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Collective strength of small businesses lifts up their communities
Small businesses are the backbone of the global economy, driving innovation, fostering community connections and creating jobs. It’s their superpower.
While small companies might lack the scale of large corporations, their agility and personal touch offer a special advantage. In an ever-changing marketplace, small businesses can adapt quickly, meet local needs and build lasting relationships with customers.
From assorted entrepreneurial backgrounds, Lisa Sicard, Tom Reid, Ivana Taylor and Iva Ignjatovic are intimately acquainted with the power small businesses wield.
Crises Test a Business’ Resolve to Move Ahead and Succeed
A social media consultant, Sicard owns Inspire To Thrive, blogs for international clients, and trains and consults with local businesses.
Reid, also a contracting consultant and instructor, has been chasing the elusive leadership ideal, compiling a work breakdown structure, or WBS. From that he has written “Sustained Leader WBS,” a comprehensive tool for assessing and improving leadership potential.
