2023 was a yr of combined alerts for the U.S. economic system. Inflation cooled a bit however stays a serious drawback. A protracted anticipated and feared recession by no means materialized, however many consultants are nonetheless satisfied it can arrive ultimately. However in a single sense, this yr was like every other: A number of effectively-identified companies failed. Even in the most effective of financial instances, some firms don’t make it. In 2023…