Amid fresh inflation data, rising interest rates and renewed tariff battles, small business owners are under siege. From higher input costs to shifting consumer demand to new regulatory fees, the financial pressure is mounting on multiple fronts. Confidence among small businesses has dropped to its lowest point since the 2008 financial crisis, underscoring how fragile survival feels in today’s volatile economy. Against this backdrop, the difference between businesses that flourish and those that falter will come down to one thing: adapting and implementing strategies that turn challenges into opportunities for resilience and growth.