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This year’s Inc. 5000 ranks the fastest-growing companies in America from 2019 through 2023. There are so many businesses that slugged it out in these transformative four years for our country and the world. If you want to be truly inspired, read some of the stories of the amazing entrepreneurs on this list, and how going their own way helped them build a future they wanted to see. We are grateful, honored, and delighted to be listed among them at #921. AWL grew 549% in the last four years and that comes down to one thing: #People. The clients we work with are changing their agencies and businesses to better serve people. They are leaders and entrepreneurs in their own right, imagining a different future, putting one foot in front of the other and fighting for it, just like the folks on this list. Our team, past and present, are people who strive to make a difference, who care, make beautiful and useful things, see change where others see obstacles, and believe in a different way of working. Our partners are people who know the importance of good change, share our purpose and service-driven mission, and sign us up to help them achieve it. To all our "people," clients, team, partners, colleagues, friends, and family, #THANKYOU. We could not have done it without you. We know we say this often, that's because, from day one, it is the truth we've grown by. #Whaaaat? #Inc5000 #921 #SmallBusiness #WOSB #Growth #Service #Gratitude https://lnkd.in/g6Yn3rnH Sara Thomas I Holly Sydnor

Some of you may have noticed that I post a lot about All Women Leadership -- AWL Strategies. It’s because every time I turn around, Sara Thomas and Holly Sydnor have done something amazing. This time it’s because Inc. Magazine has recognized their amazing work too. Please join me in congratulating them. And if you need to know even more about how amazing they are - read Sara’s post below. #wosb #inc5000 #entrepreneurs

As I sit here and work on Workers' Day, it's a fitting moment to reflect on a foundational principle of entrepreneurial success: the market rewards value creation, problem-solving and efficient resource utilization. Hard work and dedication are vital, but they need to be directed towards generating tangible benefits for others. Our commitment remains steadfast in delivering precisely these attributes, ensuring our offerings resonate with market demands and contribute meaningfully to our success. #hardwork #dedication #value #problemsolving

Humility vs. Hustle: The Contractor's Dilemma We're wired to serve but tempted to compete. Short-term gains? Sure. Long-term success? Not so fast. I've seen "rockstar" companies vanish in 5 years. True growth comes from putting others first. It's not just good karma—it's good business. It's not just feel-good advice—it's the foundation of a thriving, sustainable business. #ContractorTips #BusinessGrowth #ContractingIndustry

📰 Sunday Times 100 - Rank 13 📰 We’re thrilled to announce that Constellia has been recognised as one of Britain's fastest-growing private companies in the Sunday Times 100, ranking in at number #13. The league table takes on the baton from The Sunday Times Fast Track 100 series, which celebrated the country's leading entrepreneurs for 24 years. Being recognised by the The Sunday Times, not only demonstrates our accelerated growth as a company, but also the increasing demand for the Neutral Vendor solution to drive public sector savings and procurement efficiencies. As we expand, we will continue to deliver a human-first approach with continuous quality improvement. Whether it’s supporting clients in driving efficiencies and savings, helping SMEs overcome barriers to access public sector opportunities, or driving Social Value, our mission is to make a positive impact that benefits all. Thank you to clients, suppliers, our team, partners and everyone who have helped us in this journey so far - We’re honoured and proud to be included in the list and are even more excited about the future of Constellia. Access the full article here👉 https://lnkd.in/e7viyfrE #13 #SundayTimes100 #SundayTimes #PublicSector #SocialValue #SMEs

THROWBACK THURSDAY We’re taking a moment to look back at an incredible evening from three weeks ago when we attended the prestigious Small Awards in London. The night was filled with excitement, celebration, and inspiration as we joined innovators and entrepreneurs in recognising outstanding achievements in small businesses. It was an honour to be part of such an esteemed event and to be a finalist in the supply chain category, and we’ve captured all the highlights and unforgettable moments in our latest blog. Curious to find out what happened at The Small Awards? Dive into the full story by reading our blog - you can find the link in the comments. #smallbusinessowner #uksmallbusiness #smallbusinesses

A record number of nominations were received this year, proving that ambition is alive and well despite the challenges faced by increasing economic uncertainty. Read more from @_peachydigital 👇 https://lnkd.in/eKKHMUuU #ServiceProvider #IncreasingEconomicUncertainty

Happy Labor Day, friends! 💫 As a company dedicated to supporting small businesses across the US, we're grateful for the hard work and resilience of all the business owners and all the people that work to power our economy. Today, let's celebrate the American spirit of innovation and determination. What does Labor Day mean to you? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 🇺🇸 #LaborDay #SmallBusiness

Speaking of "fetishism", as I was earlier this morning about "manufacturing fetishism", this article from today's The Australian Financial Review is an example of what I call "small business fetishism", that is, the (like its manufacturing variant, widely held) view that there is something inherently more noble about running a small business than there is about working for a big one, or for a government agency or a not-for-profit, and hence (so its adherents argue) that people owning small businesses should (among other things) pay less tax on any given amount of income than people earning the same income in the form of wages or salaries. Now it is of course the job of the CEO of the Council of Small Business Organizations to advocate on behalf of small business operators, so I am not criticizing Luke Achterstraat for doing what he's paid to do (any more than I criticize Western Australian Premiers and Treasurers for trying to screw as much money out of the Federal Government as they can - that's their job). But I do think that people should see the arguments put in this article for the self-serving propaganda that they are. Contrary to the oft-chanted mantra, small business is not the 'engine room' (or the 'backbone') of Australia's economy. Small business' share of total employment has declined from 47.8% in 2006-07 to 38.3% in 2022-23, and over that interval small businesses have accounted for less than 11% of the increase in total employment (cf. business with more than 200 employees 49% of the increase in total employment). Productivity in small business in 2022-23 was 21% below the average for all businesses, which is probably the main reason why average wages paid by small businesses were 35% below the average for wages paid by all businessses. And far from being "innovation hotspots", the most recent ABS stats on business innovation (published a week ago) show that only 44% of small businesses engaged in any kind of innovative activity in 2022-23, cf. 65% of medium-sized businesses and 63% of large ones. I don't dispute that there are some highly innovative small businesses - just as there are small businesses which are creating new jobs. But they are atypical, not the norm. And yes, I agree that the law should protect small businesses (and consumers) from the abuse of monopoly (or monopsony) power by large businesses (and governments, for that matter). But nor should we fool ourselves into thinking that small business operators are saints, just because they run small businesses, or that they deserve privileges not available to other folk, (Disclosure: I run a small business myself).