In my conversations with people who work in management at mid to large companies, I find a general lack of respect for small business. In many respects, I believe the management in those companies feel that they are somehow more educated and intelligent than the small business owner. One aspect of that attitude comes to the forefront when discussing the topic of having a diversified clientele. Many small businesses have a single large customer that day in and day out keeps th

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