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.
For what it’s worth, in December 2007 everyone coming into my business said they were getting laid off. 2008 was my worst year for business. It happened over night. Save your money and be frugal.