
Addressing the hurdles & triumphs of running a small business.



I started writing this blog last year, and then Imposter Syndrome took over and I killed it. So now it's more like 17 years but who the hell is counting

I am not a fan of the phrase "thought leadership," but I have yet to come up with a better term, so here we are. It's why I titled this

If I had a dime for every time someone referred to me as "too much," I'd have a pretty decent chunk of change. Like...what does that even mean? Often-used words

If I asked you what your hiring process is would you say: 1. Post job to Indeed/LinkedIn or other job boards, 2. Filter through applicants, 3. Schedule interviews, 4. Interview,


Hi, I'm Kim!
Writer of musings.

Thank you for being here and for being open to being a part of an exploration of all things small business.
I can’t wait to share all the things you never knew you needed to know.
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I own 8THIRTYFOUR Integrated Communications.
Located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are an award-winning Communication Strategy, Digital, Social Media, Public Relations and Creative firm that is redefining how agencies do business.