Alan Beaulieu
- International economic analyst and President of the Institute for Trend Research (ITR)
- Co-authored Make Your Move: Change the Way You Look At Your Business and Increase Your Bottom Line
Travels From
New Hampshire
Alan Beaulieu Speaker Biography
For more than twenty years, Alan Beaulieu has been consulting and advising companies throughout the US, Europe, and Japan on how to thrive through the business cycle. As a senior analyst, economist, and President of the Institute for Trend Research (ITR), Beaulieu has become one of the most highly trusted, sought-after business speakers and consultants in the world. He delivers economic forecasts with 96% accuracy so companies can capitalize on market opportunities and improve prosperity both in the near and long-term.
His unparalleled economic research and forecasting expertise is well-known throughout the world of economics. Beaulieu and ITR are frequently a source of insight to the major media, including The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Businessweek, USA Today, CBS Radio and numerous other outlets.
A contributing editor for Industry Week, he is also the Senior Economic Advisor to the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and Chief Economist for Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International. He co-authored the book Make Your Move: Change the Way You Look At Your Business and Increase Your Bottom Line, and he has written a number of articles assessing the economy's future.
Audiences find Beaulieu's ability to clearly communicate how to read the global economic landscape and apply those learnings in ways that enable improved profits and performance indispensable. Based on research and institutional knowledge, his unique ability to pinpoint where market opportunities lie as well as his actionable strategies and practical solutions are a much-needed source of optimism in a time of recovery.
Managing in an Uncertain Economy
The session will provide ITR's expert views on what to expect from the economy covering such topics as industry trends, business to business activity, trade, inflation, interest rates and more. Attendees will also learn about a method by which their company can take advantage of their own data to make better-informed decisions based on the economic environment. Using leading indicators, the audience will find out how to identify where they are in the business cycle and which inputs should guide their business strategy to help them make the right decisions at the right time.
Walk away from this session with:
• Clear, practical, and actionable business advice based on the current economic environment
• Understanding of the impact of government policy on the economy
• Inflation and interest rate expectations
Moving Forward
2021 is well underway with all the normal challenges and ongoing uncertainties. There are also opportunities ahead. We will explore all the risks and the opportunities stemming from the pandemic, government responses, consumer trends, market opportunities, and lagging sectors. These forces will shape the trends ahead and drive our tactics and strategies. We will also:
1. Assess business demand for the rest of 2021 and into 2022.
2. Look at a system of key leading indicators that are proven to signal cyclical turns in the economy and markets.
3. Present market outlooks and discuss issues that have an impact on your profitability via resource allocation, budgets, expectations and strategic planning.
4. Present the unintended consequences of the massive stimulus programs that will impact businesses in the years ahead.
5. Assess interest rate and other financial market trends, including the latest information on stock market performance.
