Grit and Growth: Candid Stories and Lessons for Building a Small Business with Purpose (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781394292189)

What every entrepreneur needs to know about growing a business with purpose and resilience.

Grit and Growth: Candid Stories and Lessons for Building a Small Business with Purpose is a captivating journey into what entrepreneurship really looks like, packed with invaluable insights to help you build your small business toolkit. From doubt and disappointments to passion, purpose, and resolve--all are on the path to starting and growing a successful small business. Authors Anne Haines, Amber Kani, and Laura Marrich share practical tools alongside real-life stories, drawing on DreamSpring's 30-year evolution from a tiny startup to a national leader in small business development.

Through real-world lessons, authentic testimonials, reflective exercises, and practical frameworks, this guide lays out the skills and resources that every entrepreneur needs to master, like clarifying your purpose, developing values-driven leadership, amplifying your strengths, and cultivating communities of support. The authors' on-the-ground guidance prepares you to meet obstacles head-on and leverage your unique capabilities.

In the book, you will:

• Learn to define and refine your business's core values and mission for clearer direction and impact.
• Gain insights from real small business owners who have turned their struggles and challenges into steppingstones for success.
• Develop a robust understanding of leadership and self-assessment to enhance your entrepreneurial journey.

Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a small business owner, or a nonprofit leader, Grit and Growth is a clear-eyed companion for navigating the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. Get your copy now and start forging your path with grit, growth, and purpose.

Author: Anne Haines,Laura Marrich,Amber Kani
ISBN-10: 139429218X
ISBN-13: 9781394292189
Publisher: Wiley
Language: English
Published: 05/12/2026
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover