[POLL]: Was '22 A Boom or Bust? And How's '23 Looking?

As 2022 ends & 2023 begins, we want to know how this past year has been for your business & what you're expecting for 2023. Please take a couple of minutes to share your candid thoughts, so we can amplify your voices among the media & policymakers. Take our poll here:

To see our past poll results, go to the Alignable Research Center. To share more of your thoughts, experiences, advice and expectations, please post a comment or two below. 

Wishing you all the most robust, productive, and Happy New Year imaginable.


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Here is to everyone’s success. May this year bring you good health and happiness. Without that you have nothing.  Happy New Year. Keep going the $$ will come

The pandemic has actually helped catapult our business to new levels since we represent 'The Immune System Company'. Education has been key, as many people didn't realize they had options which are scientifically validated and non-pharmaceutical in nature. We can proudly state that NONE of our clients following our strict protocol acquired COVID, and most of them are 60+ years in age and were NOT vaccinated! Business has boomed to say the least....

Thanks for the opportunity-we have experienced 20%+ sales increases each month for 2022 and going strong

Let me know how I can help? 

I have been in business since January 2006! I work with business owners to help them develop business strategies to help them grow or reach their goals. What sets me apart is that I am very loyal, love to help, I'm a great listener and nothing gives me more joy than watching my customers succeed!
Tteat everyone exactly how you wish to be treated if the shoe was on the other foot

Hang on to your shorts. This year is going to be a crazy year. Most people are only going spend on essential. The car industry is seeing a small boom right now because there’s actually a few cars available and many people that think they have to have the new shiny are buying. The rich are not spending money. The upper middle are spending as usual to keep up with the Jones attitude. 
Cost of building goods is through the roof, daily inflation is crazy. My business services primarily everyone but most of cust base are not spending or don’t have the extra money to spend my business which is a required home maintenance always get pushed to bottom of the list. Because most consider it a non essential. 

I am a mixed media artist. In my finished work, I always try to recall that sense of energy and work hard to keep the element of surprise intact. That’s why many of my ORIGINAL PHOTOS listed for sale are not edited. All were a complete surprise.  They captured a window in time, a surprise encounter, or events lasting mere minutes.

My works are almost always the result of chance. Friendly meetings, quick sketches; more than one was conceived at an outdoor café during my lunch hour.

I also enjoy participating in outdoor community fundraisers and events.  Thank you for your kind attention. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have.

Warmest regards, Catherine Shapiro,

Coral Springs, FL

Hi Happy New Year to all. If one of your New Year's resolutions is to get a handle on your finances and save money for your future goals maybe you should speak with me about it. I have helped over 700+ businesses and families to grow their money successfully without ever losing one red cent in my 20+ years as a financial advisor with the very reputable Northwestern Mutual company founded in 1857 and paying the very highest of tax deferred dividends of 5% which is like earning 7% anywhere else which as we know today is impossible . If you want to find out more do yourself a favor and contact me at xxx-xxx-xxxx or write me at [email address]. You will be very happy you did. All the best. Dennis Kramer/Financial Advisor/ Northwestern Mutual. 

As a Small Business Owner l feel the key is Consumers must  shift there thinking in buying and support. from continually to buying from Multi- nationals and well know brands who products are no longer made here in the USA and not Environmentally friendly but still make huge profits and increase the cost with immunity to consumers. Consumers must support small businesses especially when there products are made in the USA and are environmentally friendly and the cost of the products and services are affordable.


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