Company of One: Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business

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While I love MailChimp and I think it’s an amazing software platform, there are so many places where there’s room for improvement, and I figured out how to hack that system.

It was granted a monopoly of the fur-trade, and colonists not maintained by the company were free to barter with the Indians on condition they sell their furs to the company. I used to answer a lot of questions about productivity on Quora and it brought me a lot of new readers (hit me up if you are one of them! Company of One by Paul Jarvis is a refreshing take on entrepreneurship, suggesting you don't always need to grow, but can focus on staying small and profitable by prioritizing sustainability and creative independence.

You’re starting to see people leverage technology and business models in a way that you can make some rock star money as a non rock star.

I live in Vancouver, Canada, and when I go to the dentist there are business magazines lying around, but they all seem to agree that growth is the best thing. The first step was me telling my mailing list, “I’m looking to get a book deal, so I need to find an agent. An example would be if you are needing some help with your work, is it better to hire an employee or is it better to get a freelancer? I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in starting their own business or looking for ways to improve their existing one.By providing an outstanding product or service, businesses can foster loyalty and attract new clients through word-of-mouth referrals.