Running a small business is a mental game long before it ever shows up on a balance sheet. On paper, ownership looks like freedom: no boss, your own hours, the satisfaction of building something that’s yours. In reality, it’s equal parts purpose and pressure. Payroll, cash flow, lawsuits that come out of nowhere, the “what if this all disappears?” questions that show up at 3 … [More]
Mental Health Is a Leadership Imperative
Survey finds small business owners struggle with mental health
Guest Editor: Steve Zabilski, Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust
Grants, Growth and Future Grants represent more than funding for recipients — they are investments that empower communities to adapt and become stronger. Philanthropy at its finest can result in ripple effects far beyond its original intention. Phoenix is home to a robust network of private foundations as well as nonprofit arms of for-profit businesses. Each tends to focus … [More]















