For a long time, Michael ran his small business with frustration and disappointment. He worked hard, opened early, closed late, and did everything people usually advise business owners to do. Still, profits were inconsistent, losses were frequent, and customers came in waves that never lasted. Some months he would smile, other months he would struggle to pay rent and salaries.
Deep inside, Michael felt that his business was stuck in a cycle he could not break.What confused him most was that businesses around him were growing rapidly, even those selling similar products. New shops opened and quickly expanded, while his remained unstable. He tried changing prices, introducing new products, advertising, and even borrowing money to boost stock. Instead of helping, these efforts increased his losses and stress. Slowly, fear replaced hope, and he started thinking about shutting down completely. As pressure mounted, Michael began to suspect that his business problems were not normal. He felt as if every good opportunity slipped away at the last minute. Continue reading
