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Company of One
- Why Staying Small Is the Next Big Thing for Business
- Narrated by: Sam Woolf
- Length: 8 hrs and 17 mins
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Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Company of One by Paul Jarvis, read by Sam Woolf.
What if the real key to a richer and more fulfilling career was not to create and scale up a new business but rather to be able to work for yourself, determine your own hours and become a (highly profitable) and sustainable company of one? Suppose the better - and smarter - solution is simply to remain small?
Company of One is a refreshing new approach centred on staying small and avoiding growth for any size business. Not as a freelancer who gets paid only on a per piece basis, and not as an entrepreneurial start-up that wants to scale up as soon as possible, but as a small business that is deliberately committed to staying that way. By staying small, you can have freedom to pursue more meaningful pleasures in life and avoid the headaches that result from dealing with employees, long meetings, or worrying about expansion. Company of One introduces this unique business strategy and explains how to make it work for you, including how to generate cash flow on an ongoing basis.
Paul Jarvis left the corporate world when he realised that working in a high-pressure, high-profile world was not his idea of success. Instead, he now works for himself out of his home and lives a much more rewarding and productive life. He no longer has to contend with an environment that constantly demands more productivity, more output and more growth.
In Company of One, Jarvis explains how you can do the same, including planning to set up, determining desired revenues and keeping clients happy - and, of course, doing all this on your own.
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- Boris
- 22-10-21
One of the best business concepts
If you want to provide any service, and not only you should read this book
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- Jude M
- 27-01-20
Very Good Book
The book is mostly a reminder of things I know already but that's because I read a lot and have read similar books. Overall, it's very good and I'll recommend.
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- Christine Barrett
- 05-10-22
Inspiring book
Inspiring book demonstrating an alternative way to run businesses to capitalism with it's resulting destruction of our planet and society.
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- Alex Dixon
- 14-10-19
Insightful book for small business owners
I hadn't heard of the Author before, but thought I'd give the book a go after reading a few positive reviews.
Glad I did. The book has given me a lot to think about as a small business, and was written in a way that is engaging and easy to digest. Very relatable listening, especially so as I'm in the same industry (web) as the author.
Highly recommended for anyone that owns a small business or is building a side hustle.
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- ZE3XK
- 28-02-23
It’s perfect if you’re ready for it.
It’s a great thought starter for anyone who is in a position or is thinking about starting a company centred around sustainable approaches to work.
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- Chris
- 26-02-19
Good introduction to lifestyle business
While much of this references to other books that’s not necessarily a bad think, unfortunately for me I have read most of these and story was more introduction than reinforcing. Would definitely recommend to someone starting not so much for people who have read a few business books. That said the initial arguments for staying small are good and worth a read
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- Tom
- 21-09-19
Loved this book! So nice to get an alternative but exciting view of business
Just like the malformed looking bodybuilder obsessed with size over all else, growth in business isn’t always the most desirable or sustainable route. Becoming successful should be about becoming enough as a person not greedily grabbing at as much money as you possibly can. This book gives some great insight into why staying small just might be the best thing you ever did for your business and overall happiness. Great book
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- Paul Toal
- 08-02-20
Well thought out an delivered
The principles in this book are well laid out and clear. The approach makes obvious sense and has served the author well.
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- Reviewer Tales
- 29-07-22
A mixed bag that's worth it
He covered a lot of great content, both conceptual and practical.
I am sure that productivity is super important for small companies, but feel the section on that was unnecessary in this book.
The narrator mispronounced so many of the names in the book - in spite of how famous the people were! That was distracting.
Overall, definitely worth reading.
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- Anonymous User
- 16-10-19
Psychological Guidance
Paul Jarvis in his book presents examples of how other people started/managed a company of one and how it was done. He also talks about his own experience in this matter. With that, the book does not only feel like a simple guide 'How to..." but it gives you psychological guidance too. Vast examples and authors' comforting words can make you consider starting such a company. All I missed are so bad examples where the company of one failed andy why.
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