Are You Ready for 2025?

Lou Mosca suggests starting by assessing the likely impact of three factors on your business: tariffs, regulations, and increased costs.

Good Morning!

Here are today’s highlights:

• Crumbl says its 30-plus person, round-the-clock social media team drove the franchised chain to more than a billion dollars in sales.

• A guide to selling to Walmart suggests you start by selling somewhere else.

• Dollar Stores are flashing a warning sign about the economy.

• Across the country, cities are starting to build their own grocery stores.

MANAGEMENT

Are you ready for the changes 2025 will bring? In this week’s video, Lou Mosca focuses on three: tariffs, regulations, and increased costs—especially the increased costs of labor and insurance. These changes aren’t just political chatter—they have real implications for your bottom line. Labor and insurance costs are projected to climb, while regulatory adjustments might benefit some industries but burden others. The question isn’t if these changes will affect your operations but how much.”

• “Now is the time to act. Start by understanding your operating costs, pricing strategy, and the elasticity of your offerings. How will these changes affect your balance sheet and profit margins? What steps can you take today to stay ahead? One tip: Dive deep into your cost structures and refine your pricing strategy. Want to discuss further? CONNECT WITH LOU