If you want to build a sustainable business and livelihood, typical “growth” advice doesn’t really work. Here are things we’ve learned after working with over 200 small businesses:

Bigger is not inherently Better.
Strong businesses know what they Are Not.
Differentiation starts with Honesty.
Expertise deserves to be Understood.
Clear beats Clever.
Strong brands become more themselves over time.
Trust is built long before someone becomes a client.
Community beats Marketing.
Having a Perspective is an Advantage.

There’s Strength in being Small

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