July 16, 2008 57 Comments

Small Is a Weapon

Seth Godin nailed it in yesterday’s post about a small business making an excuse for slow service. Only, I think the last line is the post in a capsule.

“Small is a weapon, not an excuse.”

I work for a reasonably small company. My president also helps fix paper jams. My CEO and I grab lunch at Subway often. It’s small. We work our faces off.

And yet, the very best parts of being there relate to us being small. We try new things. We respond rapidly. We write (and try to follow) processes that are streamlined and made to move us faster towards the next business step.

What are your thoughts? Are you at a small place or a big place? Where are the good and bad parts of that?

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  • http://www.blog.webbedmarketing.com Rebecca

    I work for a small company and really enjoy the atmosphere. It can be informal, flexible, we get things done, we all can talk to each other and we all get along! It is definitely a unique position to be in and I wouldn’t trade it.

  • http://www.blog.webbedmarketing.com Rebecca

    I work for a small company and really enjoy the atmosphere. It can be informal, flexible, we get things done, we all can talk to each other and we all get along! It is definitely a unique position to be in and I wouldn’t trade it.

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    Small companies always have all the opportunity to expand and be recognize. They always have room for new opportunities and to work hard for every project they have. Whether it is small or big companies, the only main goal to be on top, is to provide excellent service and a very comfortable and good harmonious working environment. It doesn't only money that matters, but also the respect for each and every member of your working environment.

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    And yet, the very best parts of being there relate to us being small. We try new things. We respond rapidly. We write (and try to follow) processes that are streamlined and made to move us faster towards the next business step.

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