Business View Magazine - Nov 2023

64 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 11 enterprises deftly navigate these waters. “Interest rates started climbing almost two years ago,” he observes, illustrating the long- term trend. By the latter part of last year, builder sales had a noticeable drop. He speculates, “People became apprehensive about the rising rates.” The real pinch was felt during the early months of 2023. “We experienced 3 or 4 of our worst months from a budget perspective.” Despite these setbacks, Hayes and the team remained resilient, a quality that defines their approach. “We knew things would turn.Jon and I decided not to sell equipment, valuing our safety breakfast barbecue, fostering employee camaraderie. Positive feedback from employee surveys reflects the company’s successful effort to value work and personal time for its staff. Navigating Rising Rates and Material Costs The complexity of global economics is unquestionable - a matrix of fluctuating factors often influenced by each other in unpredictable ways. For Force Civil Solutions, understanding these conditions and adapting is crucial to business strategy. Hayes’ insight into this landscape offers a glimpse into how successful