{"id":250458,"date":"2024-07-29T20:56:21","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T20:56:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/activedatadigital.com\/?p=250458"},"modified":"2024-07-29T20:56:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T20:56:21","slug":"identifying-external-factors-impacting-business-success","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/activedatadigital.com\/blog\/2024\/07\/29\/identifying-external-factors-impacting-business-success\/","title":{"rendered":"Identifying external factors impacting business success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-250460\" src=\"https:\/\/activedatadigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ADD-External-Business-Influences-Blog-2.jpg\" alt=\"PEST Method of identifying external factors impacting business success\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/activedatadigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ADD-External-Business-Influences-Blog-2.jpg 810w, https:\/\/activedatadigital.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/ADD-External-Business-Influences-Blog-2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/>No matter what your plan is, there are external factors impacting your business success. Some factors are within your control, like what products you sell, who you hire, and how you spend. Others are uncontrollable, like elections, interest rates, consumer sentiment, and weather.<\/p>\n<p>It is easy for a business to focus on the pieces it can control. The ability to identify and adapt to external factors is a key element of any successful business. Consider the impact of the global pandemic on businesses in 2020 and beyond. For some businesses, it was a windfall. For others, it meant finding ways to adapt to an unfamiliar and changing environment.<\/p>\n<h3>Election Cycles<\/h3>\n<p>Election cycles are one of the external factors impacting business success. They often come with uncertainty, leading to fluctuations in consumer spending and sentiment. These cycles also introduce the possibility of policy changes, from tax rates to regulations that are outside your control but can change how your business operates.<\/p>\n<h3>The Economy<\/h3>\n<p>The economic climate plays a vital role in navigating business success. Interest rates, inflation, market growth, and decline can all change how and where consumers spend their money. Take, for example, a car dealership versus a local sandwich shop. The dealership is more sensitive to changes in interest rates, while the deli will likely feel a greater impact from changes to inflation.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses are also competing for a share of a consumer\u2019s wallet. As prices rise on everyday needs, consumers pull back their spending on the wants, which can impact your business if you aren\u2019t positioned as a necessity.<\/p>\n<h3>Social Trends<\/h3>\n<p>A more modern external factor impacting business success is social trends. These trends have a profound impact on consumer behavior. Social media plays a significant role in shaping this behavior by influencing purchasing decisions. For example, an increasing focus on sustainability and ethical practices can lead to a rise in demand for eco-friendly products and corporate responsibility.<\/p>\n<p>Once you understand how external factors impact your business success, you can find ways to tackle them. Businesses can leverage <a href=\"https:\/\/activedatadigital.com\/services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">marketing strategies<\/a> to regain some control. Marketing can provide additional data and insight that help with informed decision-making, personalizing customer experiences, and driving business success.<\/p>\n<p>At ActiveData Digital Marketing, we help businesses navigate changes from external factors with customized marketing plans. We leverage trends, technology, and more to stay ahead in an ever-evolving digital landscape. <a href=\"https:\/\/activedatadigital.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact us<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:2394650310\">(239) 465-0310<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No matter what your plan is, there are external factors impacting your business success. Some factors are within your control, like what products you sell, who you hire, and how you spend. Others are uncontrollable, like elections, interest rates, consumer sentiment, and weather. 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