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Company of One

Understanding the Small-Business Founder

Company of One

Paul Jarvis

The VMT Review — Small Business library

This book challenges the assumption that every healthy company should pursue maximum size. It is particularly useful for founders seeking independence, profitability, control, and a sustainable livelihood rather than outside investment and aggressive expansion.

What the reader will learn

Readers learn to define what “enough” means, protect margins, maintain strong customer relationships, use technology intelligently, and grow only when growth improves the business and the founder’s objectives. Mentors can use it to avoid imposing a high-growth model on entrepreneurs who want a strong, durable, owner-controlled company.