Small business success: less solo act, more collaboration

Flying Solo? Why Your Business Needs a Co-Pilot (or Two)

Solo entrepreneurs and micro-business owners: Don't go it alone on your business journey.

The most successful small business leaders surround themselves with people who are positive yet challenging, creative yet grounded, and who offer constructive criticism rather than empty praise.

Too many of you operate in silos, carrying the full weight of decisions and challenges alone.

Often, it's fear holding you back—fear of judgment, competition, or exposure. But remember: you don't know what you don't know. The blind spots in your strategy can remain invisible until someone else points them out.

Break free from this pattern. Connect with peers, engage with competitors, seek mentors, and attend networking events.

The perspectives you gain will challenge your thinking and illuminate possibilities you never considered.

Your next level of success isn't found in isolation—it's discovered through openness to others and their diverse insights.

What relationships have been most valuable in your business journey?