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Explore your benefits at ahphair.com 43 7. Stay Visible (and Authentic) Online Similarly, building a consistent and genuine online presence can foster business awareness. (It's another way to connect with the community.) Today, word- of-mouth marketing lives both in person and digitally, and visibility builds trust. You don't have to overthink this part of the business. It might look like featuring your stylists or barbers, highlighting guest experiences, and showcasing transformations. "More than ever, having a clear brand identity and a solid social media presence is crucial," Underwood says. "Stylists should regularly post their work, share tips, and engage with clients online. is helps build trust, attract new clients, and remind existing ones of your value while also keeping you positioned as the educator for new trends and products to clients and consumers." 8. Strategize Budget Cutbacks Your instinct may be to tighten purse strings on everything when the economy starts turning downward, but blanket cutbacks can backfi re. Adjusting the budget with strategy is key. Peacock considers a tightening market a sign to increase focus on continuing education and more visibility. "I want to be known as the authority on lived-in color and modern hair in Miami," she says. " at positioning protects you. It attracts high-level clients and other stylists who value growth." Make it your goal to preserve spending that strengthens long-term stability while trimming expenses that don't directly support growth or client retention. at might mean reevaluating subscriptions, renegotiating vendor contracts, or pausing nonessential upgrades while continuing to invest in education, marketing, and client experience. oughtful adjustments like these keep operations lean while ensuring the foundation remains strong enough to support future momentum. GOING FORWARD Ultimately, your role as a business owner is to lead with clarity, protect your standards, support your team, and continue delivering experiences that li people up. Resilience comes down to leading with intention and discipline, and it creates a thriving business that coasts through uncertain times. Make it your goal to preserve spending that strengthens long-term stability while trimming expenses that don't directly support growth or client retention. STOCKSY