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Client work is loud and urgent. Business development is quiet and easy to keep pushing back. That's the trap almost every solo founder falls into — a boom-and-bust cycle of feast, delivery, and famine. This article breaks down why it happens, what it's really costing you beyond just revenue, and three practical ways to break the cycle — including the one most founders don't try until they're completely burnt out.

If you've been putting off “doing something with AI” because you’re not sure where to start, you’re not alone. The FSB’s recent webinar brought small business owners together to share what’s actually worked for them — the wins, the worries, and the reality behind the hype. It was grounded, honest, and full of insights for overwhelmed, growing or plateaued businesses.

Founder-led sales can be incredibly effective, particularly in the early stages of a small business, but they're not designed to scale. In this article, we provide advice and guidance when small business owners find themselves asking: what now?