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HOW DO YOU DEFINE A TINY BUSINESS?

Unedited responses from conversations with TINY Business Owners

“The young people can’t do it

Not owned by a big corporation

Less than four people

Making your own decisions

Independent

Ownership is an active part

Ten or less employees

A business with less than 15 people

With 5 or under employees

A business where the owners work at the business

Locally owned and operated

Finances very important

A minister

Good focus

Encouraging

Won’t make a lot of money

Don’t regret mine but won’t do it again

My old boss looked like he did a lot of money

But I would not be able to do what he did 50 years ago

Owner operated

Self-made

Ground up

With or without employees

And I forgot some of it

I have not thought about it

A business with no more than 5 or 10 people

Mom & Pop

A small Mom & Pop that creates its own terms

Not supported by a large chain

And that stays true to its values, mission, and to its local community

Barebone operations

Lovely!”