Boo-siness Basics: The Halloween Characters Shaping Your Entrepreneurial Journey

“If one door closes and the other one opens, your house is probably haunted.”

Recently, during a visit to Michael’s in search of creative inspiration, I was taken aback to find aisles already adorned with jack-o-lanterns, faux spider webs, and ghoulish decorations. Observing this trend at Home Depot and other major retailers, I pondered if this early onset of Halloween might be the post-COVID new normal. This shouldn’t be too surprising, considering that on average Americans spend over $10 billion on Halloween, even surpassing the expenditures for Independence Day, the Super Bowl, and St. Patrick’s Day.

For business owners, it often feels like Halloween all year round. Not because of premature pumpkin displays, but because of the Halloween-esque characters we constantly encounter on our entrepreneurship journey. These entities, though not out to spook us, certainly present their unique challenges and enchantments.

Spooky Business: Halloween Characters You’ll Meet in Entrepreneurship

In the business realm, you’ll often meet figures strikingly reminiscent of Halloween icons. Let’s dive into the uncanny resemblances and reveal the treats they can offer your business.