresas implementó ventajas y beneficios adicionales, incluyendo un salario base más alto para los nuevos empleados, trabajo remoto o híbrido, introducción de nuevas opciones de capacitación para los empleados y la prestación de beneficios de atención médica adicionales.

Los empresarios que ya implementaron esos cambios están viendo los frutos de su esfuerzo: el 75% de los dueños de negocios apuntó que proporcionar beneficios adicionales para retener el talento durante los últimos 12 meses tuvo un gran impacto en la moral y la retención de los empleados.

Los propietarios de pequeñas empresas del área metropolitana de Detroit también se están volviendo más creativos con su estrategia laboral. Están contratando y ofreciendo capacitación para posiciones con múltiples funciones, lo que permite que sus negocios continúen operando incluso si hay interrupciones y escasez de mano de obra.

Nuevas oportunidades de crecimiento

Los empresarios deberán ser creativos para hacer crecer sus negocios durante el próximo año y podría serles útil aprovechar lo último en herramientas y recursos digitales.

El año pasado, el 80% de los dueños de negocios optimizó digitalmente sus establecimientos mediante la adopción de nuevas herramientas y tecnologías, y el 49% piensa en incorporar herramientas de automatización e inteligencia artificial (IA) este año. En general, el 90% de los propietarios de pequeñas empresas dice que el uso de herramientas digitales le ayudó a hacer más eficientes sus operaciones comerciales.

La mayoría de los propietarios de pequeñas empresas del área metropolitana de Detroit está utilizando nuevas tecnologías para aceptar más formas de pagos sin dinero en efectivo y agilizar la nómina, la contabilidad y otras operaciones comerciales. Casi la mitad de los empresarios emplea principalmente herramientas digitales en estrategias de marketing que le dan prioridad a los canales digitales para llegar a nuevos clientes.

Marcar la pauta

Para intentar dar un paso al frente, los últimos tres años han obligado a los dueños de negocio a adoptar una mentalidad más ágil. La clave del éxito para los propietarios de pequeñas empresas del área metropolitana de Detroit ha sido su capacidad de adaptación. Los empresarios que buscan expandir sus operaciones comerciales en el transcurso de 2023 deben considerar implementar los siguientes principios de un modelo comercial adaptable:

  1. Tener flexibilidad: los pequeños empresarios de hoy en día son creativos, optimistas, prácticos y activos con respecto a los objetivos comerciales que establecen y hacia dónde se dirige su negocio. Los dueños de negocios deben revisar sus planes y permanecer abiertos a modificar su dirección a medida que avanza el año.
  2. Ser objetivos: al establecer metas específicas y mensurables, los dueños de negocios podrán determinar la efectividad de sus estrategias e identificar en qué áreas podrían mejorar sus planes. Establecer objetivos puede ayudarles a medir el éxito actual y futuro de su modelo de negocio.
  3. Estar dispuestos a aprender: los empresarios que se comprometan a aprender nuevas habilidades podrán adaptarse mejor a los nuevos retos. Al conectarse con otros empresarios y socios, los empresarios pueden obtener orientación y conocimientos valiosos sobre cómo hacer crecer y mejorar su negocio.

Ya sea que una pequeña empresa haya existido durante décadas o esté apenas abriendo sus puertas, Bank of America se compromete a ofrecer los recursos necesarios para administrar y hacer crecer una empresa en cada etapa.

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