Grit & Wisdom: Smart Advice from America’s Hardworking Small Businesses

Excited but unsure what to expect, ADP’s Small Business Services launched Grit & Wisdom, it’s first-ever contest of this kind, which called for small business owners based in the U.S. to share their best advice for success. The entries revealed not just the journey of building businesses but the passion and perseverance that fuel success every step of the way. Listen to learn more about the great insights from Grit & Wisdom:

• [0:57] What was the Grit & Wisdom contest
• [3:11] Advice themes noted from the entries
• [7:13] Advice from owners based on company size
• [8:14] Advice from owners based on geographic location
• [10:03] Where to view the advice

To learn more visit adp.com/gritandwisdom

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