I grew up in a world where BIG was better. The bigger something was the thinking went the better it had to be. But is that necessarily so? An expression I remember hearing as a youngster was “The best presents come in the smallest packages”. But when it comes to business and a career the bigger the better, but when it comes to business and a career, can small actually be better?
Research from the SBA and U.S Census Bureau indicated that nearly 80 percent of the businesses in California have less than 10 employees. The U.S. Census Bureau added that small businesses (Sole Proprietorships, S-corporation and home based businesses) contribute nearly $3.0 trillion to the US. economy. It seems that more and more people are forsaking the corporate ladder for a more simple lifestyle and career.
Be that as it may, going small has it advantages. Some of them are: (1) it enables the owner to be more creative, (2) the owner can react to market changes more quickly than a larger company, (3) it offers real job security, (4) it offers freedom – to live and work where you want, and you don’t have to work 9-5 five days a week if you don’t want to and the business warrants it, (5) you only have you and your customers/clients to answer to, and (6) you can fire (I prefer the word graduate) a nasty client anytime you want.
Next time you think Big is better, you may want to think again. Staying small has it advantages. Oh! and being small doesn’t prevent you from making a big income. I have clients that prove that.
Bob Pindroh has nearly thirty years of practical experience in managing successful business units of large profit oriented corporations, managing non-profit organizations; small businesses and the co-founder of two small businesses.
As the first Director of the Rio Hondo Small Business Development Center, he established six (6) outreach centers; and produced over $20.M in economic impact.
As a consultant and Satellite Manager for the Small Business Development Center in Glendale - Eastern Small Business Development Center, he assisted numerous existing businesses and start-up businesses in securing capital, developing business plans, and addressing issues concerning marketing, sales and overall business management.
Prior to his work in the Small Business Development Center program, he was co-founder of a publishing company; founder of a business consulting/education firm, and Chief Operating Officer for a start-up manufacturing firm.
Additionally he was Interim General Director of a metropolitan YMCA, Executive Director of a large aerospace company non-profit organization; worked in corporate relations for an international engineering firm, and was part of a sales and marketing team for a nationally known oil company.
Bob has been and active member of local Chambers of Commerce and professional business associations. He has served as a national president of a professional management association, published articles on business and authored a management book. He routinely conducts business seminars and training sessions for small businesses and speaks on businesses issues before service organizations, radio and television.
He has a Masters Degrees in Business Administration - University of La Verne, Master’s degree in the Administration of Physical Education and Athletics - California State University, Los Angeles and a Bachelor’s Degree in History - University of San Francisco. He currently teaches business classes at Pasadena City College and the University of Phoenix and resides in Pasadena, California with his wife, a partner in a local accounting firm.
Bob Pindroh
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