I own a hair salon. Typically, November is my busiest season. It has been SO quiet. A lot of my colleagues are also saying the same thing and have had to close up shop because of it - or get a second job.
People keep saying it will get better and the economy will bounce back but I don’t know. I am so close from just throwing in the towel, closing up shop and getting a corporate gig.
Try reducing your prices for a little while. Getting people through the doors should be your number one aim.
Some tips on how to deal with this situation and a good read for anyone in business: https://crankyboss.org/blog/business-talk/recession-what-is-it-how-to-recession-proof-your-business/