AVI Business Solutions

  In 2026, American businesses will operate in an environment defined less by cyclical slowdowns and more by a persistent convergence of economic, regulatory, and technological pressures. Executives increasingly describe the current moment as one of sustained headwinds, forces outside their control that complicate planning, inflate costs, and narrow the margin for error even among well-managed firms. This ongoing environment underscores the importance of strategic resilience. These challenges affect sectors differently: manufacturing faces supply chain disruptions, while retail contends with shifts in consumer demand, underscoring the need for tailored strategic responses across industries. Trade and Regulatory Pressures Reshape Business Planning Trade policy remains one of the most disruptive variables. Broad import tariffs, frequently adjusted and often announced with limited notice, continue to push up the cost of raw materials and finished goods. Small businesses, which lack th...

  By CameronNyack.com      Small and medium-sized businesses are heading into a period of extraordinary change. Amid volatile economic conditions, rapid technological change, workforce upheavals, and razor-thin margins, the next three years will test even the healthiest companies. The signs are clear: the challenges facing SMBs from 2026–2028 will not simply be extensions of today’s issues—they will be intensified versions, shaped by structural economic, technological, and labor-market forces that are accelerating simultaneously. Below is a comprehensive look at why these pressures are likely, what is driving them, and how business owners can begin preparing now. 1. Economic Volatility Will Continue to Disrupt SMB Stability While many hope for a return to economic predictability, forecasts suggest a more turbulent road. Analysts continue to warn that the global economy is shifting in ways that will prolong fluctuations across interest rates, consumer demand, pric...